July 24, 2026
Too close for comfort: Contractors demonstrate risks of tight working conditions at NC Region safety event
By Lane Kimble
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- The orange barrels blocking off one lane in each direction along Highway 54 already sit very close to traffic. Tony Straseske picked one up and moved it even closer. “That’s where it…
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July 23, 2026
DWD warns employers of sophisticated workers’ compensation scam
By Lane Kimble
Scammers are targeting injured workers in Wisconsin, tricking them into paying “fees” while claiming they’ve been awarded money. The state Department of Workforce Development says workers receive an email telling them to participate in an…
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July 23, 2026
Upcoming webinars to detail manufactured products general waiver changes
By Lane Kimble
The Federal Highway Administration will detail upcoming changes to the now-terminated Manufactured Products General Waiver. FHWA is holding two webinars to walk attendees through those changes as we approach a benchmark this fall. Beginning with…
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July 22, 2026
Doing the dirty work: WTBA of Tomorrow summer meeting combines gubernatorial deep-dive with off-road adventure
By Lane Kimble
MAUSTON -- Before digging into the dirt and dust of the ATV trails around central Wisconsin for some teambuilding, the WTBA of Tomorrow dug into what’s become a messy primary campaign for governor. The council’s…
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