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Now Hiring: Wisconsin construction company seeks new talent for high-profile projects
MADISON, Wis. — Representatives with a statewide construction contracting service said they are looking for new top talent. At the Kohl Center, Miron Construction crew members were hard at work on a renovation effort. “You come up through the ranks. That’s one of your visions. Your goal is to...
Wisconsin Campus Closure Approved; Philosophers & Others To Lose Jobs
UW-Milwaukee closed its Washington County campus at the end of the 2023-24 school year, and its Waukesha campus will shutter after the spring 2025 semester. Faculty at the two campuses worked in an academic unit called the College of General Studies. The UW Board of Regents on Thursday eliminated the college, and with it, the professors’ jobs… Board members were apologetic about what they called an “unfortunate situation.” They blamed poor planning and a lack of oversight on the 2018 restructuring project, which placed the branch campuses collectively known as UW Colleges under four-year universities. Enrollment had been declining even before the merger but has accelerated since then.
A local doctor and neighbors weigh in how Wisconsinites can beat the heat
Many counties in northeast Wisconsin saw extreme heat on Monday, including Green Lake and Fond du Lac counties. A local doctor said heat can cause issues like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Washburn School District seeks to increase taxes for major repair project
School district of Washburn residents will be asked to decide whether to increase taxes to help pay for a major school renovation project. Voters will be asked to approve a $ 14.43 million building referendum. According to a statement from the district, the debt issued would address “the significant challenge facing the district —funding the needed capital maintenance and accessibility/security projects that are too expensive to pay for out of the annual budget.” ...
Cohasset Elementary receives prestigious School of Excellence designation
COHASSET, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A school in northern Minnesota is being honored for its commitment to excellence. The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association announced six schools have earned its prestigious School of Excellence designation, and Cohasset Elementary is one of them. The school is led by Principal...
Wisconsin State Champion Mason Bruhn to Swim for University of Denver This Fall (2024)
Excelling at back, fly and IM, Bruhn was the state champion in the 100 back his senior year and will bring that speed to Denver, making an impact right away. Current photo via Mason Bruhn. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and...
'The highest standard of excellence': Manitowoc banking icon Bill Censky earns top Wisconsin Bankers Association honor
MANITOWOC – Bill Censky has received a top honor from the Wisconsin Bankers Association for his excellence in banking, community service and civic involvement. Censky was one of three to be inducted into the WBA’s Leaders in Banking Excellence on Aug. 16. Their plaques joined 24 others on the Leaders in Banking Excellence...
Holding On To History: Our region had a role in the birth of snowmobiling
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Model D500 was the first Arctic Cat sold in Tower-Soudan. It was personally delivered from the factory to the original owner Dave Desannoy in 1962. After Desannoy passed in 2002, the machine has been treasured by several collectors including Wes Vork. “The thing...
Cooler conditions arrive following hot, stormy weather
(WLUK) --Cooler weather and drier air is returning to the area for the next couple of days. Our Next Weathermaker brings scattered thunderstorms through the area Thursday night and a few light showers may linger into early Friday morning. After that, there is a lot of sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures through the Labor Day holiday.
Line 5 continues to pit Wisconsin tribal culture against Big Oil
I'm Steve Martinez and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. We'll be rid of the oppressive heat Wednesday with highs in the mid-70s and partly cloudy skies. Expect some humidity, but it should feel like a far cry from the 100-plus heat indices we've been dealing with. Thursday looks about the same with some thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. ...
Power outages surge again with latest storm and dangerous heat
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - More than 18,000 people (new figure) in Northeast Wisconsin lost power late Tuesday morning, especially in the Fox Valley, as another storm tore through Northeast Wisconsin. At 11:45 a.m., We Energies reported almost 6,600 homes and businesses without electricity in Outagamie County, including 4,250 in...
Agate turned Hawk Aidan Adamski to play DI football at St. Thomas
A Two Harbors turned Hermantown senior will be off to play Division I football next year. Aidan Adamski announced on X Monday that he’s committed to the University of St. Thomas. Adamski played defensive end, fullback, guard and long snapper for the Agates last season. The then-junior racked up...
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