Thursday News 5/16/19
16 May 2019 News
One Killed Five Injured In Six Vehicle Pileup In Columbia County
One person was killed and five people were transported to hospitals after a truck crashed into five vehicles on Highway 151 near Columbus Tuesday. Columbia County Sheriff’s officials say a Freightliner straight truck was going too fast when it encountered slower moving traffic in a construction zone. Ten people were injured in the accident and were flown or taken by ambulance to hospitals. A man who was a passenger in a pickup truck died at the scene. The sheriff’s office says inattentive driving and speed entering the construction zone appear to be factors in the accident. The sheriff’s office and State Patrol are investigating the accident.
Ripon Common Council Discusses Brush Pick Up Policy
The Ripon Common Council discussed the City’s updated brush pickup policy at some length Tuesday night. Alderman Roland Peabody had made a request at the Council’s April 22nd meeting to put the item on the Council’s agenda. At that meeting he said some residents had put out brush on a street where it was being collected, but crews skipped past it and collected only the brush that had been called in for pick up. At Tuesday’s meeting he noted crews were now picking up all of the brush from terraces when they were collecting on a street. The Council also discussed the requirement on placing brush curbside no later than 72 hours before pick up. A resident also complained about the minimum fee of $30 for any pickup that takes crews more than 10 minutes to do.
Ballweg Serving On Suicide Prevention Task Force
State Representative Joan Ballweg is chairing the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention. She says during their first meeting they discussed some of the numbers.”Over the last 15 years all across the nation suicide has increased by about 30 percent.” The Task Force is tasked with evaluating the state’s current suicide prevention efforts, identifying new opportunities to target at-risk communities, increasing awareness for evidence-based programs and protocols and investigating new treatment and prevention options. The 15 member task force will hold its second meeting next Monday in La Crosse at noon at the La Crosse County Administration Building.
Congressman Grothman On Tariffs
Congressman Glenn Grothman is urging residents to have patience with President Trump’s increased tariffs on goods imported from China. He says the stock markets initial reaction wasn’t surprising. “We just have to see what happens. I know the stock market went down on Monday, but we just have to remember that a week ago it hit all time highs on the both S & P and NASDAQ. I think it is good that President Trump is trying to do something here.” The federal lawmakers from Glenbeulah says it may cost U.S. consumers more in the short term, but in the long term it will be good for the American economy. He feels the Chinese have stolen too much of our intellectual property over the years.
Waupun Chicken Keeping Ordinance
Waupun Mayor Julie Nickel cast the deciding vote this week to advance an ordinance that would allow chickens to be housed within city limits. Following a grassroots effort by citizens, the Waupun city attorney was directed to draft the urban chicken ordinance. The proposed ordinance says those wishing to raise hens must first obtain a permit from the city that must be renewed annually. The ordinance that will be up for a final vote next month limits the chicken permits to ten at any one time. A motion to remove the cap on permits failed.
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