Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Koss stock soars as social media plan floods market
Finance experts say it's a stock market fiasco, the lines of which have never been seen before. And a longtime Milwaukee staple is wrapped up in it.
Finance experts say it's a stock market fiasco, the lines of which have never been seen before. And a longtime Milwaukee staple is wrapped up in it.
Biden signs executive order for government to buy more US goods
President Joe Biden signed on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.
President Joe Biden signed on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.
Political ad spending continues despite end of election season
Wednesday's inauguration of President Biden brought a formal close to the 2020 election cycle, but even with campaign season now in the rearview mirror, there's no end to political advertising.
Wednesday's inauguration of President Biden brought a formal close to the 2020 election cycle, but even with campaign season now in the rearview mirror, there's no end to political advertising.
Biden's Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen clears Senate committee
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th Treasury secretary.
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th Treasury secretary.
Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion amid slow sales
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner.
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner.
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Do the benefits of college outweigh the costs? How to find out
When you're submitting college applications, it's important to consider student loan debt. Find out how to make the best choice for where to attend school.
When you're submitting college applications, it's important to consider student loan debt. Find out how to make the best choice for where to attend school.
Department of Revenue extending customer service hours
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will extend its customer service hours 1 hour, 15 minutes past its regular closing time on select days during the 2021 tax season.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will extend its customer service hours 1 hour, 15 minutes past its regular closing time on select days during the 2021 tax season.
Wall Street stocks rally to records on Inauguration Day 2021
U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy.
U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy.
Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Mega Millions jackpot now $865M; Powerball up to $730M
Lottery players will have another shot Tuesday night at the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
Lottery players will have another shot Tuesday night at the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
NRA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, moving organization to Texas
The National Rifle Association has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it’s planning to move its organization to Texas.
The National Rifle Association has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it’s planning to move its organization to Texas.
IRS delays start of 2021 tax filing season to Feb. 12
The Internal Revenue Service will delay the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12, 2021, which pushes the date when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
The Internal Revenue Service will delay the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12, 2021, which pushes the date when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow to combined $1.39B
The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday night, when an estimated $750 million prize will be up for grabs. The drawing for an estimated $640 million Powerball jackpot will be Saturday night.
The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday night, when an estimated $750 million prize will be up for grabs. The drawing for an estimated $640 million Powerball jackpot will be Saturday night.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.