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Are you interested in a safe election season in Wisconsin? Here are some groups doing the work
Political violence, including threats to poll workers and other politically motivated attacks or harassment, has increased in the United States in the past decade. In Wisconsin, that’s led to more bipartisan, pro-democracy efforts. People met for one such effort last Saturday at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha. It...
Wisconsin Rapids Streetwise: Steve's Rental has a new name & Branding Iron owners to retire
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com....
Recall expanded in multi-state listeria contamination that sickened dozens, including in Wisconsin
Boar’s Head Provisions, Co. is recalling an additional roughly seven million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products amid a listeria outbreak that left two people dead and dozens hospitalized in states including Wisconsin. The company initiated a recall on July 26 that could be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes,...
Johnson is new children’s librarian
PHILLIPS — Linda Johnson, of Phillips, was recently named the Youth Services Librarian at the Phillips Public Library. Johnson fills the vacancy left by former children’s librarian Jake Wyrzykowski, who accepted a similar position at the Friday Library in New Richmond. Johnson previously worked as a paraprofessional at the Phillips Elementary School and while this is her first library role she said it is a natural step having worked so much with kids and education. ...
EPA waives summer restrictions on gasoline in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an emergency fuel waiver to prioritize fuel access and distribution ahead of the 2024 hurricane season—which is predicted to be severe.
Does Wisconsin Rank As One Of The Best School Systems?
It's almost time to send the kids back to school. But when they go back, will they be going to one of the best-run school systems in America?. A recent study shows where Wisconsin ranks in the nation. How The School State Rank Was Determined. The Wallethub study used different...
Evers proclaims cream puff day in celebration of 100th anniversary of the original cream puff
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers kicked off the opening ceremonies of the Wisconsin State Fair by proclaiming Aug 10 as cream puff day to celebrate 100th anniversary of the original cream puff.
Wisconsin employers cut 44 jobs in July. It's the lowest monthly job loss this year.
Wisconsin companies cut a total of 44 jobs in July, the lowest monthly number so far this year. Three companies filed WARN notices with the state and in June unemployment rate has held steady at 2.9%, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Companies cut a total of 429 jobs in June. More:...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson, BioForward Wisconsin
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares an update on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub effort, which is getting $49 million in federal funding this fall after being selected as one of 12 final tech hubs. The U.S. Economic Development Administration has told project leaders the funding will likely come in September or October, Johnson said.