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UW-Green Bay Becomes First in UW System to Seek Accreditation. Madison, WI (PRWEB) April 23, 2013 Representatives from the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology program announced today that the online bachelor’s degree is in candidacy status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM is an independent accrediting organization whose...

Courtesy Motors stock the new Ram Truck in Stevens Point STEVENS POINT, Wis., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The new Ram 1500 in Wisconsin is a powerful and fuel efficient truck that everyone wants to have.  The Ram 1500 is a perfect truck that gives you all-around capabilities for every time of the year.  Its powerful engine choices that also offer great fuel efficiency is what draws people to this amazing new truck in Stevens Point.  The Ram 1500 in Wisconsin is one of the...

MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: WEC) will issue its first quarter 2013 earnings news release before the stock market opens on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. A conference call for security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time. To listen to webcast Go to wisconsinenergy.com. Click 'First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call' and then click 'Go to webcast' at any point within 15 minutes of the presentation,...

Service keeps crime victims aware of custody status of offenders 24/7 MADISON, Wis., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Racine County has become the final county in Wisconsin to implement the victim notification system known as VINE(®) (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). As a result, beginning April 22, 2013 all 72 Wisconsin county jails will now provide communities throughout the state with access to the WI-VINE service. Through WI-VINE, crime victims, concerned citizens,...

Settlement is consistent with utility's long-term strategic plan MADISON, Wis., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT), has reached a settlement agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Sierra Club to continue to build on its long history of environmental stewardship, which includes a decrease in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by more than 50% over the last ten...

6Webs.com releases the results of their in-depth reviews of the leading burglar alarm system companies operating in the state of Wisconsin. 6Webs.com offers insight into what Wisconsin residents are looking for when purchasing a burglar alarm system. Madison, WI (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 6Webs.com releases the results of their in-depth reviews of the leading burglar alarm system companies operating in the state of Wisconsin. 6Webs.com offers insight into what Wisconsin residents are looking...

6Webs.com ranks the best home security system providers that offer security monitoring services in the state of Wisconsin. 6Webs.com offers insight into what Wisconsin residents are searching for when purchasing a home security system. Green Bay, WI (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 6Webs.com is the leader in home alarm systems reviews. The simple to read reviews and detailed comparisons help make 6Webs.com the resource consumers favor for unbiased and impartial home security reviews. Just recently...

Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival serves as fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Palmen Automotive Group, which has dealerships in Kenosha and Racine, is a proud supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha. That's why professionals at the auto group are encouraging people to attend an event the group is sponsoring, the Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club...

ATLANTA, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that May 20 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans. These loans are available in Wisconsin as a result of the drought between July 24 and Sept. 17, 2012. (Logo:...

Inspired by a sanitation worker who lost his leg in an accident, lawmaker introduces reforms WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State Representative John Jagler (R-Watertown) and State Senator Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee) sent a simple message for Wisconsin drivers: Slow down around garbage trucks. To encourage this, they introduced legislation this week in Madison. Jagler's Assembly Bill 159 was introduced on April 17, and Farrow's companion bill should be introduced...