Part of foreclosure settlement going to budget shortfall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett applauded Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's work to help negotiate a mortgage settlement for struggling homeowners, but he strongly opposed Van Hollen and Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett applauded Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's work to help negotiate a mortgage settlement for struggling homeowners, but he strongly opposed Van Hollen and Gov.
Business Journal (1-9-12)
In business news for Monday, January 9th, 2012 - Governor Scott Walker rolls out a plan to put more people back to work.The Department of Workforce Development will hold at least 100 job fairs this year, doubling last year's number, and the Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs will hold more fairs as well.The program also seeks to improve graduation rates.
In business news for Monday, January 9th, 2012 - Governor Scott Walker rolls out a plan to put more people back to work.The Department of Workforce Development will hold at least 100 job fairs this year, doubling last year's number, and the Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs will hold more fairs as well.The program also seeks to improve graduation rates.
Charities compete for donations, many aren't reaching end of year goals
From feeding the homeless, to putting presents under the tree, there's no shortage of ways to donate to charities this time of year.
From feeding the homeless, to putting presents under the tree, there's no shortage of ways to donate to charities this time of year.
Gas prices jump just in time to hit Christmas travelers
MILWAUKEE -- A hike in gas prices have hit the Milwaukee area just in time for holiday travel.
MILWAUKEE -- A hike in gas prices have hit the Milwaukee area just in time for holiday travel.
Blockhead Friday (11-27-11)
Ted discusses the Black Friday craziness, and how people came to blows over an appliance.
Ted discusses the Black Friday craziness, and how people came to blows over an appliance.
Black Friday sales not just good for only clothing and electronics stores
Black Friday - it's one of the busiest shopping days of the year for electronic stores and clothing stores.
Black Friday - it's one of the busiest shopping days of the year for electronic stores and clothing stores.
Shops hope to post high profits for Small Business Saturday
Saturday marked the day for the second annual "Small Business Saturday" nationwide.
Saturday marked the day for the second annual "Small Business Saturday" nationwide.
Walker recall signature-gatherers hit up Black Friday shoppers
Shoppers weren't the only ones out in full force for Black Friday the day after Thanksgiving.
Shoppers weren't the only ones out in full force for Black Friday the day after Thanksgiving.
Candy Cane Lane, Country Christmas opening this weekend
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Husbands at malls happy for a seat on Black Friday
Shoppers hit the stores early Friday morning, many of them eager to take advantage of the Black Friday deals - some heading out before their turkey dinner was done digesting!
Shoppers hit the stores early Friday morning, many of them eager to take advantage of the Black Friday deals - some heading out before their turkey dinner was done digesting!
Black Friday shoppers take in deals at Kohl's, Best Buy
Kohl's stores opened at midnight on Black Friday, and one store manager says they've seen a steady customer stream since the doors opened.
Kohl's stores opened at midnight on Black Friday, and one store manager says they've seen a steady customer stream since the doors opened.
Laura visits Mayfair Mall on Black Friday
Do you take advantage of the Black Friday shopping deals?
Do you take advantage of the Black Friday shopping deals?
Shoppers adjust Thanksgiving dinner plans for Black Friday
There wasn't much turnaround between Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and many shoppers were making shopping preparations likely before their turkey dinner had even finished digesting Thursday night!
There wasn't much turnaround between Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and many shoppers were making shopping preparations likely before their turkey dinner had even finished digesting Thursday night!
Plumbers say holiday season is their peak season
Black Friday is the busiest day for plumbers, because there are too many things going down the wrong pipes!
Black Friday is the busiest day for plumbers, because there are too many things going down the wrong pipes!
Shoppers taking advantage of deals, even on Thanksgiving Day!
Several stores weren't about to wait for shoppers to finish their turkey before kicking off the holiday shopping season, and one of those stores was Kmart in West Allis, which opened its doors early Thanksgiving morning.
Several stores weren't about to wait for shoppers to finish their turkey before kicking off the holiday shopping season, and one of those stores was Kmart in West Allis, which opened its doors early Thanksgiving morning.
Sara Conrad provides tips for Black Friday shopping
Do you like to the great shopping deals the day after Thanksgiving?
Do you like to the great shopping deals the day after Thanksgiving?
Stores offer unique deals, freebies for Black Friday
It seems stores are opening earlier than ever this Black Friday, and with the nation's economy still struggling, stores are in stiff competition, trying to get you to spend your money at their store.
It seems stores are opening earlier than ever this Black Friday, and with the nation's economy still struggling, stores are in stiff competition, trying to get you to spend your money at their store.
Police urge holiday shoppers to be on the lookout for thieves
Black Friday is right around the corner, and it's the biggest merchandise-moving season of the year, but it's not just shoppers and retailers getting ready.
Black Friday is right around the corner, and it's the biggest merchandise-moving season of the year, but it's not just shoppers and retailers getting ready.
Learn how to do Thanksgiving on a budget
Jaymes Duke Ballard stops by WakeUp to share a few ways to have Thanksgiving on a budget.
Jaymes Duke Ballard stops by WakeUp to share a few ways to have Thanksgiving on a budget.