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The chair of the state Senate Utilities and Technology Committee says the unprecedented level of broadband funding coming to Wisconsin presents a chance for bipartisanship.  Speaking Friday at a conference in Brookfield hosted by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, Sen. Julian Bradley noted the state could see as much as $1.2 billion for...

A western Wisconsin community is pushing back against the UW System decision to end in-person instruction at UW-Platteville Richland, with some arguing the two-year campus was undermined. The Richland Center campus’ enrollment was at just 51 full time equivalent students this fall. UW System President Jay Rothman directed UW-Platteville’s interim chancellor to begin planning...

-- The chair of the state Senate Utilities and Technology Committee says the unprecedented level of broadband funding coming to Wisconsin presents a chance for bipartisanship.  Speaking Friday at a conference in Brookfield hosted by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, Sen. Julian Bradley noted the state could see as much as $1.2 billion...

Green Bay, Wis. -  Green Bay is once again a hosting site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ), an annual, international event at which developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels collaborate to make original games over a 48-hour period. After being one of the largest GGJ sites in the state in 2022, organizers have sold out spots...

MADISON— Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but they must file a tax return to claim it. Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca noted the importance of EITC to Wisconsin families.  "We have worked hard over the past few years to help bring attention to EITC and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports five snowmobile fatalities so far this month and urges all snowmobile operators to make safety the top priority for every ride. The loss of these five lives is nothing short of tragic and our condolences go out to the families.  “One...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (Jan. 26, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming educational offerings for February. First up is a program on “Social Media Basics and Understanding TikTok.” Done in collaboration with the Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center, the two-part seminar will be held on February 6th and 13th. Topics covered include:

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) will host its annual Great Decisions Lecture Series beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8. Lectures are presented virtually on Zoom every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., through April 26. Each year, the lecture series focuses on critical global issues selected by the Foreign Policy Association that serve...

An innovative University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire outreach program is introducing high school students from underrepresented populations to careers in the geosciences, a career path vital to solving a plethora of societal issues, including climate change and water scarcity. “The demand for geoscientists is growing, but a majority of the people working in the field...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 27, 2023)— Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover bestsellers, is donating 300 books to Books from the Heart and invites community members to make additional book donations now through February 10. This community-based book drive, in its 25th year, aims to provide every child in kindergarten through...