State Bank Financial and UW-La Crosse survey shows rural areas share economic worries as consumer confidence in current conditions and future expectations drops.

Half of owners are optimistic about the national economy, just under the survey-high level of 56% recorded last fall. 56% are optimistic about their local economy, compared to 62% six months ago.

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.

The Humboldt County Administrative Office's Economic Development Division is calling on residents to help shape the future of ...