Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Patrol prepares for busy holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – It’s one of the busiest holiday travel weekends of the year, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding Wisconsinites to be safe on the roads this Memorial Day weekend.
State Trooper Wameng Vang is among many law enforcement officials across the state gearing up for the busy weekend.
“We just want to be prepared for that and everything,” Vang said. “As always, just put down distractions, focus yourself on the road especially during this time here. You’re going to have construction workers out there working the interstates and everything.”
According to AAA, More than 800,000 people in Wisconsin are expected to travel at least 50 miles or more. It’s nearly a 7% jump from last year.
Anne Sayers, the Secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, said this is a welcomed sight for tourism in the state.
“Tourism is an incredibly important sector of the economy here,” Sayers said. “In Wisconsin in 2021, it had a $20.9 billion economic impact. That’s really good news for the many business and individuals that rely on tourism to make their living.”
The increase in travelers across the state isn’t necessarily a surprise to people like Sayers.
“We have been seeing this trend in recent years that folks are not leaving vacations days on the table and that they’re making the space to be together as friends, as a family and seizing every opportunity that they have,” Sayers said. “That’s exactly what Memorial Day provides.”
If you are traveling, Vang said the most important thing you can do is be patient.
“Everybody’s kind of impatient,” Vang said. “Everybody wants to get to where they want to get to, and so everybody’s just kind of going to try to get there as fast as they can and that’s the one part that we wanna stress on is be patient.”
Vang said if you plan on drinking during Memorial Day weekend, make sure you have a designated driver or another safe way to get back home.
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Can you guess Wisconsin’s wealthiest counties? Here are the top 10
A look at how the Waukesha facility takes in Lake Michigan water
Take a look inside the Waukesha booster pumping station facility that takes in Lake Michigan water before being treated and piped to residence.
Waukesha County has been named the the wealthiest county in Wisconsin, according to Smartasset, while Door County was 11th.
The financial technology company compared counties across the U.S. on three metrics: median income, investment income and property value. Using these categories, analysts created a wealth index on a scale of 100 and ranked each county nationwide.
You can find out more about Smartasset’s methodology here.
What are the wealthiest counties in Wisconsin?
According to Smartasset, these are the 10 wealthiest counties in Wisconsin:
- Waukesha County
- Ozaukee County
- St. Croix County
- Washington County
- Dane County
- Walworth County
- Calumet County
- Pierce County
- Columbia County
- Outagamie County
What Wisconsin county has the highest median income?
Waukesha County has the highest median income in the state of $101,639, according to Smartasset. St. Croix County, which is outside the Twin Cities, had the second highest with $97,950, followed by Ozaukee County at $92,258.
Door County was No. 36 with a median income of $68,257. The county’s national rank was No. 940.
What Wisconsin county has the highest investment income?
According to Smartasset, Ozaukee County has the highest investment income at $87,800, followed by Walworth County at $81,542 and Door County at $73,772.
Door County ranked No. 274 nationally.
What Wisconsin county has the highest median home value?
Waukesha County also topped Smartasset’s highest median home value list at $455,434. Ozaukee County came in second at $450,749 and Dane County followed with $434,772.
Door County was No. 7 in the state at $385,734, with its national rank being No. 439.
What Wisconsin county had the lowest ranking in overall wealth?
Langlade County was ranked 72 in overall wealth, followed by Ashland County and Price County, respectively.
Kevin Dittman contributed to this report.
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Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Dec. 29, 2024
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 29, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 29 drawing
Midday: 6-1-7
Evening: 4-4-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 29 drawing
Midday: 2-1-7-7
Evening: 2-8-7-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Dec. 29 drawing
Midday: 01-06-07-09-14-15-17-18-20-21-22
Evening: 01-03-04-07-08-09-11-13-18-20-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Dec. 29 drawing
04-11-13-17-29
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Dec. 29 drawing
11-15-24-28-29-36, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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How to watch, stream Wisconsin women’s basketball vs. Minnesota: TV channel, prediction
The Wisconsin women make a quick turnaround, closing out 2024 back at home on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.
The Badgers (10-3, 1-1) saw their five-game win streak come to an end at the hands of Indiana on the road this past Saturday, 83-52. The loss was also the first for Wisconsin in Big Ten Conference play this year after knocking off Rutgers earlier in the month.
Serah Williams, the leading scorer, once again finished as the top point-getter for the Badgers with 13. She has done that in four straight and nine games this season.
Minnesota (13-1, 1-1) lost its league opener to Nebraska, 84-65, rebounding with two convincing wins over Jacksonville State and Prairie View A&M. They also own victories over Oregon State, SMU and Houston this season.
Last time out, the Golden Gophers topped Penn State, 90-54, reaching at least 80 points for the eighth time this year. Mara Braun leads three players in double figures while also pacing the team in assists and steals.
The ESPN FPI gives Minnesota an 86 percent chance to win. The Badgers won the last meeting, 67-56, but the Gophers lead the series, 21-10.
Here are details on how to watch Wisconsin vs. Minnesota on Tuesday, Dec. 31:
Who: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota in Big Ten Conference women’s basketball action
When: 3:30 p.m. CT | Tuesday, December 31
Where: Kohl Center | Madison, Wisconsin
Live Stream: Stream Wisconsin vs. Minnesota live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)
TV Channel: B1G+
Our Prediction: Minnesota 67, Wisconsin 60
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