Fire, vandalism at Superior Enbridge offices (SUPERIOR)
A fire and vandalism at an Enbridge Energy office in Superior. Fire crews responded to the Canadian energy company’s offices early Monday morning to reports of visible smoke and flames. Police say two people dressed in black left a container with a flare on the building’s roof. No one was inside the building and no one was hurt, but the building and signs around it had graffiti disparaging the company. Enbridge officials were in the process of vacating the building to sell it to the Superior school district.
UW-Platteville coach suspended while school investigates hazing (PLATTEVILLE)
A UW-Platteville coach is temporarily coach suspended amid reports of hazing. The University announced Tuesday that cross country Coach James Akita is on paid leave while an investigation into hazing was being completed. Campus officials have not said what sort of hazing is being investigated nor have they reported any hazing to federal agencies. A spokesperson says the university will protect student privacy and cooperate with any review process.
Sauk County places hold on data centers (WISCONSIN DELLS)
Another Wisconsin county places a hold on data centers. The Sauk County board on Tuesday approved an 18-month moratorium on zoning for any data centers. There are currently no proposals for a data center in the area, but supervisors wanted to have a review process ready to go if a developer asks to build one. Residents at Tuesday night’s meeting said a data center could ruin the character of the county and the Dells region, and endanger the lakes and rivers the Dells are known for.