Wisconsin data centers; Assembly passes bill to place restrictions

Microsoft’s data center expansion in Racine County has sparked a debate in Madison, where lawmakers are split over a GOP bill aimed at regulating data centers and preventing higher utility costs.

Data centers spark regulatory debate
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Data centers plans come as Wisconsin lawmakers debate new restrictions aimed at regulating large data centers and limiting their impact on utility customers.

Milwaukee grocery store closures impact vulnerable, nonprofit says

The closure of another Milwaukee grocery store, the second already this year, is impacting the city's most vulnerable communities, a nonprofit said.

Community impact of grocery store closures
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The closure of another Milwaukee grocery store, the second already this year, is impacting the city's most vulnerable communities, a nonprofit said.

Apartment ceiling collapses in Milwaukee
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A Milwaukee family is displaced after the ceiling of their apartment collapsed, and they said their building did not have heat.

Staying safe in extreme cold
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UW Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof discusses the dangers of extremely cold weather and how to stay safe.

Milwaukee apartment ceiling collapse, residents complain about no heat

A Milwaukee family is out of its home after a ceiling collapsed. Family members say their apartment building did not have heat.

Milwaukee missing woman; police seek help to locate 62-year-old

Milwaukee police are asking for help to locate 62-year-old Gail Wright, who was last seen on the city's north side on Dec. 28, 2025.

Milwaukee apartment arson near 27th and Loomis, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of setting fire to an apartment building on the city's south side. Five people, including a child, were hospitalized.

Ridglan Farms' lawsuit accusing Dane4Dogs of "extortion" dismissed

The U.S. Constitution protects free speech even if it is aimed at shutting down a business. A case in Dane County bears that out.

Milwaukee fatal shooting at 38th and North; Brookfield man accused

A 67-year-old Brookfield man is accused of fatally shooting a man near 38th and North in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Second Lady Usha Vance pregnant with couple's fourth child

Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday. 

Rosendale 2-vehicle crash; Waupun man suffers serious injuries

A 55-year-old Waupun man was seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash in the Township of Rosendale midday on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Walz's office, 5 other MN government offices served subpoenas in ICE obstruction investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota government offices. The subpoenas are part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement.

Wisconsin extreme cold watch; in effect Thursday night to Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch late Thursday, Jan 22 at night through early Saturday, Jan. 24.

Woman killed at Milwaukee motel, man charged with homicide

A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Alicia Machnik, who was shot at a motel on Jan. 14.

2025 Red Kettle Campaign nears goal; calls on community support

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County is making a final push to reach its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign goal of $3.1 million.

Milwaukee police chase tops 100 mph, ends with crash; teen accused

A Milwaukee teen is accused of leading police on a miles-long police chase that ended with a crash into a Marquette University van on Jan. 14.