Tech
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
With Sharp Criticism, Regulators Approve Electric Rates For Facebook-Meta Data Center
Public Service Commission members blasted lack of transparency around the Beaver Dam data center.
May 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could AI Be a Lifeline For Milwaukee Grocers?
Northwest side Sentry pivots to new system to monitor pricing, inventory and sales.
May 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI
'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'
Apr 29th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion
A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
