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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Halei Heinzel of Oconomowoc as Wisconsin's 77th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Heinzel will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin. Heinzel will...

Washburn, Wis. (May 3, 2024) - The 4th Annual Sound Cheq Music Fest featuring 47 local bands will take place Memorial Day Weekend in Washburn.  “We have a lot of multi-talented community members with deep roots and commitment to Washburn who are performing throughout the weekend,” said Liz Woodworth, Sound Cheq Music Fest organizer. “A few of...

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (May 1, 2024) – Iron Mountain Refrigeration, a national distributor of commercial refrigeration equipment based in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., invites Wisconsin firefighters to enter Iron Mountain’s Firehouse Cook Challenge – a culinary-style competition that will spotlight firefighters from around the state who love to cook for their stations.  Beginning May 1,...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) Board of Directors has named Katie Scott its next Executive Director. She will begin her tenure at WCRIS on June 3, 2024.  Katie brings a wealth of education and state government experience to WCRIS. She has strong working relationships with and is...

-- UW-Madison engineers have developed a method for improving the body’s uptake of certain gene therapies through controlled electrical stimulation.  In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, electrical engineering researchers found that delivering harmless pulses of electricity to liver cells caused them to absorb 40 times as much gene therapy than those that weren’t shocked.  This type of...

UW-Madison engineers have developed a method for improving the body’s uptake of certain gene therapies through controlled electrical stimulation.  In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, electrical engineering researchers found that delivering harmless pulses of electricity to liver cells caused them to absorb 40 times as much gene therapy than those...

The annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony was held Friday, May 3, to recognize the outstanding public service of employees who exceed the expectations of their daily duties. This year, 76 awards were presented at the event in Wisconsin Dells highlighting lifesaving efforts and innovations that improve state patrol operations. Governor Tony Evers joined...

The Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board of Directors has unanimously selected Dr. Anthony Cruz as the next president of MATC. Dr. Cruz currently serves as president of the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College. During his 28 years of higher education experience, Dr. Cruz has used his expertise to increase educational opportunities, enhance the student experience and bolster student success....

MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., will offer the Enrich plan for employers across 31 counties beginning in July. This expansion significantly broadens access to high-quality health care coverage for businesses and their employees in the region. The Enrich plan, with its comprehensive coverage and affordability, will now be available to employers...

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich joined state inspectors at Bay Beach Amusement Park on Wednesday, just a few days ahead of the amusement park’s opening weekend. “I’ve been here (Bay Beach) several times over the years, both for work and for fun....

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness the Podcast” is with returning guest Alex Vodenlich, president and CEO of Plumb Pharmaceuticals.  The Madison-based company has developed and patented a technology platform for long-duration drug release, starting with a formulation for an opioid addiction medication. Over the past year and a half, since Vodenlich last came on the podcast, the business has...