Port Washington
Coverage of Port Washington in the Nexus archive.
- Firefighters rescue dog from basement after flames destroy Port Washington home
Firefighters rescued a dog from a basement after a fire destroyed a home on White Oak Drive in Port Washington. The flames occurred just before 8 p.m. Friday while the owners were away.
- ‘Nobody’s negotiating for the people here’: comedian Charlie Berens takes on AI datacenters
Comedian Charlie Berens is speaking out against the AI datacenter boom in Wisconsin, specifically targeting the Vantage Data Centers project. The $8 billion project has faced opposition from residents due to lack of transparency and concerns about strain on local resources. The project promises thousands of temporary construction jobs and over 1,000 permanent jobs.
- Wisconsin town becomes first in the nation to pass referendum restricting AI data center development
Port Washington, Wisconsin became the first city to pass a referendum restricting AI data center development, requiring voter approval for tax incentives over $10 million. The measure, supported by grassroots group Great Lakes Neighbors United, targets future projects but not the existing Vantage Data Centers deal. The initiative aligns with Trump's Stargate project, which aims to expand AI infrastructure across the U.S.
- Nation’s first anti-data center referendum passes in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin city passed a referendum targeting data center construction, requiring future projects with tax benefits to secure voter approval. Port Washington, located north of Milwaukee, approved the measure with 66% support, marking the first such initiative in the nation.