Energy-management company Telkonet to move Md. HQ, with 50 jobs, to Wis. in cost-cutting move
Telkonet to move Maryland HQ, 50 jobs, to Wis. Federal funding, push by students and school boards leads to new geothermal projects on campus
Drive for geothermal power heats up on US campuses Hormel Foods profit expected to rise in fiscal 4Q as hog costs ease
Earnings Preview: Hormel Foods Corp. MILWAUKEE — Hormel Foods Corp. reports results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. AirTran Airways giving double rewards for Milwaukee travel through Feb. 10
AirTran giving double rewards for Milwaukee travel Harley-Davidson would become Wisconsin’s official state motorcycle under legislative proposal
Bill: Harley-Davidson as official Wis. motorcycle Tyson Foods names Donnie Smith as CEO, replacing interim CEO Leland Tollett; Lochner named COO
Tyson Foods names Donnie Smith as CEO MILWAUKEE — In a move that signals Tyson Foods Inc. believes its chicken business is again profitable, the world’s largest meat maker has named a new CEO to replace interim head Leland Tollett, who had been tapped in January to help weather an industry downturn. MillerCoors investment helps Discovery World’s water education programs expand into brewing
MillerCoors donates to Discovery World MILWAUKEE — The public water education programs at Discovery World are going to be expanded — to include beer. Milwaukee mayor hailed as hero for intervening in confrontation, will run for Wis. governor
Milwaukee mayor hailed as hero to run for governor Republic Airways to establish hub in Milwaukee, retaining 800 jobs, bringing in hundreds more
Republic Airways to establish hub in Milwaukee Milwaukee muggers return wallet after finding Army ID, apologize, and say thanks for service
Milwaukee muggers see Army ID, return wallet Rockwell Automation fiscal 4th-quarter profit falls amid weak demand, restructuring charges
Rockwell Automation fiscal 4Q profit falls Hunting at home: Alleged Ohio serial killer, with bodies in house, rare among mass killers
Alleged Ohio serial killer rare among mass killers Fort Hood shooting victims included newlywed, woman inspired to serve after Sept. 11 attacks
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting Unemployment rate tops 10 percent for first time since 1983; 190,000 jobs lost in OctoberMilwaukee-based Merge Healthcare, 2 former senior executives settle fraud charges
Merge Healthcare, 2 execs settle fraud charges Molson Coors 3rd-quarter profit up 37 percent on price increases, cost controls
Molson Coors 3Q profit rises 37 pct on price hikes Veteran Milwaukee firefighter accused of drugging his wife’s tea after argument
Wis. firefighter accused of drugging wife’s tea General Motors extends vehicle refund program until Jan. 4, 2010
GM extends vehicle refund program until January Wis. farmer gets rock-star treatment, shout-out from Bill Clinton after winning genius grantWal-Mart starts selling caskets, urns online; prices undercut funeral homes
Wal-Mart starts selling caskets, urns online How low can you go? Big brewers come out with ultra-low-calorie beer; some find it too watery
Big brewers battle it out in calorie-cutting Johnson Controls 4th-quarter profit propped up by cost cuts, restructuring efforts
Johnson Controls posts 4Q profit, backs guidance Wis. man who launched flare that caused $50M fire at meatpacking plant gets 90 days in jail
Wis. man gets 90 days in jail for $50 million fire Whirlpool 3rd-quarter profit falls; lifts full-year profit forecast on cost cutsMILWAUKEE — Whirlpool Corp., the world’s biggest home appliance maker, raised its profit outlook for the year on Friday, saying cost-cutting that has tempered steep sales declines will pay off in the final quarter of the year. Starwood Hotels 3rd-quarter profit drops as travel continues to slump; room rates lowMILWAUKEE — As Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., owner of Sheraton, W and other brands, cut room rates in the third quarter to bring travelers back, its profit fell 64 percent, and it expects another tough year. Marshall & Ilsley selling 136 million shares at $5.75 each, in move to raise cash, repay TARPMILWAUKEE — Regional bank Marshall & Ilsley Corp. said Wednesday it will raise at least $750 million in a stock offering, and could use some of the funds to repay part of the $1.7 billion it received earlier this year under the government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Journal Communications earns $1.8M on aggressive cost-cutting, matches analysts’ expectationsMILWAUKEE — Media company Journal Communications Inc. says it returned to profitability in the third quarter as it continued aggressive cost-cutting efforts. Coca-Cola says 3rd-quarter profit rises slightly, foreign sales strong while N. America slipsMILWAUKEE — Sales outside of the Coca-Cola Co.’s home turf of North America helped profit inch higher in the third quarter, although overall sales fell as the stronger dollar continued to take a toll on revenue. Coca-Cola says 3rd-quarter profit rises less than 1 percent as sales declineMILWAUKEE — The Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit inched higher, though sales fell as consumers continued to limit soft drink purchases and the stronger dollar took a toll on revenue. Sheriff: Third person overcome during Arizona sweat lodge ceremony led by self-help guru diesFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — An Arizona homicide investigation now includes three deaths after a woman died more than a week after participating in a sweat lodge ceremony that hospitalized nearly two dozen people. |