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WPS and We Energies Hit $1 Million in Donations with New Firefighter Equipment
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The charitable foundations of Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and We Energies are marking a new milestone in their support of first responders. As part of the annual Rewarding Responders Grant program, the foundations awarded the Howard Fire Department and the Grand Chute Fire Department funds to purchase new safety equipment.
Barbara Lawton Presents At UUFDC
Barbara Lawton, the first woman elected as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor, will lead a presentation at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC), 10341 Water St. (state Highway 42) in Ephraim. Titled “Toward a Politically Healthy Community,” the presentation will take place during the fellowship’s Sunday service, Sept. 1 at 10 am.
Physical therapy professor takes second in Life Sciences category at the 21st annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens, associate professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences, took second place in the Life Science category at the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest with her startup Venus Rehabilitation Technologies. Out of over 150 entries, Schindler-Ivens and Venus Rehabilitation Technologies qualified for the...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Sal Braico, Pivotal Health
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Sal Braico, CEO and co-founder of Pivotal Health. This Madison company offers at-home health care services, with a team of clinicians that make house calls for patients. It first launched in 2021 and has since expanded to parts of northeastern Wisconsin.
Powerball Ticket Worth A Remarkable $2 Million Purchased In Wisconsin
It's always great to see someone from the Midwest win big playing the Powerball lottery, but it's even sweeter when a big winning ticket is purchased in a small town and that's the exact scenario that played out on Wednesday in Wisconsin. On Wednesday night, the Powerball jackpot had reached...
Did Wisconsin congressional candidate Tony Wied lobby to raise gasoline prices?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Republican Tony Wied didn’t lobby to raise gasoline prices. His association opposed a bill that might have lowered gas prices short term. Democrat...
Biden returns to Wisconsin as Harris and Trump poll neck and neck in the state
President Joe Biden will make his first visit to Wisconsin next week since exiting the presidential race. Biden will campaign next Thursday in a to-be-announced location in the southwestern portion of the state. Biden will highlight his “Investing in America agenda” and how it is “benefiting communities across Wisconsin and ensuring Americans have a brighter, […]
Wisconsin High School Cancels 1st 2 Varsity Football Games
A high school in Wisconsin was forced to cancel the first two varsity football games of the season after an incident with players on the team. Player Incident Causes Wisconsin High School To Cancel Football Games. Some of my favorite memories during high school are from playing football. Our team...
City by City: Superior, Iron River, Virginia
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new exhibit is opening at the Richard I. Bong Center next weekend. The interactive exhibit is called “Post Office in the Pacific.” It highlights the experience of Captain Clarence Scheibe of Cloquet, Minn. who was responsible for highly confidential communications between Washington, D.C., and other Allied Commands, as well as personal communications between soldiers and loved ones during World War II. It opens September 7 and will be featured for the next year.
2024 Cheese Capital Wine Walk
The Cheese Capital Wine Walk was held on Friday, August 16th, 2024, from 6-9 pm, and participants did not let a little rain ruin the fun evening!. Participants enjoyed sipping delicious wines from across Wisconsin while shopping at Wine Walk Stops. The stops included Advanced Eyecare, Books and More, Cheese Counter and Dairy Heritage Center, Chiro-Health Chiropractic Care Center, Christel's Pet Supplies & More, Maggie's Closet, Mary Kay - Bonnie Neumann, Moxie, Next Step Insurance, Over Easy Flipping, PJ Campbell's at the Depot, Plymouth Arts Center, Plymouth Historical Society, Project Angel Hugs, Schwaller Meats and Senior Helpers. They also enjoyed snacks, live music, and activities at various locations.
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