Chuck Quirmbach

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Why There Is Big Money In Stolen Catalytic Converters

Friday, April 30, 2021

Catalytic converters on the underside of vehicles help reduce emissions. But rising prices for some metals has led to a jump in them being stolen, and some unique theft prevention methods.

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Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Faces Backlash For Questioning Election Results

Friday, March 05, 2021

Johnson, a big Trump supporter, is facing scrutiny for comments including whether the Capitol insurrection was "armed." Some worry he might renege on a pledge not to run for a 3rd term.

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Trump's Highly Touted Foxconn Project Falls Short Of Its Promises

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

A $10 billion TV screen factory, which President Trump cited as proof of a revival of domestic manufacturing, failed to create enough jobs to meet a state target in Wisconsin for tax credits.

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How Wisconsin Made Statewide Coronavirus Case Numbers Drop

Friday, June 19, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases is rising rapidly in Texas. Still, Wisconsin does not see an expected spike following the state supreme court canceling its stay-at-home order.

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Foxconn's Promises Slow To Materialize In Wisconsin

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Foxconn was touted as part of a new revival in U.S. manufacturing, and state officials offered nearly $4 billion to lure the company to Wisconsin. Things haven't gone quite as planned.

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Foxconn Promised 13,000 Jobs To Wisconsin. Where Are They?

Monday, January 13, 2020

For nearly three years, President Trump has touted a plan to build a huge high-tech manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. But the much-hyped effort hasn't gone quite as planned.

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Milwaukee Bucks Have 2 Sets Of Brothers On Their Roster This Season

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The Milwaukee Bucks have two sets of brothers on the roster. Not only does reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo have a big brother on the team this year, but the Lopez twins are playing, too.

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Wisconsin Is Again Leading The Nation In Farm Bankruptcies

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Nearly 10 percent of Wisconsin's dairy farmers may go out of business this year. While low prices don't help, analysts say the Trump administration's trade and tariff policies are also doing harm.

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President Trump's Foxconn Promise, So Far Unfulfilled

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

President Trump heralded Foxconn's plan to build a big plant near Milwaukee, eventually creating 13,000 jobs. But the project has stalled and been downsized and is again in the political crosshairs.

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Critics Lash Out Against Planned Foxconn Factory In Wisconsin

Monday, April 30, 2018

Groundbreaking is expected soon on the plant near Milwaukee that would make LCD panels for cellphones and other devices. There are concerns from environmental groups and workplace diversity advocates.

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On Heels of Tax Cut Package, Speaker Paul Ryan to Retire from Congress

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-WI, will finish this year's term in office and then retire from Congress.

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Speaker Ryan Talks Trump, Afghanistan, and Charlottesville at Town Hall

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan faced some heat from constituents over the repeal of Obamacare, and carefully criticized President Trump's response to the events in Charlottesville on Monday.

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Trump Voters Discuss The President's Comments On Confederate Monuments

Thursday, August 17, 2017

As President Trump re-emphasizes his support for statues of Confederate leaders, Republican and Trump voters in Wisconsin weigh in on whether they agree with the president.

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Paul Ryan Wins Primary Race In Wisconsin

Tuesday, August 09, 2016

The Republican leader defeated a Trump-friendly entrepreneur by a big margin. The GOP presidential candidate had shown tepid support for the House speaker.

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Harley-Davidson Rebrands Itself To Reach Millennial Generation

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Iconic brand Harley-Davidson is stepping up marketing and introducing new designs in hopes of gaining younger riders and more women.

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Effort To Divert Water From Lake Michigan Sets Off Fierce Debate

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Wis. Gov. Scott Walker has given preliminary approval for a community just outside the lake basin to siphon off a large amount of drinking water from Lake Michigan.

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Milwaukee's Rancorous Catholic Church Abuse Case May Finally Be Settled

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

The archdiocese and a creditors committee say they've reached a deal that — if approved by a judge — would compensate abuse victims and end a church bankruptcy case. But a victims group isn't happy.

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Wisconsin Gov. Walker's Next Battle: Tenure

Friday, June 12, 2015

Walker has curtailed the bargaining powers of public school teachers and approved a right-to-work law aimed at private unions. Now he's taking on tenured faculty at the University of Wisconsin.

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As Commodity Prices Sink, Mining Equipment Makers Suffer

Monday, March 09, 2015

Lower prices for minerals like copper and iron ore may be good news for car makers and other manufacturers. But companies making the huge equipment used to dig these minerals are seeing weaker demand.

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Harley Hopes An Electric Hog Will Appeal To Young, Urban Riders

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Harley-Davidson has rolled out a prototype of its first battery-powered motorcycle. It's sporty and speedy, but quieter than your average Harley — and you'll need to charge it about every 50 miles.

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