UW Health: Heart disease a leading cause of death for women, despite perception that it primarily affects men
MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Illinois and across the United States approximately 60 million women are affected by heart disease, even though it is often thought of as primarily impacting men.
In fact, one in five women dies of heart disease, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention data.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking input on proposed Wolf Management Plan through Feb. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to provide input on the proposed Wolf Management Plan before the public review and comment period comes to an end on Feb. 28.
The proposed plan was developed in consideration of many factors, including public input, consultations with Wisconsin's tribal nations, scientific literature reviews,...
Dept. of Transportation: New Rustic Road highlights western Dane County trout streams and rock formations
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Rustic Road 124, which winds along a western Dane County trout stream to Donald County Park’s rock formations and historic settlements.
“There are endless ways to explore all Wisconsin has to offer, including through Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads Program that started in...
Wisconsin Historical Society: Paoli Co-Operative Creamery Company Plant listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Town of Montrose, Dane County, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paoli Cooperative Creamery Company Plant in the National Register of Historic Places on February 3, 2023.
The Paoli Co-Operative Creamery Company Plant exemplifies rural Wisconsin’s twentieth century creamery processing facilities. The plant processed and distributed the goods of...
UW Health and SSM Health: Collaborate to improve orthopedic access
MADISON, Wis. – SSM Health and UW Health have entered into an agreement for 2023 that aims to improve access to orthopedic surgical services across the greater Madison area.
As part of this agreement, SSM Health will provide time, facility space and the support services needed for UW Health orthopedic surgeons to operate at...
FRI AM News: WisBusiness: the Podcast with Scott LeBlanc, Husch Blackwell; State getting nearly $80M for small businesses, startups
-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Scott LeBlanc, a labor and employment attorney with Husch Blackwell in Milwaukee.
LeBlanc discusses a sweeping rule proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that would establish a new national standard for non-compete agreements. He explains the current non-compete landscape differs state-by-state, noting courts in...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Scott LeBlanc, Husch Blackwell
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Scott LeBlanc, a labor and employment attorney with Husch Blackwell in Milwaukee.
LeBlanc discusses a sweeping rule proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that would establish a new national standard for non-compete agreements. He explains the current non-compete landscape differs state-by-state, noting courts in Wisconsin...
Susan G. Komen: Introduction of diagnostic and supplemental imaging legislation would benefit thousands of Wisconsinites
CONTACT: Cristobal MartinezSusan G. Komen(972) 701-2135cmartinez@komen.orgSOURCE Susan G. Komen for the CureMADISON, Wis., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Neenah) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In...
Diversatek Healthcare, Inc: Extends global reach with G-Flex acquisition
Milwaukee, WI – February 23, 2023 – Diversatek Healthcare, Inc., a privately-owned company in the gastrointestinal (GI) and endoscopic market, has acquired G-Flex, a manufacturer and distributor of reusable and single-use endoscopy devices and instruments. The acquisition adds more than 250 SKUs to the Diversatek Healthcare portfolio, including products in the GI and pulmonary niche markets.
“G-Flex...
Xcel Energy: Reminds customers to clear natural gas meters of snow
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (February 23, 2023)-While customers begin to clean out from the winter storm that has dropped feet of snow in the area this week, Xcel Energy reminds them to check their natural gas meter to make sure it is clear from snow and ice.
Clearing snow and ice from natural gas meters is...
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meetings for proposed fall migratory game bird hunting seasons
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a series of public meetings to present information on the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback in the manner they prefer.
The 2023-2025 season proposal details will be finalized and available for public review following...
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on FDA enforcement of food labeling standards
MADISON – In response to the Food and Drug Administration issuing their guidance for plant-based products, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement:
“Consumers choose milk because it is a trusted term associated with quality and nutrition. This trust has been built over generations of Wisconsin dairy farmers who take...


