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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary April 2024 unemployment...

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the severe storms throughout Wisconsin have led some consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recommends property owners be skeptical of door-to-door repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics to secure contracts after a storm.

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, the severe storms throughout Wisconsin have led some consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recommends property owners be skeptical of door-to-door repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics to secure contracts after a storm.

MADISON, Wis. (May 22, 2024) - Summer travel is back and better than ever in 2024. According to research conducted by the 2024 Global Travel Trends Report, 84% of travelers plan to spend more or the same amount of money on travel this year compared to last. Yet, travel is becoming less about expenditures as 77% of people...

APPLETON, Wis. (May 22, 2024) —Valley Transit, the public transportation service in the Fox Cities, is proposing changes to its bus service schedules during non-peak service times. The proposed modifications include transitioning from fixed-route buses to utilizing VT Connector, an on-demand micro transit service, after 6 p.m. on weekdays and after 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Currently, VT Connector...

Milwaukee, WI - Three Walker’s Point neighborhood breweries are partnering with Bublr Bikes, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare, to create the Bublr & Brews Beer Trail during Wisconsin Bike Week June 1 - June 9, 2024. Throughout the first week of June people are encouraged to visit MobCraft Beer, Indeed Brewing Company and Broken Bat Beer Co.(all located within a...

MADISON, WIS. – Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2024 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes, made possible by generous award sponsors. The deadline to submit corn silage...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. Five young adults will receive $2,000 scholarship awards to pursue higher education. Two scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in college or university, and three scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – How entrepreneurs can work with trusted collaborators and challenges women face as entrepreneurs will be discussed during the “Grow” panel discussion track at the June 6 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the “Cream City” to celebrate the region’s rise as a startup and scale-up hub...

MADISON, Wis.—May 22, 2024— WPS Health Solutions is investing in the future. Work begins June 1 that will modernize its headquarters to better suit the needs of a hybrid workforce. The Monona facility has been home to WPS since 1973, and the company is committed to remaining there for many years to come and maintaining its designation as...

MILWAUKEE (May 22nd, 2024) – After the success of their diaper drives and last year’s period supply drive, Lakefront is excited to team up with Milwaukee Diaper Mission again. “It’s been a pleasure to work with Meagan and their team over the last couple years. They’re doing such important work; it’s easy for us to want to continue...

Kimberly, WI – May 20, 2024 – A-mazing Events, a leading full-service event management business established in 2005, proudly announces the appointment of Kelly Garrett as the new Event Coordinator. Kelly, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, was offered the opportunity following a successful two-year internship program with the company.

-- COnovate, an early-stage company based on UW-Milwaukee research, is developing new battery technologies that could offer faster charging and more storage capacity.  Strategy and Commercial Support Lead Jeff Moore presented on the company yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council meeting in Madison. COnovate is developing a “remarkable fundamentally distinct” material called graphene monoxide, he said, describing it as a...

COnovate, an early-stage company based on UW-Milwaukee research, is developing new battery technologies that could offer faster charging and more storage capacity.  Strategy and Commercial Support Lead Jeff Moore presented on the company yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council meeting in Madison. COnovate is developing a “remarkable fundamentally distinct” material called graphene monoxide, he...