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MADISON, WI (October 15, 2021) — Every fall since 1911, the University of Wisconsin has celebrated Homecoming. This year’s event marks the return of many in-person activities for students, alumni, and friends of UW–Madison to reconnect and share Badger traditions this Homecoming week, October 25–30. “The Wisconsin Alumni Association takes great pride in offering this array...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Identity theft is stressful, and it can do tremendous damage to your finances. It’s important to recognize the signs early. The earlier you notice something is amiss, the faster you can take action to minimize the damage. BBB recommends the following tips to help you recognize the signs of identity theft as soon as possible.

MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) announced the recipients of Broadband Access Grants through funding made available by Governor Evers in May 2021. The Commission awarded $99,932,502 for 83 projects that will expand fiber broadband internet to more than 28,426 residential and 1,490 business locations currently unserved and underserved. The...

MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition Sports Ball Bobble Series in honor of National Sports Day, which is being celebrated on Saturday, October 16th. The first-of-its-kind series features a bobbling baseball, basketball, football, golf ball, hockey puck, soccer ball, and tennis ball. The special-edition bobbles are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Scott Suder, president of the Wisconsin Paper Council.  He provides an update on an industry-backed bill moving through the state Legislature that would limit how often inspections of certain mill machinery can be conducted. The bill recently passed a Senate committee 5-0. 

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Scott Suder, president of the Wisconsin Paper Council.  He provides an update on an industry-backed bill moving through the state Legislature that would limit how often inspections of certain mill machinery can be conducted. The bill recently passed a Senate committee 5-0. 

MADISON, Wis. ― When talking about America’s politics these days, the words frustration and trust seem to come up a lot. They certainly did during a presentation about federal policy at World Dairy Expo from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative’s government affairs team.  The group’s members who joined in said they are...

Green Bay, Wis.—Ask UW-Green Bay student Hannah Beauchamp-Pope about her participation in the University’s new BIPOC R.I.S.E program and the student mentor will speak glowingly about her experience. Beauchamp-Pope is this year’s recipient of the Newman Civic Fellowship and radiates a passion for social activism and the community. “As a leader and activist, this really just...

Green Bay, Wis.—For the past 18 months, UW-Green Bay Interim Provost Kate Burns has successfully managed two years of enrollment growth in arguably the most complicated circumstances higher education has ever seen. For her efforts, she has been named to the permanent position of provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. The announcement was made to the University...

FOX CITIES, Wis. – October 14, 2021 – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has achieved Silver Certification in the Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative – a program it administers on behalf of the community with the goal of improving employee engagement and encouraging employee loyalty by creating supportive work environments. A region-wide dedication...