Warrant of the Week:

The Antigo Police Department holds a warrant for Scott A. Bates d.o.b. 10-09-74.  Bates is wanted for failing to pay a fine on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense. The warrant is valid as of April 4^th. Those with information on his whereabouts are urged to call the Antigo Police Department at (715) 627-6411 or Langlade County Crimestoppers at 715-627-NAIL (6245).  Callers may remain anonymous.

A reminder from the APD concerning work zone driving safety:

The Federal Highway Administration has named the week of April 3^rd to the 7^th as National Work Zone Awareness Week. The administration is trying to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety in work zones. In 2015 there were a total of 700 work zone fatalities, 130 of those fatalities were workers. As always, reduce your speed to the posted speed limit in a work zone, stay off your phone, and keep your eyes on the road. Remember that it is illegal to talk on a cellphone while driving through a work zone.

*Source: 2014 Fatality Analysis Reporting Final (FARS) and FARS 2015

Annual Report File, National Highway Tra­c Safety Administration