Author: Brian Bateman

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Sheboygan Takes Action to Improve Air Quality with $175,000 Initiative

Sheboygan is making strides toward cleaner air by implementing a robust tree coverage program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The city has been awarded approximately $175,000 to address its air quality challenges, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods. This initiative comes as a response to Sheboygan’s “F” rating for ozone levels, as reported by the American…

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Beans & Barley Employee Tests Positive for Hepatitis A, Prompts Public Health Alert

The Milwaukee Health Department has launched a public health response after an employee at Beans & Barley tested positive for Hepatitis A. The employee worked at the popular restaurant between October 31 and November 13. While officials emphasize that there is no ongoing risk to current patrons, they encourage potentially exposed individuals to take precautions….

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Biden Approves Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles in Russia Amid North Korean Troop Deployments

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for limited strikes within Russia, a significant shift in U.S. policy. The decision comes in response to North Korea deploying thousands of troops to aid Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. According to senior U.S. officials, this policy adjustment…

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Another Major Data Center May Be Coming to Southeast Wisconsin

A new large-scale data center campus may soon join the growing tech infrastructure in southeast Wisconsin. The Kenosha Plan Commission is set to review a proposal on November 21 for a four-building data center campus near Interstate 94 and Highway 142, just six miles south of Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center project in Mount Pleasant….

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Israeli Strike Destroys Secret Iranian Nuclear Research Facility, Signaling Escalation in Regional Tensions

The Target: Taleghan 2 Facility The attack focused on the Taleghan 2 facility, located within the Parchin military complex, about 20 miles southeast of Tehran. Once part of Iran’s Amad nuclear weapons program, which was halted in 2003, the site had been repurposed for testing explosives critical to nuclear weapons production, according to the Institute…

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Sheboygan’s Economy: Stable Labor Market and Manufacturing Adjustments in 2024

Overview of Labor Force Data Sheboygan’s labor market in 2024 has shown resilience and adaptability with a stable workforce and low unemployment. The civilian labor force expanded gradually, reaching 63.8 thousand by September, and employment has kept pace, hitting 62.4 thousand. The unemployment rate, initially at 2.4% in April, has declined steadily, reaching a low…

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Amazon Breaks Ground on $200 Million Robotic Facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Amazon has officially begun construction on a state-of-the-art robotic facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, marking a $200 million investment in the region. This new facility adds to Amazon’s significant footprint in the state, bringing its total investment in Wisconsin to over $11 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key community and state leaders, including…

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Pregnant Woman Files Lawsuit to Challenge Kentucky’s Near-Total Abortion Ban

November 14, 2024 — A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing that the restrictive laws violate her constitutional rights. The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in a Louisville state court, claims that Kentucky’s abortion bans infringe on the plaintiff’s rights to privacy and personal autonomy. The woman, using…

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Breakthrough PFAS Removal Technology Offers Hope for Water and Wastewater Treatment

November 14, 2024 — Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a revolutionary device capable of capturing, concentrating, and destroying a wide range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in contaminated water—all in a single step. This breakthrough could have significant implications for industries struggling with PFAS contamination, particularly the rapidly expanding semiconductor…