Rick Barrett
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Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Truckloads of fresh farm milk are dumped into Milwaukee's sewerage system
A glut of farm milk leads to waste that has to be treated, while Wisconsin dairy farmers once again struggle to earn enough to cover their costs. → Read More
Wisconsin company illegally employed more than 100 children in hazardous work
Wisconsin company penalized for employing children working with hazardous chemicals, dangerous equipment, in meat-packing and poultry plants. → Read More
The top 10 consumer complaints in Wisconsin
Landlord-tenant issues, telemarketing and identity theft were among top Wisconsin consumer complaints to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. → Read More
Wisconsin lags Minnesota and Michigan in latest state technology rankings
Wisconsin placed in the middle of Milken Institute technology and science state rankings. → Read More
The FCC has a new broadband map, and you can challenge the results
The FCC has a new map showing where broadband is and isn't available, and it wants you to check it. → Read More
Audit Bureau claims state agency failed to verify broadband grant spending
Audit claims state agency failed to verify broadband spending → Read More
State program helps people with disabilities remain in the workforce
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities remain in the workforce. → Read More
Robots, cows and country music will headline Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Robots, cows and country music will headline Wisconsin Farm Technology Days → Read More
U.S. Navy awards $536 million frigate contract to Marinette shipyard
U.S. Navy awards $536 million frigate contract to Marinette shipyard → Read More
Wisconsin broadband speed test aims to find slow service, dead zones
Wisconsin residents asked to take broadband speed tests → Read More
Driven by strong U.S. bike sales, Harley-Davidson reports a 40% revenue increase
Driven by strong U.S. bike sales, Harley-Davidson reports a 40% revenue increase → Read More
Harley-Davidson unveils eight new bikes for 2022. Some have heated seats and hand grips.
Features include heated seats and hand grips, electronically linked brakes, cornering traction control, Bluetooth headset and an infotainment system. → Read More
Oshkosh Corp. unveils electric-hybrid troop carrying military vehicle
Oshkosh Corp. unveils electric-hybrid military vehicle → Read More
The Wisconsin jobless rate fell to a record low of 2.8% in December
Dennis Winters, chief economist for the Department of Workforce Development, said the low jobless rate was an indication of a very tight labor market. → Read More
Twiggy the legendary water-skiing squirrel returns to the Milwaukee Boat Show
Over the years there have been at least 10 "Twiggies" that have put on shows in the U.S., Canada and Europe. → Read More
Exact Sciences acquires Marshfield firm for $190 million
Under the deal, PreventionGenetics received half of the amount in cash and the balance in Exact Sciences stock, the companies said in a news release. → Read More
Milwaukee police, faith groups and businesses welcome struggling families to Three Kings Day celebration
Knights of Columbus donated winter coats. St. Hyacinth Catholic Church donated more than 50 bins of toys. Local businesses, restaurants and nonprofits stepped up with gifts as well. → Read More
Schools stepping up to provide mobile hot spots, Chromebooks, for virtual learning
Schools stepping up to provide mobile hot spots, Chromebooks for virtual learning → Read More
Wisconsin farms received $50 million in state support program
More than 20,000 Wisconsin farms received a total of $50 million through state farm support program. → Read More
Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle business to become a publicly-traded company
Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle business to become a publicly-traded company → Read More