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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 14 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts have until May 23, 2023 to vote on the following candidates: District 1 Nominees: Brenda Schloneger, Shell Lake Ashland,...

MADISON, Wis. – Kicking off May Mental Health Awareness Month, Quartz today announced the launch of a range of mental well-being programs to members in partnership with AbleTo, a leading behavioral health provider. Quartz mental well-being programs with AbleTo are now available to eligible Quartz members. This includes access to a range of personalized virtual therapy and coaching...

Contact: Tim Conroy, Board Chair-Elect (608) 283-2100 (Madison, WI) On behalf of the LeadingAge Wisconsin membership, the Board of Directors is excited to announce that Jim Orheim has accepted the role of President/CEO. Jim officially joins the LeadingAge Wisconsin team today -- May 1st. “Throughout his career, Jim has...

Menomonie, Wis. – Twenty students from Osseo-Fairchild High School became the most recent student group to examine the inner workings of the human body in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Cadaver Lab in the Jarvis Hall Science Wing. During their 75-minute visit, they investigated the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, central nervous and musculoskeletal systems; and the full human...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023-2024 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 6. All regulations and license requirements apply. Anglers participating in the opener will likely find a mixed bag of fishing conditions throughout the state but strong populations of their favorite fishes. No matter...

MADISON - Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is recognizing National Stand-Down Week from May 1-5, 2023, to raise awareness about fall prevention in the workplace. Falls from heights continue to be a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace, making it essential to promote safety measures to reduce the...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- (May 1, 2023) – With the fishing opener on May 6, Xcel Energy is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of high water levels on rivers near the company’s hydro plants.  Due to high river flows, boat restraining barriers upstream of Xcel Energy’s hydro plants on several rivers have washed away...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) and WDA Foundation will bring their 10th Mission of Mercy event to the KI Center, 333 Main St., in Green Bay on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17. MOM provides free dental care to children and adults who have limited financial resources or are otherwise unable to visit a dental office. 

MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – announced on Monday its expansion as Nathan Kane joined the organization as Deputy Director.  Nathan Kane is a 2022 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he earned...

Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — According to records just obtained by PETA, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently slapped Matt and Alice Schoebel—exotic-animal dealers who own local roadside zoo Timbavati Wildlife Park and nearby Shamba Safari—with three citations for years of shoddy and inaccurate recordkeeping, including failure to report the deaths of multiple animals. The citations...

Menomonie, Wis. — Spring commencement will be held for 1,173 graduates on Saturday, May 6, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 946 undergraduate and 227 Graduate School students will receive degrees. Three ceremonies will be held in Johnson Fieldhouse: 9:30 a.m., College of Science, Technology,...

CHICAGO – May is Building Safety Month, and this year’s campaign, “It Starts with You,” reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. “One of the most effective ways to safeguard our communities against natural disasters...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers the new Ice Age Trail license plate on its website (wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates). Through the annual $25 tax-deductible contribution to the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a non-profit organization, this plate supports conservation, maintenance, and promotion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. The trail...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat select areas in 10 western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) starting in mid to late May. Residents can expect a loud, low-flying plane as early as sunrise.  A small yellow plane will be treating for invasive...