For Wisconsin manufacturers to emerge from the recession in a strong position, they might look at Manitowoc Tool Machining. All it is taking for the local company is millions of dollars in new technology, more intensive training of the workforce, and 100 percent on time delivery with zero ppm (parts per million) defects, said Scott Mertens, MTM president.

Chairman of U.S. House Appropriations sees district as "solid engine for growth"

The Federal Reserve Act of December 23, 1913, was part and parcel of the wave of Progressive legislation on local, state, and federal levels of government that began about 1900. Progressivism was a bipartisan movement that, in the course of the first two decades of the 20th century, transformed the American economy and society from one of roughly laissez-faire to one of centralized statism.

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By Ron Leir At first glance, that big hulk parked in the shopping plaza opposite Lyndhurst’s Municipal Building looks like a big recreation vehicle. But one peek inside is enough to show that it’s got a far more serious mission.

After the Packers lost at home eight days ago to the gray-stubbled face of the franchise who had committed the ultimate indignity by donning a purple helmet with horns, we wondered what it would take to make the Cheeseheads put the indignity behind them.

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

By Ron Leir At first glance, that big hulk parked in the shopping plaza opposite Lyndhurst’s Municipal Building looks like a big recreation vehicle. But one peek inside is enough to show that it’s got a far more serious mission.

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

At the meeting of the G-20 in Pittsburgh last month, first lady Michelle Obama invited spouses of the world’s economic leaders to a dinner at Rosemont Farm in Fox Chapel, Pa. Owned by Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Sen. John Kerry, the farm produces and raises chickens and cows.

Getting one win against the Packers doesn't mean that Brett Favre relishes talking about facing his former team. Favre was subdued Wednesday in his weekly press conference, similar to his approach before the first Packers-Vikings tilt.

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

ProFootballTalk: Your Monday morning look back at all the action.

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

(ARA) - The average car and light truck on American roads has reached a record age of 9.4 years, according to a recent survey by R.L. Polk & Co. With new car sales down, consumers across the country are looking to get the most out of their existing cars and to save money whenever possible.

Great wrestling. All the faces won. Not a bad match on the card. If I had to pick one, it would be the women's match, but only because that was the comedy match of the night.

(PhysOrg.com) -- Small bits of metal may play a new role in solar power. Researchers at Ohio State University are experimenting with polymer semiconductors that absorb the sun`s energy and generate electricity. The goal: lighter, cheaper, and more-flexible solar cells.

Cleveland artist Julian Stanczak, who rocketed to fame as a progenitor of Op Art in the 1960s, is enjoying renewed acclaim.

PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, will unveil its latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDMs, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes at three trade shows in North America in October

"We don't want our young children to become addicted to alcohol; addiction to alcohol makes a person crazy," said an elderly female during the Tuesday, September 15, Carlsbad city council meeting.