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-- Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin last year hit a new record high for economic impact, adding $9.8 billion to the state GDP.  State officials yesterday announced the latest U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis figures, showing a 6.8% increase in 2022 over the previous economic impact record from 2021. It’s the largest state impact since...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin have received an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study muscle fatigue in stroke survivors and solutions to increase their muscle performance. The grant has an expected value of $3.2 million over five years and was awarded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute...

Madison, WI – Doctors, nurses, and health professionals from Healthy Climate Wisconsin applaud the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new safeguards which will cut dangerous methane emissions and other harmful air pollution and improve public health, especially for frontline communities located near oil and gas operations.  “As a physician, it is hopeful that methane pollution...

Madison – The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southwest Region received the 2023 State Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements. WisDOT was recognized at a ceremony during WAPA’s 64th Annual Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Earlier this year, WisDOT began work to repair the 30-year-old pavement...

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Dervis Gursoy of Spraycision talks about his precision agriculture company and the problems it can solve for fruit, nut and citrus growers. The show also previews recent and upcoming events. Recently held: SWIFT seminar on launching, growing companies -

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Dervis Gursoy of Spraycision talks about his precision agriculture company and the problems it can solve for fruit, nut and citrus growers. The show also previews recent and upcoming events. Recently held: SWIFT seminar on launching, growing companies -

Hales Corners, Wisc., Dec. 4, 2023 – The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AICCW) announces today the addition of Heather Cloud Wakajapi as executive director and Paul Smith as assistant executive director.  For over 30 years, the AICCW has promoted economic development in Wisconsin Indian Country by offering targeted services to American Indian entrepreneurs. Since...

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (December 4, 2023) — St. Paul Elder Services (SPES), a community dedicated to enriching the life experience of the individuals it serves, is proud to announce that its short-term rehabilitation and long-term care programs have been recognized as high-performing by U.S. News & World Report, earning two Best Nursing Homes awards for 2024. This is the second year in a row...

West Allis, WI (December 4, 2023) – The Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA) announces the 2023 Players of the Year. The action-packed season was again filled with some outstanding golf from Wisconsin PGA professionals. From April until late fall the award winners performed at a high level both on a local and national...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Dec. 1, 2023 – Preeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more of normal blood pressure during the pregnancy, patients with preeclampsia will begin to experience elevated blood pressure and may also have increased levels of protein in their urine...

MADISON – Today, more than 230 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will be included in the organization’s policy book in 2024. Resolutions were submitted by delegates as part of the organization’s annual grassroots policy development...

MADISON, Wis. — Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Fulton transferred the responsibility of the 64th Troop Command’s senior enlisted leader to Command Sgt. Maj. John Buck during a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 2 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The tradition of the change of responsibility ceremony is a longstanding practice...

NEW NORTH, December 4, 2023 – NEW Compost LLC, an eco-friendly business idea of entrepreneur Connor Freimuth, was the winner of the NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event, held Nov. 30 at TitletownTech in Green Bay. Preempt Physical Therapy LLC and Kids in Combat Boots took second and third place, respectively. The three winning entries emerged from a group of...

On Friday, December 8, 2023, UNCOM, in conjunction with MPD PALS (Police Athletic/Activities League),  will organize and host their monthly Teen Night with middle and high school aged youth and MPD officers at the Pettit National Ice Center (500 S 84th Street, Milwaukee). The event will run from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. The youth will arrive at...

MADISON, Wis. – Civic Media is pleased to announce the addition of “Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba” to its daily show line-up. It will air weekdays from 8 to 10 p.m. beginning Monday, December 4. “I’m excited to bring laughter and insightful discussion about movies and the shows we feel passionately about," says Schwaba....