WATER RUSH Data centers' massive energy, cooling needs are driving up demand CAITLIN LOOBY Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Apr 25, 2026 Apr 25, 2026 0 1 of 2 Part of a Microsoft data center is seen Sept. 18 in Mount Pleasant, Wis. Piping that is part of a closed-loop chiller plant is seen Sept. 18 at the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wis. MIKE DE SISTI PHOTOS, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CAITLIN LOOBY Milwaukee Journal Sentinel UTILITIESkAm%96 >2DD:G6 H2E6C 2?5 6?6C8J 56>2?5D ?66565 E@ A@H6C 2?5 4@@= 52E2 46?E6CD 2C6 C6D92A:?8 9@H 4@>>F?:E:6D E9:?< 23@FE D92C65 H2E6C C6D@FC46D]k^AmkAmx? E96 vC62E {2<6D C68:@?[ 52E2 46?E6CD EJA:42==J 3FJ H2E6C 7C@> =@42= FE:=:E:6D[ D@ E96J 5@?VE 2AA62C 2D >2;@C :?5:G:5F2= FD6CD :? 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Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a…
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering Today, Morgan works at Moderna, a biotechnology company known for developing mRNA-based medicines.
QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 Although he'll still have a familiar voice in his ear, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young seems unsure of how the newly-guided offense …
