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Mount Pleasant, WI (March 2023) – We Energies, a Wisconsin-based utility company of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), and Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) announced that this spring the companies will submit for approval with the Village of Mount Pleasant Board of Trustees and Racine County Board of Supervisors a project to install solar panels at Foxconn’s...

OSHKOSH Wis. (March 9, 2023) – GO Transit, the public transportation service in the Greater Oshkosh area in partnership with Winnebago County, is excited to launch GO Connect, its new microtransit service on April 3. GO Connect will replace intercity Route 10, which ends April 1, by providing a flexible ride-scheduling service that will transport riders between the Oshkosh...

After three years of emergency operations, Public Health Madison & Dane County will close the doors to its community COVID testing clinic on April 14. The closure coincides with the expiration of the federal emergency declaration on May 11, and the end of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Community Testing Support Program. “Since May 11, 2020,...

WAUKESHA, WI - After a decade of producing entertaining, thought-provoking theatrical productions and providing professional opportunities for emerging artists, Outskirts Theatre Co. is ready for some big changes. “It isn’t lost on us how lucky we are to have survived to the ten year mark,” said Outskirts Theatre’s founder Ryan Rehak. “From starting with...

Eagle, Wisconsin -- History buffs, who have a secret desire to time travel, here is your chance to enter the 19th century and immerse yourself in the daily life of Wisconsin’s earliest residents.  Old World Wisconsin is seeking part-time, seasonal employees to fill some fascinating roles. Step back in time and indulge in a favorite passion...

Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership is hosting its second annual event celebrating Northeast Wisconsin women at all stages of their careers on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Weidner. “Celebrate 2023: Phenomenally You” is an evening of networking, education and inspiration open to everyone.The evening’s agenda includes networking, cocktails...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, welcomed the reintroduction of federal legislation in the House of Representatives that would halt the use of dairy terms on the labels of imitation dairy products. Today, Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Angie Craig (MN-02) join...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding poultry owners of the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The spring migratory period for wild birds brings an increased risk of infection to all flocks, so DATCP recommends that poultry owners continue using the strongest biosecurity measures to protect...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Greater Milwaukee Urban League is stepping up as the presenting sponsor of Leaders LeadUp™, a new online social community and learning platform for women of color in the region.  “Greater Milwaukee Urban League is dedicated to providing and supporting opportunities that empower communities and change lives. We are thrilled to partner...

On Tuesday, the Common Council adopted legislation to encourage the development of more affordable housing downtown. Developers can now add additional stories to new buildings proposed in the downtown area if at least half of the added space will be for affordable housing. The additional stories must fall within downtown height limits that protect the view of...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the second meeting in a series of four public meetings of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. The second public meeting is on Monday,...

MADISON, Wis.—Today, more than 100 outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the University of Wisconsin System, together with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings with state legislators, state leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters at the UW System’s 19th annual Research in the Rotunda event in the State Capitol. “Championing the undergraduate research of our students...

Milwaukee, Wis. – In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld held a roundtable discussion with Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) leaders and stakeholders from the Wisconsin Women’s Council and women-led businesses on strategies to help advance women across the state, and highlight the impact of Governor Evers’ 2023-25 Budget proposals as well as ongoing investments to support women’s economic development.   

Milwaukee, WI – March 8, 2023 – First Stage’s Young Company will present LITTLE WOMEN, a modern-retelling of the classic novel by award-winning, contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. “Kate Hamill has made a name for herself by writing ingeniously wrought stage versions of popular 19th-century novels that treat their source material with mischievous freedom,” commented The Wall Street Journal’s Terry Teachout. The play is directed...

A spokesperson for grocers in Wisconsin is urging lawmakers to take action this session to allow e-commerce alcohol sales and reduce retail theft.  Jim Hyland, vice president of communications and public affairs for Roundy’s Supermarkets, spoke yesterday during a hearing hosted by the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development.