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Madison, WI — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourage Wisconsin broadband providers to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Broadband ReConnect Loan and Grant Program. The USDA will provide up to $1.15 billion in funding to support the construction, improvement, or acquisition...

The MPC Endowment board has voted unanimously to match up to $5,000 in new donations to the Bob Wills FOI Fund, supporting journalistic freedoms and First Amendment rights. The new fund honors Robert H. (Bob) Wills, longtime journalist at The Milwaukee Journal,  Milwaukee Sentinel and Journal Sentinel Inc. Wills was a national leader in efforts...

MADISON, WI -- One South Central Wisconsin dental group is offering a robust student loan paydown benefit to attract top talent, and in turn, ensure compassionate patient care now and into the future. “One can argue that high-quality customer care may be a lost art,” said Dr. Dan Tataje, founder of Mercy Dental Group in Madison....

November 19, 2021 (Milwaukee, WI) – Milwaukee Rep’s full ensemble production of A Christmas Carol joyfully returns to the historic Pabst Theater with Lee E. Ernst as Scrooge, November 30 – December 24, 2021.  As a way to say thank you to local Front Line Workers, Milwaukee Rep is offering a limited number of $15 tickets to select performances of A Christmas Carol on -

Marinette, Wis. — The stage will come alive in holiday song this December at UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, in a returning seasonal favorite CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY.CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY features music and lyrics explore holidays past, present and future — from older traditional songs like “Little Drummer Boy,” “What Child is This” and “Peace on Earth,” to...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that the university’s Time to Rise campaign has surpassed $500 million in funds raised toward its $750 million goal. In reaching the milestone less than a year since the public campaign launch last spring, President Lovell thanked alumni, parents and friends and emphasized recent fundraising momentum.

A Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier from Warrens, Wisconsin has been recognized for his tireless volunteer support in his community. Sgt. 1st Class John Battista, a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion, received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Nov. 6 during a surprise ceremony in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 18, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced that the Department is investing $86 million to improve equitable access to jobs, business opportunities, education, housing and health care for people who live and work in rural areas. The investments are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to ensure...

Hortonville, WI (November 18, 2021):  Starting December 1, Wolf River Community Bank again will be bringing Santa through residential areas of Greenville, Hortonville, New London and Shiocton as he sits atop a “Santa Float,” allowing families to see Santa and Mrs. Claus from the comfort of their own homes or community. Local police and/or fire department members...

Madison Children's Museum is partnering with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to host free, pop-up COVID vaccination clinics at the museum:Monday, November 22, 1–7 pmMonday, December 13, 1–7 pm About the family vaccination clinicsFamilies will be able to get children ages 5–11 vaccinated with the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Older family members, including unvaccinated children and...

SHAWANO, Wis. – National Rural Health Day, celebrated the third Thursday of every November, is an opportunity to honor the dedication and resiliency of those living in rural America. It’s also a time to recognize rural health care providers and other organizations that support communities.  On this National Rural Health Day, November 18, 2021,...

Motor oil dribbled down Darrin Witucki’s arm as about a half-dozen students crouched to see him unscrew the oil filter from a car parked in the technology research and development lab of Jarvis Hall Technology Wing. Witucki, UW-Stout’s Student Centers director, demonstrated vehicle maintenance basics as part of the Involvement Center’s Adulting 101 series.

Milwaukee, Wis. – 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 information. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a Naughty List with the top 12 scams of Christmas that are most likely to catch consumers and donors off guard during...

MADISON – John and Dorothy Priske of Fall River have been selected as the recipients of the 2021 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land.