State regulators approved the Dawn Harvest solar and battery project in Rock County. We Energies will be majority owner and the facility is expected to start serving customers in 2028.

Technicians who relocated for Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data center say they were cut after weeks on the job; Microsoft says the roles were short-term contractor work. Local leaders point to long-term investments but the human cost is immediate.

UW and Princeton simulations map fallout scenarios and show Wisconsin at risk. The work arrives after New START expired on Feb. 5, 2026, renewing arms‑control concerns.

A Froedtert surgeon used FDA‑approved Cytalux to make a tiny lung tumor glow during surgery, allowing a lung‑sparing removal. The technology may widen options for high‑risk patients.

Kieyarrah Dennis, a PhD student, researches waterborne pathogens and antibiotic resistance at UW-Milwaukee, considering their historical and societal impact while wishing to bridge the gap between science and public health.

The MSOE Undergraduate Research Showcase highlighted diverse student research on topics like EM absorbers, galaxy cluster mass, and disease containment in space.

Gabby Voit at UWM studies zebrafish embryonic development to gain insights into human brain development and genetic mutations related to fertility issues. Her research could help understand developmental disabilities and genetic conditions.

Children’s Wisconsin has hired veteran pediatric executive Jonathan Brouk as president and COO to run its Milwaukee and Neenah hospitals.

UWM's Troy Skwor researches innovative methods to fight drug-resistant superbugs, pioneering light therapies for infections and analyzing bacteria to understand the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Waukesha County Communications will use AI system Aurelian to handle non-emergency calls, enhancing dispatcher efficiency and prioritizing urgent situations.

UW-Milwaukee professor Priya Nambisan developed the myHESTIA app for managing chronic conditions, inspired by her own health experience and health care informatics expertise.

Wisconsin DNR increases law enforcement on trails to improve ATV/UTV safety during Labor Day weekend, focusing on reducing fatalities and promoting responsible riding.

A mysterious object spotted in the sky over southeast Wisconsin was confirmed to be an Aerostar "Thunderhead" balloon, used for environmental research and enhancing cell service during disasters.