Judith Ruiz-Branch

1 week ago | wxpr.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

A group of Pierce County residents is awaiting a response to a petition for a contested case hearing for the expansion of Ridge Breeze Dairy to grow four times its size. Larry Brenner, owner of Vino in the Valley, said his home, land and business is about a mile below the hill where Ridge Breeze is located. He said it makes his land and tributaries, like the Rush River running next to his property, especially vulnerable to things like manure runoff and accidents.

1 week ago | wxpr.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

As Women's Health Month comes to an end, public health officials are urging Wisconsin women to be aware of the increased risks they face from any amount of alcohol consumption. Experts said alcohol affects women differently than men, affecting every system in the body and potentially leading to hundreds of conditions including cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancers.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

As Women's Health Month comes to an end, public health officials are urging Illinois women to be aware of the increased risks they face from any amount of alcohol consumption. Experts said alcohol impacts women differently than it does men, affecting every system in the body and potentially leading to hundreds of conditions including cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancers.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

Illinois residents and elected officials are participating in a statewide day of advocacy to bring awareness to the Older Americans Act. Services provided by the law could be at risk due to federal restructuring and funding cuts. A variety of services for older adults are provided by the federal program, including nutrition, transportation, health and education programs.

1 week ago | kiowacountypress.net | Judith Ruiz-Branch

© ahavelaar - iStock-1501815024 (Wisconsin News Connection) Click play to listen to this article. A group of Pierce County, Wisconsin, residents is awaiting a response to a petition for a contested case hearing for the expansion of Ridge Breeze Dairy to grow four times its size. Larry Brenner, owner of Vino in the Valley, said his home, land and business is about a mile below the hill where Ridge Breeze is located.