UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics: A historic moment: Robust undergraduate enrollment drives UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics to nearly 5,000 students strong

WHITEWATER, Wis. — October 22, 2025. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is celebrating unprecedented growth with near record-breaking undergraduate enrollment, approaching the historic milestone of 5,000 total students for fall 2025. CoBE enrolled 4,969 students

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Gregory Humphrey: Local newspapers need our support

The decline of local journalism has real consequences. Studies show that towns without newspapers experience lower voter turnout, fewer contested elections, and increased government inefficiency. When watchdogs in the local newsroom disappear, so does accountability.

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UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics: A historic moment: Robust undergraduate enrollment drives UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics to nearly 5,000 students strong

WHITEWATER, Wis. — October 22, 2025. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is celebrating unprecedented growth with near record-breaking undergraduate enrollment, approaching the historic milestone of 5,000 total students for fall 2025. CoBE enrolled 4,969 students this fall, driven by exceptional undergraduate growth of 9.6% —

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Rep. Vining: Halle Berry joins Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Dianne Hesselbein to advocate for bipartisan Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill

MADISON– Halle Berry joined Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Diane Hesselbein for a press conference about the Menopause and Perimenopause Education Bill (Senate Bill 356). The bill was then heard in the Senate Committee on Health where Representative Vining and Senator Hesselbein provided testimony, and shared the video testimony from

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Highlights importance of state revolving fund programs for clean, safe water in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) highlighted the importance of the State Revolving Fund programs at the Natural Resources Board meeting today. Financial assistance is available to municipalities throughout Wisconsin for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects that protect and improve public health and water quality.

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UW-Green Bay: Issues statement on fall 2025 enrollment

GREEN BAY, Wis. – UW-Green Bay is pleased to report a 3% increase in enrollment over the past year, contributing to a total growth of 28% over the last five years. This sustained upward trajectory reflects the University’s strategic commitment to expanding access to higher education and meeting the diverse

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Universities of Wisconsin: Enrollment up for third straight year, record growth shown for Wisconsin new freshman enrollment

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin overall enrollment increased for the third straight year led by a record increase of Wisconsin-resident new freshmen, according to official fall 2025 enrollment figures released today. This is the first time since 2010 that enrollment has increased three years in a row. Fall 2025 enrollment totals

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Gregory Humphrey: Local newspapers need our support

The decline of local journalism has real consequences. Studies show that towns without newspapers experience lower voter turnout, fewer contested elections, and increased government inefficiency. When watchdogs in the local newsroom disappear, so does accountability.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads colleagues calling out Trump’s unnecessary mass firing at Dept. of Education that will harm students nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her colleagues in slamming the Department of Education’s latest mass firings and underscoring how they will hurt students nationwide. “We write with outrage at the Department of Education’s latest, illegal reductions in force of 465 employees—approximately 20 percent of

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Village of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake seeks grant for acquisition of land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.4 acres of land in the village of Fontan… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

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Dept. of Natural Resources: City of Hurley seeks grant for acquisition of land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Cities Of Hurley And Montreal MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Hurley has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing about 30 acres of former railroad corridor connecting the cities of Hurley and

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