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Case related to exposure out of state, health officials advise residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), and Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services are jointly investigating a case of measles confirmed in a person who traveled through...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Feb. 6, 2026 — DeWitt LLP announced today that five attorneys have joined its Minneapolis office, further strengthening the firm’s real estate and litigation capabilities in the region. David Sienko, Scott Lucas, Kevin Dunlevy, and Michael Kreun have joined the firm as partners, while Philip Buque has joined as an associate. David L. Sienko represents landowners...

MADISON, Wisconsin, February 6, 2026 - The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) releases a report on Degrees of Deception: UW-Madison Leads Where Earnings Matter Most. “Recent headlines have painted a misleading picture of college earnings in Wisconsin, ranking UW-Madison fourth behind institutions like Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and Marquette

FOX CITIES, Wis. (February 6, 2026) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced the 10 recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards. This year's recipients, chosen from among more than 250 nominees, are: Christopher Choudoir, Science, Career Pathways Academy Stephanie Halverson, Family & Consumer Sciences,...

MILWAUKEE – An email sent overnight by Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor to County Executive David Crowley that copied numerous County officials and members of the media, sharply criticizes the administration’s handling of the County’s healthcare contract and calls for increased transparency and accountability.  The email, sent at 1:48 a.m. Friday and titled “Healthcare Debacle,” characterizes the County Board’s...

Resilient, innovative, community-driven and proudly homegrown, employees celebrate with 80 acts of kindness Wausau, Wisconsin (Feb. 6, 2026) – Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Kolbe Windows & Doors remains family-owned and rooted in Wisconsin even as it has grown into a leading national manufacturer of premium windows and doors. Recognized for its product innovation, quality...

Labor quality difficulty eased for the third month in a row MADISON, WI (Feb. 06, 2026) - NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singular data...

Corey Chambas, CEO, First Business Financial Services, Inc., Madison, honored by Wisconsin Bankers Association MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Corey Chambas, CEO of First Business Financial Services Inc., parent company of First Business Bank, Madison, Wis., has been named the 2025 Banker of the Year. The award was...

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement in response to recent reporting regarding the lapse in Milwaukee County’s health insurance administration contract with UnitedHealthcare.  The contract lapse has created uncertainty for County employees and their families and raised serious concerns about oversight, communication, and internal controls within critical administrative systems. 

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the contract with UnitedHealthcare to continue administering health claims on behalf of County employees, dependents, and retirees. In response, County Executive David Crowley released the following statement. “Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the contract with UnitedHealthcare to continue administering health claims on...

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Financial Education Initiative ofWolf River Community Bank MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has named Wolf River Community Bank the recipient of the 2025 WBF Financial Education Innovation Award, recognizing the bank’s humorous and highly effective fraud education video series, Spencer’s 2¢. The award was presented February 5, 2026 during...