MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 5 -- Alliant Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * This necessary next step furthers reliability, supports customer growth and maintains affordability while continuing to advance co-owners' sustainability goals * * * Today the Columbia Energy Center co-owners - Alliant Energy, Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (WPS) - jointly detailed plans to shift the suspension of coal operations to the end of 2029.  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 4 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: A new group will provide support and mentorship for Indigenous graduate students across the UW-Madison campus. Photo: Jeff Miller With new funding from the National Science Foundation Innovations in Graduate Education grant, Indigenous scientists and educators at UW-Madison are formalizing support and mentorship for Indigenous graduate students on campus. The grant provides approximately $1 mil  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Dec. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and United Way of Kenosha County are proud to unveil an interactive online map that makes it easier for Kenosha residents to learn about and access resources and services. During the spring 2024 semester, GIS (Geographic Information System) students in Dr. Caitlin Curtis Whitaker's GIS and Communities course partnered with United Way to create an interactive  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Walworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing water mains on Randolph Street and replacing lead service lines in various locations in the village of Walworth. Activities relat  more