Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era

Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study

Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.

New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach

The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.

Economic uncertainty impacting salons
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Some local businesses -- like hair salons -- are already seeing some economic shifts in their clients' spending and gearing up for the uncertainty that lies ahead.

Trade war escalates; impact on local toy store
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A trade war is being escalated after President Trump announced a tariffs hike, and a local toy store will likely see impacts from the change in tariffs.

Trump tariffs: Impact on car prices, repairs
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President Donald Trump announced new 25% auto import tariffs. Local car dealerships and auto repair shops are already preparing for prices to go up.

Tariffs paused, what it means for Wisconsin
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Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods have been postponed for 30 days, but the ongoing tariff discussions are on the minds of Wisconsinites.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic

Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.

Latino business owners struggling
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FOX6 visited a hair salon on Milwaukee's south side to learn more about the recent struggles Latino-owned businesses are facing.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Milwaukee
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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited Milwaukee on Friday, Jan. 26, to tout recent federal funding such as the American Rescue Plan for programs in Wisconsin. That includes the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership.

Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail

The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.

IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims

The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.

How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free

Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.

SVB collapse: Wisconsin Bankers Association stresses system is safe
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The president and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association said Wisconsin banks are safe. It all comes down to what the banks do with your money.