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‘Safe Elections in Southeast Wisconsin’ promises family friendly fun and peaceful community building on July 27
KENOSHA — This election season has recently seen drastic and polarizing developments on both sides of the aisle. Wisconsin voters looking to find clarity and connection after such an action-packed July may be interested in attending “Safe Elections in Southeast Wisconsin,” held from 12:30 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, hosted by the Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.
AI industry challenges discussed by Wisconsin legislative committee
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin lawmakers, technology experts and industry leaders met Wednesday to discuss how the state can encourage artificial intelligence innovation and workforce adaption, while still having legal guardrails to protect consumer privacy. In the first meeting of Wisconsin’s Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, the bipartisan group spent more than two hours hashing out how regulatory legislation should deal with AI. Matthew Friedel,...
Even if they didn’t apply, some Wisconsin students to get admission offers from UW schools
Incoming high school seniors, check your inboxes: You may have just gotten into college without even applying. Ten of the state's public universities will send acceptance letters starting next week through a new "direct admissions" program. Eligible students at participating schools will be automatically admitted to universities based on their grades and coursework at the end of their junior year, essentially bypassing the traditional application process. ...
Heavy Metal Summer Experience gives students foray into the trades
A dozen high school students completed a course working alongside union trades workers in the mechanical, sheet metal and electrical construction fields. It’s the first program of its kind held in the state of Wisconsin. De Pere-based Tweet/Garot Mechanical hosted its first-ever Heavy Metal Summer Experience and invited high...
Suspects in shooting, chase linked to statewide fraud spree, face court in Winnebago Co.
OSHKOSH (WLUK) – The suspects allegedly involved in a shooting and subsequent chase of a moving van were involved in a series of fraud attempts across the state, according to the mother of one of the suspects, a criminal complaint states. Police arrested Omah Brown and Shakierra Ray of...
ECHO recieves $11,000 grant from Advia Credit Union for disaster relief after the recent tornados
JANESVILLE— ECHO, Inc. received a $11,000 grant from Advia Credit Union to help with tornado assistance. According to its press release the money comes through its Advancing Lives Grants to assist Wisconsin tornado victims following the June tornadoes that hit southwest Wisconsin. This donation is part of a broader initiative that has raised $35,000 for the community. ...
'An entirely new energy': Black voters see jolt of enthusiasm with Kamala Harris' rise
MADISON – As Vice President Kamala Harris effectively replaces President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, Sabrina Madison sees an opportunity for "a Black woman to do what Black women have historically done, forever, in America." "When we improve things for ourselves we, in essence, improve things for everyone else, too,"...
Wisconsin patients are still suffering effects of Ozempic shortage, pharmacists say
Patients at a Milwaukee pharmacy are feeling the shortage of Ozempic and other medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. These medications — known as GLP-1 drugs — have been in short supply since 2022. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk advised that the shortage will last until at least the end of the year.
Representative Donna Rozar Honored by Wisconsin Counties Association
State Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. “Rep. Rozar has been a strong partner to counties, not just in the 69th Assembly District, but for all...
Respecting sacred tribal sites, Amazon distribution center, Harris in Wisconsin
Tribal elders raise concerns about disrespectful behavior by non-native people at sites considered sacred, Amazon opens its new distribution center in Weston to serve northcentral Wisconsin, crowd greets Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin as she begins her presidential campaign.
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