Savanna Tomei

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Annie Pulley |Adam Hess |James Kelly |Savanna Tomei

“In 10 years, I don’t know where the fire, police and EMS service is going to be.”So says Christopher Garrison, Sun Prairie’s fire and EMS chief.  Fewer volunteers, more 911 calls and the rising costs of medical care are stressing EMS agencies statewide. It could mean longer wait times for you or a loved one when you need an ambulance. “It’s a vital service,” said Tyler Byrnes of the Wisconsin Policy Forum about EMS.

2 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Savanna Tomei |James Kelly |Lisa Hale |Adam Hess

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – State Senator Kelda Roys, a Democrat from Madison, emphasized in a Tuesday press conference that education funding is Democrats’ main priority. And she blamed Republicans for letting the budget process drag and failing to fund important priorities. “Namely, our kids’ education. Not just public K-12, although that’s important, but also childcare, early childhood education.

2 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Jay Roberts |Savanna Tomei |Lisa Hale |Adam Hess

Ok so it’s not officially summer yet. But it’s been warm enough for me to kick on the air conditioning in the car. Do you know how to use your car’s A/C system properly? Most vehicles have a recirculation button as part of their A/C controls, but many people aren’t sure when to use it. The simple rule of thumb is to use it in the summer and turn it off in the winter.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Jimmie Kaska |Savanna Tomei |James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) –June is officially recognized as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. A number of events, backed by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, are being held across the state this month to celebrate it. For most places, the celebration comes in the form of a June Dairy Breakfast. Several counties rotate the event to different dairy farms in their area, while others hold theirs in fairgrounds or open event spaces.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Margaret Shreiner |Jimmie Kaska |Savanna Tomei |James Kelly

Multiple Wisconsin health care systems have removed diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming. The systems include SSM Health, Aurora Health, UW Health and, most recently, Ascension. Froedtert ThedaCare Health has maintained its DEI webpage, though it removed a link to its equal employment opportunity policy in recent months.