Milwaukee County Executive: Office of Emergency Management EMS division recognized nationally for cardiac arrest response and care efforts
Contact:Brandon Weathersby414.469.3493press@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Received awards for work to increase bystander intervention and consistent data reporting over the last six years
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division was recently recognized nationally by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) for its effort in...
UW-Madison: Ticks may be able to spread chronic wasting disease between Wisconsin deer
Contact: Heather Inzalacoinzalaco@wisc.edu
Madison — A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that ticks can harbor transmissible amounts of the protein particle that causes Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), implicating the parasites as possible agents in the disease’s spread between deer in Wisconsin.
CWD is caused by...
Worzalla: Isabella Osowski wins Worzalla’s ‘Dive Into Reading This Summer’ contest
Contacts:Erica Fetherston10 to 1 Public Relationserica@10to1pr.com480-676-9141
Brianne PetruzalekWorzallaVice President of Human Resources715-254-9717
Isabella receives a basket of books from Worzalla
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (June 7, 2023) -Worzalla, an employee-owned printing company specializing in high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hardcover best sellers, congratulates this month's “Dive Into Reading This...
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Tip: Ordering delivery? Here’s how to support your favorite local restaurants
Contact: Lisa Schiller, Media RelationsPhone: 414- 847- 6055Fax: 414-302- 0355lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org
Milwaukee, Wis. – Need lunch at the office? Don't have time to stop at the grocery store? Feeling too tired to cook? Food delivery apps make ordering from a nearby restaurant easy. However, the cost may be higher than you think – especially for small, local...
National Guard: Keynote speaker highlights journey through segregation at Juneteenth Day event
Contact: Capt. Keith Peter ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil 608-242-3050
MILWAUKEE — A standing-room-only crowd at Sijan Hall on the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Base heard from civil rights activist, author and Air Force veteran James Meredith at a June 20 event observing Juneteenth Day.
Because Juneteenth Day is a federal holiday, the...
Rep. Swearingen: Evers cuts $750,000 for Northwoods School serving children with special needs
Contact: Representative Rob Swearingen (608) 266-7141
Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement regarding the enactment of 2023 Act 19 and Governor Evers’ line-item veto of the Lakeland STAR Academy:
“For the third straight budget, Governor Evers has delivered another gut punch to the Lakeland STAR Academy...
Dept. of Workforce Development: Froedtert Hospital celebrate graduation of five local Project SEARCH interns
Contact:CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov
Project SEARCH Program Prepares Young Adults with Disabilities for Rewarding Careers
MILWAUKEE – As part of hospital support staff at Froedtert Hospital, Project SEARCH interns assist with stocking supplies, customer service, food preparation and more. For Maria Brzinski, the experience has been a way to meet new people...
Meijer: Announces upcoming Black Business Month Summit in August
All Black-owned businesses are invited to showcase their products with Meijer Category Buyers.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As part of its ongoing initiative for supplier diversity, Meijer is hosting a one-day Black Business Month Summit to generate opportunities and establish connections between Black business owners and Meijer merchants.
Organized by the...
National Federation of Independent Business: Governor Evers tax vetoes disappointing to small business owners
Contact: Emily Carlson, NFIB Senior Media Manager515-209-0164
emily.helland@nfib.org NFIB State Director in Wisconsin608-255-6083
Bill G. Smithbill.smith@nfib.org608-516-9872
MADISON (July 6, 2023) The National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin, or NFIB, expresses disappointment with the Governor’s recent action to veto important tax legislation that would have provided Wisconsin small business...
Road America: The triumphantly anticipated WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman returns to Road America, July 13-16
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 – Road America is thrilled to unveil a spectacular lineup of over 400 race cars and sports cars from nearly every era of racing for the 2023 WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman. As a beacon of vintage racecar gatherings in the United States, this eagerly awaited event promises an unforgettable experience for...
Gov. Evers: Appoints Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Todd W. Bjerke’s retirement, effective July 31, 2023. Huesmann will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.
“As a...
