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An expert on internet crimes against children warned lawmakers and others about the dark side of artificial intelligence, noting child predators are using the technology for “nefarious” purposes.  The 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met yesterday in Wausau, where they heard from several speakers on AI...

Madison, Wis. (September 11, 2024)—SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with Collective Beverages, LLC, an organization devoted to enhancing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for University of Wisconsin student-athletes. Together, they are introducing a special edition vodka that not only offers an exceptional craft-tasting experience but also directly benefits Wisconsin’s student-athletes in their quest to compete for...

MADISON, WI (Sept. 11, 2024) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5 points in August to 91.2, erasing all of July’s gain. This is the 32nd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose to 92, its highest level since October 2020. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 24% of...

MADISON — A historic $75 million gift will fuel construction of a much-needed new engineering building at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With their lead gift — the largest single gift in college history — brothers and UW–Madison alumni Marvin and Jeffrey Levy are honoring the memory of their brother, Phil, who passed away in...

Town of Brookfield, Wis. – The Corners of Brookfield today announced its vibrant lineup of fall events and activities. As autumn arrives and the leaves begin to turn, the center is set to host a series of beloved seasonal events, promising fall festivities for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Summer activities conclude with the final Bier Garden of...

MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners (NWSP) is thrilled to announce Mercedez Butts’ Joyce's House Education Center has been named the winner of the Rev-Up MKE small business competition. The winner was announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the conclusion of a “Shark Tank”-style live pitch event in which all five finalists presented before a panel of judges and...

Appleton, WI - September 11, 2024 - A beloved local business known for its freshly prepared, delicious single-serving entrees, Valley Market, will move forward under new ownership. Blue Lid BBQ is proud to announce its acquisition of Valley Market, Valley Catering Co., and parent company Four One Food Group, LLC. This acquisition comes in the wake of the...

-- A new UW-Madison study predicts Native American communities will miss out on billions of dollars of economic impact from the clean energy transition if existing disparities persist.  Profs. Dominic Parker and Sarah Johnston led a team of researchers in analyzing the potential income that renewable energy projects could provide to tribal groups, recently publishing their findings in the journal...

A new UW-Madison study predicts Native American communities will miss out on billions of dollars of economic impact from the clean energy transition if existing disparities persist.  Profs. Dominic Parker and Sarah Johnston led a team of researchers in analyzing the potential income that renewable energy projects could provide to tribal groups, recently publishing...