Tech
Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers
Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers
Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin
Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Legislators Oppose Utilities’ Push for No-Bid Power Line Projects
Competitive proposals will help ratepayers, lower costs, foster innovation, they argue.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Three Meetings For Public To Learn About Controversial Walmart Redevelopment
Public will be able to ask questions about library, self-storage, housing and data center.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact
Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.
May 27th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say
Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.
May 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading
Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.
May 14th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ald. Mark Chambers Attempts To Set Record Straight About Midtown ‘Data Center’
Proposal is 'nothing even close' to what is suggested, he says.
May 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Microsoft Says 375 Workers Hired for Mount Pleasant Data Center
Building 'the world’s most powerful AI datacenter'?
May 12th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rockwell’s Indoor Farm Will Supply Fresh Produce to Feeding America
Clock Tower Farms, housed in company's headquarters, plans to be operational later this year.
May 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
