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‘One of the most difficult jobs in America today’: How the role of superintendents has shifted in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Several large school districts in Wisconsin are either looking for a superintendent or recently appointed a new one. That includes school districts in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison. The challenge of finding a superintendent who matches the community is crucial to a district’s success.
Council approves TID 11 plans
The City of Verona Common Council unanimously approved the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) 11 at its Monday, July 22 meeting. Located to the north and west of Epic Systems’ existing campus, TID 11 will fund public infrastructure projects and road improvements that support Epic’s growth. The city is estimated to pay approximately $34.9 million in overall project costs.
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands could become America's newest national park
MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...
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...
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...
Foam on Wisconsin water bodies may contain high levels of 'forever chemicals'
MADISON - A new study of Wisconsin lakes found that naturally occurring foam created by churning water could carry high levels of "forever chemicals," warranting caution. The study, which involved researchers from the University of Wisconsin PFAS Center of Excellence, looked at the levels of PFAS in foam that typically collects along...
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. ...
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional seat
Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. The winner of the primary will face Republican Derrick Van Orden, who has held the seat since 2022. Prior to Van Orden, Democrat Ron Kind was elected to 13 terms between 1997 and 2023. ...
Investigating assisted living in Wisconsin
I'm Hope Karnopp 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 have a calm weather day today, and it looks like it will (remarkably) stay that way for the next couple days. The high will be around 77 degrees today with some calm winds. Temps will reach into the low 80s for the start of an incredibly busy weekend of outdoor...
Q&A with new District 2 Alder Brent Kyzer-McHenry
Local business owner Brent Kyzer-McHenry was sworn in as a District 2 alder on the City of Verona Common Council on Monday, July 22. In his new role, Kyzer-McHenry will also serve on the Public Safety & Welfare Committee and the Community Development Authority. He was selected from two other candidates to succeed Rye Kimmett on the council.
Jentz wins top honors at National Junior Angus Show
Verona’s Sydney Jentz earned top honors at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Titled “Showdown in Madtown,” the NJAS took place from June 29 through July 6 at the Alliant Energy Center. It is the largest junior cattle show in the United States featuring various competitions for youth.
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
‘Stuff the Bus’ returns July 28
It’s time to help the Verona Lions Club “Stuff the Bus!”. The Lions Club is once again collaborating with Verona Area School District (VASD) social workers on a school supplies drive for the 2024-25 school year. Community members are invited to make donations between Sunday, July 28 and Monday, Aug. 12 in support of VASD students.
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