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Menomonie, Wis. — Ian Foley, a residence life coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Stout with a passion for helping students, has been recognized by the Wisconsin College Personnel Association for his impact in the student services field. Foley, of Menomonie, recently received the Nora McGuire Outstanding Professional Award. The annual honor goes to a member...

MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to sponsor Lost  Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions at UW Superior, Yellowjacket Union, on Thursday, May 4th starting at 6:00p.m.  Johann Hari is the author of three New York Times best-selling books, and the executive producer  of...

Madison, WI - SupraNet Communications is pleased to announce the successful implementation of WiFi 6 at the Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA). The upgrade is a major step in SupraNet’s commitment to improving the free Wi-Fi and sets new standards for airport connectivity. The Wi-Fi 6 upgrade offers many benefits to the airport and...

Wauwatosa, WI - On Monday, April 24, three new members were sworn into their new roles as Board Members of the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education. Mr. Phillip Morris was sworn into seat #4, Mrs. Liz Heimerl-Rolland was sworn into seat #5, and Dr. Lynne Woehrle was sworn into seat #6. Incumbent Mrs. Jessica Willis was...

MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners today announced that Lindsey St. Arnold Bell will serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. St. Arnold Bell succeeds NWSP’s inaugural Executive Director Keith Stanley, who, at the end of 2022, announced his departure from Milwaukee. “The Near West Side Partners Board of Directors is so proud that...

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...

WAUKESHA, Wis., April 25, 2023 – Generac Holdings Inc. ("Generac") (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the issuance of the Company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for the year ending  December 31, 2022.   The 2022 report outlines how Generac is executing...

MADISON, Wis. – Severe weather conditions can damage homes and businesses which often require urgent repairs. Recent storms in Wisconsin have led consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recommends property owners be skeptical of repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that Wisconsin is set to receive a total of $2.5 million as part of a climate resilience investment from the Biden Administration’s Investing In America initiative, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.   Of that total, $1.9 million has...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new dashboarding tool on the Wisconsin Department of Justice website that allows users to explore arrests submitted to the state’s criminal history repository (CCH) by law enforcement agencies across the state. “At DOJ, we strive to make as much data available to the public...

MILWAUKEE (April 25, 2023) – As a Certified B Corp™, Lakefront is dedicated to business as a force for good. B Corps™ are companies that go through a rigorous certification process that evaluates a business’s entire social and environmental impact and who are committed to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.Lakefront Brewery is excited to be launching a new...

MADISON, WI (April 25, 2023) – Rock County and Alliant Energy have announced their partnership on two solar projects to be established on a nearly 22-acre site. The plan includes constructing a 2.25-megawatt (MW) community solar garden alongside a 1.4-MW customer-hosted project in Janesville, Wisconsin. The proposed project will mark Alliant Energy’s second community solar garden in Wisconsin and third overall....

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Arts Board will convene three panels of experts to evaluate applications and recommend funding for organizations from around the state that have applied to the Arts Board’s Creative Communities Program and the Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program. The Creative Communities grant program encourages arts education, cultural understanding, and community arts...

MILWAUKEE – This morning, to celebrate License Plates Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first License Plate Bobbles. Bobbles for all 50 states were released, and each bobble features the state’s current license plate design on a base with two large springs that provide maximum bobbling action for each license plate. License Plates Day is celebrated...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the Broadway District for some of the best downtown revitalization projects of 2022 at the 32nd Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held Friday at the La Crosse Center in downtown La Crosse. On Broadway, Inc. earned top honors in the categories of Best...