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Wisconsin Employment Hit New Record in 2024

Wisconsin Employment Hit New Record in 2024

Total employment up by 32,000 workers, 3% unemployment rate below national number.

Brady Corp. Plans Expansion, Job Growth

Brady Corp. Plans Expansion, Job Growth

Milwaukee manufacturer plans to add up to 60 jobs to Good Hope Road facility.

Kohl’s Appoints Third CEO in 3 Years

Kohl’s Appoints Third CEO in 3 Years

Sales for Wisconsin-based department store chain have fallen for nearly 3 years.

Niche Book Bar Opens in Bronzeville

Niche Book Bar Opens in Bronzeville

A neighborhood welcome for new book store, which will soon add a wine program.

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.

New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations

New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations

Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.

How Many Undocumented Immigrants Work In Wisconsin?

How Many Undocumented Immigrants Work In Wisconsin?

A lot. The most in manufacturing, but biggest impact may be on farms.

Milwaukee Film Names New Executive Director

Milwaukee Film Names New Executive Director

Familiar face returns to take over as Film Fest host, Downer and Oriental operator.

Kohl’s Plans To Close 27 Stores

Kohl’s Plans To Close 27 Stores

Menomonee Falls-based retailer struggled with sales for much of 2024

Cargo Tonnage Lagging at Great Lakes Ports

Cargo Tonnage Lagging at Great Lakes Ports

But Port Milwaukee seeing increase from new Agricultural Maritime Export Facility.

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Number of bowling alleys in U.S. has decreased by 32% since 2005. 

Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue

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New owners reinvigorate historic 1899 mansion as a hub for entrepreneurs and events.