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Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced the release of more than $1.6 million in endowed and annual scholarship funds awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Increasing access to higher education at  UW-Green Bay remains at the core of the University’s mission across its 16-county footprint. The dollars awarded in scholarships...

Milwaukee (May 12, 2023) On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 10 am Milwaukee French Immersion School (2360 N 52ND ST) will host a ceremony to award French diplomas to students for their achievement in the French language on the Prim A1 and A2 exams taken last spring. More than 100 students in grades 3, 5, and 6 will be presented with either...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in the mail from the multistate settlement. Wisconsin will receive more...

After a hiatus because of COVID concerns the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is back! Saturday, May 13 marks the 31st anniversary of one of America’s greatest days of giving and the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to be an official partner of the event. On May 13, while delivering mail, members of NALC Branch 59 (Coulee...

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Board of Trustees elected new executive officers at its May 3 meeting, the university announced today. Todd Adams, chairman and chief executive officer of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, is the new board chair, succeeding Robert J. Eck, who served in the role since 2020. Raymond J. Manista, executive vice president — chief legal officer, chief compliance officer...

ST. PAUL, MINN. (May 8, 2023) - Clean Grid Alliance (CGA), Fresh Energy, and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) applaud the approval of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line, after years of litigation.   The Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line project is the last of the 17 Multi-Value Project (MVP) portfolio of transmission lines approved...

Join us for Mother’s Day at the Zoo on Sunday, May 14th, when each mom will receive free admission to the Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour on her special day. Moms can also choose a free plant, courtesy of Wery’s Sweet Summer Bloomers, while supplies last, and get a bag of tasty candy on...

Menomonie, Wis. — Three commencement ceremonies on May 6 at University of Wisconsin-Stout celebrated the progress, perseverance and success of 1,173 graduates. Chancellor Katherine Frank addressed graduates and their guests while three members of the class of 2023 and an alum also spoke at Johnson Fieldhouse. “Graduates, thank you for all...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (May 2, 2023) - Worzalla, an employee-owned printing company specializing in high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover best sellers, is working with the Portage County Public Library to support summer reading programs. The mission? Get Portage County youth to reach their summer reading goals. “Summer reading programs play a crucial role in the...

When a disaster or emergency strikes, timely communication is crucial in response efforts. Earlier this month, representatives from all levels of government and amateur radio operators worked together to test the ability to communicate across different platforms during Wisconsin’s State Interoperable Mobile Communication (SIMCOM) exercise.  “This exercise enables organizations to seamlessly communicate in a...

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing the 2023 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year and 2023 Friends of the Arts award recipients. These honorees recognize and celebrate excellence and exceptional service in Milwaukee’s arts community. Artists Ben Tyjeski and Paul Druecke were named the 2023 Artists of the Year, while Jenelle...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation today announced it has awarded $61,724 ingrants to 10 charitable oral care programs to support the dental needs of Badger State residents. The Wisconsin nonprofits that received WDA Foundation grants for 2023 are: Affordable Dental Care, Inc. (Dane County) – $7,500 Bread of Healing Clinic (Milwaukee County) – $4,500 Chippewa...

MINNEAPOLIS (May 8, 2023) – Xcel Energy is proposing to add an additional 250-megawatt solar project near the existing Sherco plant site in Becker, Minnesota, which will soon be home to the Upper Midwest’s largest solar development and represents an important piece of the company’s clean energy future. Today, Xcel Energy is asking the Minnesota...

Menomonie, Wis. – Three University of Wisconsin-Stout students recently were awarded first place and a $3,000 scholarship for a packaging design they developed in just 48 hours. The 14th annual 48HR REPACK Student Design Competition, created by the Institute of Packaging Professionals, challenges students from across the country to design and develop creative packaging solutions...