Business
$8 Billion Amazon Pact Supercharges Generac’s Data Center Business
Stock jumps as Wisconsin manufacturer becomes long-term backup power supplier for AWS sites worldwide.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioRecord Diesel Prices Threaten To Push Up Wisconsin Grocery Bills
With diesel at $6.13 a gallon, grocers and truckers brace for higher costs across the supply chain.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Store Will Replace Family Dollar on 27th Street
Growing national chain will replace store subject to legal battle.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneThe Millionaires of We Energies
While seeking ever higher electric rates since 2020, its 7 top execs were paid $119 million.
Sep 10th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyLaw Firm Joins Third Ward’s Growing Office Roster
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown relocating after decades in Downtown.
Sep 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Wisconsin’s Richest CEOs
Many of them make hundreds of times more than average worker, new report finds.
Sep 8th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyReport Says Job Growth in Wisconsin Has ‘Ground To a Halt’
New report from Madison think thank says state has lost jobs since January 2025.
Sep 4th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bay View Restaurant Evicted
Belli's Bistro is the third Kinnickinnic Ave. restaurant to get booted via court system this year.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneOconomowoc Bank Closing Downtown Milwaukee Branch
Bank Five Nine, state's 14th largest, won't be Downtown anymore.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneMadison Gas and Electric Plans State’s First Fusion Power Plant
Partnership with Realta Fusion hopes to commercialize technology by early 2030s.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioIn Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections
Adding to usual concerns about data centers, the developers' Russian ties are 'a sticking point.'
Aug 31st, 2026 by Tom KertscherEnbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio























