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New project develops neutron-based technology to detect and identify illegal narcotics and contraband in commercial cargo JANESVILLE, Wis., Apr. 20, 2022 – SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation nuclear technology company, today announced it has been awarded a potential 42-month contract with a total funding potential of approximately $16.8 million to help the U.S. Department...

Grants Help Pay for High School Lab Equipment; Application Deadline May 10 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced an additional $1 million available in Technical Education Equipment Grants and urged school districts to apply by May 10 for funds to help buy equipment vital to training students for careers in advanced...

WHAT HAPPENED —A university-industry collaboration has successfully run a quantum algorithm on a type of quantum computer known as a cold atom quantum computer for the first time. The achievement by the team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin¬–Madison, ColdQuanta and Riverlane brings quantum computing one step closer to being used in real-world...

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for March 2022.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary March 2022 unemployment rates decreased in all 12 of Wisconsin's metro...

April 20, 2022 – Eight University of Wisconsin-River Falls students received the Chancellor’s Award for Students on Tuesday.  The Chancellor’s Award is the highest non-academic honor students can receive at the university. It recognizes students who have shown distinguished leadership and service while on campus.  “The honorees are a testament to...

An inaugural assistant chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has been named at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Quin Brooks was announced Wednesday, April 20, by Chancellor Katherine Frank as the new leader of the university’s EDI unit. The unit was established Aug. 1, 2021, to prioritize UW-Stout’s commitment to EDI across the university community.

Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host a dedication of new bridges for the Cofrin Memorial Arboretum, this Saturday, April 23, 2022. With the assistance of private donations, the University has invested more than $400,000 in upgrades to the Arboretum which surrounds the Green Bay Campus. The public is welcome to attend.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Broadway, Inc. is hosting the Run for the Roses Wine Walk, presented by Unison Credit Union, on May 7 from 1-5 p.m. The event features wine sampling at more than 15 participating businesses in the Broadway District in downtown Green Bay.The event falls on the same day as the Kentucky Derby so it...

Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are thinking about selling your home, you may be deciding between selling to a traditional buyer or to a home investor (or opportunity investor). You may have received offers or seen advertisements promising to buy quickly and for cash. Here's what you need to know.  Professional home investors make offers to sellers...

DODGEVILLE, Wisconsin – April 19, 2022 – The first solar rooftop installation of Alliant Energy’s Customer Hosted Renewables program is now operational in Iowa County. The 300-kilowatt (kW) solar system utilizes over 700 solar panels on 29,000 square feet of Iowa County’s new Law Enforcement Center roof in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. It will provide clean energy to the...

-- A newly approved cybersecurity program at UW-Stout aims to help meet rising demand for workers in this field.  Enrollment is now open for the fall 2022 bachelor’s degree program, which was approved April 7 by the UW System Board of Regents.  According to a release from the university, graduates will...

A newly approved cybersecurity program at UW-Stout aims to help meet rising demand for workers in this field. Enrollment is now open for the fall 2022 bachelor's degree program, which was approved April 7 by the UW System Board of Regents. According to a release from the university, graduates will be...