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MADISON, Wis. – Quartz announced today that Jami Berger, BSN, RN, MBA, will join Quartz as Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer (CCO).  “It’s an honor to welcome Jami to the Quartz leadership team,” said Christine Senty, Quartz President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim). “As Chief Clinical Officer, Jami will be a collaborative partner to...

MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. fosters connections and supports local nonprofits and organizations through its Employee-Driven Corporate Giving program where Marshfield Clinic Health System employees can nominate organizations to receive donations. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter in Spencer received a $1,000 contribution toward their future goals of a new animal barn.

Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to "help" you find the best deal. Unfortunately, scammers see this open enrollment period as a chance to trick people out of money and personal information. Open enrollment runs through December 7 (Medicare) or December 15 (Healthcare.gov).

The head of the DNR’s deer program says the “slow erosion” of Wisconsin’s hunting community continues this year due in large part to aging hunters.  Department of Natural Resources Deer Program Specialist Jeff Pritzl yesterday told WisconsinEye that hunting license purchases are down so far ahead of this year’s nine-day gun deer season, which...

-- The head of the DNR’s deer program says the “slow erosion” of Wisconsin’s hunting community continues this year due in large part to aging hunters.  Department of Natural Resources Deer Program Specialist Jeff Pritzl yesterday told WisconsinEye that hunting license purchases are down so far ahead of this year’s nine-day gun deer season,...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Marianne Bertrand, the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, will deliver Marquette Business’ annual Marburg Memorial Lecture, “Gender, Stereotypes and Inequality,” which will examine the gender wage and labor force participation gap, on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium, 1506 W. Wisconsin Ave.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on revised water condition lists included in the draft 2024 Impaired Waters List. Every two years, the Clean Water Act requires states to publish a list of all waters not meeting water quality standards and an overall report on surface water...

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities announces Mayor Randy Meyer as the Second Vice President of the League  Board.  Meyer was elected Mayor of Sheboygan Falls in 2004. Prior to this, he served for five years as an Alderman on the  Sheboygan Falls City Council.  Meyer earned a business degree from UW-Whitewater....

Menomonie, Wis. — Two University of Wisconsin-Stout alumni who died while serving their country more than 60 years apart will be recognized in a special ceremony Friday, Nov. 10, to honor their sacrifices.  U.S. Army veterans 2nd Lt. Reed W. Jones, a Nebraska native who lived in Groton, N.Y., and died in 1944 during...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Broadway, Inc. is excited to announce the Christkindlmarket on Broadway is expanding this year. This traditional German-style holiday street market will offer unique gifts, festive food, beverages, and programming. This series is offering 12 market dates this year starting with the Lighting Ceremony at the Christkindlmarket on November 17...

The northbound US 151 off-ramp to County N (Bristol Street) in Sun Prairie, Dane County will be closed Tuesday, November 7 for ramp work in the area. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.  For more information regarding traffic impacts in Wisconsin’s Southwest Region: Follow us...

MADISON, Wis. – The effectiveness of mRNA vaccines in reducing disease severity and hospitalization from COVID-19 is well established. Now, new research from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine advances our understanding of how these vaccines protect the lungs following breakthrough infections from emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Meijer is stocked and ready with a wide selection of turkeys at prices that roll back the clock to lessen the impact of inflation on families. The Midwest retailer anticipates selling 1 million turkeys this holiday season, which is the equivalent of 520 truckloads. Wisconsin customers can purchase...

WAUSAU, Wis.  — Tundraland Home Improvements, a LEAF Home company specializing in baths and walk-in showers, is excited to announce its next student artist as a part of the all-new Stevens Point Student Art Series. The live window painting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Tundraland Wausau showroom, located at 305 N. 3rd Street (map).