Environment
Late Frosts, Drought and Hail Damage Challenge Wisconsin Apple Growers
Wisconsinites enjoy apple-picking in the fall, but this year's crop may be reduced.
Sep 7th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Enbridge Aims To Restart Line 5 Tuesday After Massive Gas Leak
State officials say air outside the evacuation zone is safe, but benzene risks remain on site.
Sep 4th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
$10 Million Released To Tackle PFAS In Marinette, Peshtigo Wells
Joint Finance Committee frees settlement funds for deep wells, testing and home treatment systems.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Residents, Groups Object to We Energies Rate Hikes
Proposed rates would increase by $22 per month in two years.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Madison Gas and Electric Plans State’s First Fusion Power Plant
Partnership with Realta Fusion hopes to commercialize technology by early 2030s.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
