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Wisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy
Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets
Milwaukee Fire Department now has scanners at all 31 stations.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Business Groups Sue to Block Citizen Ordinance Limiting TIF Districts
Angered by data center deal, Port Washington voters support 'direct legislation.'
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
4 Wisconsin Communities Signed Secret Deals for Big Data Centers
Lack of transparency, public input on billion-dollar deals with big tech companies?
Jan 26th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
AI Boom Hits Home in Waldo, WI
Pristine creek, protected woods and wetlands caught in a spreading network of high-voltage power lines.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Christian Thorsberg
ChatGPT Maker, Oracle Are Tenants of $15 Billion Port Washington Data Center
Developer, partners reveal new details about proposal.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Port Washington Data Center Requires $1.4 Billion Transmission Line Project
The route and price tag of the 90-mile line are drawing concern.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center
But it is still moving forward on other projects and intends to find another site nearby.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
After Losing Reelection Bid, Former State Senator Wins Federal Job
Real estate developer Duey Stroebel is now a regional administrator for HUD.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions
More than 1,000 detained this year, sheriffs in 12 counties now helping effort.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Bipartisan program has created wonderful recreational lands we enjoy.
Apr 20th, 2025 by State Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin
Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Warmer Than Average Lake Michigan Decimates Ice Fishing
Lake Superior water temperatures also up, reducing ice coverage.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Fourth and Eighth Graders Falling Behind in Math
Declines since 2019 on national scores echoed by test results for Wisconsin students.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail
Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Movie Theater To Become Event Venue
New life for 29-year-old cinema would include weddings, corporate events.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Do You Believe in Beavers?
Study finds return of beaver dams to Milwaukee watershed could add $3.3 billion worth of stormwater storage.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Key North Side Corridor Will Receive Protected Bike Lane
But no bus rapid transit line. Project is a partnership of Milwaukee and Glendale.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Could Determine Wisconsin Election Winner
Suburbs were once critical to the GOP to win Wisconsin. Now, both parties are competing for their votes.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections
Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?
Sep 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
WOW Counties Turning Less Republican
Ozaukee and Waukesha now less red while Washington County resists the trend.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries
Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down
6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?
Jul 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying
Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.
May 9th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Concordia University Will Lay Off 24 Employees
School has run deficits in recent years. Layoffs at Mequon campus to begin May 31
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Landlord Berrada Drops Lawsuit Against Tenants Union
Lawsuit 'a retaliatory measure for tenant organizing in Berrada buildings,' group charges.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?
How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Michael Timm
How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created
And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Wisconsin Has A “Smart Growth” Law To Encourage Housing, But No One Is Enforcing It
Planner Robin Palm has been willing to go to court over a proposal in Wauwatosa.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant
Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Water Company Moving To Downtown
Plus: Marcus closes its only Milwaukee theater, WHEDA offers new downpayment program and a recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin
Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Rachel Hale
Ramirez Has Big Plans For Cardinal Stritch Campus
$24 million investment will help create northside Augustine Prep, making a mega-school.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Berrada Sues Milwaukee Tenants Union For Defamation
Mega-landlord's lawsuit focuses on November fire and group's subsequent claims.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools
Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.
Jul 18th, 2023 by John Norcross
Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday
Republican Paul Melotik vs Democrat Bob Tatterson for open seat in WOW counties.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Ozaukee County’s First Private High School Proposed
Owner of shooting gallery plans Christian school based on Hillsdale College curriculum.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan
Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making
Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly
West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours
Kaul, law enforcement agencies want faster turnaround for forensic work.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Dorow Tells Drug Dealers They Are Responsible for Overdose Deaths
Cases shine light on how judge handles issue that may involve her son.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation
Sen. Felzkowski leads opposition to preserving 56,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends
Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Anonymous Legislator Undermining State Stewardship Fund
More than a dozen times, initiatives to protect invaluable natural areas were killed.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Spencer Black
Plan Commission Endorses 25-Story Lakefront Tower
'More slender, more elegant' plan gets unanimous approval.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Politics and Population Density
It's remarkable: The further voters live from the center of Milwaukee the more Republican their views.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter
Proposed tower at 1550 N. Prospect now 25 stories, 'better in every way,' says developer.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Analyzing Milwaukee Area Turnout and Results That Led To Evers’ Win
Governor pulled off something no Wisconsin Democrat has accomplished in 60 years.
Nov 10th, 2022 by John D. Johnson
Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums
But county-level referendums were only advisory
Nov 10th, 2022 by Evan Casey
The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election
Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration
Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Court Rules Cedarburg Schools Must Address Racial Harassment
Ozaukee County judge finds district did not properly investigate complaints.
May 3rd, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Asian Market Expansion In Jeopardy
Facing multiple lawsuits and criminal probe of a VP. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Mar 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers
Staff shortage causes cancellation of 8 routes. Should return by March, transit system says.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
The Battle for Lake Michigan’s Shoreline
As water levels surge, Wisconsinites erecting walls. But that could hurt downstream beaches.
Nov 7th, 2021 by Mario Koran
Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails
Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Critical Race Theory, Spending Fuel Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall
Four board members face recall elections.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Michael Horne
GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering
Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Henry Redman
College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party
While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Endangered Snake Species Found in Construction Areas
In Ozaukee and Juneau counties. State DNR issued notices.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Tosses Voter Purge Suit
Conservative group wanted voters that may have moved purged from the voter roll.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
County Criminal Pot Convictions Down 94% Since 2010
But little change in rest of state, with huge racial gap in arrests, convictions.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit
Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'
Mar 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Green Wave Sweeping the State
Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by John Torinus
New City Health Commissioner Approved
Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed
One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Health Commissioner Wins First Endorsement
Kirsten Johnson gets backing of Public Safety & Health Committee.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vaccine Tampering Pharmacist Pleads Guilty
Grafton resident Steven Brandenburg pleads to federal charges, still faces state charges.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner
Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Brandenburg Released on $10,000 Bond
Pharmacist who tried to destroy 500 vaccines may not have succeeded, DA says.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Suburban Voters Defeated Trump
A decisive switch, both in Wisconsin and nationally.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin
A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties
Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair
Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate
Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters
COVID-19 Slowing in Milwaukee County, Increasing Statewide
Milwaukee County still has fourth largest per capita spread in state, but it's down 29 percent.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Voter Purge Push Threatens 129,000 Names
State Supreme Court will consider approach critics decry as voter suppression.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Parsky, Kynala Phillips and Dana Munro
State High Court to Hear Voter Purge Case
Kelly ends recusal, Supreme Court will decide if 130,000 people should be removed from voting rolls.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Laurel White
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case
Justice Dan Kelly could lift his recusal from the case now that he lost his election.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
I Served As a Pandemic Poll Worker
We would all be paid! I felt the economy rebounding under my feet.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Michael Horne
166 New Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3,721 Total
Death toll reaches 182
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
1,730 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 869 in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County reports 20 deaths from disease, 17 were African Americans.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
First City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Death Reported
Case is Milwaukee County's first death, third in the state.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Next in Voter Purge Battle?
Appeals Court overturned lower court ruling requiring purge of voter rolls. But battle far from over.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Holds Election Commissioners in Contempt
Will be fined $250 per day until they approve purge 209,000 names from voting list.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
