Day: January 16, 2018

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Dana Wachs says he has raised more than half a million dollars for his campaign for governor.  The Eau Claire attorney says he raised $514,454 between Aug. 7 and Dec. 31, and has $163,205 in cash on hand. He says 931 people donated to his campaign, the majority of them giving $100 or less.  The other highest profile Democratic candidates for governor are: […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Floor sensors that track people's movements are providing insight into consumer habits for stores looking to gain ground on e-commerce giants like Amazon.  Brick-and-mortar stores have lagged behind online retailers on data collection because computer clicks are more easily analyzed than customers in physical spaces. But Milwaukee-based startup Scanalytics is helping businesses explore ways to track customers with paper-thin sensors tucked under existing flooring or utility mats.  […]

Sherry Gurno of Fond du Lac is the winner of $500 in downtown gift certificates in the fourth annual Downtown Fond du Lac Shop Small raffle.  Gurno's winning receipt came from Gallery & Frame Shop where she purchased frames for her children's family portraits as gifts during the holiday. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world right now,” said Gurno. She is looking forward to sharing some of […]