APAC adding up to 300 jobs in G.B.

A call center in downtown Green Bay plans to add 250 to 300 workers in the coming months. APAC human resources director Paula Kuse says some of the new employees could work from home, once they go through the required…

posted 2012-11-27 05:03 by WHBY

DNR already looking ahead to next deer hunt

Just because the deer hunting season is over, it doesn't mean the DNR can take it easy. Big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang says officials will be working through the winter on implementing more recommendations from a report to Governor Walker…

posted 2012-11-27 05:02 by WHBY

PAC has positive financial year

A report shows the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center had another good year, financially. The net assets climbed by 4.4 percent, to $41.5 million. Spokeswoman Maria Van Laanen says they exceeded their budgeted projections by a little bit. Van Laanen…

posted 2012-11-27 05:01 by WHBY

Thirvent bank transitioning to credit union

Starting next month, customers of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' banking division will become credit union members. Todd Sipe will become the president of Thrivent Federal Credit Union on December 1, and he says they decided to make the shift to…

posted 2012-11-27 05:00:13 by WHBY

2012-11-26

Official hopes Hwy. 10-441 project stays on schedule

The DOT wants to put off construction of the Highway 10-441 interchange with Highway 41, for a couple of years, and a town of Menasha official is asking lawmakers to move the project forward. DOT officials asked for the delay…

posted 2012-11-26 13:05:40 by WHBY

Walker responds to latest John Doe emails

In the wake of the release of emails from his former Milwaukee County staffers, Governor Walker says he's "absolutely" confident that he's not a subject of a John Doe criminal investigation. Prosecutors showed a judge a number of emails during…

posted 2012-11-26 13:04 by WHBY

Walker would sign same-day registration bill

He brought up the possibility of ending same-day voter registration earlier this month, and Governor Walker says he'd sign a bill to do that, if one reaches his desk. The governor says he won't make it a priority this year,…

posted 2012-11-26 13:03 by WHBY

Governor to hold budget talks around state

Governor Walker is planning a number of stops around the state, to talk with people about the upcoming budget. He announced his tour this morning, in an online video. Walker says continuing to improve the business climate will be one…

posted 2012-11-26 13:02 by WHBY

Downtown retailers happy with holiday sales

Small Business Saturday was a big draw in downtown Appleton. Nate Weyenberg of Avenue Jewelers says he believes more people are understanding the concept of buying local, and foot traffic has definitely been heavier on College Avenue. Jason Druxman of…

posted 2012-11-26 13:01 by WHBY

LU gets $400K grant for China program

A grant will allow Lawrence University students to continue studying how the Chinese government is dealing with a rapidly growing economy, and the problems that come with it. Lawrence economics professor Marty Finkler says the $400,000 from the Henry Luce…

posted 2012-11-26 13:00:27 by WHBY

G.B. fire dept. changes its name

The Green Bay fire department will now be known as the "Green Bay Metro fire department." Fire Chief Mike Nieft says they're making the change, because of the new agreement with Allouez, to handle fire calls in the village. Nieft…

posted 2012-11-26 12:59 by WHBY

Hwy. 10-441 interchange could be delayed

The DOT wants to hold off on the Highway 10-441 interchange project, at Highway 41, for another two years. The agency's initial budget request to Governor Walker calls for the delay. Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah says the Fox Cities…