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New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Wisconsin athletes, fans gear up for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Van Rear is the co-owner of Borland’s Tavern, a small bar and restaurant next to Lake Belle View in Belleville. At 5 a.m. Saturday, he’s opening up shop to welcome the village of 2,591 to come watch hometown girl Lauren O’Connor compete in rowing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Appleton approves Thrivent's 600-acre redevelopment plan for mixed-use space
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Thrivent is getting the green light to move forward with its 600-acre redevelopment plan. The company's multi-use zoning request was approved by Appleton's City Plan Commission Wednesday night. “We’re looking forward to working with the city to realize the vision of this master plan," said Eric Merriman,...
Wages up 1%, home prices up 7% and 4 more takeaways as Green Bay, Appleton area June home sales
Existing home sales declined 10.5% in June across much of Wisconsin, but Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh areas all saw either smaller declines, or in one region's case, an increase. June is part of Wisconsin's peak home-buying season which makes the decline in sales, and a decline in new...
Wisconsin isn't building new housing fast enough, Policy Forum report finds
Home prices and rents have surged statewide since the pandemic, and relief isn't coming fast enough. That's according to a report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, which found that despite pushes from lawmakers — and strong demand from homebuyers and renters alike — Wisconsin still isn't building enough new housing. ...
Commercials coming to make case for Wisconsin August amendments
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin are going to hear a lot more about the coming vote on a pair of constitutional amendments. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, along with the Institute for Reforming Government, on Thursday announced an ad campaign aimed at making sure voters know what they’ll be seeing on their Aug. 13 ballot. “Going to be engaging in an educational program to inform the...
WATCH: Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 commit Zach Kinziger at Nike Peach Jam
Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 commit Zach Kinziger displayed his skillset at the 2024 Nike Peach Jam earlier this month. A native of De Pere, Wisconsin, Kinziger has vaulted up recruiting outlets’ class of 2025 rankings since committing to Wisconsin in August of 2023. On3’s industry ranking listed the rising senior as the No. 102 overall player in the class of 2025, No. 24 shooting guard and No. 2 recruit from the state of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound shooting guard was the first class of 2025 prospect to commit to Greg Gard’s crew. He and three-star center Will Garlock round out a...
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
Wisconsin voters in crucial WOW counties react to Harris as potential nominee
WAUKESHA, Wis (CBS 58) -- Political experts across the state continue to emphasize the important role of three counties in the upcoming presidential election: Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington. The WOW counties have traditionally been known as Republican strongholds. However, in 2016 and in 2020, more people voted for Democrats than...
Beyond the score: Coaches and players discuss the benefit of 'contact days'
GREEN BAY — Contact days are pivotal for high school coaches so that they can interact with their players during the offseason, but how much interaction can they have? NBC 26 caught up with Preble high school football head coach Brad Boockmeier, who is navigating contact days in just his first month at the helm of Hornets.
NEW Zoo's accessible zipline allows 99-year-old WWII veteran to check off bucket list item
SUAMICO, Wis. (WLUK) -- For many, flying down a 1,000-foot-long zipline is a big ask. Including for Lewis Harned. "Well, with my eyes shut, I think I can do it," says the 99-year-old World War II veteran with a laugh. Lewis, or "Lew" for short, is facing his fears in...
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is getting ready to deploy more than $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet service where it’s not yet available around the state. A state task force has spent the last year drawing up its plans for the project and this fall will begin allocating the money […]
New studio brings skincare services to Appleton: The Buzz
APPLETON- After five years working as a practicing esthetician, Tessa Jadin made the leap to open Tessa Grace Aesthetics, a results-driven studio that offers cosmetic services including brow laminations, lash lifts, waxing, and more. The new aesthetics studio, located at 620A E. Longview Dr., in Appleton, officially opened on June 1, with plans for a grand opening later this fall. ...
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