Kitchenware distributor Hy Cite Enterprises will permanently lay off 78 employees from its corporate headquarters. The company filed a WARN notice indicating the separations will occur around January 4, 2027. Positions across various departments... — read more 

Oshkosh Corporation has eliminated approximately 80 salaried, office-based positions within its Transport segment. This reduction represents less than three percent of the segment's total workforce. Employees were notified of the layoffs on October... — read more 

E.W. Scripps has implemented layoffs at its Milwaukee television station, TMJ4. Over a dozen employees were affected by these workforce reductions. The affected roles primarily included behind-the-scenes positions. On-air talent was not part of this... — read more 

University of Wisconsin-Madison's biology departments have merged, leading to staff concerns about job security and the future of botany. Employees expressed worries about increased workloads, lack of support, and potential marginalization of... — read more 

A new Wisconsin law restricting vape product sales has led to significant financial hardship for local businesses. Retailers can now only sell products approved by the state or with pending applications, effectively banning many flavored options... — read more 

Maynard Steel Casting Company and Maynard Alloy Casting Company LLC are laying off 77 workers at their Milwaukee facility. This closure is due to unforeseeable business circumstances and the inability to sell company assets. The affected employees... — read more 

Bank First is laying off nearly half of its employees due to an upcoming merger with Peoples State Bank. The layoffs will affect 47 out of 99 employees across three locations. This reduction is attributed to the elimination of duplicative roles... — read more 

Despite recent plant closures, Shullsburg is experiencing a resurgence of community spirit and economic optimism. The annual Cheesefest is proceeding as planned, drawing visitors and showcasing local offerings. Beecher's Handmade Cheese has stepped... — read more 

Sunlite Plastics will lay off 41 employees at its Germantown facility on December 7. This reduction is due to a significant and unexpected decrease in orders from its main client. The company manufactures medical-grade tubing. Not all positions at... — read more 

Sparhawk has announced the complete closure of its Wisconsin Rapids business. The company was unable to secure a buyer during its bankruptcy proceedings. This decision will result in the termination of all employees. Layoffs commenced this week as... — read more 

A family-owned trucking company has announced its closure following a failed attempt to find a buyer after filing for bankruptcy. The business owes a significant amount to its lender, which contributed to its inability to continue operations. This... — read more 

Four Wisconsin companies announced job cuts impacting 237 employees in August. This figure represents a decrease from the 353 layoffs reported in July. Despite these reductions, the state's overall employment numbers saw an increase. Wisconsin's... — read more 

Foremost Farms USA will permanently close its Marshfield facility on or around December 15, 2026. This closure will result in the elimination of all 68 jobs at the plant. The company is providing advance notice in accordance with state and federal... — read more 

Durr CTS Inc. will close its De Pere manufacturing plant. This closure will impact 75 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in October and continue into 2027. The plant produces automatic environmental control systems. Affected roles include... — read more 

A new online form has been launched to assist individuals and businesses impacted by a recent tornado. The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board created this resource to help workers and employers report their experiences. Submitting the form... — read more 

A manufacturing plant in Tomahawk is permanently closing its doors. This closure will lead to the job loss of 76 employees. The facility produced standard air receivers and pressure vessels. Employees have been notified of their permanent separation... — read more 

School Specialty is shutting down its Fort Atkinson plant. This closure will impact nearly sixty employees. The company is moving warehouse and distribution operations to other states. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in late September. Some employees... — read more 

Six Wisconsin companies issued layoff notices in July, impacting a total of 353 workers. These layoffs occurred despite a slight decrease in the state's unemployment rate to 3.3% for the month. The labor force participation rate also saw a minor... — read more 

A Seattle-based cheesemaker is pursuing the purchase of a recently shuttered Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This move comes shortly after the current owner announced the plant's closure and subsequent layoffs. The company intends to restart... — read more 

Wisconsin Green is contemplating the closure of its West Bend facility. A final decision has not yet been made regarding the future of the operations. If the closure proceeds, layoffs could commence soon. The article does not specify the exact number... — read more 

