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Visitors Travel to Wisconsin’s Fox Cities Region for Work, Sports and Leisure
The Fox Cities’ many amenities are a major tourism draw. Wisconsin has experienced record-breaking tourism in recent years, and the Fox Cities region is no exception. According to the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), direct visitor spending hit $558 million in 2022, a 20% increase over the previous year.
Wisconsin task force on health care workers wants more money
(The Center Square) – The latest proposal for Wisconsin’s health care workforce would have the state spend a lot more money. The Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce recently released its final report. The 75-page report doesn’t include a specific price tag, but it asks for more money for new nurses, nurses who are already on the job, apprenticeships, health care education and frontline staffers. “The state must continue...
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 20, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the same freedoms their parents and grandparents had.
Downtown Janesville to host 2 Halloween events, benefit non-profit
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - The Downtown Janesville Halloweekend celebration sees the addition of two new events to its roster. Kicking off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, eventgoers can join the Downtown Trick-or-Treat event before joining in new freaky festivities. New Halloweekend activities include a family-friendly Halloween party, Monster Mash Bash, and a zombie costume competition tied into a 5K or 1-mile Zombie Walk/ Run.
Scientists achieve major breakthrough in the quest for limitless energy: 'It's setting a world record'
"It's a giant leap forward for a concept that promises economically viable, zero-carbon heat and electricity." Fusion is a holy grail for the energy sector, theoretically offering abundant, essentially zero-pollution power in a small physical footprint, without the need to use regional natural resources. There have been many milestones as the technology advances, and a new record in magnetic containment has recently been achieved.
New student apartment building proposed for 400 block of West Washington Avenue
A proposed apartment building on West Washington Avenue would be CRG Acquisition's second student project in Madison. With its first Madison student housing apartment on Park Street fully rented before the first tenants move in, Chicago-based developer CRG is looking to build a new 511-bed complex called Mifflin Chapter. The...
Former Wisconsin starting linebacker named captain for Big Ten rival this season
Former Wisconsin starting inside linebacker Jordan Turner was named one of Michigan State’s 2024 team captains on Monday. Turner will serve as one of five Spartan captains alongside quarterback Aidan Chiles, running back Nate Carter, offensive lineman Tanner Miller and defensive lineman Maverick Hansen. The 6-foot-1 Michigan native played three seasons at Wisconsin after redshirting his freshman year. He started in 18 of his 30 appearances for the Badgers at linebacker from 2021-23. During that period, Turner registered over 130 tackles, 12 1/2 tackles for loss, five sacks and three interceptions. His 65 tackles in 2022 were second most by any Badger, and he...
Epic hosts UGM conference, bringing 7,000 people to Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Monday was the first day of the UGM Conference hosted by Epic Systems. The conference is being hosted at their Verona campus and is bringing over 7,000 people to the Madison and Verona area. The conference brings partners of the health IT organization together. In an...
StormTeam 3: Scattered showers Thursday night, hottest air of year so far this weekend
A picture perfect Wednesday is on tap with sunny to mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the mid 70s this afternoon. If you have any outdoor plans today, including pickleball, it will be a wonderful afternoon and evening to pursue them!. The forecast will "copy and paste" over to...
Menomonie woman charged with driving drunk with child in the car
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Menomonie woman has been charged with driving drunk with a minor in her car stemming from an arrest on July 9. Veronica D. Sandlin, 41, 1503 15th Ave., was charged in Chippewa County Court with OWI-3rd with a minor passenger in the vehicle, which is a felony. Judge Benjamin Lane released her on a $100 cash bond and set a return date for Sept. 24. Sandlin also was cited for driving without a valid license. ...
2024 WIAC Football Preview
From the WIAC -- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the winner of two consecutive conference championships, has been tabbed to win the 2024 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) football title, according to a preseason poll conducted by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The Eagles claimed the 35th...
Kwik Trip Completes Conversion to Digital Shelf Labels 3 Months Early
Kwik Trip in June completed switching all of its stores to electronic shelf labels. The conversion of all of the La Crosse, Wisconsin-based convenience-store chain’s labels took nine months, three months faster than anticipated, Kwik Trip spokesperson Ben Leibl told CSP. Kwik Trip has about 868 stores. The first...
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