UW Health Kids: ‘Miracle’ patient leaves hospital after two-year stay
MADISON, Wis. – After nine months in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and more than a year on the medical surgical unit at American Family Children’s Hospital, 3-year-old Kingston Vang Wraggs finally got out of the hospital. “I can’t believe
McGrath campaign: Eau Claire City Councilmember Kate Beaton endorses McGrath for Congress
Menomonie, WI—Today, Eau Claire City Councilmember Kate Beaton endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mom of three. Councilmember Kate Beaton has held an at large position on the Eau Claire
Bublr Bikes: Bublr Bash 2022 announced!
Milwaukee (July 6, 2022) – Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is excited to announce the 2022 Bublr Bash! The Bublr Bash is Bublr’s primary fundraiser each year helping ensure the nonprofit can continue offering not only affordable bikeshare but also Bublr’s
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: 2021-22 Wisconsin legislative session defined by missed opportunities, extremism, and assaults on voting rights
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its Conservation Scorecard for the 2021-2022 legislative session today. This session was defined by the legislature’s missed opportunities, extremism, and assaults on voting rights, while Gov. Tony Evers repeatedly protected our freedom to vote and took
Nelson campaign: New video, U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson revisits famous 2007 budget sit-in at Wisconsin Capitol
Appleton, Wis. – Nelson for Wisconsin today released a new video highlighting his return to his former workplace in the Wisconsin State Capitol Building to reflect on his acclaimed sit-in during the 2007 legislative session. Nelson recalled spending six days
Kleefisch campaign: Responds to narrowing GOP field for Governor
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In response to the GOP field for Wisconsin governor narrowing with Kevin Nicholson dropping out of the race, Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “I’d like to thank Kevin Nicholson for the hearty debate and competition to
WisDems: Statement on Kevin Nicholson leaving the Republican Gubernatorial race
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson exited the dumpster fire Republican primary for governor. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Hannah Menchhoff released the following statement: “Kevin Nicholson leaving the race only means that there is one less radical Republican in the
Nicholson campaign: Statement on suspending campaign
DELAFIELD, Wis. –– Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, released the following statement announcing he is suspending his campaign: “When my family and I started this campaign, we knew it
Charles Allis Art Museum: To host Ghosts of Segregation, America’s continuing struggle and announces new Executive Director and Senior Curator
Exhibition dates: July 28, 2022 – December 4, 2022 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – July XX, 2022 – Charles Allis Art Museum is proud to present, Ghosts of Segregation, a traveling exhibition that explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery, and institutional
UW-Stout: Student-built Buzz Digital simulation has potential to help manufacturers nationwide
Menomonie, Wis. — The Manufacturing Outreach Center at University of Wisconsin-Stout is focused on helping small manufacturers around the region improve their operations and become more successful. In 2020, however, the center was limited by COVID-19: Employees couldn’t go to
WisDems: ICYMI: Advocates warn that “Criminalized abortion will lead to cops investigating miscarriages”
MADISON, Wis. – While Republican politicians continue to push a dangerous and unpopular anti-abortion agenda, advocates and legal experts caution that the end of legal abortion in Wisconsin could lead to police officers investigating miscarriages and interrogating grieving parents. Wisconsin Examiner: Criminalized Abortion Will Lead to Cops Investigating
Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity: To consolidate ReStore locations by October 1
APPLETON, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, has decided to consolidate its Fox Cities Habitat ReStore locations in Appleton. The ReStore East site, located at 3000 E. College Ave.
Dept. of Workforce Development: Continues customer service enhancements
MADISON – As part of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s continued efforts to meet the needs of customers and enhance online services, the online unemployment claimant portal and initial claim application are now available in Spanish. Spanish-speaking claimants benefit
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tim Michels says he would ban emergency contraceptives, taking his extremism to new level
MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said at a recent GOP gathering that, in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned and Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban still on the books, he would also ban emergency contraceptives
Wreaths Across America: Recognizes Wisconsinite sponsorship groups for their commitment to their local veterans and communities
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and Wisconsin – July 5, 2022 – Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be celebrating it’s annual Giving in July campaign. It is a month dedicated to recognizing the volunteer Sponsorship Groups and individuals who
Evers campaign: ICYMI: “Where the midterms could most affect abortion access”
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, FiveThirtyEight and TIME highlighted Wisconsin as one of multiple states where abortion access is on the ballot this November. Wisconsin has an archaic 173-year old law that bans nearly all abortions, even
DGA: Tim Michels refuses to pledge to protect Plan B if elected Governor
Trump-endorsed Tim Michels doubled down on his MAGA extremism this weekend, refusing to say if emergency contraceptives like Plan B will be kept legal if he’s elected governor of Wisconsin. Michels supports banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest and was endorsed the
Kleefisch campaign: What they are saying, Rebecca Kleefisch has a plan to lower taxes
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch sat down with The Center Square to discuss her detailed plan to cut taxes for Wisconsin families and make Wisconsin’s tax climate one of the best in the Midwest. Kleefisch’s plan seeks to push taxpayers toward a
National Guard: F-16 unit performs final inspection amid F-35 transition
MADISON, Wis. — As the 115th Fighter Wing continues its transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35 Lighting II, Airmen on base find themselves doing the jobs they have grown to love for the very last time. Airmen
Dept. of City Development: City fireworks in Milwaukee parks postponed indefinitely; future date to be determined
MILWAUKEE – With severe weather expected once again this evening, the City of Milwaukee fireworks in parks are postponed indefinitely. The safety of spectators and fireworks staff is the most important factor in the decision. The City of Milwaukee is