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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Polk County. The deer was harvested in the town of Apple River and is within 10 miles of the Barron County border. This detection will cause the following:

Plymouth, WI – Oct. 26 – Lemons of Love is providing Chemo Care Packages to Veterans Affairs hospitals around the United States this November in honor of Veterans Month.  To help veterans who are also going through cancer treatment, Lemons of Love founder Jill Swanson created a custom care package that can be donated to...

MILWAUKEE – Oct. 31, 2023 – Molson Coors today announced a $150,000 donation to  Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) to  fund completion grants, providing aid to diverse and low-income students working toward  college degrees. This contribution is part of Molson Coors’ larger $1.5 million donation made  through its Celebrate Tomorrow initiative....

Oconomowoc, Wis. – Bank Five Nine was proud to support Junior Achievement of Wisconsin with a sponsorship of $1,200 toward their Biz Town program. JA Biz Town combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular program allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for the mayor....

OSHKOSH 11/1/2023 — The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its Concierge Program after piloting it for a year.  This is a new resource being offered providing a suite of services to employers to enhance their talent recruitment and retention efforts along with onboarding new talent.  The program is designed to offer thoughtful integration to...

Menomonie, Wis. – Highlighting the perseverance of its first-generation college students, University of Wisconsin-Stout is hosting its seventh annual First-Generation College Celebration, as part of a national celebration to recognize students’ personal growth and resilience in higher education. Rooted in Growth: First-Generation College Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has reached an agreement with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that will lead to faster licensing of Wisconsin pharmacy students graduating into the profession.  The move also enables the department to eliminate some current pharmacy licensing steps, bringing more efficiency to the process...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced today that the Amtrak Hiawatha Service now offers a variable ticket pricing system that replaces the $25 ticket with a sliding $19 to $31 fare based on demand and advance purchase. “The Hiawatha Serviceoffers seven round trips weekdays between Milwaukee and Chicago and is one of the most...

Wisconsin (November 1, 2023) — Today, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including eight in Fox Cities and Northeast Wisconsin. The advancements are effective November 1. With more than 130 offices across the United States, CLA serves clients of all...

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA is hosting a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m., Wed., Nov. 8 in the Chapel at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. The ceremony is open to the public. Honorary Veterans representing their service generation for U.S. military conflict, dating back to WWII will be...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein Hall.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 1, 2023) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today the start of a monthlong campaign to honor our nation’s military heroes in its communities. Every November, Hy-Vee salutes our nation’s veterans and active-duty military through the Hy-Vee Homefront initiative, which includes fundraising and a free Veterans Day breakfast. Veterans Day Dine-In Breakfast...

Green Bay, WI.  NeighborWorks Green Bay’s 41st Annual Celebration sponsored by American Foods Group will be held Thursday, November 2nd beginning at 5 p.m. at The Ravine Pub, Grill & Banquet Hall, 2633 Manitowoc Road, Green Bay, WI. Noel Halvorsen, President & CEO of NeighborWorks Green Bay shared, “In just this past year through our partnership with the...

The Department of Health Services (DHS) will be adding a fourth site to a program initiated in 2020 that pilots a hub and spoke approach to treating Wisconsin Medicaid members affected by substance use disorder and physical and behavioral health issues that challenge their efforts in recovery. Vin Baker Recovery of Milwaukee was selected in a process...

The Wisconsin State Patrol’s November Law of the Month reminds drivers of the laws they must follow to create a safety zone for emergency crews on the highway. Communities across Wisconsin rely on the services of nearly 40,000 law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers and tow truck drivers. Those first responders depend on drivers to help...