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MILWAUKEE – Weakness remains in metro Milwaukee’s economic trends as seven of 23 July  indicators tracked monthly by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)  improved from year-ago levels. July’s total ranks modestly lower than the revised eight positive  indicators posted in June.   “July marks the 12th consecutive month in which less than 50%...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2024 early goose season opens Sept. 1. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state and will run through Sept. 15. The early goose season has an increased daily bag limit of five Canada geese and is uniformly...

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) awarded the Zoo Interchange North Leg project with a regional America’s Transportation Award in the category of ‘Safety - Large Projects.’ As one of the busiest interchanges in the state, the Zoo Interchange is a critical hub for commerce, tourism, and cultural/social activities throughout...

Initiative encourages safe and healthy choices, celebrates return of students to campus Menomonie, Wis. – Hundreds of University of Wisconsin-Stout students who live near campus may hear a friendly knock at their door on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the day before fall semester classes begin. Faculty and staff volunteers, including Chancellor Katherine...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails, including this Labor Day weekend. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check. So far this year, 22 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes. Most...

Wisconsinites encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid illness The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed two Wisconsinites have died and another was hospitalized because of West Nile virus (WNV) illness. The first three human cases of WNV in our state this year have been reported in residents of Outagamie, Fond du...

Center for Collaboration of Science and Faith to serve as a national and international resource for addressing urgent public health needs Milwaukee, Wis. –A new collaboration, that is the first-of-its-kind in Wisconsin and led by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), will create a platform for the science and faith communities to come together to...

Student volunteerism efforts honored through annual scholarship program Madison, Wis. — August 29, 2024 — UW Credit Union awarded 10 scholarships worth $3,000 each this month through its annual Community Values Scholarship program. The scholarship fund recognizes “changemakers” — undergraduate students committed to making their communities stronger and healthier through volunteerism, campus engagement and community-centered employment.

Carl Schoettel, President of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (WBHA), made the following statement on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s actions on the Fish and Wildlife account.  “The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association would like to thank Senator Wimberger, Representative Wittke and the members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for bringing forward an audit...

Hudson, Wisconsin, August 29, 2024 – A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to tackle the housing shortage in Western Wisconsin, focusing on Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, and St. Croix counties. The new Housing Co-op initiative aims to provide much-needed housing inventory for families and individuals seeking affordable housing options in rural communities across the region.

New Technology Allows for Expansion of Robotic Surgery Access to More Communities APPLETON, Wis. – ThedaCare is pleased to announce the recent addition of two Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical systems to enhance access to expanded care options through communities in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. Da Vinci 5 is Intuitive’s most advanced and integrated...

(Hazel Green, WI) - WECA has announced President and CEO Steve Freese has lost his battle with cancer. Freese, who also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 16 years, passed away at his home in Hazel Green Wednesday morning, with his family by his side. He was 64. Born on March 16, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa, Freese...

-- UW-Madison researchers found higher levels of PFAS in the blood of older, higher-income white men who had eaten locally caught fish in the past year, according to a recent study.  The research, published recently in the Journal of Environmental Research, was led by scientists at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Lead author Amy Schultz, an epidemiology...

UW-Madison researchers found higher levels of PFAS in the blood of older, higher-income white men who had eaten locally caught fish in the past year, according to a recent study.  The research, published recently in the Journal of Environmental Research, was led by scientists at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Lead...