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is closing two facilities in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. The Shullsburg Creamery closure will affect 43 employees. The White Hill Cheese facility closure will impact 54 employees. These layoffs are expected to be permanent. The... — read more 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is implementing layoffs affecting 70 employees at its Middleton facility. This decision stems from a consolidation of US Bioanalytical laboratory operations into a Richmond, Virginia location. Certain positions tied to these... — read more 

Only one company reported layoffs in Wisconsin during June. Conduent, a business service provider, laid off six remote workers. The state Department of Workforce Development received this notice on June 26. This number is significantly lower than... — read more 

Wisconsin businesses reported no job layoffs for the entire month of June. This marks the first time in three years without any layoff notices filed. The state's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 3.4% in May. Manufacturing, mining, logging, and... — read more 

Thorogood Boots opened a new manufacturing facility and its first retail store. The $14.5 million, 70,000-square-foot facility is located in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Thorogood's parent company, operates the site. The new... — read more 

Sparhawk Trucking may face mass layoffs. It entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March. A notice from the trustee warned of job cuts. The company actively seeks a buyer. A new owner might not keep all staff. Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin ... — read more 

Wisconsin employers filed several layoff and closure notices in May. These filings named at least 248 affected workers across various industries. Parkhurst Dining, Henkel, and Cree Lighting announced job cuts in specific cities. UnityPoint Health and... — read more 

A trucking company in Wisconsin Rapids announced mass layoffs. Employees received notification of the job cuts. Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin https://www.wsaw.com/video/2026/06/03/wisconsin-rapids-trucking-company-notifies-employees-mass-layoffs/

Sparhawk may face layoffs or closure. The company filed a notice with the Department of Workforce Development. This action follows Sparhawk's bankruptcy filing. Sparhawk Trucking and Sparhawk Truck and Trailer are actively seeking a buyer. The bank... — read more 

Four Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices. These notices impacted 311 workers. The filings occurred during May. The actual number of employees losing jobs is less. This information was reported on June 2, 2026. ... — read more 

Wisconsin's job market is experiencing a cooling trend. This mirrors a national deceleration in economic growth. New graduates face challenges finding work, though openings exist. AI's long-term impact on job substitution remains unclear. Healthcare... — read more 

Wisconsin's labor market has cooled over the past year. The unemployment rate for Wisconsin held at 3.5 percent in April. The state experienced a loss of 12,800 non-farm jobs from April 2025 to April 2026. Manufacturing jobs decreased by 7,800 during... — read more 

Parkhurst Dining will permanently close its Kenosha campus operations. This closure follows the termination of its contract with Carthage College. The company will lay off 160 workers. Operations are set to cease by July 3. All affected employees... — read more 

Cree Lighting announced a second round of layoffs impacting its Racine, Wisconsin facility. Twenty-eight positions were eliminated on May 14, according to a federal notice. These cuts primarily affect office and support roles, including tax, graphic... — read more 

SSM Health laid off most of its virtual behavioral health integration team on February 4. Therapists like Taylor Lazar provided free mental health services to patients. The program helped patients in crisis and prevented hospital admissions. These... — read more 

Henkel US Operations Corporation announced the closure of its Oak Creek facility. This action will result in 57 layoffs. The company plans to halt all operations by the end of September 2026. The facility's permanent closure is scheduled for February... — read more 

Six companies announced layoffs impacting 736 Wisconsin workers in April. This number represents a decrease from March's 1,082 layoffs. Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in March. This rate remains lower than the national average of... — read more 

Manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin decreased by 8,600 in 2025. This data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. No major facility closings or mass layoffs occurred. Retirements and workers changing jobs contributed to the decline. Some... — read more 

Virtex is an electronics manufacturer. The company is based in Texas. It plans to close its Menomonee Falls plant. This closure will affect 91 jobs. The Menomonee Falls plant will cease operations. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin ... — read more 

Ryder Integrated Logistics will lay off 151 employees. These layoffs affect two facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company's customer contract was not renewed. Affected employees will cease Ryder employment on June 30. A new provider plans to... — read more