News – February 10, 2022

(Trenton) Two people were injured, one seriously, after a two vehicle crash in the township of Trenton Wednesday morning. Dodge County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Highway A at the intersection of Highway 151 around 9:17am. A Subaru failed to yield the right of way to an oncoming Ford pickup truck at the intersection and was hit on its driver side. The 81-year-old operator of the Subaru was flown to Aurora Summit with serious injuries while the 21-year-old driver of the pickup sustained minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

(Portage) An unlit stove pilot light caused a natural gas leak at an assisted living facility in Portage Tuesday. The Portage Fire Department was called to Our House Senior Living on 215 Northridge Drive just before 7:30pm. Upon arrival, crews found residents evacuating the building. The source of the leak was coming from the kitchen stove and crews quickly shut off the gas. All occupants were moved to an adjacent facility while fire crews ventilated the structure. There were no injuries and all residents returned to their rooms without incident.

(Madison) A package of Republican bills that aims to make it easier to remove people from unemployment and medical benefits got a public hearing in the State Assembly. Representative Mark Born of Beaver Dam says that there are too many people on benefits and not enough people working. Other bills would require those on medical benefits to reapply for those benefits more often or be removed. Republicans say too many businesses are looking for workers. The state’s unemployment rate is at historical lows at under three-percent. The bills are unlikely to be signed into law.

(Juneau) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking public input on two proposed highway projects between Juneau and Waupun. The first project would resurface 11-miles of Highway 26 from Highway 33 to just south of Milligan Road near the 151 interchange. The second project would resurface Highway 26 between County Road DF and Highway 33, as well as replace concrete pavement at the Center Street and DF intersections. Both projects could start in 2024. The deadline to submit comments is February 25th. More information is available at DailyDodge.com.

(Dodge County) Dodge County is inching closer to having nearly half of its residents completely vaccinated against COVID. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health, 49.3-percent of county residents have received at least both shots of the vaccine while 51.9-percent have had at least one dose. State health officials say Dodge County remains in the critically high COVID activity level.

(Wisconsin) UW Health will require a COVID vaccine booster by May 2nd for providers, staff, students, and volunteers. UW Health officials say it is a prudent, logical and data driven step. About ninety-six percent of UW staff are vaccinated, and officials expects a strong response to the booster requirement, with many already boosted. – WRN