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MADISON — A protective mineral coating identified by University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering researchers could allow powerful messenger RNA therapeutics like COVID-19 vaccines to be stored at room temperature, making them more accessible to lower-resourced communities across the world. In a new paper in the journal Acta Biomaterialia, Professor William Murphy and collaborators in...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) on Wednesday graduated 144 security staff from its Facility Staff Training and Support (FSTS) Program, providing much-needed resources to the department’s adult institutions throughout the state. The ceremony for Group 399 was held at Madison College with friends and family in attendance. Between Group 399 and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible for election to the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board’s board of directors. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January 10, 2024 to vote on the following candidates: District 3 Nominee: Zachary Soltvedt, SeymourCounties: Forest,...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Twin Valley Lake Boat Launch Renovation Project at Governor Dodge State Park in Iowa County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened...

MILWAUKEE – Disability:IN Wisconsin, the state’s business association dedicated to advancing, improving, and expanding employment outcomes for people with disabilities, announced the winners of the organization's annual awards on Friday including the Derek Smith Leadership Award, the Top Disability-Friendly Employer in Wisconsin(TM) Award, and the Disability:IN Wisconsin Excellence Award. Disability:IN Wisconsin is the state affiliate of...

Since 1973, the MPC Endowment has been supporting journalism excellence through scholarships, internships, classroom support, training grants and awards.In 2023, the Endowment granted more than $38,000, a record amount. But it also turned away more requests than ever because its funds could not keep up with demand. In support of the Endowment, the Milwaukee Press Club has approved...

MILWAUKEE (December 15, 2023) – A product of the pandemic has turned into one of Lakefront Brewery’s mainstays. Originally meant to be greenhouses, these sturdy-framed dwellings act as a private getaway for friends and families to enjoy a meal together on the Milwaukee Riverwalk. Outfitted for comfort, each Hop House has floors installed with proper seating, lighting,...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Theresa, Bloomington, Livingston and Plain are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve their respective public drinking water systems. These projects are all located in the south-central region and include:

SHEBOYGAN, Wis.  3 Sheeps Brewing Co., one of Wisconsin’s largest and most established breweries, is now accepting members for their Barrel Society this year with a new option to cellar reserved beer.  In the program’s seventh year, members now have the option to have reserved beer stored at the taproom for the entire year, if...

LA CROSSE, WI—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has, for the second time, issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center  (NTEC) project, which will aid reliability during the clean energy transition and bring family supporting jobs to the city of Superior, Wis.  The FONSI...

MADISON, Wis. – Patients at UW Health could now receive messages directly in MyChart inviting them to participate in health research. This year, patients who have access to their MyChart accounts might have noticed a new tab on their profile labeled “Research,” according to Dr. Mike Semanik, physician informaticist, University of Wisconsin school of...

MONONA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announced the listing of the Willard and Fern Tompkins House in the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 2023. The Tompkins House is located on a tree-lined cul-de-sac near the southeast shore of Lake Monona and contrasts with its leafy surroundings. Its flat roofs, cubic forms,...

BAILEYS HARBOR, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peoria Shipwreck (Schooner) on the State Register of Historic Places. The shipwreck is located just over 0.15 miles northeast of the Baileys Harbor marina entrance in the town of Baileys Harbor, in Door County. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate of registration to maritime...

MADISON (Dec. 15, 2023) – NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but 10 points lower than this time last year.