TORONTO, CANADA, (AP / WJMC) — A labor lockout by Canadian National railways and Canadian Pacific Kansas City railways has ended less than 17 hours after it started. The Canadian federal government stepped in to end the lockout over a union contract dispute and ordered the companies and union into binding arbitration. The lockout halted…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Its Rutabaga Fest in Cumberland this weekend; — Canadian National Railway grinds to a halt with lockouts; — WisDOT gives $177 million for road projects statewide; — and the invasive zigzag sawfly has been found in the state. These stories and more on today’s…
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CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Today through Sunday, area visitors can join in and celebrate Cumberland’s 92nd Rutabaga Fest. The weekend includes such events as the hot pepper eating contest, the FFA Baga pedal tractor contest, the grand parade on Sunday, and live music from Hitchville, Molly and the Danger Band, and the Dweebs. Paul Nelson…
TORONTO, Canada (WRN) — Two major Canadian railways that serve Wisconsin have stopped operations during a labor dispute. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern locked out union workers this week ahead of a possible strike by the Teamsters. Management claims the move prevents a later strike by the Union during the busier fall…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More than $177 million in additional funding is being released for road improvement projects across Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced 76 Surface Transportation Projects will get funded. The governor and WisDOT say $200 million will be used for more than 150 local road and bridge…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new invasive species is spreading across Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says eastern Asia’s elm zigzag sawfly was first detected in the U.S. three years ago and was first seen in the state on July 4th in Portage County. The insect, named for the zigzag pattern its caterpillars chew…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Its Rutabaga Fest in Cumberland this weekend; — Canadian National Railway grinds to a halt with lockouts; — There’s a new free direct tax filing option for Wisconsin residents; — and the invasive zigzag sawfly has been found in the state. These stories and…