August 22, 2024
Wisconsin awarded $177 million for mid-to-large community transportation projects
By Lane Kimble
Another 76 local transportation projects in Wisconsin will get a boost from federal funding. Thursday afternoon, Gov. Evers' office announced the state received $177 million for its next allotment of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law money. The…
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August 19, 2024
Thompson leaving WisDOT in Sept., Boardman to replace as secretary
By Lane Kimble
MADISON, Wis. -- After serving as a consistent and level-headed leader through nearly six years of progress, change, and challenges, WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson is, himself, leaving the department. Thompson is taking the job of…
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August 16, 2024
“Really remarkable”: US Labor Secretary impressed with Walbec Group’s safety commitment during Franklin Quarry tour
By Lane Kimble
FRANKLIN, Wis. -- The anticipation was building. “You may be able to feel the air blast, like a thunderstorm.” A few seconds later a puff of rock, dust, and debris expanded in the distance, then…
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August 15, 2024
Project manager’s wife, baby daughter help drive home NE Region work zone safety message
By Lane Kimble
APPLETON, Wis. -- Just a few lines away from finishing his prepared remarks, Nate Swanke paused and gestured to his left. You could see his eyes well up ever so slightly, but his cadence was…
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