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Wisconsin Home Sales See Slight Drop In November

December 17, 2019 - 6:00am

Wisconsin home sales in 2019 continue to narrowly trail those of last year.

Arsenic Levels At Bankrupt Frac Sand Mine 7 Times Higher Than State Cleanup Standards

December 16, 2019 - 10:00am

The DNR has informed Chippewa County that mud from holding ponds at the Superior Silica Sands mining facility in the Town of Auburn has arsenic concentrations seven times higher than state standards for direct human contact.

Murfie's Closure Leaves Members Waiting For Their Music

December 16, 2019 - 6:30am

Middleton-based Murfie closed its music-streaming business recently, leaving members wondering where their music is. The company stores CDs and vinyl albums for members to sell, swap or stream from the cloud.

Madison's Small Tech Sector Is Growing Rapidly

December 13, 2019 - 5:35am

Dreams of Madison becoming a national technology hotspot got a boost recently when a report from the Brookings Institution listed Wisconsin's capital city as having the most potential for growing into a technology hub.

Environmental Groups Sue Wisconsin PSC Over Approval Of Transmission Line

December 11, 2019 - 4:40pm

The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and the Driftless Area Land Conservancy say two commissioners should have recused themselves from decision on Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line.

Strong Hiring Season Predicted For First Quarter Of 2020

December 11, 2019 - 6:10am

Low unemployment rates have also given job-seekers more power to pick and choose what jobs they want.

Pay Raises For Wisconsin State Workers Up For Approval

December 10, 2019 - 10:05am

Pay raises for Wisconsin state employees are scheduled to be voted on next week by a special legislative committee.

Analysis: Trump Tariffs Cost Wisconsinites Millions (So Far)

December 10, 2019 - 6:00am

The Trump administration started imposing tariffs — or increased import taxes — on Chinese goods in 2018. A new round of tariffs is scheduled to go into effect on Dec. 15.

Ron Kind Criticizes Trump Administration For Delaying China Trade Deal

December 6, 2019 - 6:25am

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on the U.S. agriculture secretary this week to "provide certainty and support" for farmers as trade negotiations with China appear to stall.

Practical, Eco-Friendly And Fun: Garden Gifts For The Holiday Season

December 6, 2019 - 5:45am

It's that time of year again. Your sister doesn't know what to put on her list, your dad has everything and your best friend says, "Surprise me."

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Wisconsin Home Sales See Slight Drop In November

Arsenic Levels At Bankrupt Frac Sand Mine 7 Times Higher Than State Cleanup Standards

Murfie's Closure Leaves Members Waiting For Their Music

Madison's Small Tech Sector Is Growing Rapidly

Environmental Groups Sue Wisconsin PSC Over Approval Of Transmission Line

Strong Hiring Season Predicted For First Quarter Of 2020

Pay Raises For Wisconsin State Workers Up For Approval

Analysis: Trump Tariffs Cost Wisconsinites Millions (So Far)

Ron Kind Criticizes Trump Administration For Delaying China Trade Deal

Practical, Eco-Friendly And Fun: Garden Gifts For The Holiday Season

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