MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Madison will recognize second- and third-shift employees at a late-night appreciation event on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South. This event will recognize the contributions of these essential employees who work behind the scenes to ensure operations run smoothly for those who study, conduct research and work on   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., an innovative community servant and transformational educator who is nationally recognized for his advocacy on behalf of the Black community, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison will award an honorary doctorate degree this May to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., an innovative community serv  more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, March 22 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: Mid-State Technical College welcomed middle and high school students active in FFA to compete in the annual agricultural technology FFA Career Development Events (CDE) competition on March 19. Over 750 students from across Wisconsin and Minnesota attended the competition, making it Mid-State's largest FFA CDE event to date. The competition covered a range of contests, including forestry, floricultur  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 22 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance today revealed over 140 festival headliners over three weekends, June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Plus, ILLENIUM was just announced as the headliner for the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The extensive lineup will be featured across 12 stages of Summerfest and in  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 22 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: Katie Muldoon, a Milwaukee-based partner in the Quarles & Brady Trusts, Estate & Wealth Preservation Practice Group, was named to the Wisconsin Law Journal "Power List." The editorial list of the best and most influential attorneys across Wisconsin is based on client satisfaction, work that promotes the legal community and outstanding stewardship of the profession. Muldoon is a member of the bo  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: New data show counties in the United States that make it easier for residents to participate in civic activities and provide ample information sources - such as broadband or public libraries - are often healthier. These counties are often located in the Northeast and Western regions of the country and tend to also experience more social and economic opportuniti  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 20 -- Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly issued the following statement on March 19, 2024 in relation to recent bomb threats in Waukesha: * * * "Let me be clear: Attacks, harassment, and threats on students, educators, and schools are reprehensible and cannot continue. "And let's not pretend these threats are coming out of thin air. They are generated by hate, especially toward the LGBTQ+ community. We must stand up for, and stand with, every educator and e  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Yesterday, new reporting from The 19th revealed disparaging comments megamillionaire California bank owner Eric Hovde made about single moms, women, and families. Hovde blamed many societal problems on single parents, suggested rolling back programs that help women and children, and "made comments that played into negative and racist stereotypes about Black women." Read more below: The  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Since the Affordable Care Act passed 14 years ago, Wisconsin Republicans have done their best to ensure Wisconsinites don't have access to affordable health care coverage. From refusing to withdraw from a lawsuit challenging the ACA to repeatedly blocking Medicaid expansion, legislative Republicans have actively worked to make our state sicker. Republicans have spent 14 years blocking affordable health ca  more