Environment
MMSD Discussed No-Bid Contract Extension With Veolia in 2023
Sewerage district eventually chose competitive bid process. Veolia's work now at issue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
More Flooding Is Possible This Week
Heavy rainfall in forecasts. Are Milwaukee officials prepared?
Jun 10th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Commission Approves Audit of Sewerage District Contractor
It promises independent committee without conflicts of interest will manage audit.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin
Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County
Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sewerage Commission Considering Audit of Veolia
Common Ground will support audit if independent and released before new contract approved.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement
Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit
Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.
May 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Parking Lots
All the city news you can use.
May 30th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Program Provides ‘Crash Course’ for Aspiring Arborists
Arborist Certified Pre-Apprenticeship fills a gap in Wisconsin's workforce pipeline.
May 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisors Protest Transmission Project Over Utility Rate Hikes
Supervisors consider opposing new transmission line through parkway, then (mostly) relent.
May 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
