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MADISON — COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis of California birth records. “The effect of maternal COVID infection from the onset of the pandemic into 2023 is large, increasing the risk of preterm births...

Invigorated efforts to spread message of light and Jewish pride in response to rise in anti-semitism. A giant gelt drop of traditional chocolate coins will be dropped on participants at the Chanukah Festival at Bayshore Mall later this month.  The unique experience,  marks the first night of the Chanukah festival. A super-sized Menorah will be lit as part of the free event, hosted...

MILWAUKEE – A new commander took charge of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during a formal Nov. 4 ceremony. Col. Paul Gapinski assumed command of the 157th — known as the “Iron Brigade” — from outgoing commander Col. Eric Leckel in a change of command ceremony at Richards Street Armory...

MADISON — Today, Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of three Veteran Mental Health Grants: The Emergency Crisis Mental Health Treatment Program Grant is open to mental health providers administering emergency/crisis mental health treatment for Wisconsin veterans. Individual grants requested are...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest is now open. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades enrolled in public, private, parochial or home schools in Wisconsin are eligible to participate. The Keep Wildlife Wild program began in 2014 to spread the...

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Security Health Plan of Wisconsin CEO Krista Hoglund as a 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision and...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to St. Marcus School in Milwaukee. The grant will support the St. Marcus community engagement team’s financial education efforts during the 2023-2024 school year, including: Virtual financial literacy classes hosted by St. Marcus and their community partner organizations.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – (November 16, 2023) – Festival Foods is pleased to share the news of Crystal Seiler’s promotion to the role of Vice President of Finance.   Crystal Seiler joined Festival Foods in 2020 as Finance Director, bringing over 15 years of experience  to the position. In her time with the company, Seiler...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. But like so much else in 2023, not all deals will be just on Cyber Monday. Retail experts predicted that many online shopping activities and special holiday sales started as early as Halloween and may continue...

The 2023 Wisconsin Capitol Ornament collectible ornament commemorates the  Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s (WCO) 40th Anniversary of Concerts on the Square of  the State Capitol.  This unique ornament features the distinct State Capitol at sunset depicting the  Chamber Orchestra performing one of its iconic Capitol Square concert series. On Friday, December 1st,...

The need for business coaching, financial education and capital in Milwaukee’s small business community is surpassing capacity, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports.  The group’s latest report, focused on the small business support system in Wisconsin’s largest city, found Milwaukee has a relatively strong network of service providers. But report authors say it lacks “the...

-- The need for business coaching, financial education and capital in Milwaukee’s small business community is surpassing capacity, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports.  The group’s latest report, focused on the small business support system in Wisconsin’s largest city, found Milwaukee has a relatively strong network of service providers. But report authors say it lacks...