Pandemic causes revenue shortfall for Dubuque casinos
Prolonged closures prompted by COVID-19 resulted in a 20% decline in gaming revenue at Dubuque’s two casinos over the past 12 months. The declines were…
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Lancaster business owner purchases former Shopko
LANCASTER, Wis. — A Lancaster business owner has purchased the building formerly occupied by Shopko. Robert Schmidt, owner of Gasser True Value Hardware and a…
Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores
NEW YORK — Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores, making it the largest retailer…
Markets rally worldwide on rising hopes for COVID-19 vaccine
NEW YORK — Wall Street is rallying in early today trading on hopes that researchers are getting closer to finding a vaccine that works for…
CBS, NAACP reach multi-year agreement to develop content
LOS ANGELES — CBS Television and the NAACP has reached an agreement to develop content to further tell stories of the African American experience. The…
Hyundai recalls 272,000 U.S. cars; electrical outlet can overheat
DETROIT — Hyundai is recalling more than 272,000 cars in the U.S. because the electrical socket in the dashboard can overheat and cause a fire….
U.S. industrial production surges 5.4% in June
WASHINGTON — Production at America’s factories, utilities and mines surged last month, but remained well below pre-pandemic levels. The Federal Reserve said today that U.S….
Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes
BRUSSELS — A European Union court today delivered a hammer blow to the bloc’s attempts to rein in sweetheart tax deals between multinationals and individual…
With elective procedures delayed, UnitedHealth profit spikes
The nation’s largest health insurer more than doubled its profit in the second quarter, as COVID-19 shutdowns kept patients out of doctor’s offices and off…
Platteville restaurants will have outdoor option
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Platteville restaurant owners seek city flexibility as they cope with the economic toll caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist restaurants as…