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Being aware of ‘Move Over Law,’ farm vehicles on road

The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers this month about what they should do if they come across a first responder or motorist stopped on the side of the road, or a farm vehicle moving slowly. This week, WSP troopers in every region will place extra emphasis on enforcing Wisconsin’s Move Over Law. Troopers will also take steps to educate motorists by handing out informational flyers to those who get stopped for violating the law. The increased enforcement and education efforts will lead into National Move Over Day, set for Saturday. Over the past five years, 128 people in ...

Tips to avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment

Older adults should be on the lookout this time of year for scams and high-pressure sales tactics during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which starts Thursday and extends through Dec. 7, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advised. “The Medicare Open Enrollment period is an important time for Michigan older adults to review their health insurance and prescription drug coverage options,” DIFS Director Anita Fox said in a news release. “Unfortunately, it also opens the door for bad actors ...

Upper Peninsula fire risk is high; be careful

Warm, dry weather and windy conditions are expected in the Upper Peninsula over the next few days, boosting the risk of a wildfire. “Grasses have dried out and leaves are starting to drop, which adds a layer of fuel that can feed and speed the spread of a wildfire,” Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said in a news release. “Make sure to check for a burn permit before you burn any yard debris and be careful of heat or sparks from equipment and off-road vehicles.” Unseasonably warm temperatures reaching the 70s and strong ...