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MILWAUKEE — Rev. John Thiede, S.J., has been named vice president for mission and ministry at Marquette University, President Michael R. Lovell announced today. Father Thiede, who has been serving in the acting vice president for mission and ministry role since May, will begin in his new role effective immediately. “In his time as acting...

Greenfield, Wis. - Healthline First Aid hosted several hands-only CPR sessions for the community on Dec. 2. The training center, which is affiliated with the American Heart Association, offered 48 spots in four free sessions.  “The American Heart Association set a goal of doubling the survival rate for cardiac arrests by 2023,” said Andrew Berger,...

(De Pere, Wis.) A festive ribbon cutting celebration was held today at the Mulva Cultural Center, marking the official public opening of the $100 million, 75,000 sq. ft. world-class cultural facility in historic downtown De Pere. The Center, a gift to the community from philanthropists and De Pere natives, James J. and Miriam B. Mulva,...

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, based in Milwaukee, geared up for its annual augmentee training program, reinforcing the unit's commitment to readiness and preparedness. As part of their ongoing efforts to ensure the highest level of security, the squadron is putting its personnel through rigorous training exercises.

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. (WiLL), a company specializing in lighting and technology infrastructure, is proud to announce the official launch of its WiLLev™ product line. Proudly engineered and manufactured in Wisconsin, USA – the WiLLev™ brand features aluminum L2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) pedestal solutions with an enhanced, chargeragnostic design. 

MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce the launch of its Bridging the Divide program to reduce partisan division by fostering civil discourse among students and promoting civic virtue.  Bridging the Divide brings students with different ideological and partisan political perspectives together for regular small group conversations about current...

The Door County Community Foundation is excited to announce that the  Educational Mini Grant program has awarded 13 grants totaling $5,000 to schools throughout Door County for the 2023-2024 school year.   The Educational Mini Grants provided by the Max and Gayle Laird Education Fund, a component Fund of the Door County Community Foundation, assist school personnel seeking ways to improve and enhance...

MADISON – A new report from WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – details the numerous challenges facing the state’s education system and highlights best practices that should be replicated and expanded to improve student outcomes. The policy paper is part of WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin 2035 project, which launched in 2020 as a way...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Mukwonago is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes repainting the north water tank in the village of Mukwonago. Activities related to this...

Kenneth Bockhorst, who is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Wisconsin-based Badger Meter, will speak at the Jan. 10 Cap Times “Power Hour” breakfast at Madison’s Edgewater Hotel. Bockhorst joined Badger Meter in 2017 as its chief operating officer and was promoted to president, chief executive officer and chairman each successive year after....

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Greg Piefer, CEO of SHINE Technologies.  This fusion technology company, headquartered in Janesville, is developing applications in health care, industrial and defense industries. Earlier this year, SHINE announced completion of a $70 million investment round, which was the state’s largest deal of the year...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Greg Piefer, CEO of SHINE Technologies.  This fusion technology company, headquartered in Janesville, is developing applications in health care, industrial and defense industries. Earlier this year, SHINE announced it had completed a $70 million investment round, which was the state’s largest deal of the year...