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– March 21, 2024 – SCHWANKE-KASTEN JEWELERS, a renowned name in the world of fine jewelry, proudly marks its 125th anniversary as a family-owned and operated business. Since its inception in 1899, the company has been synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship, exquisite designs, and exceptional customer service. Established in 1899 by a trio of men named Charles J Kasten, Hans...

The 3rd annual 420 on Front Street celebration hosted by Carbon Cannabis, Sensi Co and Stacks Family Farms returns to Front Street for its biggest event yet. 420 on Front Street is the official pre-party for The Wailers concert being held the same night at the La Crosse Center. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20th from...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (March 25, 2024) — A recent survey revealed that 89% of businesses consider reliability as the most critical factor when choosing a travel management partner. Ranked among Forbes’ Best Small Employers in America 2023, Fox World Travel, a leading travel company in the U.S., emerges as a beacon of stability with over 60 years of experience for corporate clients in need of business...

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers Friday signed Assembly Bill 1073, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 213. The act makes several improvements to Wisconsin's worker's compensation system as recommended by the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC). "For decades, this council has advised state government on how to best support and strengthen the state's worker's compensation system, and we thank the council for...

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, breaking new reporting from Kate Briquelet of the Daily Beast brought to light comments from California bank owner Eric Hovde, that being overweight is a choice and that people struggling with obesity and diabetes should be forced to pay more for healthcare. Hovde’s “especially cruel” comments received criticism from health experts across the country. The Daily Beast also detailed Eric Hovde’s decades-long crusade...

The leadership at Oneida Comprehensive Health Division (OCHD) is pleased to introduce Dr. Karen Lane as the new Medical Director and Dennis Reckelberg as the new Pharmacy Director. Dr. Lane, DO, joined the Medical Clinic just over a year ago and became Medical Director in November. She has been a pediatrician for more than 25 years having graduated from the Michigan State...

GREATER MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW), a Wisconsin-based leadership organization for Christian women business executives and professionals, has expanded its global footprint to South Africa. FEW founder, Kimberly Joy, was recently invited to speak at the “Women at the Door of Promise” international conference held at Grace Mission Church International in Centurion, South Africa by Dr....

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be formally honored during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Banquet tickets will be...

Menomonie, Wis. – Audiences at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Harvey Hall Theatre will soon enter the flashback of Vietnam veteran Marine Corporal Eddie Birdlace, as he relives the eve of his deployment. University Theatre students will perform the award-winning musical “Dogfight.” Set in San Fransisco on Nov. 21, 1963, Birdlace and other young Marines plan to celebrate their last night of...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host “Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans who Opposed the War,” a traveling exhibition and program highlighting resistance during the Vietnam War by active-duty U.S. service members and veterans, April 1–17. The exhibition, which will feature “Dissent and Resistance Within the Military” on display at Raynor Library, is co-sponsored by the Marquette Center...

MILWAUKEE (March 25, 2024) – Cousins Subs® and partner Donald Driver invite fans to enter the “GB Softball Game VIP Giveaway” sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive VIP experience at the 2024 Green Bay Charity Softball Game on Friday, May 10 at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton, Wis. Now through the end of April, sub enthusiasts and sports fanatics alike...

Green Bay, WI – Everyone has the Power to Rise. And on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, alumni, faculty, staff and community leaders have the power to transform the region through UW-Green Bay’s Day of Giving. For 24 hours, donors can directly impact the more than 10,000 current students and thousands of future Phoenix by leaving their #PhoenixFootprint. As an added bonus, thanks...

MADISON, WI (March 22, 2024) – Statement of Molly Collins, Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association in Wisconsin, in response to Governor Evers signing AB 914, that will allow schools in Wisconsin to stock asthma medications for student use. “The American Lung Association thanks Representative Snyder and Senator James for being the lead authors, the legislature for passing, and Governor...