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Lawmakers pass venture capital bill

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:22:18 GMT

State lawmakers have approved legislation that would invest millions of dollars in public money in Wisconsin startups despite criticism that the investment only targets limited industries.

Menard-Hilbert legal battle heats up

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:59:54 GMT

A former Indiana business partner of hardware kingpin John Menard contends in a lawsuit that the Wisconsin billionaire pressured her to have sex with him and his wife and retaliated by firing her husband as a financial adviser and filing lawsuits against them and some of their friends.

Fox Valley Energy in Neenah closes

Chad Doran, FOX 11 News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:51:34 GMT

The Fox Valley Energy Center in Neenah closed Friday, leaving 23 people out of work and the city without one of its biggest water customer.

GOP looking to curtail mine protests

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:34:58 GMT

Republicans are looking to curtail public access to an iron mine site in far northwestern Wisconsin in hopes of stopping protesters from interfering with the project.

Study raises concerns about WI economy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:02:23 GMT

A new study raises concerns about Wisconsin's long-term economy, in part because it relies too heavily on industries that are now facing a decline.

Home sales in Wis. continue to rise

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:26:19 GMT

Home sales in Wisconsin continue to rise.

New rules help Wis. meat processors

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:28:23 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker says the first state-inspected meat processor has started shipping meat across state lines under a federal-state deal announced two years ago.

Weight limits could change on I-41

Chad Doran, FOX 11 News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:37:24 GMT

U.S. Highway 41's change to interstate status could cause headaches for some trucking companies if pending legislation doesn't go through - or the highway may not be converted to an interstate.

Farm cooperatives announce merger

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:26:29 GMT

Two farm cooperatives with headquarters in Northeast Wisconsin are merging. Agri-Partners and Country Visions Cooperatives will join forces effective September 1.

Union: Caterpillar to begin layoffs

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:56:52 GMT

Caterpillar Inc. says it is placing about 260 production employees at its South Milwaukee plant on indefinite layoff because of weaker demand for mining equipment.

Transmission line inspections to begin

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:19:45 GMT

People across northwestern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula might soon spot a helicopter flying over their neighborhoods and farms.

St. Vincent celebrates 125 years

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:17:28 GMT

An anniversary celebration at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Burlington to open in former Cub Foods

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:25 GMT

Burlington Coat Factory will open a store at the empty Cub Foods location on Green Bay's west side.

Protesters confront mining co.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:48:03 GMT

A company looking to dig a huge iron mine in northwestern Wisconsin is having problems with protesters.

Lake trout making a comeback

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:58:22 GMT

There is growing evidence that lake trout are making a comeback in Lake Michigan.

Caterpillar workers OK six-year deal

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:39:05 GMT

Union members have ratified a six-year labor contract at Caterpillar Inc.'s plant in South Milwaukee.

Insurance leaders discuss overhaul

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:36:09 GMT

It will be a tough task implementing the online health insurance marketplaces that are required of each state under the federal health care overhaul, and there will no doubt be consumer horror stories about trying to navigate them, insurance company executives warned Tuesday.

RDA approves downtown changes

Beth Jones, FOX 11 News — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:04:24 GMT

Some major changes could be coming to downtown Green Bay. That includes a new housing complex as well as a new owner for a hotel.

Ethanol plant near Oshkosh for sale

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:12:32 GMT

An ethanol plant near Oshkosh will be sold to the highest bidder this summer.

Bakery fire caused $12K in damage

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:52:59 GMT

A Manitowoc bakery lost about $12,000 in product in a fire.

Buying and selling vacation time

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:15:29 GMT

Want more time off work to hang out at the beach? Need a little cash and have vacation days to spare?

Manufacturer files layoff notice

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:29:18 GMT

An Appleton manufacturing facility is for sale - and more than 100 people could lose their jobs if a buyer can't be found.

Jump at the pump a pain for drivers

Laura Smith, FOX 11 News — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:45:28 GMT

As the cost continues to rise, drivers are calling the jump at the pump, ridiculous and shocking.

Assembly passes venture capital bill

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:21:44 GMT

The state Assembly has passed a bill that would invest millions of dollars in state and private money in Wisconsin startups.

Committee approves permit for sand mine

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:12:43 GMT

The Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee has approved a conditional use permit for a sand mine.

Oshkosh Corp. holds job fair

Bill Miston, FOX 11 News — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:43:12 GMT

Starting in nearly one week, Oshkosh-based Oshkosh Corporation will begin the layoffs of 900 employees. The company, which is one of the city's largest employers, held a job fair Thursday for those it is letting go.

Paper hall of fame to add 6

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:38:41 GMT

The Paper Industry International Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2013.

Wisconsin economic outlook ranking

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:26:19 GMT

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's latest index ranks Wisconsin 49th in the nation for economic growth.

Bail bondsmen could return to Wisconsin

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:31:08 GMT

The Legislature's budget committee has approved creating a private, commercial bail bond system in five counties in Wisconsin before it would expand statewide after five years.

Biomass power plant settles violations

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:52:02 GMT

The operator of a biomass power plant on the Mississippi River in Cassville will pay $150,000 to settle air pollution violations.