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• Wisconsin Department of Transportation to hold public meeting in Platteville about Highway 151 improvements (wmtv15news.com) — Platteville drivers are being asked for input on a major change to the US 151 and Southwest Road intersection, where engineers propose replacing the current two-way stop with a right-in, right-out design. A public meeting on Oct. 14 from 5–6:30 p.m. at Platteville Township Hall will explain how turns and cross-traffic could be restricted and gather local feedback.
• UW-Platteville: Appoints Carolyn Keller dean of College of BILSA (wisbusiness.com) — UW–Platteville has named Dr. Carolyn Keller as the permanent dean of the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture, solidifying leadership for one of the campus's largest colleges. Keller, who has served as interim dean since 2025, will continue overseeing 1,700 undergraduates, key graduate programs, the university farm, and major regional workforce and rural health initiatives that directly affect Platteville and surrounding communities.
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had the state's 3rd-highest published in-state tuition and fees among public four-year institutions at $10,398 in 2024-25 (mkecitywire.com) — If you're budgeting for UW–Platteville, new state data shows its 2024–25 in‑state tuition and fees at $8,644, placing it mid-pack among Wisconsin's public four-year schools. The report compares Platteville's costs and enrollment with 13 other campuses, offering local families a clearer picture of how the university stacks up on price within the state system.
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