Environment
We Energies Deal Would Buy Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant Into 2050s
State PSC must approve it. Consumer advocacy group questions whether costs too high.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes
State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DNR Urge Release of $10 Million to Address PFAS
GOP legislators haven't released funds for safe drinking water, testing and replacing polluted wells.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?
Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lessons From Milwaukee’s Flooding
One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Cheron Copeland
Lake Sturgeon Can Live Hundreds of Years, Surprised Researchers Find
'Some have been swimming around the Great Lakes since before the U.S. was a country.'
Aug 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Data Centers a Hot Issue As Governor’s Race Takes Off
Who will be tougher and smarter on data centers, Crowley or Tiffany?
Aug 18th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee Recommends New Operator for Sewerage District
Current operator, French company Veolia, is competing with Dallas-based Jacobs for the contract.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Oracle Drops Lawsuit Opposing Wisconsin Data Center Credit Rules
PSC's credit rating standards meant to protect ratepayers from risk of insolvent companies.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
State Will Spend $905,000 to Help Conserve 1,250 Acres in North Woods
Natural Resources Board approves acquisition of conservation easement from Uihlein family trust.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Wolf Claims Put Squeeze on Wisconsin Conservation Budget
DNR says more money for livestock and dog losses means less for hundreds of at-risk species statewide.
Aug 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Matches Second-Highest Tornado Total, With Season Still Ongoing
State has logged 46 tornadoes so far in 2026, far above average, and could see more before fall cools things down.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
