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MADISON, Wis. – On Dec. 13, 2022, at seven-and-a-half months pregnant, Susan Siegenthaler went to an emergency department in Madison. She was an otherwise healthy 38-year-old, but her gut told her something was wrong. She was experiencing shortness of breath, a persistent cough and significantly swollen feet. “It was hard because these...

MILWAUKEE (May 10, 2023) – Black Arts MKE is excited to announce the return of the MKE Black Theatre Festival, taking place from August 9-27, 2023. This year’s festival is expanding from one week to a three-week-long celebration of Black arts and culture. The festival will offer ticketed and free events that include two full-production plays, a play development...

While environmental groups consider appealing a judge’s decision in favor of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line, advocates are applauding it as a big step forward for the controversial project.  The transmission line project, which involves American Transmission Company, Dairyland Power Cooperative and ITC Midwest, would span more than 100 miles between southern Wisconsin and...

-- While environmental groups consider appealing a judge’s decision in favor of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line, advocates are applauding it as a big step forward for the controversial project.  The transmission line project, which involves American Transmission Company, Dairyland Power Cooperative and ITC Midwest, would span more than 100 miles between southern Wisconsin...

Sheboygan Falls, WI – May 11, 2023 – Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) has advanced its housing initiatives by breaking ground on an eleven-acre subdivision, Founders' Pointe. The SCEDC has partnered with the City of Sheboygan Falls on its first project to construct entry-level homes in the $230,000 to $250,000 price range.  A...

Milwaukee, Wis. – May 10, 2023 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) hosts “Moving Wisconsin – The Future Transportation Grid of SE Wisconsin” on Friday, May 19, 2023, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Event will be held at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. A plated breakfast is served.

MILWAUKEE (May 9, 2023) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is excited to announce free rides on the soon-to-launch CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit line thanks to an exclusive sponsorship with Umo Mobility. Everyone—from Milwaukeeans, Wisconsin Center trade show attendees, festival-goers, Marquette students to MRMC patients, employees, visitors and more—can ride CONNECT 1 free from June 4th through September 30th as...

...NAIOP Wisconsin, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, released the following statement from CEO Jim Villa, CAE on the package of legislation proposed by Representative Robert Brooks and Senator Romaine Quinn. “We know that quality workforce housing is critical to sustain and grow Wisconsin’s economy.  NAIOP Wisconsin applauds Representative Robert Brooks, Senator Romaine Quinn,...

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, commemorating the organization’s rich heritage. Founded in 1923, Wisconsin Safety Council is dedicated to making Wisconsin the safest place to live, work and play. Over the past century, Wisconsin Safety Council has provided valuable...

MILWAUKEE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With another prestigious industry recognition, Northwestern Mutual continues to reaffirm its status as a top-tier provider of wealth management strategies. Northwestern Mutual announced today it has moved up into the top five of independent broker-dealers based on gross revenue, according to the latest ranking from InvestmentNews.1 A 10-percent year-over-year increase in gross...

Madison, Wisconsin – Drum Power will present the tenth-annual Africa Night, a citywide recital featuring students from grades three to twelve from Madison schools, including Lowell Elementary School, O’Keeffe Middle School and East and LaFollette High Schools. Africa Night will take place May 12, 2023, at 6 p.m., in the Starlight Theater at Madison Youth Arts Center,...

Contact: Judith Nemes 773-892-7494; JNemes@elpc.org “We remain committed to protecting the unique landscape of the Driftless Area and working to enhance its health and diversity” Statements by Jennifer Filipiak, Executive Director, Driftless Area Land Conservancy; Mark LaBarbera, Executive Director Wisconsin Wildlife Federation; Brad Klein, Senior Attorney,...