Wisconsin manufacturing

A fire truck and a beach vehicle make the annual manufacturers' competition list.

The largest cocoa maker in Ghana is bringing its chocolate manufacturing to Wisconsin. Niche Cocoa announced Tuesday that its first expansion in the U.S. will be at Business Park in the city of Franklin.

In a new $55 million facility, the fast-growing toolmaker, Milwaukee Tool, is now making screwdrivers and pliers in West Bend, Wisconsin.

A new poll of Wisconsin manufacturers finds that most believe the state's business climate is heading in the right direction. But the survey found concerns.

From little donuts to huge cranes and mining shovels, it's the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.

Kathleen Gallagher, executive director of the 5 Lakes Institute and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist, says policymakers should be focused on looking to the future instead of the additional $300 unemployment payments.