Environment
Enbridge Says Another Fire Destroys Drill Rig on Line 5 Project
Company says the blaze is second major act of vandalism on northern Wisconsin project.
Oct 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEPA Proposes Shifting Oversight of Coal Ash Landfills to Wisconsin Regulators
Wisconsin has 6 active landfills. Will shift mean less oversight of water pollution?
Oct 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies Plans Another Natural Gas Plant, This One in Fox Valley
'Rush to build gas plants is fueled by this data center craze,' says environmental group.
Oct 11th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed
New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEnvironmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Awards $17.9 Million Relief for Wisconsin’s Tornado, Storm Damage
President doesn't mention Gov. Evers request but praises Tom Tiffany.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMMSD Denies Unfair Contracting Practices
Veolia suit attacks sewerage district and Common Ground after losing bid to run system.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Graham KilmerWe Energies Makes Deal to Power Oracle Data Center with Nuclear Energy
Utility seeks state PSC approval, says it could save customers millions.
Oct 5th, 2026 by Paul KieferNine Wolves Killed In Northern Wisconsin After Threats To Humans
DNR says non-lethal tactics failed before USDA staff euthanized a Price County pack.
Oct 4th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Among 25 States Suing Over EPA Emissions Rule Repeal
Coalition asks federal appeals court to review Trump administration rollback on power plant pollution limits.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDeer Virus Detected In Waukesha County Dairy Cows
State says EHD is spreading in deer herds, and now cows, but poses no risk to people or the milk supply
Sep 30th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn
Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio























