The Latest Breaking News from Wisconsin

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing immigration arrest at courthouse

Hannah Dugan, 67, was found guilty of felony obstruction in December

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn’t let them sleep

Microsoft's latest AI data center in Wisconsin is under fire as residents file a lawsuit claiming the relentless noise from generators and HVAC systems is harming their property. While Microsoft asserts its dedication to being a good neighbor and has taken steps to mitigate noise, the local community remains unimpressed,…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Judge who helped immigrant evade ICE faces prison in Trump-era showdown

A former Wisconsin judge who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging 'unreasonable and excessive noise' from data center

'Microsoft prides itself on being a good neighbor in the communities where we operate.'

PC Gamer · Jul 6

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law hopes Trump endorsement will overcome GOP pushback in Wisconsin congressional race

Duffy’s son-in-law faces a former Iranian hostage and a dog musher in the congressional race

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Fraudster Pleads Guilty To Ponzi Scheme Involving Millions Worth of Snowmobiles

Stanley Pophal has pled guilty to defrauding investors out of $14.25 million in the Western District of Wisconsin, according to the FBI. The Ponzi Scheme first caught everyone's attention due to the over 300 snowmobiles Pophal had purchased.

RideApart · Jul 6

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft's 'world's most powerful AI data center' due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution from $7.3 billion facility

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 6

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

Authorities say a weather-related tragedy in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, left three children dead even though they were wearing life jackets

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Three children dead after boat capsizes during storm in Wisconsin

Officials rescued seven other people after a sudden storm led to a boat sinking on Geneva Lake

The Guardian - US · Jul 4

14-year-old’s death at Wisconsin beach prompts police to warn about a troubling pattern unfolding this summer: ‘Drowning is quick and silent’

Sadly, the teen isn't the only tragedy in the last few weeks.

We Got This Covered · Jul 4