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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put...

ELM GROVE, WI (Sept. 18, 2023) — Fazio’s Sweet Moments Sweet Life is celebrating its 10-year  anniversary with special gifts to both give and to receive. For a limited time, the artisanal candy shop will offer giveaways to store customers and will sell a custom-designed Advent calendar containing 25  seasonal candies.  The Advent calendar, inspired...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.  CWD is an always-fatal disease that affects the nervous...

MADISON, Wis. – Dealing with disasters can be hard for kids, and it’s important for parents and educators to help them learn what to do during an emergency. September is Preparedness Month, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to spend time this month teaching younger generations how to be prepared. “Disasters can create scary situations, and...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Sept. 18, 2023) –  Fox World Travel, a leading travel company in the nation and headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is excited to announce it has been awarded the 66th spot on the Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers 2023. The list examined a pool of more than 10,000 businesses in America to rank the 300 best companies,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Meijer is highlighting a collection of specific grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing at all supercenters to elevate Hispanic-owned businesses and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of their communities. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Meijer shoppers can learn more about and...

MADISON — The risk of incarceration for Black men in the United States was cut nearly in half between 1999 and 2019, according to a new study that assesses the impact of falling rates of imprisonment in each of the 50 states. Incarceration rates have dropped in every state and for every racial, ethnic...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Sept. 18, 2023 – Today Lowlands Group announced that its chief operating officer, Ileana Rivera, was inducted into the Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle. The enthronement ceremony took place Saturday, Sept. 2 in the historic Brewer’s House at La Grand-Place in Brussels, Belgium, where Rivera was recognized for being a true Belgian bier ambassador in...

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The magazine’s 2024 rankings place UW-Stevens Point as 12th among regional public universities in the 12 states in its Midwest region, up two spots from last year. The university was again recognized...

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 35th out of 437 public and private doctoral institutions, and 12th among public universities in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Colleges" rankings. It is UW–Madison’s highest overall U.S. News ranking in the past 15 years, and the fifth year in a...

Racine, Wis. – September 13, 2023 – Modine (NYSE: MOD), a technology and indoor air quality leader in the HVAC industry, provided students with more than just clean air during back-to-school season. The company donated more than 600 backpacks containing important school supplies to students in Virginia, Michigan, Rhode Island and Wisconsin to lend a helping hand and reduce the...

The Nelson Institute is thrilled to welcome writer, activist, and comedian Baratunde Thurston through its Jordahl Public Lands Lecture Series. Baratunde Thurston tells a better story of us, weaving together threads of race, technology, democracy and climate through his work as an Emmy-nominated host, producer, writer, and public speaker. He is the host and executive...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) opened voting for its popular Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Monday. Since its inception in 2016, the contest has garnered more than one million votes from Wisconsinites, highlighting the manufacturing industry’s economic output, career opportunities and innovative products. “We’re excited to see which of these 100+...