MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Dozens of people were injured in a massive traffic pileup amid snowy conditions in southern Wisconsin on Friday, which blocked Interstate 39/90 for hours, authorities said. Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 people were treated …
The Wisconsin State Patrol is participating in a nationwide event designed to prevent large truck crashes. “Brake Safety Week” runs through next Saturday and is sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The State Patrol will intensify its brake inspection …
The Wisconsin State Patrol plans to increase its use of air support this summer to crack down on speeders. It’s part of a series of initiatives by the Department of Transportation to improve safety on Wisconsin roadways. DOT Secretary Mark …
The Wisconsin State Patrol has forced the city of Neenah to find another method of collecting leaves after an accident that critically injured a pedestrian. The patrol says Neenah’s seven leaf collection trucks violate state law. The trucks have a …
The Wisconsin State Patrol’s aerial patrols are still catching speeders, and officials say the patrols are valuable for public safety, despite the cost. The Appleton Post-Crescent reports that in 2011, the State Patrol spent about $54,000 flying three planes for …