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Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has taken steps to bring clarity to the credentialing process for future Nursing Home Administrators at a time when the nursing home sector continues to face staffing concerns. A University of Michigan School of Public Health study recently published in the Journal of...

Sheboygan, WI - The Wisconsin IoT Council (WIoT) is excited to announce a new scholarship program designed to support technical education in the smart factory space. The program, available to existing workers looking to upskill,  high school and college students pursuing a career in the IoT space, will be accepting applications from now through to April 28,...

MADISON, Wis. – MADISON, Wis. – The holiday season is officially here, which means storefronts, television commercials, and online advertisements are filled with ideas for meals to share and gifts to give. As you make your holiday buying decisions, it’s easy to choose products that support local Wisconsin businesses by looking for the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) logo.

MADISON, Wis. – The holiday season is almost upon us, and with it comes many traditions; special holiday meals shared with loved ones, gathering together for festive parties and celebrations, reflecting on the things we are grateful for, and setting goals for the year ahead. Many of the traditions and activities that we enjoy this time of...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Black Friday, traditionally the single busiest shopping day of the year, arrives a little earlier this year, with many stores already advertising Black Friday prices. Instead of setting an alarm to brave crowds for deeply discounted items, dedicated shoppers are expected to look for deals online, similar to last year, if they haven't already finished their...

BRODHEAD, Wis. (Nov. 20, 2023) – On Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, lifeguards Madisyn Kail, Tyra Lehman, Addison Swan, Jaelyn Hillard and their lifeguard instructor, David Gissing, will be honored by the American Red Cross of Wisconsin Southwest Chapter for helping to save the life of a boy who was drowning at the Brodhead Pool. The awards presentation...

A state economist is urging members of the Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to consider how the technology will disrupt high-paying jobs.  Department of Workforce Development Economist Scott Hodek spoke yesterday during an online meeting of the task force’s subcommittee on industries, occupations and skills. He said AI is expected to...

-- A state economist is urging members of the Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to consider how the technology will disrupt high-paying jobs.  Department of Workforce Development Economist Scott Hodek spoke yesterday during an online meeting of the task force’s subcommittee on industries, occupations and skills. He said AI is expected...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of New Holstein and the village of Mattoon are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their respective public drinking water systems. New Holstein is planning to replace watermains on Wisconsin Avenue, and Mattoon is...

MILWAUKEE – Dale Kooyenga, president of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Wednesday, December 13, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Kooyenga joined the MMAC in January in a newly-created position as senior vice president. He served 12 years in the Wisconsin Legislature, including eight years in the...

Contact: Michelle ThompsonDiscover Mediaworks, Inc.608.577.9405 Marathon County’s “Farm to Table Pizzas: The Little Red Barn” Takes Home Statue Uniquely Wisconsin recently won an Emmy at the 65th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards for their video featuring Marathon County’s “Farm to Table Pizzas: The Little Red Barn.” The Uniquely Wisconsin...

La Crosse, WI— Dairyland Power Cooperative’s partner school, Hintgen Elementary, will benefit from a  $3,000 combined donation from Dairyland and President & CEO Brent Ridge. Dairyland donated $1,500  in support of Hintgen’s schoolwide snack fund; Ridge and his wife, Lisa, personally provided a matching contribution for a total of $3,000.   “Hintgen is grateful for...