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MADISON — Four University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been named winners of 2024 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States. The students are juniors Katarina Aranguiz and Scott Chang and sophomores Max Khanov and Nathan Wagner. The scholarship program honors the...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state. Once widespread, elk were...

A historic double brood of cicadas is expected to emerge this spring, with hatchings centered on the Eastern and Midwestern parts of the U.S. Experts from UW–Madison are available for interviews about the biology of the deafening insects and their role in culture and art.   RESOURCES New website 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Weston is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes upgrading two of the wells servicing the village of Weston. Activities related to this...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, in partnership with Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, today announced 15 Wisconsin high school seniors as the scholarship recipients for this year’s 2024 Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest. Ten of the 15 scholarship recipients are first-generation college students. Each scholarship recipient will receive...

MILWAUKEE (April 10th, 2024) – On Sunday, May 19th, from 11AM to 3PM, Lakefront will be celebrating spring and all things gluten-free with mouth-watering food, a wide variety of beverages, art, crafts, and other labors of love. After 2 successful years of providing an array of gluten-free goodies, Lakefront notes an increase in vendors and inventories to...

MILWAUKEE, USA (April 10, 2024) – Milwaukee, get ready for the largest 4/14 Day party in the city at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum this month. The legendary story of H-D could not be told without the support of Mil-town, and every inch of the H-D Museum™ campus will be celebrating the city we love, and the city Harley-Davidson has called...

Janesville, WI - In light of recent changes by the FDA impacting the status of several over-the-counter (OTC) animal medications and the ongoing calving season at the forefront, Blain’s Farm & Fleet developed AnimalRx, a dynamic solution to support farmers and producers during this pivotal time. In June 2023, the FDA implemented Guidance for Industry (GFI)...

Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation has announced that Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University, Director of the University’s Center for Economics and Demography of Health and Aging, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, is a 2024 Bradley Prize winner.   Now in its 20th year, the Bradley Prize is awarded...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Shopping for the perfect dress is crucial to a wedding or prom. But like many purchases with a big price tag – and high stakes – a lot can go wrong. Buying a wedding dress or prom dress can come with unexpected expenses, delayed orders, surprise policies, and unwanted stress before a big event.

MILWAUKEE –  Today, The Bridge Project, in partnership with the Zilber Family Foundation, opened applications for Milwaukee's first unconditional cash program, following last week's announcement of the innovative collaboration. The Bridge Project will provide 100 eligible low-income, pregnant individuals with unrestricted cash to be spent on whatever is needed to keep mom and baby healthy and stable for the first...

Dekoven Roofing LLC, a minority-owned residential and commercial roofing contractor based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, proudly announces its continued dedication to excellence in serving the roofing needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 2010.  Under the leadership of Donnie Greer, who began his journey in the roofing industry as a youngster, Dekoven Roofing has emerged as an...

Kenosha – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, welcomed the Green Bay Packers’ Tailgate Tour on Tuesday, April 9. The team’s customized Packers-themed bus rolled up at Uline’s Kenosha facility for a surprise visit with some 750 employees. The event featured current Packers players Elgton Jenkins, Kenny Clark and Rasheed Walker and...

-- With the 2024 Republican National Convention in Downtown Milwaukee less than 100 days away, organizers say area businesses can soon expect to see increased interest in booking space. A New York Times article noted some area venues and restaurants had concerns about a dearth of bookings so far for the July convention, while venues in Chicago for the Democratic...