MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * From clinical settings to factory floors, masks may have a place in society for some time to come. * * * Masks, a mainstay of the COVID-19 pandemic, are not required in most parts of the United States anymore, but experts predict they will have a place in society going forward. In late 2019, researchers began to better understand how the virus that caus  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 24 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: Dangerous currents can be caused by winds and waves on beaches and often form around islands or piers, as well. They are a hidden but lethal hazard. Across the Great Lakes, an average of 11 drownings and 23 rescues happen related to dangerous currents every year. Local water researchers studying dangerous currents want the public to know they'll be active on the Lake Superior beac  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 24 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: By Kristina LeVan Ruthanne Chun, clinical professor of oncology in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the winner of this year's LaMarr Billups Community-University Engagement Award. The award recognizes a member of the Greater Madison community who has made outstanding contributions to campus-community partnership initiatives. In 2014, Chun co-founded Wisconsin Comp  more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, June 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following commentary: * * * By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System "Having launched a vaccination site at a few campuses, the System did save the state, and I want to say that publicly. The System saved the state, in its responsibility and its actions." Those are the words of one of our newest members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, Dr. Ashok Rai, President a  more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, June 25 (TNSPro) -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is transforming educational offerings in healthcare, a sector susceptible to upheaval because of population and technology trends, political forces and pandemic response. University leaders are looking forward and preparing for change impacting procedure and patient well-being with two new certificate programs--Management in Health Syste  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2021 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. Starting July 1, 2021, the following producers will begin a three-year term as elected members of the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board: District 1: Eric Schroeder, Antigo Includes Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Br  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: As I reflect on my 41 years in education, I am reminded of how crucial it is for all young people to have the supports and resources they need to be successful in school and life. Growing up in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era, I was one of 14 children in our family. We lived in poverty, surrounded by a racially segregated environment. By today's standards, I would have been   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Nolato Contour Inc., a precision plastic and silicone injection molding company, is expanding its facility in Baldwin - a $5 million project expected to create 75 jobs over the next three years. "In addition to the jobs created by this project, this expansion will allow Nolato Contour to take advantage of a growing market and increased demand for its services," said Missy Hughes, secretar  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $140 million in grants to businesses and organizations that play an integral role in Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment industries. The new grant programs will be invested in industries hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, including live event venues, movie theaters, summer camps, minor league sports, and the lodging industry. Additional inv  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Emily Hynek to serve as Jackson County District Attorney, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Daniel S. Diehn. Hynek will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. Hynek has been the assistant district attorney in Jackson County since 2018 and was previously an assistant district attorney in L  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release: Wisconsin's state-funded network of drop-in centers offering support to people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges is expanding to 11 locations under new peer recovery center grants awarded by the Department of Health Services (DHS). "Peer recovery centers offer a community of support and fellowship with other people who have similar life experiences," said DHS Secr  more