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Appointment reflects continued investment in executive leadership and long-term employee ownership strategy. Waukesha, Wis. (February 17, 2026) — OwnersEdge, a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company that invests in and builds sustainable businesses throughout the Midwest, has announced the appointment of John Hooyman as Chief Financial Officer. Hooyman brings more than 25 years of financial...

Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based law firm, Mallery s.c. is proud to announce that Jacqueline (Jackie) Hrovat has been named President of Mallery s.c effective immediately. Jackie has been a shareholder at Mallery since 2009, is a member of the Real Estate, Finance and Corporate team and sits on the Executive Committee. Practicing law for 25 years, Jackie...

Kahler Slater and LMN proudly announce the completion of Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This landmark facility ushers in a new era for interdisciplinary research and education, serving as the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences and uniting computing and data-related disciplines on campus for the first time. Morgridge Hall...

Funding Secured by US Senator Tammy Baldwin as Part of Recently Passed Bipartisan Government Funding Bill  Milwaukee, February 17, 2025 –Nonprofit Acts Housing has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), as part of the recently passed bipartisan government funding bill. Acts Housing provides homebuyer and financial education and counseling,...

NFIB urges Governor Evers to accept proposal from legislative leaders MADISON, WI (February 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading voice for small business, announced strong support today for a tax relief package proposed by legislative leaders and sent to Governor Tony Evers for consideration. The plan represents a bipartisan...

Wisconsin State Fair officials today announced that Hairball will bring the ultimate ’80s rock ’n’ roll tribute to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. on the opening night of the Wisconsin State Fair. Hairball doesn’t just put on a concert – they put on an event! Over the past 25 years, Hairball...

ATHENS, Greece & BELOIT, Wisc.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BIOEMTECH, a developer of high-resolution PET and SPECT imaging systems for preclinical and translational research, today announced a strategic supply agreement with NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes (NorthStar) to secure a reliable supply and provide Actinium-225 (Ac-225) for use in preclinical studies conducted by BIOEMTECH customers. This agreement will provide...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Identity theft is stressful, and it can do tremendous damage to your finances. It’s important to recognize the signs early. The earlier you notice something is amiss, the faster you can take action to minimize the damage. BBB recommends the following tips to help you recognize the signs of identity theft as soon as possible.

Hayward, WI (February 16, 2026) –  Due to the past week’s warm temperatures and the uncertainty surrounding the impending weather coming to the Hayward/Cable area on Tuesday into Wednesday, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is making adjustments to the Birkie Week of events. Event organizers have postponed Wednesday’s Open Track to Thursday,...

With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations MADISON, Wis. – Herb Kohl Philanthropies has announced...

Ruth Coker Burks, pioneering AIDS activist and subject of the work, to attend  APPLETON, Wis. (Feb. 16, 2026)  — Lawrence University will present the world premiere of A Nearer Mother, a new American opera by award-winning composer Evan Mack and librettist Joshua McGuire, on March 5 – 7 at 7:30 p.m., and March 8, at 3 p.m., in Lawrence’s Stansbury Theatre.   The opera is based on the...

KENOSHA AND EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week constituents delivered nearly 200 Valentine's Day cards to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden calling on them to reverse their votes for devastating cuts to Medicaid. The cards, featuring messages like "Be my Valentine, don't be cruel – Cutting Medicaid isn't cool," were...

Six-month, grant-funded program helps local businesses cut costs, manage risk, and strengthen environmental performance  Green Bay, WI — February 16, 2026.  The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is now accepting applications from small and mid-sized businesses to participate in the Green Bay Sustainable Business Accelerator, a free, six-month cohort program with space for up to ten businesses. Supported by a...

MINOCQUA, WI — The Minocqua Marketplace, a pro-democracy e-commerce platform designed to help consumers boycott major corporations that financially support MAGA-aligned politics, announced today that it has raised more than $100,000 in just two weeks through a national Kickstarter campaign. The fundraising surge comes amid heightened political activism across the Midwest and nationwide, as...

Circulating legislation would set new requirements for health insurers while creating a state office tasked with reviewing claim denials, among other responsibilities.  Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, and Rep. Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo on LRB-6396, which would establish the Office of the Public Intervenor under the state Office of the Commissioner...