National Coffee Day deals throughout the Midwest

National Coffee Day is Sept. 29 and coffee chains across the Midwest are celebrating with freebies.

US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

U.S.-Canada relations hit another low on Tuesday as the U.S. implemented a new ban on Canadian imports, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the nations.

Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.

Cato Fashions to close 120 stores amid pressure on shoppers’ spending

The Cato Corporation, parent company of Cato Fashions, plans to close 120 stores by the end of its fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending.

Starbucks to close 250 stores this week

Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.

Bank of America to hire 1,000 more apprentices, invest $150M in workforce development

Bank of America is expanding its skills-based hiring efforts, announcing Thursday that it will hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next two years while investing $150 million in workforce development programs.

Volkswagen recalls 208,000 SUVs over bolts that could cause steering loss

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling more than 208,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a steering rack mounting bolt that can corrode and break, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

VOTE NOW: Choose 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin'
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced that 108 nominees will compete in the 11th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Jacob Fischer from WMC, joined FOX6 NOW to learn more about this year's competition and the unique items made in the Dairy State.

Converse apologizes, pulls new ad after claims of racist imagery

Shoemaker Converse has apologized and pulled a social media ad after it sparked a backlash from people who said the image evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. 

Milwaukee gas prices jump overnight, small business feels squeeze

The average gas price in the Milwaukee area is $4.39 a gallon, according to AAA. It is tough for everyone, especially businesses that rely on gas.

Young adults building wealth, Milwaukee group launches network

A Milwaukee group says people are neglecting a very important component of their finances: "building wealth" should be the focus over managing money.

2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin: 108 nominees, voting begins Monday

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), in partnership with BMO, announced 108 nominees will compete in the 11th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.

These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents

Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.