Biden visits Milwaukee, highlights Black-owned businesses

President Joe Biden spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, highlighting small business and infrastructure efforts.

These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com

Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.

Red Arrow Park new vendor; Biggby Coffee to replace Starbucks

Milwaukee County Parks announced on Tuesday, Dec. 19 the selection of Biggby Coffee as the new vendor for Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.

Americans living in these states are worse off financially: survey

Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.

Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag

The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.

Kwik Trip expands Wisconsin operations; plans to create 500+ jobs

Kwik Trip announced on Monday, Dec. 18 it will invest more than $151 million to expand its operations at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin.

Third Space Brewing Menomonee Falls location announced

Third Space Brewing announced plans on Monday, Dec. 18 to open a new location at the corner of Good Hope Road and Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.

Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day

The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."

Japanese steel company purchasing U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion

Nippon Steel said Monday that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities, and also expand the company's production in the U.S. and add to its positions in Japan.

Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter

CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'

Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA

A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.

Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth

A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.

Fed decides no interest rate bump in December, indicates cuts ahead

The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate pause during its December meeting on Wednesday, still leaving the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.

12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey

Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.

Milwaukee Brewers: Johnsonville owners buy minority stake in team

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Ralph and Shelly Stayer, owners of Johnsonville, the sausage company, purchased a minority stake in the MLB franchise.