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MADISON – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Marcus Hawkins announced today the appointment of Mikhaila Calice as his Executive Assistant (EA). Mikhaila’s first day in this role is April 29. Each Commissioner at the PSC has one EA who advises on issues and matters before the PSC. Prior to joining the PSC,...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (April 29, 2024)— Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. Hy-Vee is the first retailer in the U.S. to offer anemia screenings to its customers. Health experts estimate that as many as three million Americans...

NEENAH, WI – April 29, 2024 – Di Renzo and Bomier, a leading law firm in Neenah, Wisconsin, is proud to announce that John H. Healy has joined the firm as a Shareholder, effective immediately. John Healy, a University of Wisconsin Law School graduate of the class of 2014, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his...

SOUTH BELOIT, IL – (April 18, 2024) – Mid-States Concrete Industries, which produces structural and architectural precast concrete systems, has recently acquired Architectural Precast, Inc. of Browntown, Wis. Both companies specialize in precast concrete building systems. By combining the precast capabilities of Architectural Precast, Inc. and Mid-States Concrete’s expertise in precast solutions, customers will benefit from expanded opportunities for...

APPLETON, Wis. (April 29, 2024) — The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is reminding participants to register by 11:59 p.m. on April 31 to take advantage of the lower prices for its race weekend events, taking place Sept. 20-22, 2024. By registering before May 1, participants can save: $10 on...

MIDDLETON, Wis. (April 29, 2024)—The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy has several fun events planned for late spring and early summer, including a special event this week where visitors can view the Conservancy’s bald eagle family and recently born eaglets. Upcoming events include: Eagle Nest Watching Party (4-6pm Friday,...

MILWAUKEE, April 29, 2024 — Children’s Wisconsin is proud to begin serving patients at its new Center for Child Development, located at 1250 N. 113th St., Suite 200, in Wauwatosa. The Center, which is relocating and expanding from its previous location at the Lilly Center in Brookfield, begins welcoming patients today, April 29, 2024. The Children’s...

MADISON – Wisconsin Business World – a program of WMC Foundation – announced the six winners of its second annual Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) awards program. The program, sponsored by Plexus Corp., headquartered in Neenah, recognizes outstanding Wisconsin high school and middle school teachers who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing manufacturing, engineering and technology principles in...

MADISON, Wis. – A third canine has joined the child life staff at American Family Children’s Hospital. The newest facility dog is named Archie. He is a 1.5-year-old goldendoodle from Georgia. He is professionally trained to work in health care settings and is paired with a handler, who is a member of the child life...

MILWAUKEE – Hupy and Abraham is excited to be partnering with Make-A-Wish to celebrate World Wish Day. “We are honored to be a part of this amazing day with such an inspiring organization like Make-A-Wish,” said Attorney Jason Abraham. World Wish Day is celebrated every year on April 29, which marks the anniversary of...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Small Business Week has traditionally been celebrated in early May. BBB and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are always celebrating the millions of small businesses that make our economy work and that contribute to BBB’s mission of trust in the marketplace! Please check out our new business resources page and our business news feed. Let’s...

Milwaukee, Wis. – In theory, online shopping is more eco-friendly than shopping in person. When one delivery truck takes the place of multiple car trips, it leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, some common online shopping habits, such as frequent returns and multiple deliveries, could be better for the environment. BBB recommends a few simple changes this Earth Day to make...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Earth Day is a time to focus on environmental responsibility, and for many consumers, that means making more conscious purchasing decisions. However, navigating the world of "green" products can be tricky. Companies often use misleading marketing tactics, making it difficult to differentiate between genuine eco-friendly products and those simply employing "greenwashing”—the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental...

MADISON, Wis. (Friday, April 26, 2024) – The 43rd annual Midwest Horse Fair® brought equine  enthusiasts en masse to its three-day event Friday, April 19–Sunday, April 21 at Alliant Energy  Center, breaking the Friday attendance record with nearly 23,000 fairgoers and more than  60,000 throughout the weekend.   “We feel privileged to be a part...