The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Heart Prairie Norwegian Methodist Episcopal Church in the Town of Richmond, Walworth County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Georgia Kestol-Bauer, a descendent of church founders who has led the

he Teaching Press at UW-Green Bay will launch its newest book, an interactive nature journal inspired by Door County’s Toft Point Natural Area, at 4 p.m. on December 12 at the STEM Innovation Center. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP’s are encouraged.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 

Tonight the Madison Common Council unanimously approved two actions that improve transportation equity and choice in Madison: the Metro Network Redesign, and a Transportation Demand Management ordinance. In response, Mayor Rhodes-Conway made the following statement. “With the final approval for the new and improved Metro Network Redesign, people who rely

Rep. Terry Katsma (R–Oostburg) has been appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R–Rochester) to serve a third term as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance during the 2023-24 legislative session—and, for the first time, in the role of Assembly Vice-Chair to the committee. “It is my great privilege

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against the owner of a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in Kewaunee County, along with the manure hauler he hired to spread manure on his dairy’s land, and the agronomist that submitted a report about that manure spreading to the Wisconsin

Making potential robbers who want to make a quick exit thank twice, this proven deterrent electronically forces a waiting period for pharmacy staff to open the safe to access contents like controlled substance narcotics. The company’s effort to make communities safer comes in time for the busy holiday shopping season.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds wild turkey hunters that applications for the 2023 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2022. Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings at GoWild.wi.gov or through an authorized license agent. Turkey harvest authorizations are issued through

On Friday, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) re-appointed Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) to continue to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance. “Wisconsin is in a strong fiscal position to take on some of the challenges our citizens are facing. I’m looking forward to continuing to serve on this committee, advocate

Six local agencies have been selected to receive the Tamara D. Grigsby Office of Equity and Inclusion’s 2022 Partners in Equity (PIE) Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Grants, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The grants are intended to address systemic racial inequities in one of the following

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grants through February 27, 2023. Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop industries through research, education, or market development. DATCP encourages non-profit organizations, producer groups, government

Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with Container Life Cycle Management LLC to address the company’s air emissions and waste management violations at its container reconditioning facilities in St. Francis and Oak Creek and a former site in

While decking the halls with holiday cheer, make sure your festive decorations don’t invite tragedy. ReadyWisconsin encourages you to keep fire safety in mind while celebrating this holiday season. “Regardless of how you celebrate the holidays, it’s important to protect yourself and loved ones from possible dangers,” said Wisconsin Emergency

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear hunters that applications for the 2023 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2022. Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings at GoWild.wi.gov or through an authorized license agent. Preliminary estimates show hunters harvested approximately

Shake up your holiday tradition and join the American Red Cross at the 37th annual Madison Holiday Blood Drive. This festive blood drive provides an opportunity for eligible donors to give blood Dec. 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant

Students from across the state will present their findings at the Tiny Earth in Titletown research symposium in the Lambeau Field Atrium on Friday, December 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For the first time since 2019 the event will showcase the collaborative and innovative efforts of students across the state, working

Milwaukee Attorney Molly Gena announced today that she is running for Milwaukee Municipal Court, Branch 2. The current Branch 2 Municipal Court Judge Derek Mosley has announced he is leaving the bench. The general election is April 4. The primary election, if one is needed, is February 21. Gena, 42,

Assembly Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chair Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) released the following statement in response to Speaker Robin Vos appointing the Assembly Vice-Chair and members of JFC: “The newly-announced Assembly JFC membership is a strong team that is well-positioned to continue responsible fiscal management for the taxpayers of

Kahler Slater, an award-winning international architecture, interior design, environmental branding, and strategic advisory services firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Tracie Parent and Trina Sandschafer, AIA, LEED AP to Executive Vice President. The promotions support the company’s long-term growth strategy, commitment to elevating design, and dedication to meeting the

 The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announces the addition of Payton Lehnherr to the position of Workforce Development Coordinator. In this role, Payton will oversee workforce programs like Winnebago Catch-A-Ride for Greater Oshkosh along with labor force research and project facilitation. Payton’s position will encompass business outreach throughout the Greater

With robust holiday buying, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging shoppers to take a few extra precautions to safeguard their property. But if you do fall victim to theft, your loss may be covered by insurance. The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics report that