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Legacy Hotel — Green Bay’s newest all-suites boutique hotel — officially opens today just steps away from Lambeau Field, Resch Expo and the Resch Center. The six-story hotel is located on Brett Favre Pass and includes 83 Studio Suites, 15 Signature Suites and 3 Grand Penthouse Suites. The hotel’s amenities include the Cardinal’s Crest...

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is extending the deadline for applications for the three Veteran Mental Health Grants. Applications are being accepted until Thursday, January 25, at 4:30 p.m.  WDVA encourages all eligible organizations to apply. We also ask that you share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare providers, nonprofits, local governments,...

(Appleton, Wis) – Since the start of 2017, more than $1.5 billion worth of facility projects have passed through school district referendums in Wisconsin. This has been great news for the state’s construction industry and school districts, and it also presents an amazing opportunity for construction and design students looking for a unique learning and career experience.

With cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) rising across Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging pregnant Wisconsinites to get the vaccine to protect their baby from the virus. As of January 10, there have been 1,402 people in Wisconsin hospitalized with RSV this season, 580 of those are children under age 2. The RSV...

Madison, WI: Forward Theater Company is announcing the establishment of the Wisconsin Directors Lab (“The Lab”), which will support education, artistic exploration, career development, and networking for early- and mid-career theater directors in our state. The Lab will launch in January 2025, with an in-person event hosted by in-kind partner Madison College. This weekend gathering will...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 22-26, 2024.  Winter Salt Awareness Week will include a series of livestreams featuring speakers and topics focused on the actual cost...

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Bing Liang of US University Pathways in Madison talks about how the growing company helps to attract international students to Wisconsin colleges and universities by first offering a bonafide Wisconsin high-school education.  The show also previews upcoming events: Tech Council...

SOUTH BELOIT, IL – (January 9, 2024) – Mid-States Concrete Industries, which produces structural and architectural precast concrete systems, has recently acquired International Concrete Products, Germantown, Wis. Both companies specialize in precast concrete building systems. By combining the high-end architectural precast capabilities of International Concrete Products and Mid-States Concrete’s expertise in structural precast solutions, the combined company will provide its...

Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 440 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout on Dec. 16, six from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.  The graduates shared their...

MIDDLETON, WI – January 10, 2023 – Graber, a pioneer in window treatment innovation, announced the expanded lineup of its cordless products, now including: UltraLite Layered Shades and Cordless Sheer Shades. These cutting-edge window treatments combine distinctive modern design with enhanced privacy, light control, and ease of use--for a beautiful, unique solution. UltraLite Cordless Layered Shades

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.  (Jan 10, 2024) – With temperatures expected to drop below zero this weekend in Wisconsin and Michigan, Xcel Energy wants to give its customers tips on how to save energy this winter. Making a few small changes in energy use habits can lead to a more comfortable home and help customers save money.

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin receives measurable snowfall and many trails are anticipated to open for the first time this season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits, stay sober and ride only on designated trails. In the early months of 2023, there were 16 fatal snowmobile crashes,...

Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), based out of Madison, Wisconsin are nearly complete with their mobilization to the Baltics. This past May, eight 112th MPAD Soldiers mobilized to various locations across the Baltics, dividing the unit into three teams to provide public affairs coverage of U.S....

After 115 years, 28 different vehicle franchises and three generations of Smart family ownership, President/CEO J.R. Smart is handing his family’s legacy to a new owner.  Madison’s Smart Motors, founded in 1908, making it one of the longest-running automotive dealerships in the United States, has selected the Anderson Family of Omaha, Nebraska, to continue its long legacy...

MILWAUKEE (January 10, 2024) – Lakefront Brewery has created some excellent IPAs over the years. From their flagship Lakefront IPA (with the big eye), to Hazy Rabbit, to the newest Chilly Rabbit, many double IPAs, and now its first gluten-free IPA, New Grist IPA. “This has zero ‘gluten-free taste,’ and simply competes on a flavor-level...