Milwaukee airport nears 5M passengers this year

Milwaukee airport nears 5M passengers this year

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s busiest airport is seeing rising passenger numbers. In fact, patron levels are nearing pre-pandemic numbers. What You Need To Know According to data released by Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the airport saw 4.48 million passengers either fly from or arrive at the airport between Jan. 1 to Sept. 30. That’s up by … Read more

Pack your patience if you’re traveling for the holidays

Pack your patience if you’re traveling for the holidays

WISCONSIN — With less than two weeks to Thanksgiving, thousands of Wisconsinites are gearing up for at least one big trip over the next couple of months, if not more. Extra planning could be key to getting to one’s destination on time. “I think we’re probably in for a similar situation to 2022,” said Rose Gray, … Read more

Rochester music engineer weighs in on impact of AI

Rochester music engineer weighs in on impact of AI

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of the music industry in the creative process, production and consumption of music. From AI-generated compositions to plug-and-play melodies, the influence of AI is omnipresent, with technologies like autotune emerging as game-changers for many artists. Autotune, a popular AI-driven tool, has significantly altered the way artists … Read more

U.S. economy adds 150,000 jobs last month

U.S. economy adds 150,000 jobs last month

OHIO — According to the latest jobs report, the U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs last month, down a bit from the 297,000 jobs added in September. However, jobless claims are up for the second week in a row. It shows that during the week ending Oct. 28, first-time claims for unemployment benefits increased by 5,000 from … Read more

Separation weekend in Big 12

Separation weekend in Big 12

A separation weekend in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference turned into a survive-and-advance Saturday around college football. It’s November. Just win. Don’t fret over the how. No. 1 Georgia got all it could handle from No 14 Missouri and No. 8 Alabama won a score-fest with No. 13 LSU to put the SEC superpowers on a collision course … Read more

UC Health to teach CPR class before Bengals Game Sunday

UC Health to teach CPR class before Bengals Game Sunday

CINCINNATI — The Bengals and Bills play Sunday night, but it’s more than a prime-time matchup between playoff contenders. It’s the same teams and the same field where the world watched last January and prayed for a player who collapsed on the field.   What You Need To Know UC Health will offer a CPR workshop … Read more

Fed keeps rates unchanged for 2nd straight meeting

Fed keeps rates unchanged for 2nd straight meeting

The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead. What You Need To Know The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time … Read more

Enterprising Latinas receive funding to help with transit

Enterprising Latinas receive funding to help with transit

WIMAUMA, Fla. — Enterprising Latinas has been a staple in the Wimauma community since 2014, working to connect women to tools for success. What You Need To Know   Enterprising Latinas works to connect women with tools to succeed in business sectors  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded the organization with a … Read more

Strikers shut down Great Lakes shipping artery

Strikers shut down Great Lakes shipping artery

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest of the world. What You Need To Know A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, … Read more

U.S. economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter

U.S. economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter

The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace. What You Need To Know The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans … Read more