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MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is introducing an updated logo that enhances readability on digital platforms while continuing to honor the school’s ties to the city.  The updated logo is part of a more than yearlong project to update and enhance the university’s brand. More than 500 members of the campus community have provided input on...

Madison, WI – Senator Rob Stafsholt released the following statement after the Joint Legislative Audit Committee directed the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct the comprehensive audit of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife accounts that he recently called for publicly: “This audit is a huge step towards figuring out where the sportsman and sportswomen dollars go. I...

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is introducing an updated logo that enhances readability on digital platforms while continuing to honor the school’s ties to the city.  The updated logo is part of a more than yearlong project to update and enhance the university’s brand. More than 500 members of the campus community have provided input on...

Educators and support staff honored with commemorative plaques, recognized at annual Opening Day convocation WAUWATOSA, WI — On Tuesday, August 27, the Wauwatosa School District honored 26 staff members with its 2024 Distinguished Service Award during the annual Opening Day convocation. Each year, Wauwatosa School District families, colleagues and students are invited to...

MILWAUKEE — A Marquette University Law School Poll survey of registered voters across Wisconsin this summer found 46% of respondents expressing satisfaction with the public schools in their community, down from 63% in a poll asking the same question in October 2023. Seven percent in summer 2024 were “very satisfied” with their public schools,...

MILWAUKEE – Weakness remains in metro Milwaukee’s economic trends as seven of 23 July  indicators tracked monthly by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)  improved from year-ago levels. July’s total ranks modestly lower than the revised eight positive  indicators posted in June.   “July marks the 12th consecutive month in which less than 50%...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2024 early goose season opens Sept. 1. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state and will run through Sept. 15. The early goose season has an increased daily bag limit of five Canada geese and is uniformly...

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) awarded the Zoo Interchange North Leg project with a regional America’s Transportation Award in the category of ‘Safety - Large Projects.’ As one of the busiest interchanges in the state, the Zoo Interchange is a critical hub for commerce, tourism, and cultural/social activities throughout...

Initiative encourages safe and healthy choices, celebrates return of students to campus Menomonie, Wis. – Hundreds of University of Wisconsin-Stout students who live near campus may hear a friendly knock at their door on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the day before fall semester classes begin. Faculty and staff volunteers, including Chancellor Katherine...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails, including this Labor Day weekend. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check. So far this year, 22 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes. Most...

Wisconsinites encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid illness The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed two Wisconsinites have died and another was hospitalized because of West Nile virus (WNV) illness. The first three human cases of WNV in our state this year have been reported in residents of Outagamie, Fond du...

Center for Collaboration of Science and Faith to serve as a national and international resource for addressing urgent public health needs Milwaukee, Wis. –A new collaboration, that is the first-of-its-kind in Wisconsin and led by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), will create a platform for the science and faith communities to come together to...

Student volunteerism efforts honored through annual scholarship program Madison, Wis. — August 29, 2024 — UW Credit Union awarded 10 scholarships worth $3,000 each this month through its annual Community Values Scholarship program. The scholarship fund recognizes “changemakers” — undergraduate students committed to making their communities stronger and healthier through volunteerism, campus engagement and community-centered employment.

Carl Schoettel, President of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (WBHA), made the following statement on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s actions on the Fish and Wildlife account.  “The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association would like to thank Senator Wimberger, Representative Wittke and the members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for bringing forward an audit...

Hudson, Wisconsin, August 29, 2024 – A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to tackle the housing shortage in Western Wisconsin, focusing on Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, and St. Croix counties. The new Housing Co-op initiative aims to provide much-needed housing inventory for families and individuals seeking affordable housing options in rural communities across the region.