Environment
Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin
A likely record El Niño could mean warmer months ahead, but little relief for parched fields and forests.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute
DNR and Gov. Evers seek more than 20 answers from Enbridge on the Iron County gas release.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Residents Seek Pause On Microsoft Data Center Plan
Neighbors push for a moratorium, citing noise, water and transparency concerns.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Asks Trump for Disaster Declaration for July Tornado
July 27 storms damaged more than 2,300 residential buildings, destroyed 84.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homes Evacuated After Gas Leak During Work on Enbridge’s Line 5
Construction in town of Saxon near Lake Superior results in truck striking gas transmission line.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Central Wisconsin Nature Preserve Has Protected Trout Stream
Newest addition to North Central Conservancy Trust, which protects 5,500 acres of private property.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Shereen Siewert, Wisconsin Public Radio
Does Beloit Have the Worst Air Pollution in America?
Asthma rates are among the highest in Wisconsin. Wildfire smoke adds to problem.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Zoey Elwood
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
