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Medicare drug price negotiations will lower costs, save lives
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration celebrated a huge milestone in making health care more affordable. For the first time, Medicare is allowed to use their purchasing power to negotiate drug prices. The first round of negotiated drug prices will lower costs for ten of the costliest and most popular medications that treat conditions like diabetes, […]
ASID WI Design Excellence Awards Gala 2024
The Wisconsin chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers held its annual Wisconsin Design Excellence Awards on May 2, 2024, at the Discovery World Pavilion in Milwaukee. More than 350 were in attendance. Highlights of the evening included a “Revel Revel” glam rock song ID competition and costume contest; custom Ziggy Stardust cocktails and dessert table; themed tablescapes, lounge seating and a photo backdrop by industry partners. A Platinum Award (“best-in-show”) went to InteriorLOGIC for the Seven Acre Dairy Historic Renovation. The Student Awards were accompanied by scholarships totaling more than $5,000.
Huge Caledonia fire blamed on stray welder’s spark
Desperate drenching tactic. Firefighters on an aerial ladder aim into flames to slow the out-of-control fire at the Joe Rud trucking operation. The fire burned into the night. As sun setting. Caledonia volunteer firefighters target remaining hot spots from heir aerial ladder truck. Tallest rmainjng remnant. Heat-bent and twisted and...
University of Wisconsin president wants $855 million in new funding to stave off higher tuition
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Universities of Wisconsin officials are asking their regents to approve a request for $855 million in new state funding to stave off another round of tuition increases, cover raises, subsidize tuition and keep two-year branch campuses open in some form. President Jay Rothman said during...
ACTION REQUIRED | Policy & Form Update | Administrative Policy 1228 - Telecommuting (Remote Work) Policy
On August 1, 2024, the Universities of Wisconsin updated their Administrative Policy 1228 - Telecommuting (Remote Work) Policy and Telecommuting Agreement Form. A summary of the changes and updates are detailed below. Please review the full policy for all updates and changes. Telecommuting Agreement Form and Action Required:. A renewed...
‘We can sleep when we’re dead’: Walz rallies Wisconsin sprint to Election Day
CHICAGO – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, made a surprise appearance at a Democratic National Convention breakfast program for the delegation from Wisconsin — one of a handful of battleground states — to encourage attendees to continue their hard campaign push to the Nov. 5 election. Repeating a refrain from […]
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
Shank Hall owner shares star-studded music promoter journey in published book
MILWAUKEE — A longtime Milwaukee music promoter is now the focus of a published book, thanks to the help of a local author and librarian. Peter Jest has run his concert venue, Shank Hall, in the city for more than 35 years. The space on Farwell Avenue is blanketed with signed photos on the walls.
CF man sentenced to prison for sixth drunk-driving offense
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls man has been sentenced to serve 18 months in prison after he was convicted of his sixth drunk-driving offense, as he also struck a Lake Hallie squad car in January. Tobias Bash, 40, 815 W. Park Ave., pleaded no contest last week in Chippewa County Court to OWI-6th offense and hit-and-run. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered the 18-month prison sentence, along with three years of...
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