Leo Cancer Care announces deal with treatment center in Italy

Middleton-based Leo Cancer Care has agreed to install its radiotherapy positioning device at an advanced cancer treatment facility in Italy.  The company yesterday announced its deal with the National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy in Pavia, Italy. Under the agreement, the

Feds approve first part of state’s BEAD proposal

The first part of Wisconsin’s application to a national broadband funding program has been accepted by federal officials.  PSC Broadband Expansion Manager Rory Tikalsky yesterday told members of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access of the approval, representing a

Visit Milwaukee rolls out new brand, logo

Visit Milwaukee has rolled out a revamped brand and logo, with plans to promote it over the next 18 months through influencer campaigns, sponsorships, commercials and more.  The tourism organization yesterday unveiled its first rebrand since the current brand and

UW real estate expert says state creating too few home lots

UW-Madison Prof. Mark Eppli says a lack of new home lot creation is a top challenge for Wisconsin as housing demand continues to outstrip supply.  Eppli, who directs the university’s James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, was the keynote

SHINE submits drug master file to FDA

SHINE Technologies has submitted its drug master file to the FDA for a material used in precision cancer treatment.  The Janesville-based company yesterday announced the submission for non-carrier added lutetium-177 chloride, or Lu-177. This radiopharmaceutical is used alongside a cancer-seeking

ThedaCare using robotic helpers for fetching medications, equipment

ThedaCare’s Neenah facility has been using AI-assisted robotic helpers in recent weeks to lessen the workload on nurses and other hospital workers.  The health system on Friday announced ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is the first hospital in Wisconsin to deploy

MGE seeking PSC approval for second Shared Solar program

Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval for a new solar energy program for customers, building on an existing offering called Shared Solar.  MGE is asking the state Public Service Commission to approve its proposal for Shared Solar II, which

Few changes expected in WI after real estate agent commission settlement

The head of the Wisconsin Realtors Association predicts only “minimal” changes following a national settlement related to commissions, due in part to Wisconsin’s existing consumer protections.  The National Association of Realtors settlement announced last month came after lawsuits focused on

NeuGen files lawsuit against MassMutual

NeuGen LLC has filed a lawsuit against MassMutual, alleging the Massachusetts investment firm breached a contract and caused nearly 300 people to lose about $3 million in retirement savings.  After Madison-based NeuGen announced plans to lay off about 110 employees

RNC organizers preparing for wide range of security threats

Organizers for this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are preparing for a wide range of possible security threats, ranging from relatively minor disruptions to attacks on critical infrastructure and communications.  Andy Bochman, senior grid strategist for Idaho National Laboratory’s

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