Saturday July 5th, 2025 1:10AM

Business News

Milwaukee airport to be served by AirTran
AirTran Airways has announced plans to start serving Mitchell International Airport later this year with flights to Atlanta and several Florida cities.
5:23PM ( 23 years ago )
Steep lettuce prices force creativity at nation's salad bars
The Hickory Flat Elementary salad bar is filled with dark little flecks these days -- spinach and other greens are being mixed in to make the iceberg go further.
4:51PM ( 23 years ago )
Some retailers confused as Georgia prepares for tax-free weekend
Jeneva Blake knows she won't charge sales tax this weekend on women's dresses and pantsuits. But what about the feather-fringed nighties in her mall store's display window?

4:34PM ( 23 years ago )
Ford introduces new sedan, but says it won't replace Taurus
A roomy family sedan with the elevated front seats of a sport utility vehicle and a name that harkens back to a long-gone brand is Ford Motor Co.'s hope for reclaiming the sales superiority of its fading Taurus.
3:31PM ( 23 years ago )
Chicopee Manufacturing parent Polymer Group, Inc. files motion to dismiss involuntary chapter 11 petition
Polymer Group, Inc. announced today that while the Company continues to explore the possible consensual dismissal / withdrawal of the involuntary petition filed on March 25, 2002.
3:12PM ( 23 years ago )
30-Year, 15-Year mortgage rates rise
Rates on 30-year and 15-year mortgages rose for the fourth week in a row amid signs that the country is recovering from a recession.
2:20PM ( 23 years ago )
Arthur Andersen out as Southern Company auditor
Southern Company today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent auditor for 2002.
12:51PM ( 23 years ago )
Economy grew at 1.7 percent rate in fourth quarter, better than previously thought
The U.S. economy, which fell into recession in early 2001, was already bouncing back in the final three months of the year, growing at an annual rate of 1.7 percent.
9:23AM ( 23 years ago )
Airtran Airways announces new service Atlanta to Milwaukee
Atlanta air travelers travelling to Milwaukee's Mitchell International airport will soon have another option.

9:10AM ( 23 years ago )
United spent $5.7 million on Goodwin's buyout
The parent company of United Airlines spent $5.7 million last year to buy out the remaining three years of a contract with its former chairman and chief executive officer.
8:36AM ( 23 years ago )