The company behind the plan known as "Project Nova” is unknown. But the site of the proposed data center is owned by We Energies and located near the company’s Oak Creek Power Plant. The project would require approximately 244 acres currently used for agriculture to be rezoned. 

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Milwaukee civil rights organizers say they are "preparing for the worst" after a decision this week by the U.S. Supreme Court focused on immigration enforcement.

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A Milwaukee Lutheran church has joined a national lawsuit against the Trump administration's directive to allow immigration raids at houses of worship.

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Milwaukee officials are pledging to crack down on those involved in "street takeovers" characterized by reckless driving after a wave of the events over Labor Day weekend.

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Marquette University police say they hope it makes the campus safer, and Milwaukee officials say the work by the university police can complement city efforts to fight traffic crimes.

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City services in Milwaukee are beginning to transition back to normal after flooding damaged thousands of homes during flooding on Aug. 9 and 10.

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At a recent press conference at Milwaukee City Hall, community advocates and officials called the decline in overdose deaths a hopeful sign, but said the fight is not over. 

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting submissions for Game Bird Observation through the end of August and Operation Deer Watch until Sept. 30. 

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