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MILWAUKEE (August 23, 2022) – Landmark Lanes, affectionately known as The Underground City for its sprawling entertainment offerings and multiple bars, will celebrate its 95th Anniversary by playing host to a variety of nightly events beginning Monday, September 26, running through Saturday, October 1. Events include a massive game night run by Midwest Gaming Classic, a screening...

-- A new report estimates about 19 percent of Wisconsinites who planned to attend college this year canceled those plans due to COVID-19.  The report was produced by QuoteWizard, a subsidiary of North Carolina-based LendingTree, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In an interview, Senior Research Analyst Nick VinZant said the findings...

A new report estimates about 19 percent of Wisconsinites who planned to attend college this year canceled those plans due to COVID-19.  The report was produced by QuoteWizard, a subsidiary of North Carolina-based LendingTree, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In an interview, Senior Research Analyst Nick VinZant said the findings “paint...

Contact: Tony Palese (608) 458-3132 | tonypalese@alliantenergy.com A new dawn for solar as 50-MW Bear Creek array begins generating energy in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (Aug. 22, 2022) – Today marks a major milestone for clean energy in Wisconsin. Alliant Energy’s first utility-scale solar project is now operational. At 50 megawatts (MW), the Bear Creek Solar...

MADISON, Wis. (Aug. 22, 2022) – Today marks a major milestone for clean energy in Wisconsin. Alliant Energy’s first utility-scale solar project is now operational. At 50 megawatts (MW), the Bear Creek Solar Project in Richland County is Wisconsin’s newest large-scale utility solar farm. The site can generate enough electricity to power approximately 13,000 homes. “This project...

August 22, 2022 (MILWAUKEE) - Well-known for his successful work in the local theater community, Ryan Rehak has joined Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW), “theater by women, for everyone,” as the community engagement manager. Celebrating their thirtieth anniversary in the 2022-23 season, RTW is Milwaukee’s professional theater company founded and led by women and the nation’s second-oldest professional theater devoted to...

August 22, 2022 (MILWAUKEE) - Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW), “theater by women, for everyone,” presents the ninth annual “BRINK New Play Festival” on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, 2022, at their new performance space at 255 South Water St. The readings are open to the public for a donation at the door ($20 suggested) and seating is general...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host a Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo® on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The symposium is funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a collaborative project proposed in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget between DATCP and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to promote the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural products. During the symposium, presenters will share information on trends in production, COVID-19 pandemic...

JANESVILLE, WI. — Blain’s Farm & Fleet isproud to announce the grand re-opening celebration of the Janesville, Wisconsin location on September 8th-10th. The re-opening will showcase additions to the newly renovated building, with demos from major experts and brands, a special presentation from horse trainer Ray Ainsworth, and $10,000 in prizes to be given away.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Imagine sitting in a hospital at the side of a loved one and not being able to call or text anyone or working in a metal or brick building and your cellphone cuts in and out. These situations happen every day as certain building materials prevent cell signals from entering and leaving the building.

-- Higher mortgage rates and interest rates likely contributed to a recent decline in new homebuilding in Wisconsin, according to an economics expert at Marquette University.  David Clark is a professor of economics and executive associate dean in the university’s College of Business Administration. In a recent interview, he explained rising mortgage rates are...

Higher mortgage rates and interest rates likely contributed to a recent decline in new homebuilding in Wisconsin, according to an economics expert at Marquette University.  David Clark is a professor of economics and executive associate dean in the university’s College of Business Administration. In a recent interview, he explained rising mortgage rates and construction...