Tech
Will Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?
Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Microsoft 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 Radio
Microsoft 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 Radio
Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Port 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 Radio
Wisconsin 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 Yahr
New 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 Radio
New 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
After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion
New Trump-era rules for $1 billion in funding for Wisconsin under Biden program.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County
Huge project could include up to 15 buildings constructed over next decade.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft, UWM Unveil New AI Lab
Lab aims to connect Wisconsin manufacturers with new automation technologies.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin
Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
