Month: September 2024

MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering for the 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes over $71 billion in total economic output to the state each year.  Product nominations are being accepted through Friday. Any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin qualifies for the contest. Over a thousand products representing a wide […]

Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam (MMC-BD) is offering a fall funding program as part of its Community Health and Community Benefit initiatives in Dodge County. The funding program is open to area organizations that are looking to start a new program or grow an existing program that aligns with at least one of MMC-BD’s Community Health Priorities, which include Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Behavioral Health and/or Health Equity/Equitable Access to Community-Based […]

Moraine Park instructor, Dwane Klostermann, was recently named as one of Medical Laboratory Observers 55 under 55 –recognizing professionals working in the laboratory industry who are making a significant contribution to their organization’s success.  The Medical Laboratory Observer magazine launched its first 55 under 55 to celebrate their 55th anniversary, Klostermann is one of few Wisconsin laboratory professionals to earn a coveted spot on this list.  Klostermann has served as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) instructor […]

WHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. Whitewater police say Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old student at the school, was killed Friday and the 23-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene that night. Police say Welsh and the man knew each other and that she was shot after they were involved […]

Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Wednesday for a new music stage at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds.  The ceremony will be held at 5pm Wednesday.   The National Exchange Bank Foundation is donating $300,000 for naming rights for the  new stage.  The city of Fond du Lac contributing $375,000 for construction of the stage with the county picking up the bulk of the cost.  Construction is expected to be completed before the […]

MADISON, Wis. – As back-to-school season returns in many Wisconsin households, Attorney General Josh Kaul reminds students, parents, and school administrators of the resources available through the Office of School Safety (OSS). Since 2018, OSS has developed crucial materials for educational communities that prevent school violence.  “DOJ’s Office of School Safety works diligently to help keep our schools safe, and its services will be available throughout the 2024-25 school year,” said […]

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation aims to encourage Wisconsinites to start or continue saving for college and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and its college savings plans – Edvest 529, a direct-sold plan, and Tomorrow’s Scholar, available through financial advisors and fee-only planners.   “The future of our state and economy depend upon recruiting, retaining, […]

MADISON, Wis. -- This year's NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ includes Wisconsin's Fawn Senn of Fox Lake. Senn and 15 lottery players from throughout the country were introduced on September 1, 2024, during the broadcast of the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on USA Network. The 16 lottery players will win additional cash prizes and have a chance to win a VIP trip for two to the 2024 NASCAR Championship Weekend™ at Phoenix Raceway® and entry into […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance.  The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2, 1956, […]