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Wisconsin businesses reported better trends in 2012, with more than 50 percent of businesses reporting increased sales, according to The First Business Economic Survey for Dane County, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties and the northeast region of Wisconsin.

The U.S. stock market soared this morning as investors welcomed the last-minute Congressional approval of a bill to avoid sending the federal government over the fiscal cliff.

*Now through Monday, Dec. 31, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee are hosting an online toy drive,...

Like watching Rudolph, Frosty and Charlie Brown, you gotta read the annual Jagler "Hey Santa! I owe you one" blog.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin, based in Milwaukee, continues to need blood donations through the holidays after severe winter weather earlier this month threatened a shortage in blood supply.

Assurant Health, through efforts of the Assurant Foundation, is awarding $230,000 to seven area organizations focused on improving the lives of people facing hunger, homelessness and struggles with health and wellness, according to an announcement made Wednesday.

When Compass Properties, LLC building management staff members organized a holiday toy drive for all of downtown Milwaukee at the beginning of December, they had no idea how successful they would be.

So long, 2012, a year in which the economy took two steps forward for every one step back, and welcome to 2013, a nestling born on the edge of a cliff. Here are some trends worth following.

St. Marcus Lutheran School is seeking donated holiday items from the public for its “Christmas Store.”

As Wisconsin gets closer to considering an early stage investing bill, it is important to get the basic principles right. Here’s my take on how to proceed on solid ground: