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Wonderland tea party fundraiser is Aug. 25
Calling ladies and gentlemen ages four to 104! Dress in your finest to enjoy a whimsical high tea with cakes, sandwiches, a silent auction, activities and more. This fundraising event to benefit Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN) will take place from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. Tickets cost $40 for adults and $25 for children.
Dane County DHS to promote disability inclusion
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Department of Human Services announced Friday $50,000 in grant awards to community organizations that promote community inclusion and social integration for people with developmental disabilities.
Man On The Run For Decades Arrested, Back In Dane County Jail
George Hartleroad, a 71-year-old wanted man from Wisconsin who escaped 30 years ago, has been arrested and is now back in jail. Police in West Des Moines apprehended Hartleroad for not having a reflective light on his bike, leading to the discovery that he had been on the run since fleeing a Madison halfway house in 1995.
Three new projects aimed at Madison child care shortage, costs
If you have kids or know someone who does, you probably know that child care can cost more than college, and that the price tag has been rising rapidly. Data released this week by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families shows that from 2022 to 2023, the cost of care in Wisconsin rose between 11% and 14% on average, depending on the type of provider. That’s more than double the 4.9% inflation rate.
Dane County project helps Latinas in Wisconsin save for retirement despite low wages
Latina women are among the longest living, yet lowest earners in America, leaving them vulnerable to retirement without savings. That’s according to a report from Centro Hispano of Dane County’s Latina Savings Project, which aims to change that by increasing financial wealth for Latinas across the nation. The...
Wisconsin first state to launch home energy rebate program through Inflation Reduction Act
The state of Wisconsin on Friday became the first in the country to launch programs under the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at providing discounts for improving energy efficiency in homes. The Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program will provide Wisconsin residents with rebates for improving the energy efficiency of their homes through measures such as installing […]
Wisconsin State Fair hosts affordable concerts
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — The Wisconsin State Fair is officially open, and they have a ton of affordable fun!. Kristi Chuckel is chatting with us about the mainstage performances, food, and farm activities. The fair will be open until August 11, and you can get tickets by heading to...
Estate planning advice, and Wisconsin’s multiple connections to ‘The Wizard of Oz’
A Wisconsin estate planner joins us to talk about the importance of writing your will and medical directives. Then, Oconomowoc celebrates the 85th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” premiering in that city, despite the likelihood of earlier screenings in other Wisconsin communities. How writing a will and...
2024 We Energies Cookie Book distribution schedule released
MILWAUKEE - It's a decades-old holiday tradition in Wisconsin. We Energies has released its Cookie Book distribution schedule for the 2024 holiday season. The theme for the 2024 We Energies Cookie Book will be "Celebrating Childhood Memories." Organizers of the cookie book want to fill the pages with your childhood memories.
Hardwood veneer & plywood manufacturer closing 3 Wisconsin facilities, affecting 136 employees
(WFRV) – A hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturer is permanently closing three facilities across Wisconsin, including two locations in the northeastern part of the state. The closures will result in over 130 employees being laid off. According to three different letters sent from Besse Forest Products, Inc. to the...
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