Self-service emissions testing kiosks are now available in Milwaukee and Oak Creek, Wisconsin, for vehicles from the 2007 model year onward, with the goal of providing a convenient option for time-strapped residents.

Milwaukee Health Department is conducting vaccination clinics offering free immunizations for school-aged children, with incentives like tickets to local attractions.

AT&T plans to discontinue traditional landline phone service, moving to modern fiber networks by 2029, but will maintain service in California due to legal requirements.

Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has launched the Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a digital resource that assists anglers by providing fishing locations, regulations, boat launches, and health advice for fish consumption.

The Wisconsin DNR advises the public to keep wildlife wild, cautioning against disturbing young animals that may appear orphaned, urging people to observe from a distance, and to consult professionals before intervening.

The Oak Creek Public Library is offering free computer classes from July to December, covering skills from basic computer use to advanced Excel features.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abbott has closed its roughly $21B purchase of Exact Sciences, paying $105 a share and folding Cologuard and other cancer‑testing assets into its diagnostics arm while keeping Exact’s Madison operations intact.

Concordia University Wisconsin has rolled out AI degrees and an AI & Quantum Innovation Lab as a $15B Vantage campus rises nearby, emphasizing ethics and workforce training. The moves aim to prepare students for new regional AI jobs while shaping how the technology is used.

AB657 carves out a state sales-tax exemption for fusion project equipment as Wisconsin leans on UW–Madison research and a new WEDC grant to attract startups and suppliers. Backers say the move fast-tracks pilots and supply-chain opportunities.

Waukesha and La Crosse counties have put Aurelian’s Ava chatbot on non‑emergency 911 lines, handling thousands of routine calls while routing emergencies to human dispatchers.

A Madison nonprofit won a federal voucher to speed FDA review of psilocybin for major depression, joining two other programs selected under an April executive order. Local researchers say the award validates years of work but leaves rollout questions.

A viral TikTok shows a Milwaukee user editing a DoorDash meal photo with ChatGPT and collecting roughly $39 in account credit, reigniting worries about AI refund fraud.

Philanthropist Lynde B. Uihlein gave $10 million to UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences to fund research, water policy and upkeep for research vessels.

Versiti’s 79,000-sq-ft, $79M research wing is topping off in Wauwatosa, promising new labs, roughly 100 jobs and closer ties with local medical research partners.

Jobseekers and HR teams in Milwaukee are using AI to draft and screen applications, prompting new training and fresh questions about fairness and skills. Local universities and workforce boards are responding.

Fiserv confirmed a July rollout for FIUSD, a bank-focused stablecoin built on Solana with partners Paxos and Circle, and has lined up pilots including North Dakota's Roughrider Coin.

WCTC broke ground on a 12,200-square-foot second-floor addition to its Applied AI Lab in Pewaukee, funded by major local gifts and due to open in spring 2027.