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MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Wisconsinites testified at the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) virtual hearings regarding a special rate structure for “Very Large Customers” (VLCs) (Docket 6630-TE-113). The hearings amplified residents’ growing concerns that the current proposal from We Energies would pass energy and infrastructure costs for massive data centers to everyday customers. Organizations, experts and residents who...

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (Feb. 11, 2026) — With National Battery Day approaching on February 18th, Pellitteri Waste Systems is promoting a new national public service announcement campaign focused on the urgent issue of fires caused by improperly discarded batteries. The campaign was created by the National Waste & Recycling Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest...

NEENAH, Wis. (Feb. 11, 2026) — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering, architectural and consulting firm, announces new directors Amy Springer, CPA, director of financeand Derek Gruber, AIA, director of the architectural division. At McMahon, directors are recognized for consistent embodiment of the McMahon Way including performance, professionalism, growth and development, extra effort and responsible charge which includes both personal growth, sales,...

MENASHA, Wis. (Feb. 11, 2026) — Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, was honored with the 2025 BUILD Wisconsin Award from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin in the Specialty Contractor – Electrical category. FTI was recognized for its work on Children’s Wisconsin Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Wauwatosa, Wis. The project involved...

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (February 6, 2026) — Society Insurance has been recognized by Employ Humanity as a 2026 Best Place to Work honoree, an award that highlights employers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to fostering a positive, supportive and employee-focused workplace. Employ Humanity is a leadership development and culture design organization based in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Society Insurance,...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Fairchild Equipment, a premier provider of materials handling and storage solutions, today announced the official opening of its new facility located at 5500 North Lovers Lane Road. This strategic relocation consolidates the company’s operations from two previous buildings in Menomonee Falls into a single, significantly larger facility designed to support rapid company growth and enhanced...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine's Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers – or nothing at all.  How the scam works Unfortunately, you...

Wisconsin residents expressed widespread concerns about a proposal before the Public Service Commission creating a new rate class for hyperscale data centers.  Scores of individuals tuned in yesterday for a virtual public comment period on a We Energies’ proposal that would create a new class for so-called “Very Large Customers” with a power load...

-- Wisconsin residents expressed widespread concerns about a proposal before the Public Service Commission creating a new rate class for hyperscale data centers.  Scores of individuals tuned in yesterday for a virtual public comment period on a We Energies’ proposal that would create a new class for so-called “Very Large Customers” with a power...

-- By Buckley Brinkman, advisor to the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity For WisBusiness.com Wisconsin should lead the nation in AI implementation. Instead, we are likely to do too little by trying to do too much. We should focus on our strength – engagement around practical and creative solutions...

Brookfield, Wis. (February 9, 2026) — Community Smiles Dental (CSD) will host its annual “Laugh for a Smile” fundraising event on Thursday, April 9, from 5-9 pm at the Brookfield Conference Center, bringing together community members, supporters, and healthcare leaders for an evening of laughter in support of a powerful mission. This year’s event...

New coffee shop & deli feature local providers (APPLETON, WIS.) Feb. 10, 2026--Appleton International Airport (ATW) announces it will partner with Copper Rock Coffee Company to open Grain & Grind Coffee & Deli. The coffee shop will be located in the existing concourse to replace the current restaurant and will be operated and managed...