Data centers: Water, energy demand, Wisconsin Rapids recall

A new report sheds some light on the demands of data centers, particularly water and electricity. A Wisconsin Rapids politician is campaigning to keep his seat, after locals started a recall election against him. And, there are voters every election who don't like who's on the ballot.

Democrats are hoping growing data center opposition can help flip a Wisconsin Assembly seat held by Republicans since the 1970s. Community members in Antigo say they're fighting to keep a pool open.  And, Wisconsin-grown Christmas tree will be part of the White House holiday display.

After President Trump barred some reporters from the White House, a reporter for Wisconsin's largest newspaper was blocked from entering a campaign event for Tom Tiffany. Madison police officers will be equipped with body cameras, following a deadly shooting in July. And, Wisconsin has its first certified "forest bathing" trail.

A new dark money group supporting Republicans is dominating spending in Wisconsin's elections. Federal investigators are examining the cause of fires that may have targeted Enbridge. And, Milwaukee students will get tutoring, mentorship and college tours as part of a new academic program.

The deadline for the federal ban on most hemp products is just months away. That's unless advocates convince lawmakers to make a change. Southeastern Wisconsin is seeing its largest outbreak of a disease that is fatal for deer. And, Wisconsin's "Hay Rake Ballet" is a synchronized dance designed for tractors.

A university in Wisconsin is using A-I and virtual reality to help teachers in training get hands-on experience. A state senator is calling for an investigation after the arrest of a former nurse at the Tomah VA. And, we meet a seventh-generation farmer using virtual fencing.

As governor, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany would launch state fraud investigations similar to those being led by the Trump administration. Rising costs on asphalt, diesel fuel and construction are putting pressure on local government budgets. And, we hear about a controversy over an AI generated art exhibit in Madison.

A Waukesha-based manufacturer announced an $8 billion deal to provide backup generators for Amazon's data centers. As measles spread in southwest Wisconsin, health officials are trying to convince more parents to vaccinate their kids. And, we hear about a woman's efforts to become a translator for Wisconsin's court system.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard hours of testimony in two cases that could overturn Wisconsin's congressional maps. Diesel fuel is at record high prices. Plus, a new Wisconsin festival will feature Polynesian music and dancing this weekend.

Republican Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil won re-election two years ago, but Democrats think he could be vulnerable in the upcoming midterms. Kenosha County's top prosecutor had his law license reinstated, one day after it was suspended. Plus, we hear about the Wisconsin origins of folk hero Paul Bunyan.