Environment
Coal Is Not Beautiful, Clean or Cheap
Its increased use in Wisconsin could cause health problems.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jonathan Patz, Wisconsin Examiner
Rare Stinky Flower Expected to Bloom at Mitchell Park Domes
Fewer than 1,000 of the endangered, Indonesian corpse flower plants are left in the wild.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheridan Park Bluffs Are Crumbling Away
Could threaten road, homes in Cudahy. Quick action needed, officials say, but funding an issue.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Emissions of Trump-Supported Wisconsin Coal Plant Soared in 2025
Columbia County plant slated for retirement has seen emission nearly double.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program
All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers
Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Bill May Repeal ‘Roadless Rule’ That Protects Wisconsin Forest
Roads would cross 69,000 pristine acres of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land
Concrete supplier would get 14 acres of forest land in Wisconsin's North Woods.
Jun 14th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish
With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Veolia Announces Audit Plan of Its Own
Private wastewater operator facing scrutiny for its handling of public sewerage operations.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
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
