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MADISON, WIS. – Savannah Crack was named the 19th Merle Howard Award winner at the 56th World Dairy Expo on Friday, October 6. Crack joined 4-H early in life and immediately began learning important life skills such as responsibility and accountability. As her 4-H career took off, she was afforded the opportunity to compete in the Royal Winter Fair’s...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month as Manufacturing Day.  Throughout October, WMC, its members and partners, and communities throughout the state will recognize the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s economy. Manufacturing contributes...

CHIPPEWA FALLS – Farmers from throughout Wisconsin will gather in Wisconsin Dells at Chula Vista Resort from December 8th to 10th for the 93rd Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention. "Our annual convention remains the premier opportunity for farmers to unite, gain insights from agricultural peers and experts, and shape grassroots policies that champion a...

MADISON, Wis.  (Oct. 5, 2023) — The Business Forum (TBF) is pleased to announce 8 nominees for the ATHENA Young Professional Award®. In its 16th year, the ATHENA Young Professional Award® recognizes emerging leaders between the ages of 25 and 40 who strive for the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, devote time and energy to their...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Junction City is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes a looping water main between Case and 3rd streets, and recoading the water tank. Activities related...

MADISON - October is Manufacturing Month and Gov. Evers has marked the occasion with a proclamation highlighting an industry that generates $66 billion in economic output and accounts for nearly 19% of the state's domestic product. "Here in Wisconsin, manufacturing has long been part of our state’s heritage and tradition, and we are proud to be...

ATLANTA, October 6, 2023 – Lendmark Financial Services (Lendmark), a leading provider of household credit and consumer loan solutions, continues to rapidly grow its footprint in 2023, expanding into Wisconsin for the first time. Debuting its 22nd branch opening of the year in Appleton, Wis., on September 25, Lendmark anticipates adding another 11 locations to its community branch...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to participate in this year’s Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. This survey is an opportunity for hunters to report which animals they observe while deer hunting. Data from these reports helps DNR researchers to better understand the relative abundance and distribution of mammals, birds and...

APPLETON - Lawrence University has welcomed four alumni as new members of the Board of Trustees. The new trustees include Joseph Y. Ahmad, Rick Moser, Abir Sen, and David R. Shepard. All four are term trustees serving three-year terms and eligible for re-election for four consecutive terms.  Joseph Y. Ahmad is...

MADISON, WIS. – Senior and Grand Champion went to the winning junior of the Four-Year-Old Class, Synergy Spikes Sequel-Red, owned by Jacob and Claire Betley and Evan Jauquet of Pulaski, Wis. She is the recipient of the Lillian and Keith King and Jim King Grand Champion of the Junior Show Award and the $500 Udder Comfort Grand...