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MADISON, Wis. — Numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) show Wisconsin banks remain very strong through the fourth quarter of this year, with numbers coming in better than nearly all national averages. Year-over-year lending remained steady, with volume increasing in commercial and industrial loans, as well as farm loans. Residential real estate loans...

MILWAUKEE — Thomas W. Merrill, Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law at Columbia University, will deliver the 2026 Hallows Lecture, titled “’Unstated’: How Three Implicit Legal Ideas Have Sidelined Congress and Empowered the President and the Courts,” on Monday, March 2, at 5 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan Ave. Merrill will set...

MADISON — Morgridge Institute for Research CEO Brad Schwartz, who is leading efforts to build Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research into a thriving hub for curiosity-driven biomedical research, has announced plans to retire from that role. The Morgridge Institute is a private, nonprofit institute dedicated to interdisciplinary research and public engagement in partnership with the University...

GREEN BAY, WI (February 23, 2026) — During this year’s Give Big Green Bay, local advocate and Pediatrician Holly Maes is taking on a unique and inspiring challenge: wheeling her wheelchair continuously along the Fox River Trail for all 24 hours of the giving event to raise funds for Encompass Early Education and Care, a nonprofit dedicated to...

JANESVILLE, Wis. — On Saturday, Feb. 28, Blackhawk Technical College will host a high-level wheelchair basketball game featuring some of the nation’s most talented adaptive athletes, including Paralympians. The defending national team, the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA) Golden Eagles, will take on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team. The game...

MILWAUKEE – Feb. 24, 2026 – EEI, a national leader in facility systems consulting, announced today the promotion of Al Skodowski to director. With more than 40 years of experience in sustainable building strategy, energy performance, and portfolio-level environmental leadership, Skodowski brings a depth of expertise that has influenced both national programs and landmark projects. In this new role, he will help...

Turn your idea into the next big thingMADISON, Wis. — The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up with college and industry pros, tap into invaluable resources, brainstorm ideas and build the confidence...

The inaugural Spelling Bee Showdown expands Lakefront Brewery’s pub-style game offerings after 5 years of popular Wednesday Trivia Nights. MILWAUKEE (FEBRUARY 24th, 2026) – Spelling Bee Showdown is a new twist on the standard spelling bee competition, with a dash of trivia, cooked up by the creative minds at Lakefront Brewery! Bring your Scrabble expert friends to Lakefront Brewery...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (February 24, 2026) – The Fox Cities Chamber released results of its 2026 Economic Outlook Survey at their annual Economic Outlook Breakfast on Feb. 18, highlighting a region positioned for growth in 2026 and businesses expressing strong confidence in the local economy. Local Performance Strong in 2025, Positive Outlook for 2026

Waukesha, Wisconsin, February 24, 2026 — HRG’s premiere publication for independent retail pharmacies, IN.depth, has reached two milestones: its fifteenth year of circulation and it is now available in digital format. Developed to provide health, beauty, and wellness manufacturers an opportunity to share messaging directly to pharmacy staff, as well as be a vehicle for HRG...

MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The collaboration...

Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care revenue are available at the state -- rather than the local -- level, a...

Waukesha County, Wis. – Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock is looking to expand its Home Repair Program. This program is designed to serve income-eligible residents, seniors, and veterans in Waukesha County. The program aims to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing for families throughout the County. The Home Repair Program offers...

Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha to speak at Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony MILWAUKEE — Chris Duffey, best-selling author and leader in artificial intelligence, will serve as Marquette University’s 2026 undergraduate Commencement speaker, and Mike Gousha, award-winning journalist and senior advisor in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, will speak...

First of Four Meetings Will Be on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. James Madison Academic Campus  (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools is holding informational budget meetings for the public around the city and virtually in February and March, as the district prepares for the 2026-27 budget and addresses a gap identified in the audit of the 2024-25 budget.  Families, staff, and the community at...