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WAUWATOSA, WI — Three Wauwatosa School District students, one teacher and an administrator have received recognition through the prestigious 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership Awards.   Wauwatosa East High School Seniors Vivienne Andersen, Audrey Catlin and Olivia Close were awarded the Student Excellence Scholarship, and Wauwatosa...

The federal government announced a notice of funding opportunity for communities to apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to improve roadway safety. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has resources to support communities applying for these competitive federal discretionary grants. Grant awards in this second round of the SS4A Grant Program will support...

Green Bay, WI —  The annual Alumni Awards event at UW-Green Bay features added excitement this year. Rising star, 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and proud Phoenix, Peres Owino ’99 will be screening her documentary "BOUND: Africans vs African-Americans" on Wednesday, April 19 from 3-5 p.m. in the Christie Theater. The event is free and open to the public...

CHIPPEWA FALLS -- Beginning farmers are invited to take part in an upcoming retreat on farm financial wellness and business management. The New Farmer U, set for April 28-29th in Rosholt, aims to provide skills training and networking for intermediate and beginning farmers. The event is being organized by Marbleseed and Wisconsin Farmers Union...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The moments after a storm or natural disaster can feel overwhelming. After everyone is accounted for and safe from immediate threat (including pets), cleanup and recovery begin. Storm victims should never feel pressured to make a hasty decision or choose an unknown contractor. Make temporary repairs if necessary so you can take the...

MADISON, WI (April 3, 2023) — Although the inflation rate has come down somewhat since peaking in June of 2022, consumer prices remain high, and fears of a recession persist. The Federal Reserve has repeatedly raised interest rates in the hopes of stabilizing the economy, but is it enough? Is this tactic better or worse than doing nothing at...

WEDC says Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry has the potential to establish a “globally competitive cluster” around electric vehicles.  In a recent report, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. highlighted the “tremendous opportunity” presented by the growing EV market given the state’s established automotive sector. It currently employs more than 92,000 workers around the state, the report...

-- WEDC says Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry has the potential to establish a “globally competitive cluster” around electric vehicles.  In a recent report, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. highlighted the “tremendous opportunity” presented by the growing EV market given the state’s established automotive sector. It currently employs more than 92,000 workers around the state, the...

Madison, WI – Due to popular demand for “in-person” box offices selling tickets to the 2023 Wisconsin Film Festival (April 13-20, 2023), the organization has added in-person box office hours to Wisconsin Film Festival Hilldale and will also be part of a pop-up hosted by Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè. Both ticketing outlets are in Madison. To-date, a dozen Festival screenings have sold out.

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College professors Abigail Trollinger and Anh Sy Huy Le, both assistant professors of history, were selected as the recipients of this year's Franklin Research Fellowship, which is funded and administered by the American Philosophical Society (https://www.amphilsoc.org/).   The fellowship provides the financial support needed to conduct humanistic and social scientific research on...

FENNIMORE, Wis., April 3, 2023 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa, alongside officials from Grant Regional Health Center, today visited Fennimore to help the community celebrate the groundbreaking of a new family practice clinic. “This is an important project and USDA Rural Development is happy to...

MILWAUKEE, WI (April 3, 2023) – The 2022 Mount Mary University Awards Celebration will be hosted Saturday, April 22 to honor its most distinguished alumnae as well as individuals whose contributions have significantly influenced the mission and students of the University, including the 53-year legacy of the Starving Artists’ Show.  2022 Tower Award: Emma...