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World Dairy Expo: Lilly lands Grand Champion of the International Red & White show

MADISON, WIS. – Premium Apple Crisp Lilly-Red was named Grand Champion of the International Red & White Show on Thursday. Prior to Lilly being named Grand Champion, the winning Four-Year-Old was tapped Senior Champion. She is owned by Jim Butler of Chebanse, Ill. Ransom-Rail Beth-Red, the winning Five-Year-Old, followed Lilly as Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand...

World Dairy Expo: Ladyluck lands grand at the International Milking Shorthorn show

MADISON, WIS. – Millcreek Lottery Ladyluck claimed Grand and Senior Champion of the International Milking Shorthorn Show, Thursday, October 5. The winning Aged Cow is owned by Taylor Graves of Danville, Ky. Ladyluck received the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy and the $1000 Udder Comfort Grand Champion Award. Gin-Val Logic Lauretta-EXP, owned by Cory and Kristen Salzl of Litchfield,...

World Dairy Expo: Zora zips to grand at the International Junior Milking Shorthorn show

MADISON, WIS. – Out of the 94 entries for the 2023 International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show, Heavenly Zora ET owned by Dillon Freeman was awarded Grand Champion of the Junior Show award after claiming Senior Champion honors. Zora, out of Bremen, Ind., will also receive the Lillian & Keith King and Jim King Grand Champion of the Junior...

Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Wisconsin to acknowledge the vital role people with disabilities play in supporting and enhancing the state economy."Wisconsin employers that recruit, retain, and support the success of workers of various abilities are serving as good examples for others to follow," Gov. Evers said. “We want...

World Dairy Expo: Ohio dairyman wins the Klussendorf-MacKenzie award

MADISON, WIS. – Nathan Thomas of North Lewisburg, Ohio, was presented the 32nd Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo® 2023, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. While this year’s Klussendorf-MacKenzie award winner has an impressive dairy résumé, it is most important to note that Thomas exemplifies the standards that made Duncan MacKenzie the forbearer of this...

World Dairy Expo: California Holstein breeder wins the 2023 Klussendorf Award

MADISON, WIS. – Joey Airoso of Pixley, Calif., was presented the 81st Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 56th World Dairy Expo. Airoso certainly has all the attributes of previous Klussendorf winners with the qualities of character, sportsmanship, ability, and endeavor. The award is given...

Dept. of Administration: Secretary Blumenfeld celebrates public infrastructure awards with visit to Village of West Baraboo

West Baraboo, Wis. – On Thursday, October 5, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by West Baraboo Village President Mike Arndt, presented a $1 million award to the Village as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public facilities funds recently announced by Governor Evers.  The event, held at the recently unveiled West Baraboo...

WSVC: Announces finalists for the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) is proud to announce its 2023 Sustainable Business Award Finalists. The Sustainable Business Awards celebrate recipients for showing cutting-edge environmental, social, and governance leadership while rewarding them for being leaders in their industry and community. The finalists demonstrate leadership, initiative, and innovation and make measurable impacts across their businesses and the...

FRI AM News: WisBusiness: the Podcast with Diamond McKenna, Diamond Assets

  Exclusively for WisBusiness Subscribers Access the online version: https://www.wisbusiness.com/category/subscriber-products/ Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisBusiness.com ... -- This week's episode of "WisBusiness: the Podcast" is with returning guest Diamond McKenna, co-founder and CEO of Milton-based Diamond Assets. This business provides tech consultations and recycling services to a variety of clients across the country, including schools, business, health care organizations and...

Marquette University: ‘Get to Know’ director of the Port of Milwaukee, Oct. 11

MILWAUKEE — Jackie Q. Carter, director of the Port of Milwaukee, will be the next guest in the “Get to Know” program series at Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 12:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. Derek Mosley, director...

American Airlines: Launches new nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

MILWAUKEE (October 5, 2023) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) welcomed new nonstop service to Washington, D.C. on American Airlines today. The twice-daily flights to Reagan National Airport (DCA) offer a convenient option for those looking to travel to our nation’s capital. “We’re excited to welcome this new service from American Airlines,” said Airport Director Brian Dranzik....

Madison Area Builders Association: Fall Parade of Homes returns October 13-15 and 20-22! 

The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) is excited to announce the fourth annual Fall Parade of Homes, exclusively sponsored by Nonn’s. This scattered-site, self-guided tour will take place October 13-15 and 20-22, 2023 and feature 17 expertly-constructed homes by top builders across the area. Parade hours are Friday 3:00 - 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:00...

Lawrence University: Greenwald returns to Lawrence to deliver Povolny Lecture on Ukraine

Jon Greenwald, a former Lawrence University Scarff Distinguished Visiting Professor of Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, will discuss Ukraine in an Oct. 10 lecture at Lawrence University. The lecture, The War in Europe—the U.S. Stake in Ukraine’s Success, Is part of the 2023-24 Povolny Lecture Series in International Studies. It begins at 4:30 p.m. in Steitz Hall...

Spectrum: Launches gigabit broadband, mobile, tv and voice services to new rural areas of Marathon County

STETTIN, Wis. (October 5, 2023)— Spectrum today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,700 additional homes and small businesses in parts of Marathon County. At a celebration in the Town of Stettin with local and government officials, Spectrum also announced a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of...

Fairchild Equipment: Expands in Marinette, WI

Green Bay, Wisconsin – Fairchild Equipment is proud to announce the opening of its new facility in Marinette, Wisconsin. Since opening its first Marinette location at 2815 Mary Street in 1992, the company has experienced tremendous growth, leading to the need for a larger facility. Effective October 1, 2023, all operations will be conducted out of the...
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