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Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. More>>

Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall

A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. More>>

Gauge of US economy's future health up in April

A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments. More>>

Younkers store in Wisconsin Rapids is closing

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Wednesday it will close its Younkers store in Wisconsin Rapid this summer, eliminating 45 jobs.

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Tourism Summit in Weston

Tourism meeting takes place in Weston for Wausau area business and community leaders. More>>

Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales

The Senate has passed a bill that could end tax-free shopping on the Internet for many shoppers. More>>

New owner to merge 4 Wis. paper mills

Four Wisconsin paper mills are expected to merge under new ownership into the state's biggest papermaking company by employment. More>>

Supreme Court urged to take union lawsuit

A state appeals court is urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take a case brought by two unions challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Scott Walker's law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public workers. More>>

Unions seek injunction to block law implementation

Unions challenging Gov. Scott Walker's law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers are asking a court to issue an injunction to stop implementing portions of the law found to be unconstitutional. More>>

Wis. GOP blasts UW over tuition surplus

Republican legislators are giving University of Wisconsin System officials a tongue-lashing over a report that shows the system has squirreled away a massive tuition surplus while raising students' rates for years. More>>

Postal Service backs down on cutting Saturday mail

The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change. More>>

Wisconsinites turn to e-filing their taxes

80% of Wisconsin taxpayers e-file. More>>

Spain govt "concerned" over subpoena for princess

The Spanish government is deeply concerned about the fact that one of the king's daughters has been named as a suspect in a corruption case, the foreign minister said Thursday. The 47-year-old princess, the youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos, has not been charged but must appear for questioning by Palma de Mallorca Judge Jose Castro on April 27. More>>

Obama pitches public works spending to create jobs

Trying to show that the economy remains a top priority, President Barack Obama promoted a plan Friday to create construction and other jobs by attracting private money to help rebuild roads, bridges and other public works projects. More>>

WPS wants higher electric, natural gas rates

GREEN BAY (WAOW) - Wisconsin Public Service Corp. on Friday asked state regulators to raise its electricity rates 7.4 percent and natural gas rates 5.6 percent, beginning in 2014. The company said electric rates have been "relatively flat" for several years and natural gas rates have actually fallen. WPS said the higher rates would cost the typical residential electric user about $5.78 more a month and a typical residential natural gas user about $3.64 monthly. "While electricity rate... More>>

Wis. drops to 44th in private-sector job creation

New quarterly figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show Wisconsin has dropped to 44th in the nation for creating private-sector jobs. More>>

Yahoo buys startup run by 17-year-old entrepreneur

A London startup owned by a 17-year-old entrepreneur has Yahoo as a buyer. It's part of CEO Marissa Mayer's effort to attract more engineers with expertise in building services for smartphones and tablet computers. More>>

Boeing worker mentors 'Barefoot Bandit' in prison

One of the world's most famous airplane thieves is getting an unlikely education behind bars. He's being tutored by a worker from the Boeing Co. More>>

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Court finds in favor of woman denied minimum wage
Court finds in favor of woman denied minimum wage
A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled in favor of a waitress who said the Italian restaurant where she worked did not pay her the required minimum wage.More >>
A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled in favor of a waitress who said the Italian restaurant where she worked did not pay her the required minimum wage.More >>
Rising gas prices bring more business for local bike shop
Rising gas prices bring more business for local bike shop
North Central Wisconsin is seeing an increase in gas prices. The state average for regular unleaded is $3.54 a gallon.More >>
North Central Wisconsin is seeing an increase in gas prices. The state average for regular unleaded is $3.54 a gallon.
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Impact of jump at the pump
Impact of jump at the pump
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gas prices are up again today and oil gained slightly. Benchmark oil rose 47 cents to finish at $96.64 a barrel. The average price for a gallon of gas rose a penny overnight to $3.53. The price at the pump has jumped 17 cents in the past week and 24 cents since the first day of the year.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gas prices are up again today and oil gained slightly. Benchmark oil rose 47 cents to finish at $96.64 a barrel. The average price for a gallon of gas rose a penny overnight to $3.53. The price at the pump has jumped 17 cents in the past week and 24 cents since the first day of the year.More >>
State job growth lags behind other states
State job growth lags behind other states
A new report blames Wisconsin's aging population and lack of business start-ups for job growth that has lagged behind other states since the mid-1990s.More >>
A new report blames Wisconsin's aging population and lack of business start-ups for job growth that has lagged behind other states since the mid-1990s.More >>
In Canada, the phase out of the penny begins
In Canada, the phase out of the penny begins
Canada has begun phasing-out its penny, whose production costs have come to exceed its monetary value.More >>
Canada has begun phasing-out its penny, whose production costs have come to exceed its monetary value.More >>
Dow ends above 14,000 for 1st time since Oct. 2007
Dow ends above 14,000 for 1st time since Oct. 2007
The Dow closed above 14,000 on Friday for the first time in more than five years.More >>
The Dow closed above 14,000 on Friday for the first time in more than five years.More >>
Signs of firm US recovery trigger market gains
Signs of firm US recovery trigger market gains
Evidence that the U.S. economic recovery is firmly on track drove markets higher on Friday, adding to the cheer from good economic indicators out of Europe.More >>
Evidence that the U.S. economic recovery is firmly on track drove markets higher on Friday, adding to the cheer from good economic indicators out of Europe.More >>
Improvements on Wall Street could be a sign of economic recovery
Improvements on Wall Street could be a sign of economic recovery
Investors have had their eye on Wall Street and their portfolios as the numbers climb.More >>
Investors have had their eye on Wall Street and their portfolios as the numbers climb.More >>
US economy shrinks 0.1 pct., 1st time in 3 ½ years
US economy shrinks 0.1 pct., 1st time in 3 ½ years
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The U.S. economy shrank from October through December for the first time since the recession ended, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles.More >>
The U.S. economy shrank from October through December for the first time since the recession ended, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles.More >>
Report shows mining supporters gave more money
Report shows mining supporters gave more money
A new report finds that special interests that support easing regulations so a new iron ore mine can open in northern Wisconsin far outspent opponents. The government watchdog group the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Monday that supporters of the mine donated $15.6 million to the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Scott Walker between 2010 and June 2012. The report says environmentalists who oppose the bill donated only about $25,500 over the same period. Walker recei...More >>
A new report finds that special interests that support easing regulations so a new iron ore mine can open in northern Wisconsin far outspent opponents. The government watchdog group the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Monday that supporters of the mine donated $15.6 million to the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Scott Walker between 2010 and June 2012. The report says environmentalists who oppose the bill donated only about $25,500 over the same period. Walker recei...More >>

