Monroe considers 17 percent water rate rise from PSC
The Monroe Common Council will review a proposed 17 percent water rate increase after Ehlers Inc prepared the PSC rate case. If approved, typical quarterly bills for a $36 water user could rise by about $6, with charges based on meter size and usage. Sewer charges remain separate from the PSC rate decision.
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Wisconsin 70 mph speed limit proposal faces Senate hurdle
MADISON AP A proposal to raise Wisconsin's rural speed limit to 70 mph advances in the Assembly but stalls in the Senate and with Gov Scott Walker. Rep Paul Titts backs the measure with Speaker Robin Vos support but Senate action and timing remain uncertain.
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Trempealeau County imposes fracking moratorium
Trempealeau County Wisconsin votes to pause new sand mining and fracking permits for up to a year to study health and environmental impacts. The county has issued more permits than any in the region and oversees 26 companies mining silica sand on 4733 acres across the Mississippi River from Winona Minnesota.
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Trempealeau County
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Mississippi River
Winona
Minn
Wuat's NEXT Construction of New Airport Terminal Underway
Wuat announces the start of construction on a new airport terminal as the project moves forward. Local fall sports teams receive an inside look with schedules and season outlooks for the upcoming games and events.
Wyat s IN Calendar A5 Horoscope Classifieds
Local page list of calendar items horoscopes classifieds and lifestyle notes appears on page A5 alongside life comic features and community briefs.
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West Nile detected in Brodhead dead crow
A dead crow found in Brodhead tested positive for West Nile virus, marking Green County as the first in the area to show the virus since surveillance began in May. Health officials urge vigilance to prevent mosquito bites as testing continues and residents monitor updates from the Green County Department of Public Health.
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Green County
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Joni Marty
Symptoms of West Nile Virus Overview
About 80 percent of infected people do not become ill. The remaining 20 percent may have fever headache eye pain muscle aches joint pain rash on the trunk swollen lymph nodes nausea and vomiting. Less than 1 percent become severely ill with extreme muscle weakness encephalitis paralysis or coma and rare fatalities especially among the elderly and those with other conditions. Seek medical care for symptoms and contact a health care provider. If severely ill go to the emergency room. Report dead or sick birds such as crows blue jays or ravens to 1 800 433 1610.
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Green County Health Department
Health advocates mobilize for Obamacare signups in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Medicaid director Brett Davis says private groups will aid the October rollout of the health insurance exchanges under Obama care. He notes the tight deadline and federal subsidies, with a Middleton meeting of about 60 hospital, insurer, clinic, veteran group representatives discussing the transition.
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