Debbie Lazaga

Milwaukee

Traffic Anchor and Reporter at WTMJ-AM (Milwaukee, WI)

Traffic Anchor and Reporter for Newsradio 620 WTMJ (@620wtmj) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. **PLEASE NOTE TIMESTAMPS ON ALL POSTS FOR INFO ON LATEST INCIDENTS.**

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Weekend Gridlock Alert: I-894 WB Fully Closed Mitchell to Hale

3 weeks ago | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

MILWAUKEE – Beginning Friday at 11:00 PM, I-894 Westbound will undergo an extended full closure from the Mitchell Interchange to the Hale Interchange. This significant 54-hour closure is necessary for final paving operations and is scheduled to last through Monday morning at 5:30 AM. Drivers should prepare for substantial delays and rerouting. The DOT suggests drivers use Layton Ave. or Coldspring Rd. Plan your routes carefully, utilize navigation services, and adjust weekend travel times.
Aloha, Wisconsin! How Hula is Making Waves in the Heartland this AAPI Heritage Month

4 weeks ago | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

Who says you need an ocean for hula? This AAPI Heritage Month, we discover how one dedicated school brings the grace and stories of Hawai’i to the Badger State. Forget what you think you know about Wisconsin. While we’re famous for cheese and brats, this Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage month, we’re uncovering a different kind of flavor. We explore how the spirit of Aloha finds a surprising home and why the art of Hula is more than just a dance.
Drivers Ed with Debbie: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

1 month ago | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

Now that the weather has finally turned the corner towards warmer days, and nicer conditions. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month and this month’s Drivers Ed with Debbie, shines a light on what we all can do to keep everyone safe. The birds are out, the trees are starting to bloom, and the temps are starting to turn spring like. You know what else is out there? MOTORCYCLES. And their riders are asking other drivers for a favor. “Motorcyclists can disappear in a car’s blind spot really quickly.
Work Zone Awareness Week turns a spotlight on safety for workers and drivers

2 months ago | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

Orange barrels are out along the roadways all year long, now-a-days, and this week the DOT is turning a spotlight onto safety through those areas. Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever. That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. Debbie Lazaga takes a closer look. There’s no such thing as construction season. There, I’ve said it.
Drivers Ed with Debbie: Ai Can Help with Emergency Response

2 months ago | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

When accidents and emergencies happen on the road, the biggest hindrance to helping the situation is response time for the first responders. Anything from extra traffic around incidents to road conditions can seriously affect how quickly help can get on the scene. In this month’s Drivers Ed with Debbie, we take a look at some new innovative technology that could help. It’s everywhere…from ChatGPT, to creating your favorite memes on social media, AI is seeping into every aspect of life.
Severe Weather Week: What to do if caught in your vehicle

2 months ago | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

We’ve all been there – cruising down the road when suddenly the skies darken ominously, the wind picks up, and the rain starts coming down in sheets. Wisconsin weather can change in an instant, and being caught behind the wheel during severe conditions can be a bit freaky. So what’s the first thing we should do to stay safe when Mother Nature throws a curve ball?
Light and Balance: The Vernal Equinox Explained

Mar 20, 2025 | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

So riddle me this, what happens twice a year? Some say you can balance an egg only on this day and was a big deal back in ancient history. Give up? It’s the equinox and today we’re celebrating the Vernal equinox and it’s the official kick off to spring in the northern hemisphere. Now, I know what some of you are thinking, “equi-what now?” Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it. By “we”, I mean, I called in a little help. UWM Manfred Olsen Planetarium director, Dr. Jean Creighton.
Pi-e Day 2025: Pastry and Math Lovers, REJOICE!

Mar 14, 2025 | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to get your nerd on. Know what today is? It’s Pi Day. What’s that you say? Why, it’s March 14th. You know, 3/14. 3.14159265358979323846264…That’s right, it’s that Pi. We’ve learned it in school. We all know it’s a crazy number. But really, what is it? “Pi is the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of any circle. Circumference is Pi times the diameter,” says Teaching Associate Professor in the Mathematics department of Marquette University, Dr. Carl Mueller.
Drivers Ed with Debbie: Are dash cams really a "thing"?

Feb 27, 2025 | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

Have you ever wished someone acting dangerously on the road would get caught right then and there? Well in this month’s Drivers Ed with Debbie, our own Debbie Lazaga takes a closer look at dash cams and how they can help level the playing field out on the roads. Ok, tell me if this has happened to you: you’re driving along, minding your own business, following all the traffic rules, like I KNOW you do… and BAM, some yahoo, comes up on the right SHOULDER and cuts you off to get ahead of you.
Drivers Ed with Debbie:

Jan 17, 2025 | wtmj.com | Debbie Lazaga

Gone are the days of your drivers manual reading like stereo instructions! Now there’s a fresh new take on the material you need to know to get your drivers license. Debbie Lazaga has more in this month’s Drivers Ed with Debbie. If you’ll remember, back in the midst of the COVID lock down, the DMV changed up how people could get their driver licenses. Well, the process is back to the way it was before the pandemic. However, not everything is the same.