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Menomonie, Wis. – Secret agents, soldiers, sword fights, a castle infiltration – what more does one need in a four-minute animated short? A group of four entertainment design and animation and digital media students at University of Wisconsin-Stout used cutting-edge technology in their senior animation capstone course to bring to life “The Castle Durchdenwald.”

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will deliver a keynote address, “Milwaukee's Bold Vision: 1 Million Residents,” at the Marquette University Center for Real Estate’s 12th annual Real Estate Strategies Conference, Wednesday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. John Johnson, research fellow in Marquette Law School’s Lubar Center for Public...

MADISON, Wis. – Legacy Solar Cooperative, which has more than 280 members across Wisconsin, is one of 25 similar organizations in the United States to win a Phase 1 “Community Power Accelerator Prize” through the federal Department of Energy. Part of a three-stage competition, Phase 1 winners such as Legacy Solar Co-op are enrolled...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (April 25, 2023) — Businesses that fail to keep their restrooms clean and maintained are unwittingly flushing away customers’ repeat business and sales. According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey™ from Bradley Corporation, almost 60% of Americans make it a point to stop at a business and will spend more money at the establishment if they know it has...

(Milwaukee, WI) Today the AFL-CIO, America’s largest labor federation, released its 32nd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, a comprehensive analysis of safety and health protections for America’s workers. Key findings from the report point to a troubling rise in worker deaths, particularly among Black and Latino workers, and illustrate the urgency of funding and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that recruitment closes soon for the 2024 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. Applications are being accepted through May 4, 2023. DNR conservation wardens are...

MADISON, Wis. – Now is the time for young athletes to schedule pre-participation sports physicals with their primary care physicians so they are not prevented or delayed from participating in high school sports this summer, according to a UW Health Kids expert. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association requires athletes to have completed a pre-participation...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – April 27, 2023 – Gloria Rogers is proud to announce a performance of “Wake Up and Pay Attention,” a play that addresses critical issues facing Milwaukee.  What: “Wake up and Pay Attention” confronts issues facing Milwaukee’s Black and Brown communities through story, song, and dance.  When: April 27,...

Wausau, Wisconsin (April 2023) – Linetec has promoted Tony Pupp to regional sales manager, responsible for leading the company’s outside sales team serving specific territories across the United States. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Linetec offers a central, single source solution for architectural finishing of aluminum products in both residential and commercial buildings, and other applications. Linetec’s outside...

Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local is proud to announce its upcoming Shop Local Tour presented by Madison Top Company on May 25, featuring Black-owned businesses in the community. The tour is part of Dane Buy Local's ongoing efforts to support small businesses and promote the importance of shopping local. The Shop Local Tour...

NEW NORTH, April 26, 2023 – Seven emerging leaders from the New North region have been selected to the statewide cohort of the Forward 48 leadership program which begins on April 27. In an effort to grow the next generation of leaders, New North Inc. last fall partnered with Forward 48, an established leadership development...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Timeshares and vacation clubs are often synonymous with high-pressure sales. With the sun out and their guard down, vacationers can quickly find themselves on the hook for a life-long commitment. And, while they are easy to get into—these contracts are incredibly difficult to escape. An investigative study by Better Business Bureau®, Unpacking timeshare and...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced the hiring of Andrea Fencl as communications specialist. Fencl brings experience in communication and sales roles within various industries, most recently serving as a communications specialist for Faith Technologies Incorporated in eastern Wisconsin. She also brings prior news experience...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (April 25, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber has seats available for its May 16 Dale Carnegie learning series. The session will be held from 8 – 10 AM at the Chamber office, 125 N. Superior Street, Appleton. Topic is “Managing Stress & Worry: 30 time-tested ways to reduce worry and stress.”

Milwaukee, Wis. (April 25, 2023) — Artistic Director Michael Unger today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre’s 2023-2024 season at an in-person and livestreamed event from the Cabot Theatre featuring musical selections from the shows to be presented in Skylight’s upcoming 64th season. Unger was joined by Skylight performers and an on-stage band to introduce what he described as a “…fun,...