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MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2023) – Sun Country Airlines is planning a major expansion of its flight schedule from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to warm weather destinations late this year. Highlights from the airline’s winter 2023/2024 Milwaukee schedule include: Expanded international service from Milwaukee to Cancun, Mexico beginning December 16, 2023, with...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today, in advance of National Missing Children’s Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the implementation of the AMBER Alert program in Wisconsin. AMBER Alert programs were put in place across the United States after Amber Hagerman, 9, of Arlington, Texas, was abducted...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It's National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling and water fun activities heading into Memorial Day weekend.

WHITEWATER—UW-Milwaukee’s Mitchelle Lyle won the WiSys Big Idea Tournament—a statewide student entrepreneurship competition—held at UW-Whitewater’s Hyland Hall on April 22. Lyle, a student studying French, took home a $2,500 prize for pitching International Travel Advisor (ITA), an organization that supports remote workers, creatives and entrepreneurs who would like to live abroad by simplifying international...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000 lakes...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – You’ve taken care of most of the basics of starting your emerging company … so, now what? Clearing hurdles that often don’t arise until startup excitement passes is the theme of the “Grow” panel discussion track at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The May 31-June 1 conference at the Italian Community Center returns...

MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work of Milwaukee County’s changemakers recognized by the National Association of Counties. We are committed...

Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation to appoint Dr. Stephen Plank as principal of Wauwatosa East High School. Dr. Plank’s passion for education stems from his driving mission to tirelessly improve learning opportunities and provide engaging experiences for those...

MILWAUKEE, WI (May 23, 2023) – Nonprofit organization Pathfinders announced receipt of a large donation from Milwaukee-based commercial real estate firm Phoenix Investors in support of their annual fundraising campaign. Phoenix Investors, alongside The Crivello Family Foundation, pledged $100,000 to the local nonprofit as a challenge to raise a matching amount of funds from other sources. Pathfinders...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the I-41, STH 60 to STH 32 Rehabilitation in Ozaukee County.   “Incidental take” refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that...

The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. The solemn event honors fallen Veterans, their families, and those prisoners of war or missing in action who never made it home. This year’s ceremony theme is We Pledge to...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds Memorial Day weekend travelers to slow down on Wisconsin roadways and “know before you go” with 511 Wisconsin – either online at 511wi.gov or via the 511 Wisconsin app. “Speeding and reckless driving continue to be major problems on Wisconsin roadways and across the nation,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said....

MADISON, Wis. – Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies in Milwaukee is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of its meat and poultry varieties of pot pies and quiche sold at various stores throughout Wisconsin on or before May 19, 2023. Products include but are not limited to: Beef and Stout Pot Pie

(Appleton, Wis) – Sam Statz, Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. President/Owner, has joined the YMCA of the Fox Cities Corporate Board following 13 years on the Appleton YMCA Board. Statz served as local board president from 2019-2021. While a member of the local board, Statz helped navigate the construction of the new parking ramp downtown,...

MILWAUKEE, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading financial services company Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 million in grants to increase community access to Milwaukee's leading cultural destinations and attractions. The investment is being made through the company's Foundation, and will be used to provide residents and visitors equal and affordable access to the city's top attractions by meeting spatial, social and economic dimensions of inclusion.