Author Archives: Seehafernews
BBB Serving Wisconsin and We Energies Warn of scammers impersonating We Energies
Scammers are taking advantage of the cold winter weather by once again impersonating We Energies representatives. The con artists threaten residents and business owners with disconnection of service.....
Nov 21, 2021
DATCP: Buy Your Christmas Trees Locally This Year
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding consumers to check for possible invasive pests before purchasing holiday dcor. In previous years, plant heal...
Nov 21, 2021 Peter Kaminski / CC
Student Loan Debt Relief Scammers Target Worried Borrowers
The final extension of the federal student loan payment pause runs until January 31st, a fact that scammers are well aware of. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (D...
Nov 21, 2021 CC Dmitry Demidko
The Naughty List: BBB's 12 scams of Christmas
While 2021 is quickly winding down, scams targeting the public continue to cause trouble. Consumers should watch out for any fraudulent schemes aimed at swiping their cash and stealing personal inform...
Nov 20, 2021 Widjaya Ivan / CC
Prevent the Spread of Forest Pests - Don't Move Firewood
With the annual gun deer hunting season starting soon, many will travel to their annual deer camp spot in our state. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is a...
Nov 20, 2021 benwatts / CC
Rittenhouse Case Viewed as Symptom of Uneven Democracy
As the Kyle Rittenhouse trial enters its final phase this week, a Wisconsin group focused on improving the lives of Black residents said the case speaks to issues of democracy not working for everybod...
Nov 20, 2021
Some Brown County Park Areas Closed During Deer Gun Season
Brown County Parks Department reports that some park areas in the County Park System will be closed at sunrise on Saturday, November 20th through sunset on Sunday, November 28th to allow for the Wisco...
Nov 20, 2021
Evers Vetoes WI Redistricting Maps
Wisconsin's heavily-debated redistricting process entered a new phase Thursday, when the governor followed through on his promise to veto new political maps. Ever since Republican legislative leaders ...
Nov 20, 2021
Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review
MONDAY - Pet owners in Sheboygan are being reminded that the City will begin issuing 2022 pet licenses on December 1st. Click here to see how u can get yours. - Workers at Advocate Aroura Health will ...
Nov 20, 2021
USDA Invests Over $664,000 to Improve Equitable Access to Jobs, Business Opportunities, Education and Housing in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa has announced that the Department is investing $86 million to improve equitable access to jobs, business op...
Nov 19, 2021
