More northeastern Wisconsin manufacturers adopting ‘Industry 4.0’ tech, survey shows
More manufacturers in northeastern Wisconsin are adopting “industry 4.0” technologies such as cloud computing, AI and networked devices, a new survey shows.
Milwaukee Co. tops the list for county-level tourism impacts
Milwaukee County had the largest economic impact from tourism of any Wisconsin county last year with nearly $4.2 billion, state figures show.
State tourism sets another record in 2023 with $25B impact
Tourism in Wisconsin had a record-high $25 billion economic impact last year, marking a 5.4% increase over the previous year’s record of...
NorthStar completes cleanroom build at Beloit facility
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has finished building specialized facilities at its Beloit location as it prepares to ramp up manufacturing.
Thompson says country is unprepared for another pandemic amid suspicion around COVID response
Former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson says the country isn’t ready for another pandemic, pointing to widespread suspicion, hatred and confusion surrounding the...
SHINE supplying key material to UK cancer therapy company
SHINE Technologies is supplying UK-based Blue Earth Therapeutics with a key material for a prostate cancer clinical trial, the Janesville company says.
UW initiative aims to bring together social sciences and genetics
Integrating the fields of genetics and social science is “putting us on the right track” for understanding the world better, a UW-Madison...
Opponents, supporters of Line 5 relocation clash during Ashland hearing
Opponents of a proposed oil pipeline relocation are raising concerns about environmental harm while supporters of the Enbridge Line 5 proposal frame...
41% of state nursing facilities meet proposed staffing standards
Just 41% of nursing facilities in Wisconsin currently meet proposed federal staffing requirements, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation study.
Alliant Energy completes latest solar project in Grant County
Alliant Energy has finished a large solar project in Grant County that will produce enough energy each year to power more than...
Evers announces $100 million investment to boost startup businesses
Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $100 million effort to back startup businesses, which he called “the biggest public-private investment in Wisconsin...
UW experts discuss business ownership disparities in Wisconsin
Wisconsin could have about 150,000 more jobs if the state achieves parity in business ownership rates between white and minority entrepreneurs, a...
WCTC announces AI-focused startup accelerator program
Waukesha County Technical College has launched a new accelerator program to boost technology-focused startups, particularly those working in AI.
April home sales up 25.7% over the year, WRA report shows
Wisconsin home sales in April jumped 25.7% over the year as more houses are hitting the market and prices continue to rise,...
COnovate developing next-gen battery tech based on UW-Milwaukee research
COnovate, an early-stage company based on UW-Milwaukee research, is developing new battery technologies that could offer faster charging and more storage capacity.
