Becky Jacobs
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Timber Rattlers announce new fan-created sandwich that's chicken-y, cheesy, sweet and savory
The winner of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' 2023 Food Fight competition beat out 27 other submissions. → Read More
It started with flour mills: Here are the businesses which shaped Neenah over 150 years
Some companies, such as Kimberly-Clark and Neenah Foundry, have spread the Neenah name around the globe. → Read More
Russian plywood reportedly still sold in U.S. a year into Ukraine war – including by a Wisconsin company
A year into the war in Ukraine, Russian plywood is still being sold in the U.S., including by Menards, headquartered in Eau Claire, a report says. → Read More
2 arrested in Green Bay shooting that left one person dead, another injured
A fatal shooting in Green Bay appeared to be an "isolated incident," according to police. → Read More
Menasha Corporation's CEO is retiring. Here's who will lead the Neenah company next.
Menasha Corporation's current CEO will retire in March, and an outside hire from Fond du Lac will take his place. → Read More
Culver's ditches Pepsi for Coca-Cola products
A Culver's spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that the company is switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. → Read More
Frigid temperatures continue for central, northeast Wisconsin
Frigid temperatures stick around in northeast, central Wisconsin on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. → Read More
Who owns Wisconsin's forest lands? A lot of families and counties
A look at who owns Wisconsin's 17 million acres of forest lands. → Read More
Investigators seize 12 pounds of fentanyl, arrest two in Appleton, DOJ says
Investigators seized roughly 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl and arrested two people in Appleton this week. → Read More
Great Northern will see new CEO in 2023
The Appleton-based packaging company is shuffling leadership positions, including naming a new CEO, next year. → Read More
Denny Lamers leaves legacy of leading, racing, helping others
Dennis Lamers was a Fox Cities business leader and philanthropist who also was well-known in the Wisconsin auto racing community. → Read More
Appleton's Appvion acquires Nekoosa-based company
Appvion announced Wednesday that it had acquired Nekoosa Coated Products. → Read More
From Neenah mill to global company: Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years as 'integral part' of community
Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150th anniversary in Neenah, where the company began. → Read More
Georgia-Pacific shutdown of Oshkosh facility 'took us all by surprise,' union leader says
Employees were caught off guard Monday when Georgia-Pacific announced it was closing its Oshkosh facility, according to the plant's union leader. → Read More
Electric vehicles, PCR test, harvesting equipment are top 4 'Coolest Things' made in state
Northern Wisconsin products are among the top 4 list of coolest things made in the state. → Read More
Minnesota attorney general sues Fleet Farm, says company let guns 'get into the wrong hands'
The Minnesota Attorney General is suing Fleet Farm, saying it negligently sold guns to straw purchasers. → Read More
Northeastern Wisconsin products dominate Coolest Things made in Wisconsin's top 8 bracket
Here are the top 8 products in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. More than 39,000 votes were cast. → Read More
This 23-year-old is among those working Wisconsin's forests. Here's how the industry is fighting shortages.
Leaders hope a new program will help more people choose careers in Wisconsin's forestry industry, which has an "urgent need" for workers. → Read More
Aaron M. Hobart, 29, identified as worker who died in accident at Ahlstrom-Munksjö Thilmany Paper Mill
The worker who died at the Ahlstrom-Munksjö Thilmany Paper Mill on Aug. 16 was identified as a 29-year-old Appleton man. → Read More
Now down to only 70 people, Green Bay's Georgia Pacific Day Street Mill enter final phase of shutdown
Most Day Street Mill employees are transferring to nearby facilities as Georgia-Pacific proceeds with shutdown. → Read More