Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
Latino business owners struggling
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
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.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
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
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.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden's administration will extend a pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Competitive auto market leads to buyer’s remorse
A consumer alert for anyone searching for a used car: a competitive buying market has some feeling buyer’s remorse.
Heating costs up 17%, group predicts, how to save on your energy bill
The average cost of heating a household is set to increase by 17.2% this winter compared to winter last year, according to one forecast. Are you ready for the spike? Is your home?
How Fed interest rate hike will affect you
The Federal Reserve announced its key interest rate will be raised by three-quarters of a point. The margin is small, but the impact is not. Economists expect all of us to feel the effects of this change, from the stock market to the grocery store.
President Biden student loan forgiveness plan cost
President Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement is being welcomed by many who say it will help Americans struggling with debt, but one economist says the plan may not give the country the "most bang for our buck."
Wisconsin governor candidates say gas prices a priority
You have a big choice to make in the August primary for governor of Wisconsin. Those candidates have a lot to say about an issue hitting your wallet – gas prices.
Evers gas price gouging executive order
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order declaring that an abnormal economic disruption exists in Wisconsin due to a disruption of energy supplies, which then allows him to trigger a state ban on price gouging of gasoline and diesel.
Milwaukee PrideFest, Polish Fest kick off festival season after COVID
Milwaukee is sometimes called the city of festivals, but COVID-19 canceled many over the last two years. In 2022, most are returning, and VISIT Milwaukee officials say we're getting back to normal.