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Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee and a provider of power, control and information solutions, has provided the Wisconsin FIRST LEGO League program, sponsored and housed in the School of Education, College of Professional Studies, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, support in the amount of $10,000.   This represents a one-time, co-sponsorship of the Wisconsin FLL State Tournament to be...

By Gregg Hoffmann The name William K. Walthers, Inc. may not ring a bell for most people, but it's well-known among hobbyists seeking train whistles, chugging locomotives and railroad crossing bells. The Milwaukee-based company is the leading distributor of model railroading equipment in the world, with a catalog of more than 100,000 products from about 350 companies worldwide. Walthers also continues...

By Brian E. ClarkWisBusiness.com Badger State specialty cheese will get a shot in the arm in coming months, thanks to a $4 million initiative unveiled recently by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis. Kohl announced the grant July 25 at the American Cheese Society's annual competition in Milwaukee, where fourth-generation La Valle cheesemaker Sid Cook took top honors from among 725...

The U.S. Army is terminating its contract with the Olin Corp. Winchester Division, the contractor currently hired to maintain the Badger Army Ammunition Plant. The layoff of about 46 employees will occur on Sept. 30, according to plant manager J.P. Fisher. The Army has been negotiating to acquire the services of another contractor who may retain these employees. The plant...