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Oshkosh Corp. hopes to open new plant

Ryan Dietz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:11:07 GMT

Fresh off almost $4-billion in defense contracts, Oshkosh Corporation is looking for more space. Click the headline to read the full story.

Black Friday ad: 50-inch TV for $600

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:33 GMT

The official kickoff for the holiday shopping season is more than a week away. But the nation's retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., are already starting to let shoppers know about their fat discounts.

DOT plans mall traffic solutions

Becky DeVries — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:09:11 GMT

The Wisconsin DOT is working to improve Highway 41 between College and Wisconsin Avenues, and is held a meeting tonight. Click the headline for Becky DeVries' complete report.

Use the Web to plan Black Friday deals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:11 GMT

For Brenda Bennett, Black Friday is tradition. Each year on Thanksgiving Day, she sits with her sister and neighbor with the ads spread out across a big table, planning their attack.

Retail sales rise 1.4 pct in October

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:44:15 GMT

Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. But broader consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery.

GM: $1.2B 3Q loss; shows progress

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:29:12 GMT

General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business.

Our Economy: Changing savings habits

Mark Leland — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:20:46 GMT

Since the start of the economic downturn in Northeast Wisconsin more than a year ago, families have been forced to get their finances in order. But as the disaster has eased have we remained fiscally on track? Click on the headline for Mark Leland's full reports.

Layoffs at Manty Anheuser-Busch plant

Cameron Clark — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:10 GMT

Approximately 45 hourly employees at the Manitowoc Anheuser-Busch malt plant are being laid off. Click the headline to see Cameron Clark's full report.

Our Economy: The changing job market

Mark Leland — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:03:19 GMT

When the economy soured a year ago many who lost their jobs went back to school. Has more education paid off? FOX 11's Mark Leland checks out Our Economy: How Have We Changed?

Defense Secretary Gates visits Oshkosh

Ryan Dietz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:39:03 GMT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says armored transport trucks that protect soldiers from roadside bombs are worth every dime spent on them. Click on the headline for the full report.

Niagara could acquire mill property

Lou Hillman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:08:58 GMT

NewPage Corporation is in talks with Niagara about possibly giving the city a portion of its shuttered paper mill property. Click on the headline for Lou Hillman's report.

Oshkosh Corp. gets $438M contract

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:32:52 GMT

The Pentagon has awarded another hefty defense contract to Oshkosh Corp., ordering 1,000 military vehicles in a deal worth $438 million. Click the headline to read the full story.

Retailers hiring less holiday help

Lindsay Veremis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:42:27 GMT

While more people are looking for part-time temporary work, retailers are cutting back on holiday hires this year. Click on the headline for Lindsay Veremis' full report.

Thriving older college students

Mark Leland — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:46:57 GMT

Your typical student at technical colleges these days are no longer just fresh out of high school, many have decades of real life experience. The age gap can make it difficult to fit in, but not with a little support. Click the headline for Mark Leland full story.

Republic Airways to build hub in MKE

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:30:05 GMT

Republic Airways will establish an airline hub in Milwaukee County, a move that will retain 800 jobs and could bring hundreds more to the area. Click the headline to read the full story.

ITC to look into Asian paper imports

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:08:34 GMT

Some area paper companies are applauding a decision by the International Trade Commission to look into paper imports from China and Indonesia. Click the headline to read the full story.

Mercury Marine incentives worth $70M

Lou Hillman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:22 GMT

The state incentive package helping keep Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac is worth $70 million, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Friday. Click the headline to read Lou Hillman's complete report.

Green Bay seeks $2M in Younkers case

Mark Leland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:38:11 GMT

The city of Green Bay is looking to get back a couple million dollars it says it overpaid for the downtown Younkers property. A Brown County judge agreed with the city to let the court case move forward, but it could cost the city more. FOX 11's Mark Leland reports

Congine liquor license appeal dismissed

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:20:32 GMT

The man who wants to open a supper club in Crivitz has been dealt another setback. Click the headline to read the full story.

Oshkosh Corp. $1.1B loss in fiscal 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:59:09 GMT

Oshkosh Corporation reported Tuesday losing $1.1 billion in fiscal 2009. Click the headline to read the full story.

GOP rails against insurance provisions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:22:55 GMT

Republican legislators are trying to muster support for a bill that would repeal new minimum car insurance levels. Click the headline to read the full story.

Ho-Chunks buy land in Beloit

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:25:25 GMT

The Ho-Chunk Nation has bought about 30 acres of land in Beloit where the St. Croix and Bad River Chippewa bands have wanted to build a casino. Click the headline to read the full story.

$2.3B coal-fired plant up and running

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:12:58 GMT

A costly new coal-fired plant near Milwaukee is finally up and running. Click the headline to read the full story.

Information to help FDL businesses

Ryan Dietz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:10:56 GMT

Businesses in Fond du Lac County are hoping a new program from the Economic Development Corporation will make an "impact." Click the headline to read the full story.

State makes ginseng deal

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:51:25 GMT

Under a new deal Wisconsin ginseng growers will sell to only one distributor in China. Click the headline to read the full story.

Consumer confidence slips unexpectedly

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:11:33 GMT

Consumer's confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak, a private research group said Tuesday, fueling speculation that an already gloomy holiday shopping forecast could worsen.

Downtown Appleton offers gift certs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:40:50 GMT

Downtown Appleton businesses plan to offer discounted gift certificates aimed at drawing shoppers to the area. Click the headline to read the full story.

UWGB to name business school for Cofrin

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:28:18 GMT

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will name its business school after the founder of Fort Howard Paper Company on the heels of a $5.5 million donation from the Cofrin family, school leaders said Monday. Click the headline to read the full story.

Downtown GB Shopko Express to close

Kristin Crowley — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:31 GMT

Shopko announced it will close its downtown Green Bay Shopko Express store on Dousman and Broadway streets effective November 1. Click the headline to read the full story.

110 new jobs coming to Green Bay

Lou Hillman — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:54:23 GMT

More than 100 new jobs are coming to the Green Bay area. Click on the headline for Lou Hillman's report.