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WIOTA, Wis. — Farmers in Lafayette County have embraced cover crops, recognizing the many benefits they provide their businesses and the environment. Through community education and hands-on experimentation, these farmers are discovering the value of a practice that improves soil health, prevents erosion and enhances yields.

MADISON, Wis.—April 20, 2023— Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Wisconsin announced its recipients of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, and WPS Health Solutions is among the winners. The recipients of this prestigious award were selected by an independent panel and recognized at the 2023 BBB Ethics Awards Luncheon hosted in Milwaukee. “This award is significant because it validates and exemplifies...

Milwaukee, Wis. – What do you do when a business you frequent suddenly closes down?  If you have not received goods or services you have already paid for, all may not be lost. BBB has these tips to help you toward resolution: Collect receipts, proofs of purchase, and other documents such as warranties and...

(Antigo, WI) In what can only be described as an extortion scheme, some northern Wisconsin politicians plan to ransom their approval of a conservation project in exchange for cash and land. The plan was hatched by a gang of politicians from Langlade and Oneida Counties.  The Chair of the Oneida County Board, Scott Holewinski...

Milwaukee - Browning School, 5440 N. 64th St., is one of only 26 schools in the nation to be named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, chosen for its commitment to sustainable environmental practices.  “The Browning School community has mobilized to bring underutilized spaces to life, brought in supportive partners with programming and resources,...

Wisconsin often has among the highest labor force participation rates in the country for “prime working age” residents, according to a recent UW-Madison report.  The labor force participation rate is typically based on the percentage of workers over age 16 that are either employed or unemployed and actively seeking work, the report shows. But...

-- Wisconsin often has among the highest labor force participation rates in the country for “prime working age” residents, according to a recent UW-Madison report.  The labor force participation rate is typically based on the percentage of workers over age 16 that are either employed or unemployed and actively seeking work, the report shows....

Madison-based Vendura Industries collaborates with architects and schools to produce ‘Wall-E’ sculpture on display at 3 rd Street Market Hall in downtown Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, WI – Sculpture Milwaukee will host a commissioning ceremony for the “Wall-E” sculpture submitted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Architecture on Monday, April 24, at 10 a.m....

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Brad Bodden of Wisconsin Investment Partners talks about WIP, its record of investments over time and how the angel network views the proposal for a state-levered $75 million Wisconsin fund of funds. The Show also previews the following events: Lunch, March 25, “Local talent,...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Administration (DOA) today are alerting Wisconsinites to a potential “spoofing” scam through which scammers are using the Wisconsin State Capitol Police dispatch number and impersonating law enforcement officers. “Spoofing” is when a caller ID, email address, or other form of contact...

Washington, D.C. — Clean energy investments and incentives – passed thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats – have turbocharged our clean energy economy in Wisconsin. Since becoming law on August 16th, clean energy companies have announced new energy projects in droves, looking to utilize the incentives found in President Biden’s historic clean energy plan, also referred...

NEENAH, Wis. – For nearly three years, to protect our patients, team members and communities from potential exposure to COVID-19 when visiting our facilities, ThedaCare has implemented and adjusted several safety measures. Required masking by all team members, patients and visitors in any public setting on ThedaCare facilities was implemented. ThedaCare is now in...