Earl Giefer, 94, has owned a farm in Oak Creek since 1931, and he just wanted to keep all 26 acres of his land. City officials in Oak Creek want to buy the land for more than $1 million for development, using eminent domain law. They are also willing to let him stay on the land. "We were willing to pay $1.2 million and leave him live there until he passed away," said Oak Creek Mayor Dick Bolender
The best time to get your pass to summer fun is right now. Summerfest, the State Fair and the Brewers are offering deals that expire at the end of May.
1) "There is a $6 ticket good from noon until 4:00 p.m. that expires May 31, so you have to act fast, along with a $14 general admission ticket good any time that also expires May 31 so you got to act fast", said John Boler of Summerfest.
Kohl's Department Stores of Menomonee Falls has signed an exclusive arrangement with Disney/Pixar to sell books and plush toy merchandise from the "Toy Story" series, including Buzz Lightyear and Woody, through the Kohl's Cares for Kids program.
"Toy Story 3" opens in June.
The "Toy Story" merchandise will be sold at Kohl's stores for $5 each through the Kohl's Cares for Kids program. The net profits will benefit children's health and education initiatives nationwide.
Harley-Davidson Inc. has told employees it may leave Milwaukee if it cannot cut millions of dollars in costs.
Harley spokesman Bob Klein said the company prefers to keep production in Wisconsin but will explore other U.S. sites if it cannot achieve the type of "concrete workable solutions" it needs.
A Howard man found something which may turn out to be a meteorite from last week's fireball. If this is the case, the object could be worth thousands of dollars, according to experts.
A Rock County Court case is raising a question that could have statewide implications: Should insurance carriers be required to provide maternity coverage to surrogate mothers?
One ticket sold in Rosendale matched all five winning numbers Tuesday in the Wisconsin Lottery’s Badger 5 daily jackpot drawing to claim the $111,000 prize.
The winning ticket was sold at Mobil, 108 N. Main St., Rosendale.
State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass will be sending a check for $102,774.70 to a Fond du Lac resident who didn't know the state was holding her unclaimed property.
Under Wisconsin Statutes, after one to five years of inactivity, businesses are mandated to turn all unclaimed money, stocks and safe deposit boxes to the State Treasurer's office for safekeeping.
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