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WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Beverage (AB) announced today that Kevin W. Keane, a longtime member of the beverage industry’s leadership team, has been named its new president and chief executive officer. Keane will provide day-to-day leadership and management of the industry trade group to advance its strategic priorities, working in close partnership with AB’s full...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Jen-Li Ko, teaching assistant professor of languages, literatures and cultures at Marquette University, has received a grant worth $219,851 from the National Security Agency to organize and host the STARTALK Summer Chinese Camp, a three-week, in-person Chinese language and culture camp, in summer 2024. The camp will be themed “Chinese Language...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Beverage (AB) announced today that Kevin W. Keane, a longtime member of the beverage industry’s leadership team, has been named its new president and chief executive officer. Keane will provide day-to-day leadership and management of the industry trade group to advance its strategic priorities, working in close partnership with AB’s full...

MADISON, Wis. (August 22, 2023) — Wisconsin World War II veteran, Harry Dillon Baker will celebrate his 103rd birthday on October 9th. At the request of his family, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff is asking for your help in marking Harry’s milestone by sending a birthday card made out to him which the staff will deliver to his home.  

MILWAUKEE – Four businesses are opening in Milwaukee’s Near West Side, bringing continued economic growth and opportunity to the community. “Near West Side Partners is thrilled to welcome these new businesses, each one bringing their own special and unique potential to our neighborhood,” said Lindsey St. Arnold Bell, Near West Side Executive Director. “An important...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- This fall, music professor and author Kurt Dietrich shares the inspiring life story of legendary singer, Al Jarreau, in the first authorized biography of the Grammy-winning star, Never Givin’ Up: The Life and Music of Al Jarreau. Dietrich’s music-centered biography traces Jarreau’s singing career from humble beginnings in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wis., to international fame....

WHITEWATER –August 22, 2023 –The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is excited to announce the registration for the Fit Kid Shuffle and Kids Korral are now live. The 11th annual DWS will be held on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The DWS partners with...

MADISON, Wis. –The Agrace Adult Day Center is a supportive place for seniors who have memory loss or cognitive decline—and it gives their families a brief respite from their daily care. To support the needs of both clients and families, Agrace has appointed Karen Wheelock as the Adult Day Center’s manager and Mary Severson as its resource specialist.

MILWAUKEE - Hupy and Abraham is celebrating Attorney Jason Abraham's 30th anniversary at Hupy and Abraham. Attorney Abraham joined the firm on August 23, 1993, as a new lawyer and has been a shareholder at the firm since 1999. Attorney Abraham has had an inspiring career as a shareholder of the Midwest's largest personal injury law firm: Hupy...

The heat and humidity are creating a dangerous combination this week, with heat indices predicted to approach 110°. The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and advisories in the coming days. People most at risk from getting sick from the high temperatures and high humidity are older adults, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children,...

WAUWATOSA, Wis. – Higher education leaders in Wisconsin, from its private colleges to its technical campuses to the University of Wisconsin System, will outline how they are working to strengthen the state’s tech-based economy during an upcoming luncheon in Wauwatosa. Learn more by attending the Thursday, Sept. 14, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the...

MILWAUKEE –The Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com will present a Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, featuring playwright, writer and director Eric Simonson. Simonson’s latest project is a new world premiere musical Run Bambi Run, which premieres at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater Sept. 13 and runs through Oct. 22. The true-crime musical with music by Gordon Gano...

SHEBOYGAN, WIS. (Aug. 22, 2023) – The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network announced today plans to build a community hospital and attached medical office building at the intersection of Taylor Drive and Saemann Avenue in Sheboygan’s growing health care corridor.  The 165,000-square-foot, four-story facility is expected to feature a 10-bed community...

A computer science professor at UW-Madison says certain AI tools pose a cybersecurity threat when in the wrong hands, and urges skepticism about potential defenses.  In a presentation held as part of Madison’s Forward Festival, Prof. Somesh Jha yesterday discussed how experts in the field are looking to preempt the use of these tools...