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Business owners in Wisconsin are worried about the future.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state’s largest business group, yesterday said over 70 percent of businesses in the state expect to see a recession in the next year. WMC’s Nick Novak says business owners think Wisconsin’s economy is doing well, but they have little faith in the national economy. Businesses in Wisconsin are also worried about inflation and the price and reliability of electricity.

Milwaukee’s mayor is not declaring victory with the Republican National Convention, at least not yet. Mayor Cavalier Johnson yesterday said Milwaukee is in a great position to land the 2024 RNC after leaders in Nashville balked at the convention earlier this week. In fact, Nashville’s city council president said Milwaukee is likely the favorite at this point. Nashville will try again with its convention bid in two weeks. Republican planners say they will decide on a host city in August.

 A lot of people are trying to figure out the meaning behind Aaron Rodgers’ new tattoo. Rodgers unveiled the ink on his forearm yesterday. It includes astrological signs, two lions, an all-seeing eye, and an ocean horizon. Rodgers said there is a ‘deep and meaningful story’ behind each image in the new tattoo.

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Cedar Crest Ice Cream as a top 4-H donor. Acknowledged as a Platinum Clover supporter, Cedar Crest Ice Cream contributed $10,000 to support Wisconsin 4-H programs through the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Cedar Crest Ice Cream has been an ardent supporter of Wisconsin 4-H for over 30 years. Cedar Crest Ice Cream is also the sponsor of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation’s annual 4-H ice cream naming contest.   “For more than 40 years, Cedar Crest

150 years and two medallion hunts! The celebration of all things Eau Claire continues with The Clearwater Clues Medallion Hunt “Then & Now.” You can be part of this year’s event, officially underway now. Organizers of the hunt have partnered with Chippewa Valley Museum and the themes work together for a complete timespan that celebrates our area and the city we clearly love. The “Then” hunt will take a look back with clues that focus on the history of our area. The

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, & Forestry is proud to announce the rededication of McDonoughPark. The event is planned for Monday, July 11th from 12:00pm-1:00pm at McDonough Park. New Adult andIntergenerational Amenities have been added. Celebration is open to the public. Please bringyour own chair. Amenities will be available for play after the presentations. Rain date is Thursday, July 14th from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

The man charged with killing several people at a parade in Illinois, allegedly considered a second mass shooting in Wisconsin the same day.  Officials say Robert Crimo the Third came upon a 4th of July celebration in Madison and was going to open fire on that event.  He told investigators he changed his mind because he hadn’t done enough research on the Madison event, which is just over two hours away from the Highland Park shooting scene.  Crimo has been charged with

A Wisconsin murder suspect is being allowed to use human trafficking in her defense.  The state Supreme Court ruled today the state constitution lets Chrystul Kizer’s lawyers tell a jury she was trafficked by Randall Volar in 2018.  Kizer told Kenosha police she killed Volar because she became tired of him touching her.  Kenosha County DA Michael Graveley posted on Facebook in 2019 they never had any evidence suggesting Kizer was trafficked by Volar.

Donald Trump is coming back to Wisconsin.  The former president is set to appear August 20th in Milwaukee as part of his American Freedom Tour.  Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, along with former FOX News host Kimberly Guilfoyle are also set to appear.  More information is at AmericanFreedomTour.com.

We now know the victim and the suspect in Altoona’s deadly weekend hit-and-run. Police yesterday said 29-year-old Jonathan Peacock was killed while walking down Highway 12 early Sunday morning. Altoona Police say 35-year-old Brendan Barkovich is the one who hit him. Police are asking for hit-and-run charges as well as cocaine possession charges against Barkovich. Prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges in the case.