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Report: Data centers, industry could stress Great Lakes water

Great Lakes states should take steps to protect water resources from increasing demand from data centers and other industries, according to a new report. The analysis by the nonprofit Alliance for the Great Lakes found data centers may withdraw as much as 150 billion gallons of water ...

Trial set for judge accused of helping man evade ICE agents

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade arrest in her courtroom by U.S. immigration agents will stand trial in December after she decided against appealing a federal judge's ruling rejecting her attempt to dismiss the case. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge ...

Bar industry adjusts as alcohol use hit record low

Fox River House brands itself as “Appleton’s oldest saloon,” but the bar has offered a growing selection of nonalcoholic options in recent years. Cassidy Evers, one of the bar’s co-owners, said it has an entire shelf in its cooler that is completely alcohol free, from nonalcoholic ...

Conservative Wisconsin justice won’t run for reelection

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Friday she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals. Justice Rebecca Bradley's decision not to run for a second full term comes after ...

Tiffany to have telephone town hall

MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, Wis., will host a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 9. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Tiffany will be joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “Telephone town halls offer a convenient way for constituents to ask questions and engage directly, all from the comfort of their own homes,” Tiffany said a news release. “I look forward to having Secretary Duffy join me on the call to answer your questions about the One Big Beautiful Bill and engage in a ...

UW-Green Bay launches criminal justice bachelor’s degree

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In response to a growing regional need and call for more community-minded justice professionals, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has launched a new criminal justice major. This new program builds on the success of UW-Green Bay’s high-enrollment criminal justice minor, introduced in 2021, that currently serves more than 100 students. “There is a need in Wisconsin for individuals with specialized knowledge in areas like juvenile and criminal law, drug use and abuse, forensic science and human trafficking. UW-Green Bay is stepping up to meet the moment and ...