Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment
Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment. Through joint initiatives from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the state continues to expand dedicated career tools, personalized support, and transition services for its roughly 300,000 veterans.
The federal Uniform National Threshold Entered Employment Rate (UNTEER) benchmark confirms Wisconsin's sustained performance in veteran placement, marking four consecutive years in the top five nationwide. Core initiatives driving these results include the Disabled Veteran Outreach Program, Local Veterans Employment Representatives, and the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, which honors employers building strong workplace support systems for veteran staff.
Beyond career placement, the state administration maintains investments in veteran housing, healthcare access, and technical education. Key budget measures support state veterans' homes, transportation grants, military skill-translation frameworks, and emergency career portal resources to help veterans and their families build thriving lives across Wisconsin communities.
Todd Coppernoll oversees local news for WRCO and WRCE radio in Richland Center. Having served Richland Center as Mayor for three terms, Todd brings a unique perspective, and a familiar voice to the news. The focus is local, and so is the reporter.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.