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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish hatcheries and two fish spawning facilities. Over the next month, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery, Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Each...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, announced today its expanded multi-year partnership with the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the team's official financial planning and first-ever jersey patch partner. This is an evolution of a partnership the two iconic Milwaukee brands have held for the past seven years. "Northwestern Mutual's expanded...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Antigo, Schofield and Washburn are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. These projects include the replacement of lead service lines. Antigo is replacing 35 lines, Schofield is replacing...

MADISON, Wis. – With the Badger football season underway, the team’s youngest fans and their parents have even more reason to cheer this year. This season, Wisconsin Badgers lead football analyst for the Badger Radio Network and former Badgers and Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, Mark Tauscher, and his wife Sarah are partnering with...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.  Regular Goose Season The statewide daily bag limit is three birds. In the Southern and Mississippi River Zones, the three-bird daily bag limit applies...

The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) is supporting the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC in its effort to challenge Wisconsin's school voucher systems, joining mounting calls for accountability concerning private schools that siphon taxpayer dollars from local public schools. “Wisconsin Public School teachers and support professionals welcome all students through our doors, no exceptions,” said...

NEW NORTH, September 15, 2023 – A new event focused on digital inclusion and enhancement of the digital ecosystem within the New North region will be held on Oct. 3 at the Bordini Center of Fox Valley Technical College from 8:30-11:30 a.m. “Bridging the Digital Divide: Digital Inclusion Efforts in the New North” will be convened as part...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Running a business has so many moving components; it can be hard to keep track of everything. That is especially true in light of all that small businesses are having to do to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it may not be top of mind, you want to be sure you are doing all...

Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.  Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna Foy said the program isn’t finalized yet, but expects to make an announcement in...

-- Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.  Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna Foy said the program isn’t finalized yet, but expects to make an announcement...

De Pere, Wis.: Mike Daniels, president and CEO of Nicolet National Bank, will present “Lessons on the Journey From SNC Student to CEO” in the first installment of the 25th season of the CEO Breakfast series at St. Norbert College. The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7:30-8:30 a.m., in the Hendrickson Dining Room of the...

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department has received accreditation from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG), the governing body for state accreditation in Wisconsin, through its Core Standards Verification program. The voluntary accreditation process measures a department against the highest standards of professionalism to better serve their respective communities. Of the nearly 600 law enforcement...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Mandy McGowan, director of home-based care programs for UW Health Care Direct.  She discusses a new home-based hospital care program, which launched at UW Health earlier this summer. The program offers inpatient acute care for patients at home through a combination of telemedicine, home visits,...

Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 3,000 to 220,000 in the holiday week ending September 9. The four-week moving average of initial unemployment insurance claims fell by 5,000 to 225,000. Continuing claims were up by 4,000 to 1.688 million in the week ending September...

Madison, WI––JustDane is honored to have been awarded a grant from the TruStage Foundation. The $200,000 grant will be divided between JustDane’s Healing House and Reentry Services. “With this grant from TruStage, access to permanent housing supports will be expanded by filling a gap in available housing supports. By increasing access to permanent housing...