Business
Wisconsin Sets Apprenticeship Record for Fourth Year in a Row
More than 18,000 apprentices worked for over 3,000 employers in 2025.
Feb 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Wedding Venue Becoming Office Space
Bucking national trend, major local arts institution moving staff into event space.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Farewell Francesca’s in Third Ward, As National Retailer Dies
No closing date set, but bright-yellow sign indicates it is imminent.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store
Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bringing Medieval Combat to Modern Bay View
Wisconsin Medieval Combat Center trains fighters to compete in full metal armor.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Uihleins Shuttled In Workers From Mexico
Billionaires supported Trump's anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Cargill Closing Last Milwaukee Meatpacking Plant
Closure of 'protein processing plant' marks the end of an overlooked era in Milwaukee's history.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Details Revealed On Milwaukee’s Impending Record-Breaking Cruise Season
It will be a year of debuts and records. Plus: a federal grant will defray dock costs.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Traffic Up 3% in 2025, 78% International Growth
Change comes even as salt shipments fell significantly.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Rockwell Confirms It Will Build ‘Factory of the Future’ in New Berlin
Company promises more details during formal approval process.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Gale Klappa Got Rich
21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?
Feb 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Historic-Property Entrepreneur Wins Trimborn Farm Contract
Deal will save 19th century farm and buildings, cut costs for county.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
