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MADISON, Wis., February 28, 2024 – Exact Sciences Corp., a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced the launch of the Riskguard™ hereditary cancer test in the United States. The Riskguard test provides an individualized patient report that includes gene specific and familial risks using a simple blood or saliva sample for 10 common cancers, including colorectal,...

MILWAUKEE — The Hon. Suzanne Côté, justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, will present “Roots of the Living Tree: The Growth of Constitutional Interpretation in Canada” for Marquette University Law School’s E. Harold Hallows Lecture on Monday, March 4, at 4:30 p.m. in the Lubar Center at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St.

KENOSHA, Wis. – Longtime Kenosha resident Grace Kolakowski has committed a total of $3 million to Carthage College, advancing three of her biggest passions: faith, the arts, and education. The financial pledge consists of $2 million toward planned upgrades to the aging A. F. Siebert Chapel and $1 million toward scholarships that encourage students...

Green Bay, WI — Theatre on the Bay at UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus performs “Waiting for the Parade,” a story of uncommon courage, Thursday-Saturday, March 28-30, 2024 at 7 p.m., written by leading Canadian playwright John Murrell. Performances will take place at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette campus. Tickets are available on Ticketstar. “’Waiting for the Parade’” shares the...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MobCraft Beer, Milwaukee Record, the Park People of Milwaukee County Inc. and Fun Beer Tours Milwaukee are hosting the inaugural Pours for Parks beer festival, a celebration of beers brewed by Milwaukee area craft breweries to benefit Milwaukee County Parks.  The fest will be held at the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery...

MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD will provide such grants in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has awarded Chad Achenbach and Taylor Lindsay with the 2023 Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Demonstrating the Foundation’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of agricultural bankers in Wisconsin, the Agricultural Banking Scholarship is offered annually in the fall. Two $1,500 scholarships are awarded to students attending an accredited...

MADISON, Wis. (February 28, 2024) – UScellular is continuing to foster healthy relationships with technology by encouraging Madison residents to participate in Global Day of Unplugging on Friday, March 1. Global Day of Unplugging is an annual awareness campaign that encourages people to take a break from technology and celebrate human connection over digital engagement. 

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday, March 7, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Norman, who joined the Milwaukee Police Department in 1996, rose through the department, serving as a detective, lieutenant and captain before being named assistant chief in 2020....

(February 28, 2024, Madison, WI) - Jody Brown, a Financial Professional with Summit Financial Advisors, located at Summit Credit Union, has been named one of the “Women of Distinction” - a recognition that honors female financial representatives for superior performance and extraordinary efforts in promoting financial security. The Women of Distinction recognition is presented by TruStage to top...

Hortonville, WI (February 28, 2024): Wolf River Community Bank is pleased to announce the latest advancement and addition within its team:  Janelle Donaldson has been promoted to Vice President-Deposit Operations Manager. In her role, she manages the deposit operations and electronic banking teams. Donaldson directs retail operations, including procedures management, new account and...

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Feb. 28, 2024 – INDYCAR is excited to announce its partnership with XPEL, the industry leader in paint protection film, ceramic coatings, window tint films, and more, as the title sponsor of the annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at historic Road America. The XPEL Grand Prix at Road America will take place on...

ENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (Feb. 28, 2024) — While a public restroom is by definition “public,” a majority of U.S. adults want more privacy when they’re using the loo. According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey™ conducted by Bradley Company, 70% of Americans feel public restroom stalls lack sufficient “coverage.” Specifically, 58% would like the gaps around stall doors and walls eliminated.

Sturgeon Bay, WIS., Feb. 28, 2024— The Women’s Fund of Door County, a  component fund of the Door County Community Foundation, is now  accepting applications for its spring Community Grants program.  Grants are given to organizations and programs that seek to address the needs of local women and girls by providing education and information; building self-esteem and dignity;...