September 27, 2024
Federal judge rules against DBE program; broad effects remain unclear
By Lane Kimble
A federal judge this week ruled against the federal government’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program following a lawsuit by a conservative Wisconsin-based organization. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) lawsuit in the Eastern…
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
A Tale of Three Challenges: JPS crews race against calendar on US 53
By Lane Kimble
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. -- For the next few weeks, you’ll have to forgive Paul Church if he’s a little preoccupied. “When Mother Nature’s on your side, you can get a lot done," the project manager…
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2024
Hoffman Construction Company, president honored as “Patriotic Employer”
By Lane Kimble
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- A WTBA-member company’s commitment to supporting U.S. veterans earned it some special recognition this week. The Department of Defense honored Hoffman Construction and company president Chris Goss as a “Patriotic…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2024
More than 150 members enjoy clays, company, conditions at Fall Shoot
By Lane Kimble
CASCADE, Wis. -- The Fall Sporting Clays Tournament may not have exactly lived up to its name (“Summer Sporting Clays” would’ve been more appropriate given the clear skies and very warm conditions) but that didn’t…
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