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MADISON, Wis. – Some of the world’s largest technology companies have a growing presence in Wisconsin, with research laboratories, proposed data centers and more. Learn what two of tech’s biggest names have in store next Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton...

Menomonie, Wis. — Zaid Abdullah traveled a long road, marked by numerous signs pointing to a far-off destination, to reach the campus of University of Wisconsin-Stout. A native of Baghdad, Iraq, he has faint childhood memories of bombs falling during the Persian Gulf War of 1990-91. As a teenager and young adult, he lived...

MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 11, 2023) – With the arrival of cooler weather, Alliant Energy encourages its customers to be mindful of natural gas safety principles.  “Safety is our number one priority,” said Richard Sublett, director of operational compliance and work order management for Alliant Energy. “As the temperatures drop and customers begin to turn on their...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Outagamie County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the Calumet, Waupaca and Winnebago county borders, and...

Green Bay, WI – Local fourth and fifth grades students will experience a day of full STEAM immersion at STEAMFest on both UW-Green Bay additional locations in Sheboygan and Manitowoc in the next week. Uniquely, STEAMFest features local industries in partnership with STEAM educators to highlight how these concepts are applied locally, right here, right now.  

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the state's 2023 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Pheasant hunters need a valid small game license and a 2023 Pheasant Stamp, which can be purchased through the Go Wild website or...

La Crosse, WI— Kevin Nordt will join Dairyland Power Cooperative as Chief Strategy Officer on Nov. 13,  2023. Nordt comes to Dairyland with over 30 years of utility and leadership experience in the energy  industry. He is transitioning to Dairyland from his role as Chief Resource Officer for Grant County Public  Utility District in Ephrata, Wash., where...

Milwaukee, Wis. (October 11, 2023) — Skylight Music Theatre announced the cast and creative team for School of Rock. This is the second production of the 2023-2024 season with choreography by Tori Watson,music direction by David Bonofiglio, and direction by Skylight Music Theatre’s Artistic Director Michael Unger. Performances take place November 17- December 30 in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at...

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s $104.8 billion agriculture industry is successful thanks to many people, from the processors who develop, package, and distribute goods to the consumers who keep demand for these products high. The foundation of this...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Baraboo and Edgerton are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. The projects are in the south central region and include: The city of...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer women in America feel financially secure or confident in their retirement readiness than men, according to the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2023 Planning & Progress Study. "There is a gender gap in financial confidence," said Tim Gerend, chief distribution officer at Northwestern Mutual. Just four in ten (43%)...

APPLETON, Wis. (September 28, 2023) – Reach Counseling, a sexual assault service provider in the Fox Valley, will host Utopia, a brand new event to raise awareness and support for sexual assault survivors, on October 12, 2023 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. The event will include dinner, entertainment, and the opportunity to learn more about the...

Milwaukee, Wis. – This past Saturday, Hamas militants from Gaza launched a surprise attack against towns in southern Israel, including a music festival. Media sources report there were over 900 deaths, over a thousand wounded, and more than 100 Israeli hostages being taken. In response, Israel declared war on Haas, sent airstrikes into Gaza on Sunday, over 600 Palestinians...

WEST ALLIS -- Students in Wisconsin's parental choice programs outperformed public school students across a range of test results released by DPI today. Families who participate in the parental choice programs must be at or below the following federal poverty percentages when they apply: 300% (MPCP and RPCP) and 220% (WPCP). These students are some...

MADISON, Wisconsin – October 10, 2023 - Foundations are poured for a new Habitat neighborhood which will bring four twin-homes serving eight families to Oregon. Habitat currently has 13 homes built in the Oregon/Brooklyn community and are excited to add to that number with this 1.3-acre Kay Court neighborhood. Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday,...