Microsoft in Wisconsin; new $4B investment in Mount Pleasant datacenter

Microsoft, along with state and local leaders, held a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 18 to announce Microsoft’s next infrastructure investment in Wisconsin.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."

New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions

A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.

Microsoft data center; Milwaukee nonprofit sues Racine over water records

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is suing the City of Racine, saying it ignored an open records request on projected water usage at Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data center.

Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.

Ex-Astronomer exec Kristin Cabot files for divorce after kiss cam scandal

Kristin Cabot, the married former Astronomer executive who was caught on a kiss cam cuddling with her boss during a July Coldplay concert, has filed for divorce from her husband, according to a report.

Milwaukee Tool plans Menomonee Falls expansion, $42M investment

Milwaukee Tool plans to expand in Menomonee Falls, a decision the company said will create hundreds of Wisconsin jobs.

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Milwaukee Tool plans to expand in Menomonee Falls, a decision the company said will create hundreds of Wisconsin jobs.

Milwaukee South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking; $5M project kicks off

State and local officials joined Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday, Sept. 4, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Port Milwaukee’s South Shore Cruise Dock.

Williams Bay water crisis continues; restaurants get creative, adapt

The “do not drink" order in Williams Bay remains in effect nearly a week after nitrite contamination left two children sick, and restaurants are still adapting to the crisis.

Kawhi Leonard scandal: What we know about the alleged $28M ‘no-show job’

A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.

Plane crash victims' families to make potential final plea for Boeing's prosecution

A federal judge will hear arguments on a Justice Department motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing related to two plane crashes that killed 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia several years ago.

McDonald's cuts prices; other chains may follow

Starting next week, the fast-food giant will offer deals on some of its popular menu items.