Articles tagged with dot
Fri, May 18, 2012
DOT reminding Wisconsinites it's illegal to put political signs on highway rights of way
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Don’t take your political disputes to the streets.
State transportation officials are reminding Wisconsinites that it’s against the law ...
Fri, April 06, 2012
DOT says travel information website down overnight due to upgrade
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - If you’re having trouble getting Wisconsin travel information on the Internet, you’re not alone.
The state DOT says its ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
WI, MN DOT's to announce management team for St. Croix River bridge
HUDSON, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin and Minnesota transportation departments will announce a management team Tuesday for the building of a new bridge over the ...
Fri, March 09, 2012
DOT: Spring forward...but not in path of oncoming car
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) – When we spring our clocks forward Saturday night, it will stay lighter out later. But that also means it will be ...
Fri, March 02, 2012
DOT reports 34 people died on Wisconsin highways last month
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A dozen more people were killed on Wisconsin highways last month than in February of 2011.
The state DOT said Thursday ...
Fri, February 03, 2012
DOT: 42 people killed on Wisconsin roads in January
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Forty-two people were killed in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month.
That's 3 more than last January, and 3 more than ...
Wed, January 11, 2012
DOT urges drivers to keep up with road conditions as winter storm arrives
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Motorists should stay aware of changing road conditions.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation along with the State Patrol, are encouraging motorists ...
Wed, January 11, 2012
DOT says 511 system ready for upcoming winter storm
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin is supposed to get 3 to 10 inches of snow from Wednesday night through early Friday – and the state ...
Tue, October 25, 2011
Fromer Wis. DOT Secretary to head Milwaukee public works dept.
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s transportation secretary during the Doyle years will become the new head of Milwaukee County’s public works department. Frank ...
Mon, September 26, 2011
After Facebook event, a dot-com boom-scaled party
By Alexei Oreskovic
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When somebody who has been played by Justin Timberlake in a Hollywood movie decides to throw a party ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
After Facebook event, a dot-com boom-scaled party
By Alexei Oreskovic
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When somebody who has been played by Justin Timberlake in a Hollywood movie decides to throw a party ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
U.S. "Red Dot" spy program hunts bombs in war zones
By Tabassum Zakaria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that operates spy satellites is helping the military spot homemade bombs before they kill American ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
Illinois DOT investigating death of Kenosha man hit by car
WOODSTOCK, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities are still investigating a mishap in which a Kenosha man was struck-and-killed by a car while he was working for ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
DOT Changes Closures on I-43 Near Oostburg
OOSTBURG, Wis. (WHBL) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is changing the closures to I-43 that were announced earlier this week. The Southbound lanes between ...
Wed, May 25, 2011
Report: DOT pays $14M extra for private contractors
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state Transportation Department is paying an extra $14 million this year to have private consultants do work that state employees ...
Fri, April 15, 2011
DOT Was Listening
Green Bay, Wis.(WHBL) - The State Department of Transportation was apparently listening recently when it met with owners of businesses along the Highway 42 ...
Wed, April 06, 2011
Dot Hill develops storage software for Apple's video editing
BANGALORE (Reuters) - Data storage systems provider Dot Hill Systems Corp <HILL.O> said it developed a new post-production storage software for editing applications, including ...
Mon, March 07, 2011
State DOT to use corn stalks to fight snowdrifts
UNDATED (WSAU) A pilot program in Iowa that used corn-stalks as a snow fence to protect some roads in winter will be tried in ...
Sat, January 29, 2011
DOT 5-1-1 usage up
MADISON (WRN) What’s the 511? It’s the state’s service for those hitting the road. Wisconsin’s 511 Traveler Information service has ...
Thu, January 20, 2011
Investigators Look Into Possible Ethics Violation by DOT Official
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State investigators are still trying to decide if a DOT official broke ethics rules by selling emergency radio frequencies to his ...
Sat, December 11, 2010
Wisconsin DOT Advises Against Travel During Blizzard
Sheboygan, Wis. (WHBL) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation along with the State Patrol is advising motorists not to travel on any Wisconsin highway now ...
Sat, December 11, 2010
Wisconsin DOT Urging Drivers to Stay Off Highways
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation along with the State Patrol is advising motorists not to travel on any Wisconsin highway now ...
Mon, December 06, 2010
Millions in Road Repairs May Stall Due to Falling DOT Revenues
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - About $300 million in Wisconsin road repairs might have to wait because of falling revenues in gas taxes and vehicle registration ...
Mon, November 08, 2010
Dot-com deja vu muddies the rush for rare earths
By Julie Gordon
TORONTO (Reuters) - Rows of moss-covered concrete bricks block the opening of the Monmouth rare earth mine in Canada, keeping curious hikers ...
Fri, October 01, 2010
DOT Warns of Vehicle-Deer Crashes
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - ‘Tis the season for Wisconsin drivers to get into deer crashes.
They happen all year long, but the state DOT says ...
Wed, September 15, 2010
DOT to propose plan to improve pipeline safety
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Department of Transportation said on Wednesday it will propose pipeline safety legislation and strengthen its own rules following recent crude spills ...
Fri, August 06, 2010
DOT: July 2nd-Safest on Highways Since WWII
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 49 people died in Wisconsin highway crashes last month. That’s 3 more than last year, but it’s 22 fewer ...
Sat, July 31, 2010
About Half of Counties to Vote on Protecting DOT Fund
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Nearly half of Wisconsin’s counties will ask voters this fall if they want to safeguard the state transportation fund.
