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APPLETON, WIS. (February 25, 2026) – The Boldt Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Shipley to Executive Vice President of Operations. In this expanded role, Shipley will help to strengthen operational alignment and consistency across all Boldt Group companies, including The Boldt Company, Boldt Real Estate, Bildt and Calnin & Goss.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The affected premises has been...

Trump Hiked Premiums, Forced Millions of Families to Pay Double and Triple for Their Health Care to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires and Corporations, Then Touted a Dangerous Proposal During Donald Trump’s State of the Union earlier this week, Trump yet again touted his plan to “give money directly to Americans instead of insurance...

Rising energy costs are hurting Wisconsin small business owners’ ability to create jobs and grow MADISON, WI (Feb. 27, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into...

MADISON, Wis. —  The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has named Gov. Tony Evers and State Rep. Clint Moses (R–Menomonie) as 2026 Health Care Advocates of the Year. The awards were presented at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center on Feb. 25, which drew 1,100 hospital and health system advocates from across...

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA today announced infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care.  These projects are part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair and improve department health care facilities in fiscal year 2026 via the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program.  Milwaukee VA improvement projects...

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For 20 years, RINKA has been driven by a mission that felt both simple, yet wildly ambitious: to inspire through thoughtful design. On February 6, 2026, the nationally recognized, award-winning design collective officially celebrated two decades of meaningful impact. Through partnerships with visionary clients, their talented team of architects, interior designers, planners, and brand strategists have brought inspiring design to communities across...

MADISON, WI (March 5, 2026) –Women in the Construction Industry Wisconsin will host the 5th Annual BuildX Women in the Construction Industry Conference on Wednesday, March 5th at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. This dynamic conference is dedicated to empowering women in the construction industry, offering opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, industry insights,...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Michael Ahrens, German consul general in Chicago.  The conversation explores economic ties between German and Midwest states including Wisconsin, as well as opportunities for boosting international trade and cooperation.  “If you ask somebody in Germany where are most subsidiaries of German-based...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Michael Ahrens, German consul general in Chicago.  The conversation explores economic ties between German and Midwest states including Wisconsin, as well as opportunities for boosting international trade and cooperation.  “If you ask somebody in Germany where are most subsidiaries of German-based companies,...

February 25, 2026 – Milwaukee Repertory Theater invites Agatha Christie fans to step into a world of intrigue and unforgettable storytelling at Milwaukee Rep’s Agatha Christie Festival, a citywide celebration of Agatha Christie and her enduring legacy. With a wide range of experiences designed for all ages this dynamic festival explores the art of mystery—on the page, on stage and...