Category Archives: State News
The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Announces The Arrival Of Itabi, An American Red Wolf
The Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo & Adventure Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 year old male American Red Wolf, Itabi, from the Akron Zoo in early November. Zookeepers from Akron and Gree...
Nov 18, 2018
A caregiver's guide: Finance protection for those with Alzheimer's
via CreditCards.com Credit problems and identity issues can be difficult to guard against during the best of circumstances, but for someone with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease - a form of dementia...
Nov 18, 2018 Double-M / CC
One-Day Deals and Doorbusters Are On Their Way! Read The Fine Print And Shop Smart
Holiday promotions have kicked off at retailers throughout Wisconsin and the one-day deals and doorbusters are on their way. To help keep track of all of the deals and sale-specific terms, the Wiscons...
Nov 17, 2018 maren krüger / CC
Gypsy Moth Populations Decrease in 2018
The 2018 gypsy moth trapping season has ended and results are in: 76,447 moths were caught in 10,748 traps set in Wisconsin this summer as part of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Co...
Nov 17, 2018
The "Secret Sister" Gift Exchange You See All Over Facebook Is Actually Illegal
The online "Secret Sister" gift exchange are illegal and should be ignored. The campaign, which was first big in 2015, has again been circulating on social media sites, in particular Facebook. The pos...
Nov 17, 2018 Kasia / CC
It's The Season Of Giving! Just Remember To Give Cautiously
For many consumers, the holiday season is not just about giving gifts to friends and family members - it is also a time when they give to charities. Unfortunately, this goodwill draws out scammers who...
Nov 17, 2018 FutUndBeidl / CC
CEO Spotlight: Brett Norell of Holy Family Memorial
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center has undergone some changes in management over the past few years. Brett Norell took over the mantle of CEO/President of the Healthcare system back in August of this...
Nov 17, 2018
Compeer Financial Pledges To Match Wisconsin FFA Donations For #GivingTuesday
Compeer Financial has pledged $7,500 in matching gift support on #GivingTuesday to the FFA Foundations in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Each state will be eligible for up to $2,500 in funds, base...
Nov 17, 2018
Manitowoc County Reminding People to Not Dump Ashes at Compost Site
The Manitowoc County Public Works Department is reminding people that ashes are not allowed to be dumped at the Compost Site. The first reason for this is even if ashes seem cool they often still cont...
Nov 17, 2018
University of Wisconsin Alum Helped Make Our Turkey Tradition Possible
In less then two weeks some people will be carving a big ol' turkey in observance of Thanksgiving. Wallace Jerome, a University of Wisconsin alum, helped make that tradition possible. As a native of S...
Nov 17, 2018
