Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Milwaukee-area small businesses struggle as costs rise, sales fall
Milwaukee-area businesses are facing closures as owners cite declining sales, rising rent and inflation, with one Whitefish Bay shop set to close at the end of January.
Milwaukee-area small businesses struggle
Milwaukee-area businesses are facing closures as owners cite declining sales, rising rent and inflation, with one Whitefish Bay shop set to close at the end of January.
Visit Milwaukee launches Buy Local Bonus to boost holiday spending
Visit Milwaukee has launched the Buy Local Bonus Campaign, an initiative aimed at getting real-time revenue into Milwaukee restaurants, bars, retailers, breweries and other local businesses in the final stretch of the holiday season.
Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject hostile Paramount offer
Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy
The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.
Cedarburg High School junior's passion for business blooming
A little tinsel and pine can always lift some spirits. Hailee Kassander, a Cedarburg High School junior and entrepreneur, saw an opportunity to share some Christmas cheer while pursing her dreams.
Wisconsin's cold weather means business heats up for some
A Wisconsin cold weather advisory is in effect Saturday. That weather means business is heating up for some people.
Lululemon CEO to step down as brand struggles
Over the last 12 months alone, Lululemon’s stock has fallen nearly 50%.
Milwaukee residents warn of rising porch piracy ahead of holidays
Milwaukee residents shared doorbell videos of brazen porch pirates stealing holiday deliveries, reflecting a growing trend as nationwide package theft hits billions in losses.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Hidden 'Treasure Island:' Wisconsin demolition exposes shuttered store
Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."
In-N-Out Burger removes number '67' from system in response to viral '6-7' trend
In-N-Out Burger removed No. 67 from its ordering system after the viral "6-7" meme reportedly caused chaotic disruptions by teenagers at restaurant locations.
DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines
Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.
Real, artificial Christmas trees; weather, tariffs impact on sales
National experts expected families might switch to real Christmas trees over artificial ones due to tariffs. Tree farmers said that hasn't been the case.
Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. studio in $72 billion deal. What it means for viewers
The new deal will bring two of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies in film and television under one roof.
Carroll student earns national scholarship, hopes to help restaurant
Running a restaurant is hard work. And when it comes to taking the reins of her family's business, a Carroll University student is making sure she earns it.
Rare Pokémon card stolen from Wauwatosa shop, suspects sought
The PokeShop, a card and game store in Wauwatosa, is dealing with a real-life Pokémon mystery after suspects stole a rare and valuable Charizard card.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Small Business Saturday; Milwaukee shops, vendors pivot due to winter storm
Heavy snow disrupted Small Business Saturday across Milwaukee, forcing shops and markets to pivot plans, with many finding success by shifting events and sales to other days.