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Milwaukee, Jan. 19, 2023 – JobsWork MKE, a local nonprofit that helps community residents achieve sustainable employment while strengthening neighborhood economies, will be relocating to the ThriveOn King development as a tenant partner. The organization’s community-based mission aligns directly with the ThriveOn Collaboration’s economic opportunity focus area. With a proven model based on hope, high expectations and holistic support, JobsWork MKE...

“Farmers across the nation rely on the leadership of our Agriculture Committees to work through important policy that impacts the lives of farmers and the families who enjoy their products. We applaud these new appointees and look forward to working closely with them to ensure a bright future for the U.S. Dairy Industry.” – Laurie Fischer, CEO,...

 MADISON, Wis. – Over the last 10 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the monthly visits to the emergency department at UW Health Kids related to mental health, with a significant jump since 2020.             In 2012, UW Health’s pediatric emergency department saw about 15 patients a...

MADISON, Wis. — Dairy farmers work every day to ensure their cows receive the highest quality care. On any given day, they might find themself holding any number of responsibilities. Fixing a broken manure pump, chopping corn silage, treating a sick cow; you name it, they’ve done it.  Yet, there are those select few who...

Contact: Emily Kumlien Greendonner608-516-9154ekumlien@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – Over the last 10 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the monthly visits to the emergency department at UW Health Kids related to mental health, with a significant jump since 2020.             In 2012, UW Health’s pediatric...

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for an ag exports program and grants for dairy processors.  The organization yesterday released its policy priorities for 2023, which also include food labeling, transportation regulations, broadband expansion and efforts to address the workforce shortage.  WCMA Executive Director...

-- The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for an ag exports program and grants for dairy processors.  The organization yesterday released its policy priorities for 2023, which also include food labeling, transportation regulations, broadband expansion and efforts to address the workforce shortage.  WCMA Executive...

MADISON, Wis. — Terry Jones, entrepreneur and founder of Travelocity.com, seeks to turn business disruptions into innovations and opportunities. Speaking at Dairy Strong 2023, the annual conference hosted by the Dairy Business Association, he encouraged farmers and agribusiness leaders to be more innovative in this increasingly technologically-driven world rather than allowing others to disrupt their businesses.

ILWAUKEE — A new era for Marquette University’s College of Business Administration is underway as Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall opened its doors to students, faculty, staff and visitors with the start of the spring 2023 semester on Tuesday, Jan. 17, less than two years after the first shovels went into the ground at the...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for several fish species in Lake Wausau in Marathon County and the Stevens Point Flowage in Portage County (both of which are segments of the Wisconsin River) based on fish sampling.

MILWAUKEE (January 16th, 2023) – Lakefront Brewery is partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to host a diaper drive and get more diapers to those that need them. The local brewery has always been a family friendly establishment, welcoming families for their Friday night fish fry and popular brewery tours. Lakefront’s Executive Chef, Kristin Hueneke, came across the Milwaukee...

Milwaukee, WI – January 18, 2022 – First Stage’s next offering in the new year is a thrilling production of THE HOBBIT, based on the book The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted for the stage by Greg Banks and directed by Artistic Director Jeff Frank. An unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in their cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a...