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The head of UW-Madison’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the ongoing bird flu outbreak “could get much worse” if the virus mutates further. Speaking during a recent livestream hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, Keith Poulsen discussed the latest developments related
VIROQUA, Wisc., June 27, 2024 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin Community Facilities Director, Nathan Billinghurst, alongside other local officials, recently attended a groundbreaking for a new fire station in the city of Viroqua. “This new fire station is
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration yesterday led the rededication of the Global War on Terror “Wall of the Fallen” Memorial inside the U.S. Capitol. Click here or the image above
MADISON – The Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute has nationally recognized the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for presenting the public with clear, accessible economic data. DWD’s Visual Catalog of Data Dashboards were named “Best State LMI Product or Collaboration for
Innovative ‘cost-plus’ model for specialty drugs helps lower costs for ground-breaking medication while helping patients manage their treatment MADISON, Wis., June 27, 2024 – Lumicera Health Services, the first specialty pharmacy built on a cost-plus model, is celebrating 10 years of making
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In less than 20 days, upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media will flock to Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention. In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Convention, local businesses have underscored
From refusing to repeal the antiquated 1849 abortion ban and sponsoring a proposal to make abortion less accessible than it is today to voting against the right to contraception and being the lone Senator to oppose expanding BadgerCare coverage to new moms, Senator Stroebel’s legislative history makes
WEAC becomes 17th Union to endorse Shankland, including the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO STEVENS POINT, WI – The Wisconsin State Education Council (WEAC) has officially recommended State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The teachers’ union joins the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises boaters that they will see more DNR conservation wardens and area law enforcement on the water July 4-6 as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. Wardens and other participating law enforcement
(Green Bay, WI) – Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00pm, Dr. Kristin Lyerly will be hosting the first town hall meeting of a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District in Appleton, WI. “Having been born and raised in this region,
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, MAGA leader Donald Trump will take the stage in a public debate where he will speak on his positions on issues that Wisconsinites care about and policies that have a direct impact on our local communities across
Milwaukee — Delta Defense, headquartered in West Bend, WI, is partnering with the nonpartisan MKE 2024 Host Committee on a major sponsorship agreement ahead of this summer’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This partnership shows how Wisconsin businesses are stepping up
MAUSTON, Wis. — The skies were overcast, but the future was bright for 112 graduating cadets of the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy June 19 as they graduated from the rigorous first phase of a program that instilled values and
MADISON, Wis. — On the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe, Maggie French, a Wisconsin voter from Wauwatosa wrote in Up North News how we need to re-elect Tammy Baldwin to reject Eric Hovde’s extremist opposition to reproductive freedom. Eric Hovde has been clear he
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention is committed to organizing a family-friendly rally and march on July 15. The Coalition, a group composed of local and national grassroot activists, refuses to be intimidated and
Town of Erin – The Washington County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has endorsed Republican candidate Jim Piwowarczyk for the 98th Assembly District seat, praising him for being a “staunch supporter of the righteous” and for having a “very specific and clear
Lesli Boese, candidate for Waukesha County District Attorney, announced today that she has received the endorsement of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Paul Farrow has done a terrific job as County Executive. I admire his leadership in promoting fiscal responsibility
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds 54% think that former President Donald Trump was guilty of the charges in his New York criminal trial, as the jury found on May 30, while
[Madison, WI] – In light of recent inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution and now the murder of a correctional officer at Lincoln Hills, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “I am saddened and angered to hear of
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today presented a ceremonial check for $25,000 to Northcentral Technical College (NTC), one of four recent winners of a DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grant. The grants aim to boost
The head of UW-Madison’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the ongoing bird flu outbreak “could get much worse” if the virus mutates further. Speaking during a recent livestream hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, Keith Poulsen discussed the latest developments related to the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that’s now hit
VIROQUA, Wisc., June 27, 2024 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin Community Facilities Director, Nathan Billinghurst, alongside other local officials, recently attended a groundbreaking for a new fire station in the city of Viroqua. “This new fire station is an exciting project as the Viroqua community looks to the
