Tech
‘Innovation Center’ Opens On Site of Former Kenosha Auto Plant
Kenosha Innovation Center is a 64,000-square-feet facility.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCaledonia Plan Commission Endorses Microsoft’s Third Wisconsin Data Center
Full village board likely to vote on rezoning in mid-October
Sep 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Seeks Data Center in Caledonia
Its third proposed project in Racine County. We Energies owns most of the land.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMenomonie Mayor Puts $1.6 Billion Data Center Proposal on Hold
After hearing concerns from community Mayor Randy Knaack turns against proposal.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?
Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyMicrosoft Announces Additional $4 Billion Investment in Wisconsin
Company says first Mount Pleasant data center should be operational by early 2026.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year
City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEnvironmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerPort Washington Data Center Would Include $175 Million In Public Infrastructure Costs
Developer would front cash and be repaid from property tax revenue data center generates.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Video Game Workers Now Have Union Contract
They were first to unionize at a major U.S. studio, now owned by Microsoft.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Natalie YahrNew Data Center Planned For Caledonia
Caledonia residents say they're worried the campus could impact the rural feel of the community.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Restrictions on Bitcoin ATMs in Wisconsin Aim To Limit Harm of Crypto Scams
Reports of crypto scams are up 99% since 2023.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio