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BALTIMORE — The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats' liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools.
The National Rifle Association is moving to Texas and restructuring as a nonprofit after filing for bankruptcy among legal trouble with state authorities in New York. Read more
NEW YORK — Wall Street closed out its first losing week in three with another drop on Friday after reports showed the pandemic is deepening the hole for the economy, as Washington prepares to throw it another lifeline. Read more
BALTIMORE — The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools.It’s an ambitious effort that would arrive after rou… Read more
HARTFORD — A new air medical flight service is planning to offer service in the Hartford area sometime later this year. Read more
CITY OF PEWAUKEE — A month after a fire gutted their supper club, owners of Michael’s House of Prime took to social media on Thursday to say thank you for the outpouring of financial and emotional support they’ve received in recent weeks.“The morning of Dec. 9th was not in our plan. It took … Read more
WAUKESHA — Good Harvest Market, 2205 Silvernail Road, announced they have completed the renovation of their 5-year-old Harvest Café and will be reopening their new restaurant today under the name Hop Harvest & Vine.According to a press release from Good Harvest Market, the renovations be… Read more
DELAFIELD — With St. John’s Northwestern Academies and Hendricks Commercial Properties completing a sale/leaseback transaction for the Academies’ 112-acre campus, one area on the property that could be developed is the golf course. Read more
MUKWONAGO — The business Quilt-agious, 109 Lake Street, Mukwonago, has been adapting since COVID-19 arrived, and has also seen an increased interest in the hobby. Now, Quilt-agious’ owner is planning on hosting a virtual event, allowing participants to make one of their original quilt design… Read more
MADISON — American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company has acquired insurtech company Bold Penguin, which is based in Columbus, Ohio. Read more
As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots. Read more
BEIJING — President Xi Jinping is asking former CEO Howard Schultz of Starbucks to help repair U.S.-Chinese relations that have plunged to their lowest level in decades amid a tariff war and tension over technology and security. Read more
Almost a half-century after opening, Water Tower Place, the once-bustling retail mall at the north end of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, remains shiny marble on the outside, but inside it’s losing some of its sparkle. Read more
Wall Street capped a day of listless trading Thursday with a late-afternoon pullback led by technology companies that left the major stock indexes in the red. Read more
THIENSVILLE — Following a devastating fire on Nov. 8, the cheel restaurant finally met its demise Wednesday morning, razed in just under three hours. Read more
HARTFORD — Discussions are still in the preliminary stage, but one city official said there is a possibility Starbucks could be locating one more of its world-wide and world-famous coffee shops in the city.City Administrator Steve Volkert said there have been discussions with the developer o… Read more
CEDARBURG — It was a challenging year for local restaurants and taverns last year, so Beer Capitol Distributing and Modelo beer have partnered to positively impact people in Ozaukee County. Read more
CEDARBURG — The Cedarburg Common Council is still discussing the possibility of allowing North 48, W62 N599 Washington Ave., to operate a pedal tavern in the city starting this year. Read more
THIENSVILLE — A public hearing before the Thiensville Village Board will be held at 6 p.m. Monday on a proposal to build a 16-home “pocket neighborhood” on the site of vacant former M& I Bank property at 200 Green Bay Road. Read more
NEW YORK — New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. Read more
WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve survey of U.S. business conditions has found modest economic gains at the start of the year, although some parts of the country saw slowdowns stemming from a renewed surge of COVID-19 cases. Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping action yet to pressure the Communist Party over its campaign against ethnic minorities. Read more
Stocks notched modest gains Wednesday following another choppy day of trading on Wall Street, leaving the market near its recent record highs. Read more
BORING, Ore. — A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses zipped in and out of the kitchen trying to keep up with orders as customers backed up in the lobby. Read more
OCONOMOWOC — Lake House Cafe has opened in Oconomowoc. The family restaurant in the former Arby’s location at 662 E. Wisconsin Avenue opened on Dec. 29. Lake House Cafe’s hours of operation are Sunday to Thursday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read more
HARTFORD — After being rejected by the same panel nearly two years ago, the city’s Plan Commission, on a narrow vote, has approved a concept-plan review for a controversial mixed-use residential development along North Main Street. The vote was 4-3 with Mayor Tim Michalak casting the decidin… Read more
GRAFTON — The end of the year marked a new beginning for Eaton’s Fresh Pizza, as they opened a new location in Grafton on Dec. 4 at 1615 Wisconsin Ave. Read more
