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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) hired a new Paralegal, Stephanie Cerniglia, to aid the growing litigation team. The Quote: Rick Esenberg, WILL President & General Counsel, stated, “WILL’s work is critical to ensuring freedom and defending liberty. We are continuing to expand our legal efforts and Stephanie is an...

MADISON, Wis. – Video game enthusiasts often cite creation hubs such as Seattle, Orlando and Austin, but a state that pops up on chat screens these days is Wisconsin. Learn more about state gaming companies and even play with some of their products Wednesday, Nov. 8, to kick off the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium at Madison’s Monona Terrace Convention Center.

Two members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing and their counterparts in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force were part of a recent subject matter expert exchange for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) Sept. 18-22 at Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, Minnesota. Thirty EOD specialists — including the Air Force, Air...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The final igNight Market, presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, is moving indoors on October 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. due to the weather. The event will be held inside Old Fort Square at 211 N Broadway. The event will still feature local artisans and makers, original live music, interactive...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try out programs and opportunities offered in Wisconsin that provide experience shooting firearms and archery equipment.  The DNR owns 11 public shooting ranges statewide and works with partners to provide public access to more ranges through the Shooting Range Grant Program....

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 92 from Alaska Avenue to Stonefield Way in Mount Horeb, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Mount Horeb Middle School, 900 E Garfield Street, Mount...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, with authorization from Governor Tony Evers, today joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in protecting access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC’s petitions to...

MINNEAPOLIS (October 13, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Heartland Hydrogen Hub, including multiple clean hydrogen projects from Xcel Energy, for award negotiations to receive up to $925 million. The award will serve as a catalyst for a future hydrogen ecosystem in the Upper Midwest.    The Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) is...

Janesville, WI - Blain’s Farm & Fleet is excited to announce the opening of Toyland on October 14, 2023. This year’s theme, "Where Wishes Come True for Everyone," promises an enchanting experience for shoppers of all ages. “Toyland is not just an event. It's a tradition that brings families together, embodying the holiday season's joy...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management has released the 2022 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation, which demonstrates efforts to protect Wisconsin’s soil and water resources. According to DATCP’s analysis, state, federal, local, and other funds were utilized in 2022...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Cudahy and Sheboygan are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to inprove their public drinking water systems. The projects include the replacement of lead service lines.  The projects are all located in the southeast region...

NEENAH, Wis. (October 6, 2023) – Reach Counseling, a sexual assault service provider in the Fox Valley, along with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, and Diverse and Resilient will facilitate the thirty third annual Fox Valley Take Back the Night event on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Members of the Fox Valley community...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Since 1985, October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This devastating disease is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers some tips to help donors make wise giving decisions in supporting charities that address this issue. Many Breast Cancer...

MADISON – School districts across the state are encouraged to apply for a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Under the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program, nearly $1 million in grant funds are available to help Wisconsin school districts teach students to use advanced manufacturing...

MADISON, WI – October 12, 2023 –  First Business Financial Services, Inc., (Nasdaq: FBIZ), parent company of First Business Bank, today announces it was selected by Piper Sandler for inclusion among its Sm-All Stars Class of 2023. The annual analysis, which ranks performance of banks with a market cap below $2.5 billion, involves rigorous selection...