Make safe choices near train tracks
Our neighbors to the south are advising the public this month about proper behavior when around railroad tracks. Wisconsin is home to 3,300 miles of active tracks that are essential to the state’s economy and connect travelers to their destinations, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. Because trains cannot make sudden stops, drivers and pedestrians should be extra vigilant when approaching railroad tracks to prevent serious crashes, the WSP states in its September Law of the Month news release on rail safety. “Trains can move in either direction at any time, and they have ...
Don’t fall victim to ‘grandparents scam’
Sunday is Grandparents Day, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is keeping grandparents – as well as their children and grandchildren – informed about the latest scams that could affect them and their families. Older consumers may be more likely to lose large amounts of money to scams because they often have lifelong savings, they may be unfamiliar with the advanced technologies used by scammers and they could face social isolation or ailments that make them vulnerable to an experienced scammer, DATCP advised in a recent news release. One ...
