Business
Walgreens Closing Yet Another Milwaukee Store
Retailer has now closed 8 of 28 Milwaukee stores as part of nationwide downsizing.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor
Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.
May 4th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lost Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in 2025
'For the Upper Midwest, some indicators are kind of looking down.'
May 4th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Operator Causing Larger Sewage Overflow, More Pollution, Coalition Charges
Veolia is alleged to be putting off maintenance and running the system under capacity, raising risk of overflows.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tariffs, War And Debt Put Wisconsin’s Economy On Caution Flag
Homebuilding economist warns of higher recession odds even as Wisconsin outperforms the nation for now.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Utility CEOs Paid $5.2 Billion in Past 8 Years
New report shows utilities and CEOs get rich while customers struggle to pay, get disconnected.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets
Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Class of 2026 Entering Toughest Job Market Since COVID-19
Rate of job openings nearly cut in half since 2022. What's driving decline?
Apr 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amazon Plans Menomonee Valley Facility
Company will renovate warehouse as ultra-fast delivery center.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Kaul Sues Prediction Markets for Illegal Sports Betting
Wisconsin DOJ takes on companies like Kalshi and Polymarket for allegedly flouting state sports betting prohibition.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
First Cruise Ship of Record-Breaking Season Steams Into Port
While port officials talk about how business looks for future years.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Utilities Running Scared
After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