WAUSAU, Wis. — Aspirus Health is buying Ascension hospitals, clinics and transport services in central and northern Wisconsin. Read more
KOHLER — With people spending more time at home, Kohler Co. has introduced new additions to its smart home portfolio with an emphasis on personal well-being, according to an announcement. Read more
WAUKESHA — Jet’s Pizza, a pizza chain which offers pies, desserts, sandwiches and more, is coming to 530 W. Sunset Drive in Waukesha. Read more
WAUKESHA — With the NFL playoffs here and the Packers set to participate, local bars are preparing to host game days, but it might look a little different this year.In Waukesha, Tally’s Tap & Eatery owner Jessica Tallinger said the establishment is down about 45 seats due to social dista… Read more
Home sales for the four-county metro Milwaukee area ended on a high note in 2020 — a very high note — with the most sales ever recorded for a year. Read more
NEW YORK — The PGA canceled its tournament at his golf course. Banks say they won’t lend to him anymore. New York City is ending his contract to operate the Central Park skating rink. Read more
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Enbridge said Tuesday it would defy Michigan's demand to shut down an oil pipeline that runs through a channel linking two of the Great Lakes, contending that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's decision was based on bad information and political posturing. Read more
Stocks shook off a midday slide and ended broadly higher on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up less than 0.1% Tuesday. Small-company stocks continued to outpace the rest of the market by a wide margin, a sign that investors are becoming more optimistic about an economic rebound. Treasury … Read more
CEDARBURG — A lot of Americans are finding themselves staying home and cooking meals these days rather than dining out. Brandywine in Cedarburg offers delicious pasta kit subscriptions for customers to pick up and make at home. Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has had a lot of negative effects, but according to the National Retail Federation, imports during 2020 look like they may be headed to a new record. Read more
MENOMONEE FALLS — Waukesha State Bank has opened its newest branch at N83-W15424 Appleton Ave. Read more
TOWN OF GRAFTON — The Beechwood Condos business complex planned for the Town of Grafton was tabled this month, after being scheduled for reconsideration. Read more
WAUKESHA — The owner of Boombalatti’s Pizza Company, known for their gluten-free, low-carb take-and-bake pies, announced they have moved locations and other exciting business news.The business owner will also provide new commercial kitchen space available for rent for other business owners a… Read more
TOWN OF GRAFTON — The first step has been approved for a vineyard to be established in the Town of Grafton on Ulao Parkway. Read more
THIENSVILLE — After suffering a devastating fire at the end of last year, the historic building that was home to the cheel will officially come down beginning tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m., beginning with the steeple. Read more
GERMANTOWN — Aldi in Germantown, at N96-W18838 County Line Road in the Germantown Plaza retail building, is getting a facelift outside and some upgrades inside. Read more
BEIJING — Global stock markets and U.S. futures rose Tuesday as investors waited for details of President-elect Joe Biden's promised economic stimulus plan. Read more
The conservative-friendly social network Parler was booted off the internet Monday over ties to last week’s siege on the U.S. Capitol, but not before digital activists made off with an archive of its posts, including any that might have helped organize or document the riot. Read more
WASHINGTON — Corporate America is quickly distancing itself from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, with many of the biggest names in business — Goldman Sachs, Coca Cola, Ford, and Blue Cross Blue Shield — suspending political donations after a Trump-inspired mob ransacked the… Read more
Stocks pulled back on Wall Street Monday as markets around the world paused following record-setting runs. Read more
OCONOMOWOC — After months of wondering from area residents about the Blue Ribbon Baseball stadium planned for the south side of the city, Tom Kelenic of Blue Ribbon Baseball Diamond Club Entertainment said the company plans on putting shovels in the ground this spring to begin construction.H… Read more
BILLINGS, Mont. — In the closing months of the Trump administration, energy companies stockpiled enough drilling permits for western public lands to keep pumping oil for years and undercut President-elect Joe Biden's plans to curb new drilling because of climate change, according to public r… Read more
MIAMI — For years as a federal prosecutor in New York, Daniel R. Alonso led teams that had to search through a maze of anonymously owned corporate entities to expose criminal activity. Read more
President Donald Trump has been kicked off of most mainstream social media platforms following his supporters’ siege on the U.S. Capitol. But it remains to be seen how fast or where — if anywhere — on the internet he will be able to reach his followers. Read more
