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….
A significant step toward renewable energy development in Wisconsin began this week as National Grid Renewables broke ground on the 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County. This large-scale solar farm, set to come online in late 2025, marks a milestone in clean energy production and economic investment in the region. Key Details…
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…
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…
Carthage, MO, November 13, 2024 — Schreiber Foods, a Wisconsin-based dairy giant, has unveiled plans for a substantial expansion of its operations in Carthage, Missouri. If completed as proposed, this new project could bring as many as 250 additional jobs to the city, marking a major investment in the local economy. Expansion Plans and Tax…
November 13, 2024 — Despite challenges over the past few years, economists are projecting a positive rebound in the U.S. housing market, with a focus on increased home sales in the coming years. Chief Economist Lawrence Yun from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) forecasts a 9% rise in home sales in 2025, with an…
November 13, 2024 — Ahold Delhaize, the multinational retailer behind major U.S. grocery brands like Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Giant, has confirmed it recently suffered a cyberattack, forcing parts of its infrastructure offline and disrupting service across numerous stores. The attack impacted both in-store and online services, affecting thousands of customers. Details of…
November 13, 2024 — Tesla has announced its sixth recall this year for the 2024 model-year Cybertruck, this time affecting 2,431 vehicles due to a faulty drive unit inverter. Unlike many previous recalls, this one can’t be fixed through a software update—owners of affected trucks will need to take their vehicles to a Tesla service…
November 13, 2024 — After decades of decline, American manufacturing has made a historic comeback, with small cities at the forefront. This resurgence, sparked by strategic policies from the Biden administration, has revitalized communities previously facing economic downturns. Programs like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have incentivized manufacturers to open…
Sheboygan, WI — General Motors (GM) has initiated a recall affecting 461,839 vehicles across the United States, including models popular in Wisconsin, due to a transmission defect that may cause rear-wheel lockup, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Affected Models: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified that the transmission control valve in…
MEQUON, Wis. (Nov 12, 2024) — Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector is set to take a hit as Hultafors Group North America, LLC announced plans to close its Mequon facility in early 2025, resulting in the layoff of approximately 45 employees. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retention Notification (WARN) submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development,…