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MADISON-- Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Jack L. Fischer announced today that Building Safety Week in Wisconsin will be held from May 5 – 11. Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code Council, is an opportunity to increase public awareness of the role building safety and fire prevention officials, local and state building departments, and federal agencies play...

MADISON, Wis., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with Alliant Energy Corporation's (NYSE:LNT) Annual Meeting of Shareowners, you are invited to view and listen to its annual meeting that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. CT. Bill Harvey, Chairman, President and CEO of Alliant Energy Corporation will preside. What:...

MADISON, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter: * Revenues totaled $3.9 million, up 3 percent from fiscal Q2 2007 * GAAP net loss of $2.3 million or $0.06...

RACINE, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Johnson today is alerting the general public about a consumer scam involving fraudulent bank checks issued as a result of a supposed Consumers Reward Program run by MBT Financial Services. The scam involves a letter to consumers notifying them that they have won a consumer reward prize, with a fake check attached. The...

MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the Wisconsin Energy (NYSE:WEC) 2008 annual meeting of stockholders today, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Gale Klappa highlighted 2007 achievements, discussed construction progress and reviewed actions management is taking to grow the company, improve customer satisfaction and enhance shareholder value. Approximately 500 stockholders attended the meeting at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis. During...

Travel now through summer and save up to $300! MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- United Vacations has just launched a major sale where customers can save up to $300! It's the perfect opportunity to get a jump on vacation plans whether you intend on traveling in the next month or are looking to plan something a little farther out...

MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dozens of lucky Brewers fans will see their team play in unparalleled comfort and with an unsurpassed view from the Tundra Territory section in Miller Park -- thanks to the ball club's new partnership with Wisconsin Toyota Dealers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/CLTH021 ) Between now and July 11, fans can visit their local Wisconsin Toyota dealer to enter...

With a total of 37 fatalities in 32 Wisconsin traffic crashes, last monthwas the second safest month of April in terms of traffic deaths since WorldWar II, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department ofTransportation.  The safest month of April occurred in 1998 with 34 trafficfatalities, and the deadliest month of April was in 1973 with 113fatalities.Traffic fatalities...

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin cheesemakers continue to lead the nation in crafting innovative cheeses. Specialty cheese production in 2007 rose 3 percent above the previous year, setting a new record. Specialty cheese totaled 399 million pounds and accounted for 16 percent of the state's total cheese production.   "Growing Wisconsin's great dairy industry is a...

MADISON, Wis. (May 2, 2008)—The second annual Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 10 am to 3 pm, showcasing 100 classic cars.  Organized by the Greater State Street Business Association with support from Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID), this family-friendly event offers a perfect day to...

NEW NORTH, May 2, 2008 – California may claim that “happy cows” come from their state, but once again, it’s Wisconsin – with the help of the New North – that’s setting a record for cheese production.   Wisconsin specialty cheese production rose to 399 million pounds in 2007, more than any other state in the nation.  There are now 124...