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GERMANTOWN — MOTIS Brands CEO Richard Spratt has been recognized by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with the Patriot Award. Major Clint Berry, MOTIS Brands’ director of manufacturing operations, has completed 15 years of service and… Read more
WAUKESHA — Waukesha State Bank, a full-service community bank with 13 offices in Waukesha County, announced the promotion Kyle Kees to vice president – commercial banking team lead.“Kyle has done an outstanding job of building strong relationships with our team and with businesses in southea… Read more
MILWAUKEE — DeWitt LLP announced it has elected a new firm president & managing partner, Timothy L. Stewart, who is also currently the managing partner of its Brookfield office. Michele L. Perreault was also named the managing partner for its Madison office. Read more
PEWAUKEE — Ampersand, a Pewaukee-based strategic marketing, advertising, and growth agency, has added Kevin Kahler as director of digital services and Katie Lynne Krueger as copywriter and content marketer. Read more
FOND DU LAC — Moraine Park Technical College held its fall 2020 Manufacturing Skills Academy completion ceremony on Dec. 23. A total of nine students finished the program, four from computer numerical control (CNC) and five from welding. Read more
BROOKFIELD — TRG Marketing announced a new team member joining the newly created role of integrated marketing strategist. Read more
WEST BEND — The Board of Directors of Horicon Bank recently promoted a key employee. Andrea Kaehny is now senior vice president. Read more
WAUKESHA — The Waukesha County Center for Growth has announced Judie Taylor as executive director of economic development. Taylor has been interim director since last November. Read more
BROOKFIELD — Kristin Oberholtzer, chief operating officer of Advantage+ of Brookfield, has been appointed to the Advantage+ board of directors. She will become secretary of the corporation. Advantage+ is a 28 year-old, nationwide direct lender. Read more
WAUKESHA — First Federal Bank of Wisconsin announced the hire of Steve Wierschem as chief financial officer. He will manage the accounting and finance functions of the bank that are responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and treasury management as well as SEC and other regulatory reporting. Read more
NASHOTAH — MSI General Corporation recently added Jeremy Flint to its team as a project executive within its sales department. Flint worked for MSI General almost 10 years ago as an architect and since then was working for Kohl’s Department Stores’ Property Development and Construction Team.… Read more
OCONOMOWOC — Sarah Williams-Berg was named Oconomowoc’s Citizen of the Year last week by the Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce during its annual award ceremony.Williams-Berg is the director of community relations at Shorehaven, but her sense of community stretches far beyond her work there.Will… Read more
WAUKESHA — Kathy Kramer has been named the founding dean of the School of Education and Human Services at Carroll University. Read more
WAUKESHA — First Federal Bank of Wisconsin announced the hire of Rick Beutler as vice president of consumer banking. Read more
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Art Museum has announced that Robert Stein has been hired as deputy director and chief experience officer for the organization. Stein will be responsible for overseeing key departments of the museum’s operations.Effective Jan. 4, Stein joins the museum with expertis… Read more
DELAFIELD — Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Edwin Lima has been named St. John’s Northwestern Academies’ 18th president, succeeding Thomas Stocks III effective immediately, according to a press release from the academy. Lima was appointed by the academy’s board of trustees. Read more
BROOKFIELD — Vrakas/Blum Computer Consulting, Inc. announced the addition of Kristen Baumgartner, sales & consulting specialist. Read more
NASHOTAH — MSI General Corporation recently joined Debbie Hill as an estimating assistant for its estimating department. Read more
BROOKFIELD — Denis J. O’Leary has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Fiserv Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1. Read more
WAUKESHA — Good Harvest Market has hired Chef Erik “Mars” Mahr to develop and oversee the menu of its new restaurant, Hop Harvest & Vine. Read more
MENOMONEE FALLS — Bradley Corporation announced two major promotions to its leadership team Monday, for chairman/chief executive officer and president/chief operating officer. Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Adam C. Severson, chief marketing and business development officer at Baker Donelson, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Legal Marketing Association (LMA), the largest professional organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of the lega… Read more
GERMANTOWN — EXIT Realty XL’s Jerry Grosenick was recently given the Broker Of The Year Award by EXIT Realty Corp International. Read more
BROOKFIELD — Brookfield electrical contracting firm, Lemberg, announced the appointment of Mark Chappel to president and the promotion of Tim Scheid to CEO, effective Monday. Read more
WAUKESHA — Waukesha State Bank announced that Lisa Persohn, vice president — director of wealth management and trust operations, graduated from the Cannon Financial School on Trust Audit, Compliance and Risk Management and earned her Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist certification. Read more