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration yesterday led the rededication of the Global War on Terror “Wall of the Fallen” Memorial inside the U.S. Capitol. Click here or the image above to watch Steil’s remarks at the unveiling The memorial honors
MADISON – The Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute has nationally recognized the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for presenting the public with clear, accessible economic data. DWD’s Visual Catalog of Data Dashboards were named “Best State LMI Product or Collaboration for Data Collection and Dissemination” at the 2024 Council for Community
Innovative ‘cost-plus’ model for specialty drugs helps lower costs for ground-breaking medication while helping patients manage their treatment MADISON, Wis., June 27, 2024 – Lumicera Health Services, the first specialty pharmacy built on a cost-plus model, is celebrating 10 years of making specialty medication pricing more transparent and affordable. Growing from its
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In less than 20 days, upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media will flock to Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention. In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Convention, local businesses have underscored their excitement about the major event. With the estimated $200 million
From refusing to repeal the antiquated 1849 abortion ban and sponsoring a proposal to make abortion less accessible than it is today to voting against the right to contraception and being the lone Senator to oppose expanding BadgerCare coverage to new moms, Senator Stroebel’s legislative history makes it clear that he neither supports women’s health care access
WEAC becomes 17th Union to endorse Shankland, including the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO STEVENS POINT, WI – The Wisconsin State Education Council (WEAC) has officially recommended State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The teachers’ union joins the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO and 15 other unions in supporting Shankland
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises boaters that they will see more DNR conservation wardens and area law enforcement on the water July 4-6 as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. Wardens and other participating law enforcement agencies will educate boaters about safe boating practices, including sober
(Green Bay, WI) – Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00pm, Dr. Kristin Lyerly will be hosting the first town hall meeting of a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District in Appleton, WI. “Having been born and raised in this region, I know just how important it is for everyone in this community,
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, MAGA leader Donald Trump will take the stage in a public debate where he will speak on his positions on issues that Wisconsinites care about and policies that have a direct impact on our local communities across the state. “Donald Trump, as he always does, will try
Milwaukee — Delta Defense, headquartered in West Bend, WI, is partnering with the nonpartisan MKE 2024 Host Committee on a major sponsorship agreement ahead of this summer’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This partnership shows how Wisconsin businesses are stepping up to support the Host Committee and ensure a successful event.
MAUSTON, Wis. — The skies were overcast, but the future was bright for 112 graduating cadets of the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy June 19 as they graduated from the rigorous first phase of a program that instilled values and disciplines to prepare them for success. Joni Mathews, Challenge Academy
MADISON, Wis. — On the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe, Maggie French, a Wisconsin voter from Wauwatosa wrote in Up North News how we need to re-elect Tammy Baldwin to reject Eric Hovde’s extremist opposition to reproductive freedom. Eric Hovde has been clear he wants to restrict abortion access, declaring himself “totally opposed to
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention is committed to organizing a family-friendly rally and march on July 15. The Coalition, a group composed of local and national grassroot activists, refuses to be intimidated and continues to center the safety and rights of Milwaukee residents
Town of Erin – The Washington County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has endorsed Republican candidate Jim Piwowarczyk for the 98th Assembly District seat, praising him for being a “staunch supporter of the righteous” and for having a “very specific and clear goal” of what he will fight for in the state
Lesli Boese, candidate for Waukesha County District Attorney, announced today that she has received the endorsement of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Paul Farrow has done a terrific job as County Executive. I admire his leadership in promoting fiscal responsibility and upholding public safety in Waukesha County. I will bring
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds 54% think that former President Donald Trump was guilty of the charges in his New York criminal trial, as the jury found on May 30, while 30% believe he was not guilty and the jury made
[Madison, WI] – In light of recent inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution and now the murder of a correctional officer at Lincoln Hills, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “I am saddened and angered to hear of the passing of Corey Proulx, a dedicated and loving person.
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today presented a ceremonial check for $25,000 to Northcentral Technical College (NTC), one of four recent winners of a DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grant. The grants aim to boost recruitment in fire departments by introducing fire service careers to