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MILWAUKEE — Peter Annin, noted author of “Purified: How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water,” will headline a program on exploring the possibilities of water reuse at “Water Law and Policy: The Water (Re) Cycle,” on Wednesday, April 10, at 9 a.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. Existing drinking water sources are under increasing strain from overuse and climate...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ron Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries.  Wanek is the first inductee since the 1970s to the state’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame, which Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce recently revived to showcase standout leaders of the state’s manufacturing industry. His induction came earlier this...

Menomonie, Wis. — Students in the manufacturing, mechanical and computer and electrical engineering programs at University of Wisconsin-Stout are fully engaged in the lab-based — polytechnic — learning environment. It’s part of their bachelor’s degree experience from the get-go — doing more on day one. When they reach Senior Design Experience courses, however, the applied learning focus goes up a...

Madison, WI – In a major moment in its historic $33 million capital campaign, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will receive a high-profile introduction to Milwaukee residents this Friday when it is featured at the Milwaukee Bucks game, through a video narrated by one of the most recognizable faces in Milwaukee, former 20-year WISN-TV news anchor Toya Washington. The...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced that Paige Kirnberger has joined the organization as a sustainability project specialist to support farmers in all aspects of the Farmers for Sustainable Food Climate-Smart Program, from enrollment through data collection and analysis. Kirnberger has a bachelor’s degree in animal science and agribusiness management from Michigan State University. In her...

MILWAUKEE_The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium is reaching out to help the local community enjoy the skies through two major efforts this spring. One is a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from 1-3 p.m. The other is a new program that is bringing 4,300 Milwaukee Public Schools students to the planetarium between March and June. The Solar Eclipse Viewing Party will...

MILWAUKEE (April 4, 2024) – Cousins Subs® and Summerfest, join forces once again to offer an exclusive promotion for festival enthusiasts. From now until April 30, fans of both subs and music can claim a complimentary weekday 2024 Summerfest ticket with any purchase totaling $30 or more on cousinssubs.com or through the Cousins Subs mobile app. “We’re thrilled to once again partner with Summerfest to...

Dr. Steve Ackerman is the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Ackerman, professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at UW-Madison, will present “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Ship, the Storm and the Song” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 11 in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger...

GREEN BAY, WI - The Wisconsin Women's Council is holding their April 2024 Council meeting in Green Bay to host a panel and roundtable discussion on Friday, April 5. The meeting is open to the public and will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the ADRC of Brown County at 300 S. Adams Street, Room 138 (Board Room)....

MADISON, Wis. (April 4, 2024) – Alliant Energy encourages residents and contractors to call 811 before any digging projects. A quick call to 811 or click on call811.com prior to planting trees or shrubs, fencing a yard or building a playset can prevent a fine or a potentially dangerous accident with gas or electric lines. The announcement coincides with National Safe Digging Month. Spring...

Milwaukee, Wis. – In 2023, virtual vehicle vendor scam reports to BBB increased as fraudsters targeted high-end classic car buyers and exploited vehicle history reports to steal money and information. Since 2020, reports to Better Business Bureau have shown that scammers used the COVID-19 pandemic to list non-existent vehicles of all kinds on real online marketplaces. In more recent reports, they are...

(Green Bay, WI) Downtown Green Bay, Inc. is thrilled to announce the return of the International Food Tour, a celebration of global cuisine set to take place in the heart of downtown Green Bay on Tuesday, April 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Event attendees will embark on a culinary journey, riding trolleys and sampling delicious cuisine from around the world...

-- Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval for a new solar energy program for customers, building on an existing offering called Shared Solar.  MGE is asking the state Public Service Commission to approve its proposal for Shared Solar II, which would give certain customers the option to pay an up-front fee to get energy from a local solar array...

Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval for a new solar energy program for customers, building on an existing offering called Shared Solar.  MGE is asking the state Public Service Commission to approve its proposal for Shared Solar II, which would give certain customers the option to pay an up-front fee to get energy...