WLUK TV

Wis. unemployment dips slightly in Oct.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:58:16 GMT

Wisconsin's unemployment rate dipped slightly in October to 7.6 percent, its lowest point so far this year. Click the headline to read the full story.

UWGB taking furlough day Nov. 27

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:21 GMT

The day after Thanksgiving will be an unpaid day off for most University of Wisconsin-Green Bay employees, as the campus takes its first of four state-mandated furlough days. Click the headline to read the full story.

Senate hears need for overdraft control

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:48 GMT

Consumer advocates urged Congress to move forward on legislation to curb bank practices under which a cup of coffee bought with an overextended debit card can turn into a $40 expense.

Consumer prices up 0.3 percent

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:55 GMT

Consumer prices edged up faster than expected in October, driven higher by another increase in energy prices and the biggest jump in new car prices in 28 years.

Mortgage delinquencies hit record in 3Q

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:27:38 GMT

The pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third consecutive quarter, but the overall delinquency rate hit another record, a new report shows.

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?

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.

Report: Wis. economy to improve in 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:22:03 GMT

A new state Department of Revenue report projects that Wisconsin's economy will improve in 2010. 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.

Sen. Democrats unveil job-creation plan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:50:14 GMT

Democrats who control the Wisconsin state Senate have unveiled a package of proposals they say will help create and retain jobs and businesses and improve worker education and training.

More time for homebuyers tax credits

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:14:33 GMT

More people will be looking to cash in on tax credits for home buyers. Click the headline for FOX 11's Ben Krumholz's full report.

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.

Obama signs $24B economic package

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:45:36 GMT

President Barack Obama signed into law a $24 billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless.

Interactive: Monthly Unemployment

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:35:58 GMT

Monthly unemployment figures as released by The Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Errors found in stimulus report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:55:51 GMT

A report that says federal stimulus funding saved or created more than 10,000 jobs in Wisconsin is filled with errors and inflated numbers. Click the headline to read the full story.

Lawmaker expresses stimulus concerns

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:40 GMT

A powerful Democratic Wisconsin state lawmaker sent U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan a letter outlining concerns he has with the Race to the Top education stimulus program. Click the headline to read the full story.

Stimulus impact on Wisconsin jobs

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:28:33 GMT

The White House is reporting that the federal stimulus created or saved more than 10,000 jobs in Wisconsin. Click the headline to read the full story.

Stimulus jobs overstated by thousands

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:37:33 GMT

An early progress report on President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan overstates by thousands the number of jobs created or saved through the stimulus program.

Photos: 80 years since 'Black Tuesday'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:48:25 GMT

On October 29, 1929 the stock market "crashed" on a volume of over 16 million shares. The crash has come to mark the beginning of the Great Depression.

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.

Home prices rise in most major cities

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:05:52 GMT

Home prices rose for the third straight month in August, data Tuesday showed, a key sign for a broad and sustained housing recovery.

Assembly Dems form jobs task force

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:32:04 GMT

State lawmakers, members of the business community and labor representatives are joining together to form a task force that will travel Wisconsin in coming weeks to solicit comments about how to improve the economy. Click the headline to read the full story.

Retail gas prices nearing summer spike

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:48:35 GMT

Retail gas prices are spiking to levels last seen in the heat of summer driving season, raising fears that consumers could cut back on holiday spending.