The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that individuals age 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 29. This eligibility group includes individuals with medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Based on...
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One of five finalists withdraws from UW-Whitewater provost bid
One of five finalists for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has withdrawn her candidacy for the job. UW-Whitewater announced that Dr. Lavonne Cornell-Swanson gave no reason for her decision to drop out of consideration for the position. Currently the associate provost for faculty...
Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition addresses youth access to tobacco
The Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition is working on a number of initiatives in the community to ensure youth do not have access to tobacco and e-cigarette products. According to the most recent statewide survey, the use of e-cigarettes is rising sharply among youth even though the use of combustible...
UW-Whitewater to host state budget public hearing April 9
The Joint Committee on Finance has announced that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will be the first of three hosting locations chosen for in-person public hearings on the next state budget. The event, on Friday, April 9, will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. The location on campus...
Political advertisement: Paid for by Becker for Fort
Paid for by Becker for Fort.