Microsoft in Wisconsin; some national data center plans canceled, raising questions
Microsoft is canceling some data center leases. But what, if anything, does that mean for the technology giant's billions planned for Racine County?
Microsoft is canceling some data center leases. But what, if anything, does that mean for the technology giant's billions planned for Racine County?
Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March
Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Layoffs hit Forever 21 ahead of reported bankruptcy filing
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Joann fabric and craft stores to shut down as company goes out of business
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
Watch: Flying car moves closer to takeoff
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
SCHEELS store coming to Wauwatosa; opens at Mayfair in spring 2027
SCHEELS announced on Friday, Feb. 21 its new location at Mayfair in Wauwatosa. The sporting goods chain already has stores in Appleton and Eau Claire.
SCHEELS announced on Friday, Feb. 21 its new location at Mayfair in Wauwatosa. The sporting goods chain already has stores in Appleton and Eau Claire.
UW-Milwaukee event celebrates Black businesses through the years
The UWM School of Continuing Education hosted an event that explored the past, present and future of the city's Black businesses.
The UWM School of Continuing Education hosted an event that explored the past, present and future of the city's Black businesses.
Milwaukee northside bookstore, community space planned
The Milwaukee Common Council approved the sale of a city-owned building that will serve as a multipurpose facility.
The Milwaukee Common Council approved the sale of a city-owned building that will serve as a multipurpose facility.
Kentucky Fried Chicken will no longer be based in Kentucky; here's where the chain is moving
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
New Target in Brown Deer? Documents hint at redevelopment plan
A new Target location may be in Brown Deer's future. Plans to redevelop The Marketplace of Brown Deer call for “proposed Target parking."
A new Target location may be in Brown Deer's future. Plans to redevelop The Marketplace of Brown Deer call for “proposed Target parking."
Denny’s to close more restaurants in 2025
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in retailer's parking lot
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.
Here are the stores that are closing in 2025
Several top retailers in the U.S. have closed their stores as the organizations attempt to adjust their business operations amid major changes in the industry.
Several top retailers in the U.S. have closed their stores as the organizations attempt to adjust their business operations amid major changes in the industry.