Madison's new 'Complete Green Street' plan approved
MADISON, Wis. -- Fewer crashes on all Madison streets is just one of the many goals of the city's new Complete Green Streets Guide, which the Plan Commission unanimously…
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Season's first snow impacts roads, ski slopes in southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The calendar still says fall, but the feel of winter is officially upon us in Madison as the season’s first true snowfall took over…
Overhaul of 67-mile stretch of I-39/90/94 from Madison to Wisconsin Dells being studied
DEFOREST, Wis. -- Old roads, higher-than-average crash rates, growing traffic volumes and roadway and bridge deterioration along a stretch of Interstate 39/90/94 in…
Janesville Police annual report shows traffic deaths nearly tripled in 2021
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Janesville police are setting new goals for public safety in a place that affects just about everyone. Newly released this week, the department's annual report highlighted a…
Road clearing continues, but Wednesday morning's commute will be 'typical' with some slippery spots, city says
MADISON, Wis. -- Slippery roads may stick around overnight Tuesday as Madison streets crews continue the cleanup from an icy…
Roads, bridges in Dane County to get overhaul with federal infrastructure funding
MIDDLETON, Wis. -- An array of Dane County roads and bridges could see accelerated upgrades due to the recently-signed $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill.…
How late-season snow could alter the construction timelines of major Wisconsin projects
What happens when winter & construction season collide?
You know the bad joke about Wisconsin's seasons? There are two: winter & construction. But what happens when they collide?
Madison crews sanding roads as ice builds up Saturday
The Streets Division trucks are plowing and sanding roads as snow and ice continues to build up on Saturday.
School crosswalk misspelled in Florida, goes viral
It’s something you would hope would be spelled correctly in any situation, especially outside of a school.
Report: US pedestrian deaths are highest in three decades
Last year is projected to have been the deadliest for pedestrians in the United States since the 1990s, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, a nonprofit representing highway safety offices across the country.
PETA wants roadside memorial for lobsters killed in car wreck
PETA wants to make sure a bunch of lobsters killed in a vehicle wreck last week in Maine aren't forgotten.
Los Angeles road renamed to honor Obama
A Los Angeles road will be renamed in honor of former President Barack Obama.
Roads should be clear by morning commute, crews say
As the white stuff starts to wind down, crews are ramping up.
Both city and county crews said roads are on schedule to be cleared by the morning commute.
Group: Madison-area roads not up to par, costing drivers money
According to a report from a highway lobbying group, most major roads in the Madison area are in "mediocre to poor" condition.
Construction for new PDQ will close 2 east side streets
Contractors will be closing two residential streets on Madison's east side this week, according to a release.
Low gas prices could be factor in increased traffic deaths
More cars on the road, fueled, in part, by low gas prices in 2016, could be a reason for a statewide increase in traffic deaths compared to the year prior.
Winter storm leaves Baraboo streets treacherous
For the better part of a week, concerns over an approaching winter storm had gone unfulfilled. While Tuesday morning started out quietly, that quickly changed.
Marathon, half marathon race routes to close streets Sunday
City officials are encouraging drivers to plan ahead this Sunday because race routes for the Madison half and full marathons will only be open to drivers when there is a gap in runners.
UW Homecoming parade will close downtown streets Friday
Several downtown streets will be closed Friday afternoon for the University of Wisconsin Homecoming parade, according to a release.
Walker says he's open to adding money for schools, roads, UW
Gov. Scott Walker says he's open to adding more money for public schools, the University of Wisconsin and roads.
3 injured in 2-vehicle crash north of Lodi
Columbia County officials said roads were snow covered and slippery when three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning.
Light snow may hamper morning commute
Commuters should plan to take extra time getting to work after light snow fell over the Madison area overnight.
City officials: Expect slower morning commute despite extra crews
Monday morning's commute may be slower than normal as snow continues to fall throughout the Madison area and city crews are out plowing.
Icy mix slows commute, delays classes
An icy mix of precipitation delays the start of school in some districts and is expected to slow the Monday morning commute.
First Warn Forecast
