MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 8 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs statewide, totaling 1,648,572 acres and covering portions of 31 counties, 140 towns, and the Bad River Re more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: An artist's rendering shows how Ahvaytum bahndooiveche may have appeared in a habitat dating to around 230 million years ago. Illustration by Gabriel Ugueto How and when did dinosaurs first emerge and spread across the planet more than 200 million years ago? That question has for decades been a source of debate among paleontologists faced with fragmented fossil records. The mainstream view has h more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: An artist's rendering shows how Ahvaytum bahndooiveche may have appeared in a habitat dating to around 230 million years ago. Illustration by Gabriel Ugueto How and when did dinosaurs first emerge and spread across the planet more than 200 million years ago? That question has for decades been a source of debate among paleontologists faced with fragmented fossil records. The mainstream view has  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: * * * Republicans Poised to Add Sixth Constitutional Amendment to Ballot in a Year's Time While Rejecting Gov. Evers' Call to Allow Wisconsinites to Initiate Constitutional Amendments Governor moving forward with plans to require Legislature to give people of Wisconsin power put binding referenda and constitutional amendments on the ballot despite Republican opposition * * * Gov. T more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Jan. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: * * * Introducing the Fund Development Certificate Program: A Transformative Opportunity for Aspiring and Experienced Fundraising Professionals * * * Nonprofit fundraising professionals looking to elevate their skills and impact can now enroll in the Fund Development Certificate Program at UW-Parkside. Launching March 7, this dynamic and highly interactive professional development opportunity more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Ecological and evolutionary traits like body mass and beak size influence the vocalization frequency of bird species, such as the white-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus), in Chikkamagaluru, India. Photo by Madhu Venkatesh, Wildlife Conservation Action Team Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing for pleasure. But the conditions t more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 9 -- The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * Building awareness to combat Human Trafficking in Wisconsin * * * Governor Evers has proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is encouraging residents to educate themselves, and their loved ones, on the signs of human trafficking to help combat this crime in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Homeland Secur more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 9 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2025: * * * Community Development Investment grant will assist with food hub at Fox Commons. * * * Appleton is adding to its list of magnetic projects, including the Fox Cities Exhibition Center and Appleton International Airport, by transforming a former downtown mall into a pedestrian-friendly space featuring apartments, shops, and health care facilities. A $250,000 Community Develo more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 9 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7-8 a more PR