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Reach Counseling: To host Utopia: A vision for a world without sexual violence

APPLETON, Wis. – (September 24, 2025) – Reach Counseling, a non-profit who serves survivors and those impacted by sexual violence in the Fox Valley, is thrilled to announce the return of Utopia on October 11, 2025, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. This impactful event will feature dinner, entertainment, and stories of healing, as the community comes...

AARP Wisconsin: Names Madison man as new State Director for Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Raj Shukla of Madison has been hired as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. Shukla comes to AARP – a national organization with more than 800,000 members in Wisconsin – after serving as President and CEO of River Network. “Raj brings...

Greater Milwaukee Urban League: To celebrate 106th anniversary at the Black and White Ball 

Molson Coors Former President and CEO Gavin Hattersley and Royal Capital Group Founder and CEO Kevin Newell Lead Annual Fundraiser MILWAUKEE, WI – The Greater Milwaukee Urban League announces its annual Black and White Ball, scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Baird Center Rooftop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This signature event will kick off...

Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Announces second round of “Building Bridges” grants for local small businesses

The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the second and final cohort of local businesses awarded $10,000 grants as part of his Building Bridges Program that supports small business development and commercial corridor activation by expanding...

WED AM News: Oak Creek Plan Commission signs off on latest Buc-ee’s proposal; Wisconsin’s energy-production C02 emissions decline

-- Oak Creek’s Plan Commission last night approved Buc-ee’s Oak Creek plans to build what would become its second gas station in Wisconsin. The unanimous vote on the more than 73,000 square foot plan on the corner of 27th Street and Elm Road along I-94 came with some slight modifications to what Buc-ee’s originally...

Oak Creek Plan Commission signs off on latest Buc-ee’s proposal

Oak Creek’s Plan Commission last night approved Buc-ee’s Oak Creek plans to build what would become its second gas station in Wisconsin. The unanimous vote on the more than 73,000 square foot plan on the corner of 27th Street and Elm Road along I-94 came with some slight modifications to what Buc-ee’s originally submitted....

First Supply: Celebrates grand opening and dedication of the Joe Poehling distribution innovation

LA CROSSE, WI, September 23, 2025 – First Supply proudly hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on September 18 to unveil its new state-of-the-art facility, now officially named the Joe Poehling Distribution Innovation Center. The event brought together employees, family members, customers, vendor partners, and community leaders, including Gregg Wavrunek, Regional Representative...

UW-Stout: Celebrating 60 years: Art & design hosts anniversary events Oct. 10-11

versity of Wisconsin-Stout invites alumni, students, and community and industry supporters to join the School of Art & Design as it celebrates six decades of imagination, innovation and inspiration. The School of Art & Design 60th Anniversary – “Honoring the Past, Forging the Future” – will be held Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct....

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport: Fast-growing aviation school expands

(Green Bay, Wis.) –  Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) welcomes the continued growth of Pilotsmith Flight Academy, a leading flight training program headquartered at GRB for 10 years. Pilotsmith Flight Academy offers training programs ranging from private pilot certificates to advanced commercial and instrument ratings. The academy currently serves over 400 students each year traveling across...

PreserveMKE: Are Milwaukee’s WPA treasures at risk?

Milwaukee, WI — Community advocates are sounding the alarm about the fate of priceless Works Progress Administration (WPA) art and Depression-era exhibits housed at the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM). These works—murals, dioramas, and artifacts created with federal investment during the Great Depression—represent not only Milwaukee’s artistic heritage but also the nation’s first efforts to merge art, equity,...

Medical College of Wisconsin: Advancing a healthier Wisconsin endowment invites applications for $250,000 momentum grants

Milwaukee, Wis. – Sept. 23, 2025 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering grants of up to $250,000 for projects planned and implemented by community-led organizations focused on improving health and advancing health equity in Wisconsin. Eligible organizations for AHW’s Community-Led Momentum Grants are Wisconsin-based 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, as well as Wisconsin-based government...

MHA Lakeshore: Milestone walk hosts record numbers, community shows up big for hope

Plymouth, Wis. The 20th annual There Is HOPE Walk hosted a record number of walkers to honor, heal, and connect for suicide awareness and prevention with those that have been affected by suicide and fellow supporters. More than 550 walkers registered for this year’s event hosted at Sheboygan’s Deland Park on Saturday, September 13.  "Our...
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