Joe Schulz

Microsoft scraps plans for Caledonia data center site, working to find an alternate location Microsoft will not move forward with a data center development in a Racine County community and will look to find a new site for the project.

Microsoft will not move forward with a data center development in a Racine County community and will look to find a new site for the project.

Green Bay area haunted house scares visitors amid projected record Halloween spending Terror on the Fox is a haunted house in Ashwaubenon that’s open several nights a week through Nov. 2. This year marks the attraction’s 29th season.

A Green Bay-area haunted house is open for its 29th season, as Americans are expected to spend a record high amount of money on Halloween.

Crops look good across the Midwest and Great Plains. But farmers still face tough economy The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting a strong corn and soybean harvest this year. But low crop prices, high input costs and international trade uncertainty could hurt farmers.

“A lot of what the farmers could control, they did and did well, which is leading to really strong production. But almost everything that’s outside of their control has moved against them this year.”

Community, faith leaders in a Wisconsin county call for transparency after ICE arrests Some community and faith leaders in Manitowoc County are calling for more transparency from the federal government after more than 20 people were arrested by federal immigration and law enforcement of...

“If there are indeed some people that were involved in human trafficking, they should go through the justice system. We don’t want violent criminals on the streets. But we also believe that there needs to be due process," said a Manitowoc pastor.

Wisconsin utility regulators approve 2 new clean energy projects State utility regulators approved a pair of renewable energy projects last week, including Wisconsin's first large-scale wind farm in more than a decade.

State utility regulators approved a pair of renewable energy projects last week, including Wisconsin’s first large-scale wind farm in more than a decade.

Madison area's Rutabaga Paddlesports will close at the end of 2025 After Darren Bush, owner of Rutabaga Paddlesports, had a “widowmaker” heart attack about three years ago that could have killed him, he took a step back and reevaluated his future.

After Darren Bush had a “widowmaker” heart attack about three years ago that could have killed him, he took a step back and reevaluated his future.

“Now I’m going to go create communities and help people in a different way.”

Modine Manufacturing to add 300 jobs with new southeast Wisconsin plant Modine Manufacturing is expanding in southeast Wisconsin with plans to hire about 300 workers at a new manufacturing facility in Franklin by early next year.

Modine Manufacturing is expanding in southeast Wisconsin with plans to hire about 300 workers at a new manufacturing facility in Franklin by early next year.

Ladysmith city administrator, sister face criminal charges related to recording closed session county meeting A city administrator and his sister are facing criminal charges in northwestern Wisconsin related to an alleged attempt to record a closed session county board meeting last month.

A city administrator and his sister are facing criminal charges in northwestern Wisconsin related to an alleged attempt to record a closed session county board meeting last month.

Former Green Bay school board member faces felony election fraud charges A former Green Bay school board member is facing felony election fraud charges for allegedly using a false home address in campaign filings ahead of the April 2024 election.

A former Green Bay school board member is facing felony election fraud charges for allegedly using a false home address in campaign filings ahead of the April 2024 election.

Insurance provider will stop offering ACA coverage in 11 Wisconsin counties A health insurance provider will stop offering individual and family coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace in 11 Wisconsin counties next year, meaning about 24,000 people will have to f...

A health insurance provider will stop offering individual and family coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace in 11 Wisconsin counties next year, meaning about 24,000 people will have to find a new insurer.

St. Louis-based grocery chain will acquire Wisconsin-based Festival Foods A Missouri-based grocery chain is purchasing Wisconsin-based Festival Foods, which has long branded itself as family and employee-owned.

A Missouri-based grocery chain is purchasing Wisconsin-based Festival Foods, which has long branded itself as family and employee-owned.

Developer proposes 1.2GW natural gas plant in Kenosha County The developer hopes to begin construction in mid-2027 and complete the project by 2030.

A Chicago-based energy developer is looking to build a natural gas power plant in Kenosha County capable of producing more than 1 gigawatt of electricity.

'These rate hikes unfairly burden families,' Wisconsin energy customers testify Customers from some of Wisconsin's largest electric utilities this week asked state regulators to block the utilities from increasing electric rates in each of the next two years.

Customers from some of Wisconsin’s largest electric utilities this week asked state regulators to block the utilities from increasing electric rates in each of the next two years. It comes as two utilities have proposed settlement agreements shrinking the size of their rate hikes.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes to resign Missy Hughes is leaving her position leading the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

Missy Hughes is leaving her position leading the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Hughes has served as the agency’s secretary and CEO since she was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers in 2019.

UW campus in Wausau to relocate to Northcentral Technical College The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will relocate its branch campus in Wausau next fall to the campus of Northcentral Technical College.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will relocate its branch campus in Wausau next fall to the campus of Northcentral Technical College.

Federal complaint challenges Midwest transmission plan, jeopardizes $4.1B in Wisconsin A complaint from utility regulators in five states challenging a major slate of transmission projects could jeopardize $4.1 billion of planned investment in Wisconsin.

