Business
Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project
No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs
Will it protect customers from paying for Mount Pleasant data center? 'The devil is in the details.'
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process
Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
New Canada Tariffs Put Wisconsin’s Trade Surplus At Risk, Groups Say
With $8.5 billion in exports to Canada, Wisconsin groups fear higher costs and lost manufacturing jobs ahead.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sports Card Shop Coming To Deer District
Growth of the hobby leads to store setting up shop near Fiserv Forum.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Economics of the Minimum Wage
Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Betting Companies Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Ballot Betting
Commission warns such wagers could be a felony. Polymarket and Kalshi cry foul.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Movie Theaters Hail ‘Rebound Year’ of Box Office Hits
Hollywood blockbusters driving audiences to Marcus Theaters, Milwaukee Film, other venues.
Jul 14th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee-Based Enerpac Strikes $472 Million Deal
Company says buying Houston firm could expand market for its products by $1 billion.
Jul 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Games Returning To Free TV For 2026-27 Season
For the first time in 31 years, you won't need cable TV to cheer the deer.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Attendance Fell in 2026, Unless Garth Brooks is Included
Festival attendance continues to bounce around post-pandemic under three-weekend format.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
