Ascendium: New report exposes rural legal access crisis, highlights community solutions
MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 29, 2025) — For millions of Americans living in rural communities, access to civil legal help is out of reach, according to a report released this week by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The report, “Justice Where We Live: Promising Practices from Rural Communities,” is a first-of-its-kind exploration of the barriers rural Americans face in accessing legal help...
The Creative Company: Laura Gallagher to speak at Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Symposium
Panel will explore how founders and business owners often serve as their company’s “chief rainmaker”
MADISON, Wis. (October 29, 2025) — Laura Gallagher, President of The Creative Company and one of Wisconsin’s most recognized entrepreneurs, will be a featured panelist at the Early Stage Symposium, hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, taking place November 5–6, 2025, in Madison at...
UW Health: 2025 patient visits, workforce growth and financial performance at UW Health
MADISON, Wis. – For fiscal year 2025, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, UW Health is sharing data on care volumes across the system, workforce growth and financial performance.
“UW Health has continued to grow to meet the needs of the communities we serve,” said Dr. Alan Kaplan, CEO, UW Health. “We just...
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation: Birkie to host WI Nordic Kickoff Livestream with statewide ski community partners
Hayward, WI — On Monday November 10th at 7PM-CT the American Birkiebeiner Ski Foundation (Birkie) will host the first WI Nordic Winter Kickoff Livestream. This online event features representatives from five Nordic ski areas in Wisconsin, including:
WinMan Trails in Winchester
Minocqua Winter Park
Ariens Nordic...
AI discussion highlights industry challenges, role of government regulation
An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitiveness.
Sahab Aslam, founder of Vectorify Labs and the AI sector lead at the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York, was a featured speaker during yesterday’s Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon...
WED AM News: AI discussion highlights industry challenges, role of government regulation; AARP WI urging support for family caregivers
-- An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitiveness.
Sahab Aslam, founder of Vectorify Labs and the AI sector lead at the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York, was a featured speaker during yesterday’s Wisconsin Technology Council...
Society Insurance: Named in Business Insurance annual Best Places to Work in Insurance
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (October 22, 2025) — Society Insurance has been named in the Business Insurance Best Places to Work in Insurance 2025 program, which recognizes employers for establishing exceptional workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.
Based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Society Insurance is a mutual insurance company...
Marquette University: Diederich College of Communication partners with ICT for Milwaukee newsroom
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Diederich College of Communication and ICT, formerly Indian Country Today and the flagship news organization of IndiJ Public Media, have announced an agreement to house an ICT regional bureau within the college’s Johnston Hall beginning in January 2026.
The agreement establishes dedicated office space, student internship support and opportunities...
Carthage College: Attend Nov. 13 panel to learn ‘What Healthcare Needs from Higher Education’
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College invites the community to a panel discussion where healthcare leaders will address the most pressing issues facing the industry and pinpoint educators’ role in equipping students to thrive in the healthcare workforce.
This free luncheon, hosted by the Carthage Business and Professional Coalition, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to...
North Shore Bank: Opens new full-service branch in West Allis
Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced the opening date of a new West Allis branch located at 10539 W. National Ave. The new location will open on Monday, Nov. 3, just west of its existing property in the same parking lot.
“The new branch offers the same high-touch, personable service our customers...
AARP Wisconsin: Ahead of National Family Caregiver Month, AARP releases state-level data detailing caregiving prevalence in WI
MADISON, WI – New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the US 2025, finds that 23 percent of adults in Wisconsin – approximately 1.1 million people – are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
“When a loved one needs help, family members, friends, and neighbors...