A ...
Fri, July 09, 2010
DOT: Fatal Crashes in June 6th Lowest Since WWII
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 56 people died in Wisconsin highway crashes last month. The DOT said it was the 6th lowest number of deaths for ...
Wed, June 09, 2010
DOT: No Plans To Speed Up Fix of WI-MN Bridge
WINONA, Minn. (WTAQ) - Officials say they will not speed up plans to replace the only bridge linking Wisconsin with Winona Minnesota. That’s after ...
Fri, June 04, 2010
Groups Urging Lawmakers to Ban Future DOT Fund Raids
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Groups that represent Wisconsin road builders and county highway departments are trying to get as many counties as possible to have ...
Thu, June 03, 2010
DOT: 63 People Killed on WI Roads in May
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 63 people were killed last month in 58 traffic crashes. Dennis Hughes is head ...
Thu, June 03, 2010
DOT: Traffic deaths up in May
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) - Sixty-three people died in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roads last month, 15 more than a year ago.
The state transportation department ...
Thu, May 27, 2010
DOT: June Sees High Number of Vehicle-Deer Crashes
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Many people think the worst time for car-deer accidents is in the fall. But actually, the state DOT says June is ...
Tue, May 25, 2010
DOT Sec Apologizes for Hwy Project Disturbing Indian Graves
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s transportation secretary has apologized to the Bad River Indians, for disturbing the graves of their ancestors with a highway ...
Tue, May 25, 2010
DOT Head Lawyer Wants to be Dane Co. DA
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The head lawyer for the state Transportation Department is one at least 4 people who want to become Dane County’s ...
Fri, April 02, 2010
DOT: WI Traffic Deaths in March Lowest in 73 Years
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - It's been 73 years since Wisconsin saw such a low number of fatalities from traffic accidents. In March, 21 people ...
Tue, March 30, 2010
DOT Reminding About Campaign Signage Laws
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Election Day is just a week from Tuesday - and motorists are noticing the familiar sight of campaign signs. Those pleas for ...
Tue, March 30, 2010
DOT: 1 in 6 Semis Violated Milwaukee Bridge Weight Limits
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - State officials say 1 of every 6 semi-trucks violated weight limits imposed last summer on a major Milwaukee freeway bridge that ...
Mon, March 29, 2010
WI DOT: Wants to Set Up More Emission Test Places
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin DOT is trying again to set up more places where vehicle owners can get their mandatory emission tests. A ...
Fri, March 05, 2010
DOT: 32 People Killed On State Roads Last Month
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 32 people were killed in Wisconsin highway crashes last month. That’s one more than in February of last year – and ...
Wed, March 03, 2010
DOT Ends Frozen Road Exemption Thursday
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Here's a sign that spring's on the way. The state Transportation Department will end its winter frozen road exemption ...
Mon, February 08, 2010
DOT Officials Consider 13-14 Potential Routes For Rail To MN
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Transportation officials in Wisconsin and Minnesota are considering over a dozen possible routes for high-speed rail service from Madison to the ...
Tue, February 02, 2010
DOT: Traffic Deaths At All-Time Low For January
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin traffic deaths were at an all-time low for the month of January. The state DOT said 21 people died in ...
Mon, February 01, 2010
DOT: Hopes High For Late Summer Pact On Madison, MN Rail
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WTAQ) - A transportation official says he hopes Wisconsin and Minnesota can agree by late summer on a route for the proposed ...
Wed, January 06, 2010
DOT, Donald Driver Team Up To Help Folks Buckle Up
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is kicking off their "Zero in Wisconsin" campaign with the help of Packers receiver Donald ...
Tue, January 05, 2010
DOT: Recession Not Sole Reason Traffic Deaths Fell
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Wisconsin safety expert says the recession is not the only reason traffic deaths are way down. The DOT’s Dennis ...
Wed, December 30, 2009
Lawmaker Wants DOT In Charge Of Madison Snow Removal
MADISON (WRN) - A state lawmaker is still upset about the way Madison responded to a major snowstorm 3 weeks ago – and he’s proposing ...
Tue, December 22, 2009
Ex-DOT Attorney May Appeal After Panel Ruling
MADISON (WRN) - The state Transportation Department’s former chief attorney says he might go to court, after an employment panel refused to give him ...
Mon, December 14, 2009
Sheboygan Co. Families Sue DOT To Prevent Interchange
KOHLER (WRN) - Two Sheboygan County families are suing the state DOT to stop a freeway interchange from being built only for golfing events at ...
Fri, November 20, 2009
DOT: Finished Highway Projects Means Easier Holiday Travel
MADISON (WRN) - The state DOT says most of this year’s highway projects are done – and that should make things easier for Thanksgiving travelers ...
Thu, November 19, 2009
Report: Major Revenue Hikes Needed For DOT Projects
MADISON (WRN) - A new report says Wisconsin will need major revenue increases to meet its transportation needs over the next 2 decades. The DOT ...
Tue, November 10, 2009
Federal Judge Drops Info Selling Suit Against DOT
MADISON (WRN) - A federal judge has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state Transportation Department of breaking the law when it sold drivers’ information to ...
Thu, November 05, 2009
DOT: Record Low Number Of Traffic Deaths In October
MADISON (WRN) - Traffic deaths in Wisconsin tied a record low for October. The DOT said Thursday that 40 people were killed in 38 highway ...
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