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

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

The Milwaukee area economy was mostly flat in 2012 but is poised for “slow and steady” improvement in 2013, according to a new regional report by PNC Bank economists.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning consumers to be on the lookout for used cars damaged by the floods of Hurricane Sandy that may be put up for sale in Wisconsin.

An announcement will be made next week that Sunburst Ski Hill in Kewaskum will be sold.

Cincinnati-based Omnicare Inc. plans to close its pharmacy in Waukesha and consolidate it into its pharmacy in Milwaukee.

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.

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.

The Milwaukee Public Library has changed its hours of operation, effective this week. Several other area libraries have also modified their hours. New hours are as follows.

The Milwaukee Common Council has decided to eliminate the position of communications director for the Milwaukee Police Department held by Anne Schwartz.

Sue Black, the former director of parks, recreation and culture for Milwaukee County, is one of two finalists to be the new parks director for the City of Dallas, Texas.

The principals of RN Realty LLC and Varin Realty LLC announced that they have purchased the Silver Spring Golf & Banquet Center at N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls.