Emily Buenzle - Fri July 28, 2017
Foxconn to Build Manufacturing Plant in Wisconsin
Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer that creates products for tech companies like Apple, recently announced its plans to build plant that makes LCD panels in Wisconsin, CNN reported. The $10 billion plant should be completed by 2020, according to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who said that the project could transform the state....
Scott Bauer - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed July 26, 2017
Gov. Walker's Proposed Road-Funding Deal Receives Lukewarm Response
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Gov. Scott Walker's self-described “reasonable proposal' to borrow less and rely on more federal funding to pay for roads and break a state budget impasse got a lukewarm response from Republican legislative leaders July 6, who showed little signs of moving closer to a deal to pass a new spending plan....
Tue July 25, 2017
Manitou Americas Donates Skid Loaders to Community Organizations
Manitou Americas Inc. recently delivered two new Gehl skid loaders to support local community businesses in Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin-Washington County and the Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center were very excited to receive their new Gehl equipment last week....
Mon July 17, 2017
NAPA Awards Companies for Excellence in Safety, Community and More
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) honored the winners and finalists of its 2016 Operational Excellence Awards at a special ceremony July 17 during the association's Midyear Meeting in Chicago....
Tue July 11, 2017
CASE Construction Equipment Announces 2017 'Diamond Dealer,' 'Gold Dealer' Award Winners
Case Construction Equipment has named its 2017 "Diamond Dealer" and "Gold Dealer" award recipients as a part of its North American Construction Equipment Partnership Program. The awards recognize dealerships across the United States and Canada for excellence in five categories including sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training....
Mon July 10, 2017
Red Wing Bridge Work Moves to Minnesota Side
Work on the replacement of the U.S. Highway 63 bridge will make its way across the river to Red Wing next week. According to the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation, work on the temporary crossover and bypass is scheduled to start on U.S....
Scott Bauer - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed June 28, 2017
School, Roads Funding Leave Budget Talks at Impasse
MADISON, Wis. (AP) State budget talks hit an impasse June 5, with Republicans who control the Legislature at odds over how much to spend on K-12 schools, how to pay for roads and whether to cut property taxes as much as Gov....
Wed June 07, 2017
Powerful Politician Attends Case Birthday
Case Construction Equipment celebrated the Case brand's 175th birthday with a rally and luncheon attended by more than 800 employees in Racine, Wis., as well as local dignitaries, elected officials and a descendant of the Case family....
Cindy Riley - Wed May 17, 2017
East Riverfront Redevelopment Unfolds in Wausau
Promoted as the next generation of the city's revitalized urban waterfront along the Wisconsin River, the groundbreaking East Riverfront Redevelopment project continues to unfold in Wausau. Years in the making, the high-profile, multi-million dollar construction effort includes an extensive river's edge trail system, miles of landscaped park amenities, extensive ramp and surface parking facilities and space for restaurants, entertainment, residential, commercial offices and mixed-use developments....
Tue May 09, 2017
Nitke Hosts 52nd Annual Wisconsin Contractors Auction
Nitke Auctions held its 52nd annual Wisconsin Contractors Auction on April 28 and 29 in Wausau, Wis. A variety of equipment was sold, including dump trucks, truck tractors, backhoes, wheel loaders, track excavators and much more....
