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WHITEWATER –October 27, 2023 –The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is hosting their eleventh annual race banquet on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Willow Brook Golf Course. Race sponsors, team leaders, volunteers, and four local charities will come together to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s DWS. 

WAUKESHA, Wis., Oct. 27, 2023 – Generac Grid Services, part of Generac Power Systems, Inc., (NYSE:  GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, announced the company has been selected for negotiations by the U.S. Department of Energy  (DOE) to receive a $50 Million grant to enhance the U.S. power grid's...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kaukauna and Oshkosh are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. Both projects are in the northeast region and include: The city of Kaukauna is replacing...

MADISON — When you type a password or credit card number into a website, you expect that your sensitive data will be protected by a system designed to keep it secure. That's not always the case, according to a group of digital security researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. They found that some popular...

Madison, Wis.— At an awards celebration on Thursday, October 26, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) honored Maria Powell of Madison for her work to identify and reduce sources of toxic contamination in Madison and the surrounding area. She is one of three recipients of the 2023 Bill Iwen Environmental Justice Award. The award was established in 2019 by MEA, a nonprofit environmental...

Brookfield, Wis. (October 27, 2023) – MLG Capital – a national leader in diversified private real estate investments – today announced it has closed on the acquisitions of three Milwaukee-area multifamily properties – Trostel Square, Norhardt Crossing and Norhardt Apartments. “MLG Capital is thrilled to announce these recent acquisitions near our headquarters. We are excited to make...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates throughout November when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to double-check these...

Marinette, WI – The University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, Marinette Campus is excited to welcome Fred Hochberg, the former Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to speak to the community. Hochberg’s presentation is part of the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership speaker series and will address “Small Business...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the draft 2023-2033 Sharp-Tailed Grouse Management Plan, which outlines objectives and strategies to guide sharp-tailed grouse management in Wisconsin. The draft plan is open to public comment until Nov. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Additionally, the public can provide verbal comments during a public meeting...

Milwaukee - As the cold weather settles in for another year, We Energies is letting customers know their heating bills are expected to be lower this winter. An analysis done by We Energies shows the typical residential customer will pay $50 to $60 less this winter compared to last year. The analysis assumes typical winter weather. The predicted decrease is due...

Green Bay, WI – The Veteran Services department at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay will hold a full week of events for active duty, reservists, veterans, and the spouses and children of veterans beginning Monday, November 7, 2023.  All events are open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend. The full...

MILWAUKEE (October 27, 2023) –Southwest Airlines will add nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) next summer. The flights will operate every Saturday beginning June 8, 2024 on full-size Boeing 737-700 aircraft. “We know that there is strong demand to southern California, and these new flights will make...

MADISON, Wis. – As Halloween celebrations get underway over the next few days, a UW Health Kids expert hopes this treasured childhood holiday stays safe for all kids.  It is a sad statistic that on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than...

MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan have announced the awardees of the Addressing Health Disparities funding program. A total of 21 organizations will receive $202,478 in funding. The list of awardees can be found at https://communityhealth.marshfieldclinic.org/en/Community-Investments and below: ADRC of Barron & Rusk Counties Aging and...

MILWAUKEE – (October 27, 2023) – Community advocates and members of the Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) Board of Directors have demanded Superintendent James Feil reverse his decision to opt out of a program which would have provided healthy school meals for all students during the 23/24 school year. The school district qualifies for the federal Community Eligibility...