WisBusiness

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2024 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region, up two spots from last year. The university was again recognized...

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 35th out of 437 public and private doctoral institutions, and 12th among public universities in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Colleges" rankings. It is UW–Madison’s highest overall U.S. News ranking in the past 15 years, and the fifth year in a...

Racine, Wis. – September 13, 2023 – Modine (NYSE: MOD), a technology and indoor air quality leader in the HVAC industry, provided students with more than just clean air during back-to-school season. The company donated more than 600 backpacks containing important school supplies to students in Virginia, Michigan, Rhode Island and Wisconsin to lend a helping hand and reduce the...

The Nelson Institute is thrilled to welcome writer, activist, and comedian Baratunde Thurston through its Jordahl Public Lands Lecture Series. Baratunde Thurston tells a better story of us, weaving together threads of race, technology, democracy and climate through his work as an Emmy-nominated host, producer, writer, and public speaker. He is the host and executive...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) opened voting for its popular Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Monday. Since its inception in 2016, the contest has garnered more than one million votes from Wisconsinites, highlighting the manufacturing industry’s economic output, career opportunities and innovative products. “We’re excited to see which of these 100+...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Emergency scams, sometimes called "grandparent scams," prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help friends and family in need. Often, they will impersonate their targets’ loved ones, make up an urgent situation, and plead for help… and money. Social media sites allow scammers to look up information and offer plausible stories. They may...

WHITEWATER –September 17, 2023 – The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC)’s 11th annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathons Teams, and 5k was a smashing success, raising money for local charities.  This year’s DWS brought in 475 participants, 200+ volunteers, and nearly 70 sponsors. The DWS team was thrilled to welcome 39 runners...

GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would bar landowners from claiming the state’s farmland preservation tax credit for some cases when solar energy systems are present. The bill would apply to portions of property that house a solar energy system, unless it plays a role in farming operations.  In a cosponsorship...

-- GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would bar landowners from claiming the state’s farmland preservation tax credit for some cases when solar energy systems are present. The bill would apply to portions of property that house a solar energy system, unless it plays a role in farming operations.  In a...

RACINE—The City of Racine is engaged in conversations with the Racine Family YMCA to resolve the situation with the YMCA’s downtown facility at 725 Lake Ave. The location was a cornerstone of the Racine community for decades, serving thousands of kids and their families. Unfortunately, after years on the market, the building has fallen into disrepair. To...