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In today's newsletter:

  • How could Highway 151 changes affect your daily Platteville commute?
  • How will UW–Platteville's new BILSA dean shape local programs?
  • Where does UW–Platteville rank on in-state tuition costs statewide?

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  • Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
    Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
  • Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
    During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Platteville. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(02017) - 490 Highway 151 E in Platteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Platteville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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