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MADISON — Eight University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. This year, 502 scientists, engineers and innovators were chosen from the AAAS membership to be AAAS Fellows. The honor, presented annually since 1874, recognizes efforts to advance science and society, with the fellows chosen...

(Kohler, Wis.) April 18, 2024 – Eat. Drink. Celebrate! The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery - a Napa Valley-style destination in the heart of the Midwest - commemorates the 10-year anniversary of The Winery in April. In timing with the anniversary, the business announces its second location to open in neighboring Cedarburg, releases a new wine and promotes a...

MADISON, Wis. - Six new fast-growing startup companies from across the country have each been selected to receive a $100,000 investment and participate in the gener8tor Madison startup accelerator program. The capital invested in this cohort will come from a new gener8tor fund that will invest primarily in Wisconsin-headquartered companies, or those with the potential to relocate to and...

A little bit of chemistry, a smidgen of physics, a pinch of biology and a healthy dose of environmental law: Waste incineration is the process of taking our refuse and transforming it into ash, gases and, often, a source of renewable energy. Dr. Lauren Wentz, professor of biology at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, will present “Something’s Burning: Waste Incineration”...

MADISON, Wis. – Kidney stones have been a painful reality for Ed Feiteira, who lives in Stoughton. When the stones would form, it would feel like back pain, but then eventually move down below his waist. He would usually pass the stones in his urine, but once a larger stone caused pain so severe, he had to go the emergency...

MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual's wealth management business continues to be recognized as one of the country's premier independent broker-dealers, being awarded another industry honor this month. Financial Advisor magazine, a leading publication covering the financial services industry, ranked Northwestern Mutual sixth overall in their annual list of the top IBDs based on gross revenue. The company has maintained...

SUPERIOR, WI – Fraser Industries, a historic maritime company with subsidiaries Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats and Northern Engineering, located in Superior, Wisconsin, and Portsmouth, Virginia, has successfully closed a bond financing deal that will pave the way for a sustainable and robust maritime workforce for future generations. Founded in 1890, the company has been a leader...

-- The first part of Wisconsin’s application to a national broadband funding program has been accepted by federal officials.  PSC Broadband Expansion Manager Rory Tikalsky yesterday told members of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access of the approval, representing a step forward in Wisconsin’s plans for using BEAD funding.  The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program, created by the Bipartisan...

The first part of Wisconsin’s application to a national broadband funding program has been accepted by federal officials.  PSC Broadband Expansion Manager Rory Tikalsky yesterday told members of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access of the approval, representing a step forward in Wisconsin’s plans for using BEAD funding.  The Broadband...

MADISON – Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand today thanked Gov. Tony Evers for proclaiming April as Safe Digging Month and for signing legislation that will continue to ensure pipeline safety in Wisconsin. “No matter the size of a project, a free call to 8-1-1 before digging can keep our communities safe and...

EVENT REGISTRATION: Click here Madison, WI - April 18, 2024 - Registration is now open for Loop the Lake 2024, presented by Lake Ridge Bank. It’s an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona to raise money and awareness benefiting Greater Madison’s lakes. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th, and promises a day filled with...