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The FDA has approved an upgraded version of Exact Sciences’ Cologuard test, the Madison-based diagnostics and screening company announced. 

MADISON — For years, cancer researchers have noticed that more men than women get a lethal form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. They’ve also found that these tumors are often more aggressive in men. But pinpointing the characteristics that might help doctors forecast which tumors are likely to grow more quickly has proven elusive. University of Wisconsin–Madison...

MADISON, Wis. – Microsoft Corp’s $3.3-billion data center project in the Racine County Town of Mount Pleasant will come with a unique focus on manufacturing, which is a pillar of the state economy. What’s next in the development plans and how will they unfold over time? The size and scope of Microsoft’s data center...

MADISON – Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn announced the hiring of Kevin Scheibler as Director of the Alliant Energy Center (AEC). “I am excited to welcome Director Scheibler to Dane County,” said Kuhn. “I look forward to his leadership as the AEC continues to host hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.” Mr. Scheibler...

MILWAUKEE –  Craig Gilbert, former Washington bureau chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and current Lubar Fellow at Marquette University Law School, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Wednesday, October 16, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com.During his 35 years at the Journal Sentinel, Gilbert’s reporting and analysis detailed Wisconsin’s emerging role as one of the nation’s leading...

MILWAUKEE, WI (October 7, 2024) – Phoenix Investors (“Phoenix”), a national leader in the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities, has announced the appointment of Jeff Dortona as Chief Financial Officer. Previously a Managing Director and Co-Head of Originations at UBS Investment Bank, Mr. Dortona’s 20 years of experience in investment banking on Wall Street, an extensive network...

Madison, WI (October 7, 2024) - Last month, The Board of Directors of The Wisconsin Credit Union League (The League) announced the selection of Sarah Wainscott as The League’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Wainscott will succeed Brett Thompson, who will retire after serving Wisconsin’s credit unions for decades, including over 23 years of dedicated service as President and CEO of The League. “The Board is immensely grateful for Brett's decades of servant leadership, which has made The Wisconsin Credit Union League one of the strongest Leagues in the nation,” said...

MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has named Renee Smith, M.D., chief medical officer. “My passion for improving health care outcomes and ensuring access to quality care aligns perfectly with Security Health Plan’s mission. I look forward to continuing our work together to develop innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of...

-- The FDA has approved an upgraded version of Exact Sciences’ Cologuard test, the Madison-based diagnostics and screening company announced.  Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences, says the Cologuard Plus test “sets a new performance standard” for non-invasive colorectal cancer screening.  “Cologuard Plus detects cancers and precancerous polyps with even greater sensitivity than Cologuard while reducing false positives by...

MADISON, WIS. – The Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show, is Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs, exhibited by Doeberiener, Bowen and P.Conroy of West Salem, Ohio. Twigs topped the Four-Year-Old Cow class, before going on to win Senior Champion and Grand Champion honors. With that title, Twigs takes home the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy and the...

MADISON, WIS. – On a night like no other in World Dairy Expo history, Genesee Altitude Leah emerged from a tunnel of smoke as the 2024 Supreme Champion Heifer. Leah is owned by Doeberiener & Bowden, Conroy, Clarkvalley and Osinga from West Salem, Ohio. This remarkable Spring Yearling Holstein heifer achieved this honor in the new divided...

MADISON, WIS. – Stoney Point Joel Bailey, owned by Vierra Dairy Farms of Hilmar, Calif., rose to the top at World Dairy Expo 2024, claiming the prestigious title of Supreme Champion on Friday, October 4. In addition to Bailey's success, Premium Apple Crisp Lilly-Red, the Grand Champion of the International Red & White Show, was named Reserve Supreme...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the announcement of approximately $11 million in federal funding for four Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII), including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) run by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR). The funding was announced by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S....