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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Vesper is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the raw water main from Well Road to the treatment plant, constructing the water main looping...

Whitewater, WI December 7th- UW-Whitewater Occupational Safety students enrolled in Safety 481 (Analysis and Design for Safety in Industrial Operations) had an exciting opportunity to work on a real-world safety project during this fall semester. UW-Whitewater alum and current Environment, Health, and Safety Director for Johnson Health Tech, Eric Olson, reached out to safety professor Dr. Todd...

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 13, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities.  “People everywhere, regardless of where they live, deserve access to quality housing, good schools and the opportunity to...

De Pere, Wis.: Jamie O'Brien and Lucy Arendt have been named co-directors for the Center for Exceptional Leadership at St. Norbert College. O’Brien and Arendt will take over for Dean Stewart, who resigned in September after leading the CEL for five years. The Center for Exceptional Leadership, part of the Schneider School for Business...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine reminds the public that they're offering special holiday pricing of five issues for $5 during the holiday season. This special pricing will be available for all subscribers, including renewals and gifts, through Jan. 2, 2024. A subscription is normally $8.97 for four issues. Subscribe now to start a subscription with the...

Three hundred and eighty seven years ago, three militia regiments of the Massachusetts Bay Colony gathered to train for community defense. The concept of members of the community simultaneously serving in a military capacity for the greater good has endured even as the National Guard has evolved since that first muster in 1636. Back...

Madison, Wis. – The Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced the appointment of Diana Maas as Assistant Deputy Secretary for DOA. Maas previously served as legislative liaison with the Department of Transportation, and most recently was a government affairs coordinator for State Farm. She will begin her new post on December 18. “Ensuring we...

Menomonie, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Stout will host the 52nd annual DECA District I Career Development Conference on Saturday, Jan. 6. The competition is from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Jarvis Hall Science Wing, followed by awards. An orientation for judges begins at 8:30 a.m. The event, organized and...

NEENAH, Wis. – Two new names are at the top of the list for most popular baby names this year. Data was collected for babies born at ThedaCare hospitals through December 1, 2023.  Oliver was the most popular name for boys in 2023, replacing Henry. For girls, Lainey was most popular this year, replacing...

MADISON, Wis. – Dan Hellenbrand grew up on a small farm near Lodi and by his 20s was on the path to his desired career in carpentry. Then, in an instant, that path vanished. In April 2003, he was helping to construct a home in Middleton and fell from the trusses...

WAUSAU, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau on the State Register of Historic Places. The church is located on North Sixth Street in Wausau. Zion Lutheran Church was built in 1953 and is clad in Stevens Point sandstone and Indiana limestone. It shows hallmarks of...

WIOTA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Daniel and Catherine Welty Barn in the Town of Wiota (Lafayette County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Welty Barn is located northwest of the unincorporated community of Wiota and was built in 1850. The Welty Barn is a fine...

Cottage Grove…First Choice Dental, an award-winning dental practice with eleven clinics in Dane County, will be opening their newest dental practice at 649 Cork Crossing, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. First Choice Dental will officially open the new clinic on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. “First Choice Dental in Cottage Grove will have experienced staff led by Dr. Elizabeth Friend...

Contact: Steve Lyons 608-220-7478 Seasoned Staff Will Run 10,000 Square Foot Clinic Cottage Grove…First Choice Dental, an award-winning dental practice with eleven clinics in Dane County, will be opening their newest dental practice at 649 Cork Crossing, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. First Choice Dental will officially open the new clinic on...

Farmers may be able to reduce emissions and chemical runoff while boosting revenues by using a new method for extracting useful nutrients from manure, according to a recent UW-Madison study.  Scientists in Madison have developed a new technique for pulling ammonia and potassium out of livestock manure, which can be used to make fertilizer...