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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.
When to catch daily milking demonstrations at the Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Agriculture is a big part of Wisconsin culture, from local farmers showing their animals at the fair to dairy and cheese production in the state. You can see daily milking demonstrations at the Wisconsin State Fair right outside of the Milking Parlor. Cow milking demonstrations are held four times a day at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
DFI Launches New Scam Prevention Tool
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A new tool has been launched in Wisconsin to help spot and avoid financial scams. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institution’s investment scam tracker includes descriptions of frauds or deceptive scams based on previous consumer complaints to DFI. The scam tracker lets you search...
Restaurant industry has been 'through the wringer'
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. Happy first day of August — where has the summer gone? It'll be hot today, with a high near 85 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially after 4 p.m. into the evening. There's a slight chance of rain on Friday too, but Saturday is looking hot but dry for festivities...
Absentee voting underway in Wisconsin’s August primary
In-person absentee voting started this week in Wisconsin as voters across the state started casting ballots in the August primary elections. The primary election takes place on Aug. 13, with in-person absentee locations opening on Monday. Each municipality in Wisconsin sets its own dates and hours for in-person early voting, but that option is available […]
Massive Changes Hit Old Wisconsin Gas Station
We've all seen random buildings get turned into something new. Sometimes it's very obvious like when a Pizza Hut gets turned into something new, but still has the over sized roof. Other times it works perfect like with this diner. This new spot isn't very new seeing as though it...
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,...
Wisconsin Man Wins $4.3M Megabucks Lottery Jackpot
This is the 30-year lesson one player, Richard Kiesner, may share with other lottery hopefuls. Playing the Megabucks lottery, the Wisconsin resident managed to hit the $4.3 million – the largest jackpot to date – on July 17. Kiesner, whose name was shared by the lottery because of...
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