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The Department of Defense initiative to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been in operation since February 2012 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Silver Spring Drive. More than 60 students from three schools graduated the inaugural Wisconsin STARBASE class. Since then, the program has supported more than 10,500 Milwaukee fifth-graders.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The proposal is open to public comment until March 10, 2023. Highlights from the proposed season structure include:   60-day restrictive scaup bag limit that allows harvest of 2 scaup for 45...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the Greater Madison MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), has moved its RIDESHARE service to a new platform and mobile app powered by RideAmigos. “This is a cooperative effort among our regional partners to make it easier to share a ride and...

Dane County, WI - Working closely with the City of Middleton, the Efficiency Navigator program helps small apartment housing become more energy efficient, while reducing operating costs for owners and utility bills for residents. Selected buildings are eligible to receive funding for energy efficiency upgrades such as improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, improved insulation,...

Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local, a nonprofit organization promoting local business, announces Madison's first Shop Local Tour. The 2023 Tour will visit ten different Madison community destinations, each occurring throughout the year. The Tour promotes the positive impact of shopping locally and showcases a diverse range of local businesses. The Wednesday, March 22...

MADISON, Wis. – Traumatic brain injuries occur from a variety of causes and can have life-long consequences, but many are avoidable with simple precautions. Head injuries are usually thought of as being sports-related but happen more often off the field or the court, according to Dr. Ben Gillespie, physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, UW...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 2, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced its recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards. Ten Fox Cities educators were honored, and an Educator of the Year will be named the evening of the awards from among these ten. This year’s recipients are:

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin.  She shares her perspective on the state’s demographic workforce challenges, arguing Wisconsin should be doubling down on supporting growing industries such as biohealth.  “We have a problem -- we have migration out, we...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin.  She shares her perspective on the state’s demographic workforce challenges, arguing Wisconsin should be doubling down on supporting growing industries such as biohealth.  “We have a problem -- we have migration out, we need...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Rebekah Sweeney of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association discusses the “recipe for success” for dairy exports in 2022.  Sweeney, the group’s senior director of programs and policy, says last year was “an outstanding year” for U.S. dairy with more than $9.6 billion in exports. 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for seasonal staff at Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. These limited-term seasonal positions are responsible for outdoor maintenance, groundskeeping work and customer service for property visitors. Recruitment for these positions is underway now for work that starts in the spring...

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance. Applying to be part of the Marriage Hall of Fame was open to any married couple in...