A complaint from utility regulators in five states challenging a major slate of transmission projects could jeopardize $4.1 billion of planned investment in Wisconsin.

Federal antitrust lawsuit against Wisconsin-based Epic Systems will move forward A federal judge is allowing an antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems to move forward, while dismissing some of the claims made against the Verona-based health software company.

A federal judge is allowing an antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems to move forward, while dismissing some of the claims made against the Verona-based health software company.

Midwest cities will receive millions to clean up 'forever chemicals.' But some say it's not enough. Settlement payments from chemical companies are helping cities pay for expensive PFAS removal technology. But local leaders say the dollars often fall short of covering the full costs to clean up drin...

Settlement dollars often fall short of the costs to eliminate PFAS chemicals, city leaders say. And sometimes that means cities are relying on customers to cover the gaps.

After blockbuster trade, the Green Bay Packers face 'great challenge' to start the season This year’s team will get its first major test on Sunday when the Packers take on the division rival Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.

“Our performance against every team in the NFC North wasn’t good enough, wasn’t up to our standards,” said quarterback Jordan Love. “That’s definitely something that’s lingered with us throughout the offseason.”

Wisconsin foundry worker who came to the US seeking asylum now faces deportation Josue Rodriguez’s story reflects a broader conflict playing out nationally in the wake of the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.

Josue Rodriguez came to America three years ago seeking asylum from violence in Nicaragua. He's built a life in Wisconsin. The people who know him say he's a hard worker, a recent husband and a devoted stepfather. Now, he faces deportation.

Ascension Wisconsin could be dropped by UnitedHealthcare if new contract isn't reached by October Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare have been locked in a months-long dispute over reimbursement rates. And if the two sides don’t reach an agreement by October, Ascension could be dropped by Uni...

Ascension Wisconsin says insurer hasn't offered rates that cover rising costs, while UnitedHealthcare says hospital system is asking for excessive price hikes.

Alcohol use for Americans hit a record low. What does that mean for Wisconsin? A new Gallup poll shows the share of adults in the United States who say they drink alcohol has fallen to its lowest point in the nearly 90 years.

The Tavern League of Wisconsin says bars across the state are adapting with the times by serving more food, offering more nonalcoholic drink options and leaning into recreational opportunities.

Despite record jobs and median wage, policies could challenge Wisconsin families Wisconsin has a record-high number of jobs and median wage, but there are signs that the economy is softening and changes in federal policy could negatively affect workers in the coming years.

Wisconsin has a record-high number of jobs and median wage, but there are signs that the economy is softening and changes in federal policy could negatively affect workers in the coming years.

La Crosse sues fire truck manufacturers, says they raised prices, limited supply The city of La Crosse is suing three fire truck manufacturers — including two headquartered in Wisconsin — in federal court, accusing them of unlawfully coordinating to limit the supply of trucks and ...

The city of La Crosse is suing three fire truck manufacturers — including two headquartered in Wisconsin — in federal court, accusing them of unlawfully coordinating to limit the supply of trucks and raise prices.

'A loss for our community': Sheboygan hospital plans to shut down inpatient psychiatric beds The hospital is planning to stop offering inpatient psychiatric care at Aurora Sheboygan and use the space to create additional inpatient medical surgical bed capacity.

The hospital is planning to stop offering inpatient psychiatric care at Aurora Sheboygan and use the space to create additional inpatient medical surgical bed capacity beginning on Sept. 19.

High cattle prices help Wisconsin farmers, but make it risky to grow herds Demand for beef hasn't budged, but the nation's cattle herd is smaller than it has been for decades.

“If you look at the cattlemen and the fact that he’s only made money maybe two out of every five years — and he’s had to survive on those profits in the three years where they’ve lost money — everybody’s being very, very cautious not to give up the profits now and take that risk.”

Eastern Wisconsin city approves development agreement for $8B data center campus The Port Washington City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a development agreement with a company that plans to spend more than $8 billion to build a data center campus.

The Port Washington City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a development agreement with a company that plans to spend more than $8 billion to build a data center campus.

Kwik Trip to pay former employee $35k to settle disability discrimination complaint La Crosse-based convenience store chain Kwik Trip will pay a former employee $35,000 to settle a federal disability discrimination complaint.

La Crosse-based convenience store chain Kwik Trip will pay a former employee $35,000 to settle a federal disability discrimination complaint.

New health center for children and teens set to open in Green Bay area A new health care facility in the Green Bay area will provide better access to pediatric primary and behavioral health services, along with specialty care.

A new health care facility in the Green Bay area will provide better access to pediatric primary and behavioral health services, along with specialty care.

Federal funding cut endangers state unemployment system update In a letter to the Trump administration on Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers said the administration is blocking nearly $30 million in federal funding to Wisconsin, which could prevent the state from modernizi...

In a letter to the Trump administration on Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers said the administration is blocking nearly $30 million in federal funding to Wisconsin, which could prevent the state from finishing the project and potentially leave it vulnerable to cyberattacks and fraud.