Economy

This fall, a four-story mixed-use building is expected to open in downtown Appleton. The more than 120,000-square-foot space will feature the historic museum, classrooms and community apartments.

Rutgers University assistant professor Naomi R. Williams’ new book says the legacy of Racine’s working-class communities can offer lessons to bolster the strength of organized labor today.

The Biden administration has implemented a new regulation that will prohibit medical debt from being factored into consumer credit reports. A Wisconsin attorney and healthcare advocate explains.

Mexican-American artist Christie Tirado believes that printmaking can be a tool for social justice. She seeks to amplify the voices of migrant workers through her art.

State workers are vacating several Madison office buildings as the state prepares to put those downtown properties up for sale. 

The developer says data centers are getting bigger, with energy consumption rivaling that of entire cities.

Kohl’s Corp. plans to close 27 underperforming stores across the country by April, the Menomonee Falls-based retailer announced Thursday. 

“What are the gaps and needs in the community, and who will pay for them? Those are questions we don’t yet have the answers to,” Wausau Police Chief Matt Barnes said.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Waukesha campus will be closing after this spring semester. City officials hope to replace it with new housing.

Deb DeLuca, who is the first woman to lead the Port of Duluth and Superior, spoke about navigating trade and political winds with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition.”