Bayfield County

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant to Bayfield County

Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment

Making Rural Housing Development Possible

New Office of Rural Prosperity initiative will build capacity for housing development in rural Wisconsin communities

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein Endorses Charly Ray for Wisconsins 25th Senate District

Fred Clark Thinks He Can Flip Tiffany’s Congressional Seat

Conservationist and lumber industry veteran knows northern district well.

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

Communities Across Wisconsin Embrace Sustainability

Report finds rise in energy efficiency, LED upgrades, wastewater projects.

National Parks Sees Record Number of Visitors, Including in Wisconsin

But Trump administration has cut 1,000 staff and suppressed data on increase in visitors.

Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin

Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.

Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County

A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $150,000 Infrastructure Improvement Grant To Facilitate Economic Development and Job Creation in Bayfield County

Excavation and trucking company plans expansion, more jobs in northwest Wisconsin

State Supreme Court Will Not Consider Request for Lake Superior Water Bottling Permit

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

Awards Recognized Valor, Lifesaving And Meritorious Service

Outdoor Recreation Boosts Wisconsin Economy By $11.2 Billion

Up by 9.4% in one year, 20th in the nation in federal data touted by Gov. Evers.

New Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin

Environmentalists say the plan doesn't go far enough while industry says no action is needed

Baldwin Rolls Out Bill to Provide Relief for Wisconsin Small Businesses Impacted by Warm Winters

New bill comes after 2023-2024 winter low snowfall, many businesses in Northern Wisconsin suffering losses

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Wisconsin Anglers Will Soon Be Able To Carry Guns While Fishing

A 25-year-old rule will be dropped as part of settlement between DNR, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.

Congressman Hopes To Give Wisconsin Its First National Park

The Apostle Islands would become a national park, but some officials concerned about impact on treaties, hunting.

Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

Statewide travel info at your fingertips via 511wi.gov and the mobile app

Appeals Court Affirms Decision to Deny Permit for Controversial Lake Superior Water Bottling Proposal

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has been Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Rural Clean Energy Demonstrations 

Collaborative partnerships between local and Tribal government and industry will bring economic and clean energy benefits to rural Wisconsin communities

November 13-17 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments

The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.

Governor Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure $2.5 Million for Great Lakes Resiliency in Wisconsin

Investments will support Fresh Coasts’ ecological health and Wisconsin economy

State Grants Help 7,200 Businesses

Evers used federal pandemic aid to give $72 million in $10,000 grants to small businesses, with more to come.

As Heating Costs Rise Counties Face Calls for Energy Assistance

'We're getting calls like crazy,' says Milwaukee County official.

November 14-18 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces $4.5 Million Investment in Conservation Projects Across Wisconsin

Investment builds on governor’s efforts to protect and conserve Wisconsin's natural resources and outdoor areas

Should Wisconsin Establish Right to Clean Water?

5 counties will have referendums on this question in November election.

Baldwin Delivers for Wisconsin in Waterway Infrastructure Funding

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Invest $14 Billion from Infrastructure Law and Other Appropriations to Strengthen Port and Waterway Supply Chains and Bolster Climate Resilience

Member Of Committee Guiding Wolf Hunts Cited for Illegal Trapping

Patrick Quaintance, former DNR staffer, has advocated controversial hunting practices.

Governor Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes Encourage Everyone to ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ This Holiday Season

Taking part in Shop Small Wisconsin helps keep local businesses thriving

Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults

State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.

Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 3rd and 4th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”

Nelson pledges to wrestle Wall Street and corporate interests to the ground

District Attorney Races Often Uncontested

Only 7 of 71 seats in state contested in 2020. Impacts criminal justice reform.

Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave

The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.

Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin

Prominent Electeds and Former Electeds Throw Support Behind Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate

Endorsements Led by Former Governor Tony Earl Show Geographic Diversity and Depth of Support for Nelson from Respected Leaders Across Wisconsin

State Leads Nation Dispensing Vaccines

Wisconsin has used 88% of its vaccine allotment, top rate of any state in the nation.

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

Town of Cable receives $250,000 state grant to redevelop idle resort site

WEDC funding to help support former Telemark Lodge Property

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Bayfield County receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of a retreat center

WEDC investment to help fund the construction of the Wild Rice Retreat

Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions

Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.

County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady

Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Circuit Courts Planning For Re-Opening

Many in-person proceedings have been suspended since March.

State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

“99% of wildfires are caused by humans,” says DNR expert.

Can Democrats Retake State Senate?

An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.

Janet Bewley Is New State Senate Minority Leader

Sen. Bewley sets her sights on overcoming GOP opposition, re-taking the senate.

14 DNR Wardens Honored For Lifesaving, Valor And Meritorious Service Acts