Trade war escalated; impact on Wisconsin toy store, other goods

WAUWATOSA, Wis. - U.S. markets tumbled for a second day in a row on Friday, April 6 after China matched President Trump's tariffs hike. It's all part of an escalating trade war that is extending to Wisconsin. What we know: There is something for …

Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms is planning on spending nearly $1 billion on setting up a data center project in central Wisconsin as part of its investment in artificial intelligence technology, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Wisconsin in February reached an agreement …

$3,284 Stimulus Checks for Wisconsin in 2025 – Are You Getting Paid?

Wisconsin residents could see stimulus checks of up to $3,284 hitting their bank accounts in 2025 as part of a new economic relief effort. This one-time payment is designed to help households cope with inflation, rising costs, and post-pandemic recovery …

New HPAI case confirmed in Wisconsin

News New HPAI case confirmed in Wisconsin Wisconsin has its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for 2025. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says a commercial poultry farm in Sheboygan County has been affected by the …

2 boaters missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River

Authorities are searching for two people who went missing after a boat capsized Thursday afternoon on the Wisconsin River south of the Kilbourn Dam. According to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department, the boat capsized around 4:24 p.m. with three people …

Beyond the Barometer: Upcoming storm spotter classes across Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. - Throughout the month of April, the National Weather Service offices in Wisconsin will be hosting storm spotter classes for those who are interested in severe weather. Below is a list of the upcoming classes hosted by the National Weather …

Trump administration tariffs are likely to hit Wisconsin consumers, businesses. Here’s how.

Wisconsin consumers will likely pay more for goods imported from dozens of countries under tariffs announced by President Donald Trump this week. On April 2, the Trump administration announced a minimum 10 percent tariff on countries, with the European …

Wisconsin basketball standout announces that he'll return for junior season

Wisconsin Department of Transportation warning of toll scam

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning of a phishing scam, similar to the one seen gaining popularity in Minnesota. The text would say the person has an outstanding toll that needs to be colleced. If the person does not make the payment …

Billionaires Musk and Soros push Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending over $100M

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Spending by billionaires including Elon Musk and George Soros has helped to push total spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by the Democratic-backed candidate over $100 million, the Brennan Center for Law reported Friday. …