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Wauwatosa, Wis. - Midwest Co-Packing, a leading provider of beverage packaging solutions, has integrated the natural preservative Velcorin® into its suite of capabilities, advancing the company’s commitment to offering cutting-edge solutions that meet evolving consumer demands for clean label and sustainable products. Velcorin®, developed by Lanxess Corp., is a highly effective and environmentally friendly...

MILWAUKEE – August 7, 2024—Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, a national leader in blood health innovation, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Bader Philanthropies. This generous grant will support Versiti on King (VOK), the organization's new community resource and permanent blood donation center on Milwaukee’s North Side within the ThriveOn...

SHEBOYGAN, WI- Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) has submitted a rezoning request for thirty-two (32) acres in Plymouth. Wisconsin. This rezoning request begins a potential housing development by the SCEDC in the City of Plymouth. The SCEDC will work with the city over the next several months to finalize the development scope as part of the...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 20 for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill Wildlife Area. This managed hunt will give hunters a unique opportunity to hunt deer on the 9,150-acre property while helping the DNR meet deer management objectives. This hunt will be open...

August Law of the Month: School bus safety As families prepare for another school year, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to slow down and pay attention to keep kids safe. Traffic patterns will change as school buses head back out on the roads. Plan ahead and watch for pedestrians at all times.

Purchase supports university’s expanding commitment to Appleton and the Fox River Valley Appleton, Wis. — Lawrence University has acquired the historic Courtney Woolen Mill at 301 E. Water Street. The acquisition, completed on August 5, 2024, underscores the university’s commitment to local heritage and continued investments into the university and surrounding community.

A 3-week-long theater festival with four showcase productions and additional events to support and celebrate Black creatives MILWAUKEE—After hundreds of hours in rehearsal, Black Arts MKE kicks off their three-week-long theatre festival tonight at Alice’s Garden with Youth & Family Night. The 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival continues tomorrow with the opening night of two productions, The...

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), partnering with Kroger, became one of the first colleges in the region to provide free, on-campus grocery delivery to students, faculty and staff. The organizations recognized this innovative partnership on Tuesday, August 6, by delivering groceries and providing free ice cream to attendees interested in taking advantage of the student-focused...

Alliant Energy begins construction, expects project to be operational by end of 2024  JANESVILLE, Wis. (August 7, 2024) – Alliant Energy broke ground on two solar projects in Janesville, both east of the Rock Haven assisted living facility. One is a 2.25-megawatt (MW) community solar garden, and the other is a 1.4-MW customer-hosted project...

Geothermal Energy System Installed to Efficiently Heat and Cool Campus FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Construction work is progressing in Fond du Lac at the site of a new health campus, which includes sustainable energy system technology. The combined health system of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc., broke ground on the health campus in February...

MADISON, Wis. ‒ Recently published results from a clinical trial showed that for critically ill adults needing tracheal intubation for emergency airway support, the method health care providers choose to use for providing supplemental oxygen before the intubation procedure affects the patient’s risk of hypoxemia, or potentially life-threatening low levels of blood oxygen. Preoxygenation is the...

Menasha, WI — August 6, 2024 — McClone Insurance, a leader in risk management and insurance, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary. What began in 1949 with Ralph “Cyclone” McClone selling life insurance from his kitchen table has evolved into a thriving business embodying people, passion, and purpose. From its modest beginnings, McClone has grown to over...

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Milwaukee, Wis. – Technology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. After the crash course in educational technology that was the 2020 school year, teachers and students are increasingly confident in using technology for learning. Though its role in the classroom will continue to evolve, a precedent has been set – technology is now a critical component...

Family-owned firm celebrates continuing growth (Manitowoc, WI) In 1909, American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson reached the North Pole; the cost of a first-class U.S. postage stamp was 2 cents; William Taft was the U.S. President; and Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF) got its start as the Manitowoc Brass Foundry Company. The firm...