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MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a university with more than 11,000 students on two campuses that offer 60 majors, 21 master’s degree programs, one doctoral degree, and one education specialist degree. A Special Regent Committee selected the...

MADISON — In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The main driver behind these blooms is phosphorus, an element used widely in agriculture to...

MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2022) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, have reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The contract includes significant wage increases, increased work/life balance and minimal changes to healthcare.MCTS Interim Managing Director Denise Wandke said, “The company and the...

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and University of Wisconsin – Platteville (UW-Platteville) announced the Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry programming, a half-day course designed for college and high school students who want to learn more about careers in the meat sector. The project...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The week following Thanksgiving isn't just about shopping. Thanks to Giving Tuesday, it's now a major time to support charity.  Taking place on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Giving Tuesday movement has helped raise more than $1 billion for online charitable giving worldwide since its creation in 2012. The BBB Wise Giving...

Both Winners Will Receive a $2000 Prize at a Community Award Ceremony on Sat. Dec. 10th, 2022 at 5:30 pm at UW-Madison’s Gordon Commons (770 W. Dayton St.) In memory of legendary organic pioneer and food sovereignty advocate, John Kinsman, Family Farm Defenders is proud to celebrate beginning farmers each year with a food sovereignty prize in his...

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has finished construction and equipment installation at its Beloit production facility, federal officials announced.  In a release yesterday, the National Nuclear Security Administration said this facility will “significantly increase domestic production capability” for a widely used medical isotope called molybdenum-99 once it’s approved by regulators. Mo-99 is used to produce technetium-99m,...

Initiative includes new minimum pay rate, gratitude bonus and subsidized health insurance premiums When people turn to Agrace for support through the challenges of aging, serious illness, dying or grieving, a compassionate team of professionals is there to provide exceptional care. In a move to sustain its most important resource—its employees—Agrace today announced a...

Milwaukee, Wis. – November 28, 2022 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) hosts “Where is the CRAZY Housing Market Heading” on Friday, December 9, 2022, 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Event will be held at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. Mike Ruzicka, president of the Greater Milwaukee Association...

MARSHFIELD – “According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, safety – protection and security – is the second tier of needs before someone can feel love, belonging, esteem and self-actualization,” Security Health Plan solutions analyst Lana Marsh said. “If someone doesn’t feel safe in their current environment, it puts them in constant survival mode as their basic needs...

Menomonie, Wis. – Nearly 150 high school students from 27 schools around the state attended Teach Day at University of Wisconsin-Stout on Nov. 14. Hosted by the School of Education, the event is an opportunity for high school students to learn from UW-Stout teacher education students and for university students to practice their skills...

  Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW), “theater by women, for everyone,” is thrilled to welcome back Sarah Kriger Hwang as the company’s Marketing Director.  Sarah came to RTW in 2003 as their first “official” Marketing Director (part-time).   During her nine-year tenure, Sarah developed RTW’s first subscription renewal program, retooled ticket pricing, helped move the company...

Contact: NNSA Public Affairs, (202) 586-7371 or nnsanews@nnsa.doe.gov Once approved by regulators, the new facility will significantly increase domestic production capability for isotope used to fight heart disease and cancer WASHINGTON – NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has completed construction and all equipment installation at its new facility in Beloit, Wisconsin, to produce the medical radioisotope...

-- Nurses at UW Health say they will be appealing the decision by the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission that their employer isn’t required to recognize their union.  In a statement Friday, registered nurses Mary Jorgensen, Colin Gillis and Sarah Langland say the WERC’s ruling “does not impact” ongoing negotiations with UW Health leadership or...

Nurses at UW Health say they will be appealing the decision by the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission that their employer isn’t required to recognize their union.  In a statement Friday, registered nurses Mary Jorgensen, Colin Gillis and Sarah Langland say the WERC’s ruling “does not impact” ongoing negotiations with UW Health leadership or their...