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How the 2014 Obama budget could affect your finances
How the 2014 Obama budget could affect your finances
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Depending on which estimate you believe, Obama's proposed budget would raise the tax bill of a household with a yearly income of $50,000 to $75,000 between $63 and $100 per year. However, that's not all you should know.More >>
How to handle and prevent identity theft
How to handle and prevent identity theft
Every year, identity thieves misuse the personal information of more than 11 million Americans. This makes identity theft one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country.More >>
Every year, identity thieves misuse the personal information of more than 11 million Americans. This makes identity theft one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country.More >>
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Tips for making the transition work for everyone.More >>
Will Obama's chained CPI help keep inflation from eating into your savings?
Will Obama's chained CPI help keep inflation from eating into your savings?
This week we examine ways in which inflation nibbles away at your retirement income, especially in light of the President's proposal for Chained CPI adjustments to Social Security.More >>
This week we examine ways in which inflation nibbles away at your retirement income, especially in light of the President's proposal for Chained CPI adjustments to Social Security.More >>
Why you need an emergency fund
Why you need an emergency fund
An emergency fund will help see you through an unexpected and potentially costly life event, such as a health crisis, a job layoff or a major home repair.More >>
An emergency fund will help see you through an unexpected and potentially costly life event, such as a health crisis, a job layoff or a major home repair.More >>
Save money for Mother's Day, or any day
Save money for Mother's Day, or any day
Whether you've always wanted to take mom to Mexico or splurge on a day at the spa, here are some easy tips for saving up dinero for Mother's Day and all year round!More >>
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Post-grad degrees that pay the highest
Post-grad degrees that pay the highest
Post-graduate degrees can often lead to a better paycheck as long as you choose the right field.More >>
Post-graduate degrees can often lead to a better paycheck as long as you choose the right field.More >>
Play the market like Tiger plays golf
Play the market like Tiger plays golf
Both Warren Buffett and Tiger Woods do a few simple things spectacularly well to achieve their goals. While odds are quite high that you will never become Woods or Buffett, you don't have to in order to succeed.More >>
Both Warren Buffett and Tiger Woods do a few simple things spectacularly well to achieve their goals. While odds are quite high that you will never become Woods or Buffett, you don't have to in order to succeed.More >>

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Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
New qualified mortgage rules released
New qualified mortgage rules released
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.More >>
U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.More >>
9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
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Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money.More >>

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Senate passes online sales tax bill
Senate passes online sales tax bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
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8 things really successful people do
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Should you head back to business school?
Should you head back to business school?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways
Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
4 unlikely billionaires
4 unlikely billionaires
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
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5 top business schools in America
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These schools produce the most successful business grads and offer some of the best educations.More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
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The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.More >>

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7 ways Washington may affect small business this year
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Never mind about the IRS shenanigans. Here's what you should be watching in Washington.More >>
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Small businesses see more opportunity in America than abroad
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Need cash? Your biggest competitor is offering - for a price
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Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>
Revel targets food trucks with new Revel Router
Revel targets food trucks with new Revel Router
Enterprise POS solution product Revel will expand its repertoire by introducing Revel Router, a food truck focused service. But its eye is still on the future of franchises.More >>
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Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.More >>
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the importance of Christian voters in September elections, met with Pope Francis on Saturday during a quick trip to Rome that focused on helping victims of Europe's economic...More >>
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
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Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >>
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
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Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a...More >>
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CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
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Should you head back to business school?
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While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Will Obama's chained CPI help keep inflation from eating into your savings?
Will Obama's chained CPI help keep inflation from eating into your savings?
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This week we examine ways in which inflation nibbles away at your retirement income, especially in light of the President's proposal for Chained CPI adjustments to Social Security.More >>
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Post-grad degrees that pay the highest
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Post-graduate degrees can often lead to a better paycheck as long as you choose the right field.More >>
Play the market like Tiger plays golf
Play the market like Tiger plays golf
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Both Warren Buffett and Tiger Woods do a few simple things spectacularly well to achieve their goals. While odds are quite high that you will never become Woods or Buffett, you don't have to in order to succeed.More >>

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