MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31 to apply for a chance at a 2023 elk hunting license. This year’s elk hunting season will run from Saturday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Nov. 12, as well as Thursday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 22. Successful applicants can hunt during either period. Thanks to collaborative reintroduction efforts, Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt since 2018. The elk hunting season is a unique hunting opportunity, open only to Wisconsin residents. With a few clicks, Wisconsinites can purchase their elk

Take a break from the dog days of summer and enjoy free screenings of great movies every Wednesday,  Thursday, and Friday evening from June 28 to August 4. UW Cinematheque’s summer season begins  with Charlotte Le Bon’s evocative Falcon Lake on June 28, followed by David Lynch’s Blue Velvet on June  29. Summer selections also include local premieres, another trip to Lynchland by way of the Land of Oz,  and a voyage into and beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Plus, a pair of dreamlike contemporary classics  from Hungary, two by Federico Fellini starring Alberto Sordi, a Barbara Stanwyck double

VERONA, WI (May 26, 2023) – To celebrate the third annual National Beef Burger Day on May 28th, the iconic Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand is sharing tips for cooking burgers all summer, no matter where you are. The sound and smell of beef sizzling on the grill is synonymous with summer and the beef experts are here to test trending methods and provide tips for a flawless beef burger. Cooking burgers on the grill is the most traditional method, and with good reason. Most grills can accommodate a large number of burgers, making it ideal for feeding a

GREEN BAY, Wis. — On Broadway, Inc. is announcing a robust lineup of diverse artists that will perform at the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series this season. An open house will be held Tuesday, May 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the Titletown Brewing Co. rooftop. The media and public is invited to attend with official announcements and remarks beginning at 5 p.m. Speakers will include Mayor Eric Genrich, City of Green Bay; Brian Johnson, executive director, On Broadway, Inc.; Allie Thut, director of special events, On Broadway, Inc.; Raphael Moreno, DEI programming and special events intern, On

MILWAUKEE — As a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council, Marquette University will sponsor the 21st annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. Themed “Celebrating Wisconsin’s Crossroads of Innovation,” the event will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 31-June 1, at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee, 631 E. Chicago St. Marquette alumnus Charles Ross, CEO of the International Business Innovation Association, will deliver a keynote address on global entrepreneurship and tangible best practice examples for Wisconsin entrepreneurs and companies. The conference will also feature the final “Diligent Dozen” pitches for the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest and panel discussions to help companies

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and members of the subcommittee are launching an investigation after reports indicated that the Biden Administration will end familial DNA testing used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to confirm claimed family unit relationships. In a letter to Acting Commissioner of CBP, the lawmakers are calling on CBP to provide documents, communications, and a staff level briefing to understand how children are being protected from the risk of being exploited or trafficked. “The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs is investigating concerning reports

May 26, 2023 – Yesterday, spelling a huge victory for farmers and ranchers across the country, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision reining in the EPA’s overly burdensome 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, seriously undercutting the rule’s “significant nexus” test. The Court found that the EPA had gone too far in how it interpreted what constitutes a “water” of the U.S. The Court noted the Biden WOTUS rule overstepped its authority and waded into regulating waters that Congress specifically left to the purview of the states to regulate.  The case, Sackett v. EPA, concerned a landowner’s

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of the SFSP, food service staff at over 900 locations across Wisconsin serve 2.6 million nutritious meals to children. A current, updated list of all participating SFSP sponsors and sites can be found on the Wisconsin DPI’s SFSP website. The SFSP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and serves as the summer extension of the National School Lunch Program and

OSHKOSH (May 26, 2023) — Forty-three students graduated on May 25 th from the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. The ceremony was held at The Waters. During the program, participants served as adjunct members on 31 different boards and committees throughout the community as well as leading a community fundraiser raising $32,596.60 to benefit Winnebago Literacy Council and the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Leadership Oshkosh Program. The program was started in 1989 by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, initiated by Ed Williams, to help people grow and develop into community leaders. This year marks the 34th program

WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued the following statement reiterating her and the Department of Commerce’s strong support for Ian Saunders as the U.S. candidate for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO): “I unequivocally support Ian Saunders’ candidacy for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization. Ian is an internationally renowned and respected leader whose exceptional track record of program implementation, policy development, and coalition building has strengthened our relationships with trading partners. Thanks to his decades of leadership working at the intersection of customs, trade, and commercial policy, Ian is prepared to be a

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #203 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 29, 2023, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes, as well as the family members and loved ones they left behind. Executive Order #203 will be in effect from sunrise to 12 p.m. on Mon., May 29, 2023, and is available here. In addition, the governor shared a video message with Wisconsinites recognizing Memorial Day and honoring service members. The governor’s video message is available here, and