Louis Livingston-Garcia

Louis Livingston-Garcia is newsletter editor for IB Madison and covers many beats, including small businesses and the airport's happenings. When he can, he likes to cover gaming, craft beverage and soccer. 

Fitchburg YMCA to replace Madison’s West YMCA

The facility will be 97,200 square feet, which is almost twice the size of the West YMCA

Blue Plate moves into The Fowler

The space has 3,500 square feet of space and can accommodate up to 150 guests

Wisconsin fire, EMS providers looking to paid personnel

Fire departments across the state reported losing over 930 positions since 2020, a decline of 5.5%

President Trump won’t sign bipartisan housing bill unless he can impose voter restrictions

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act would be the most significant housing bill in over three decades

Oil prices fall below $70

West Texas Intermediate futures hit a low of $69.63 per barrel, falling below $70 for the first time since March 2

Toyota sales in U.S. gain ground on General Motors

General Motors, which leads the U.S. auto maker industry in sales, is projected to see a decline of 7.2%

Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant complete, more to come

Microsoft claims 550 full-time employees work at the data center, and a second facility in Mount Pleasant is under construction

Xcel Energy files rate proposal requiring data center to pay all project costs

The application was filed on Monday with the Public Service Commission

Forge futsal facility opens on Madison’s east side

The Forge also features pickleball, volleyball courts, a pizza spot and a cafe

Sauk County Lavender Festival is Friday, Saturday

The event will let visitors pick their own lavender and offer live music and farm tours