Environment
Does Wisconsin Really Need New Gas Plants?
We Energies saddling ratepayers with decades of fossil-fuel infrastructure.
Oct 16th, 2026 by John Imes
Tiffany, Crowley Split On How To Fix Wisconsin’s Wildlife Funding Gap
Dueling governor campaigns offer different paths as hatcheries close and costs outpace fees.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low-Waste Store Planned For Riverwest
Stevens Point business plans a second location in former co-op grocery store.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Has Planted 50 Million Trees in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers executive order called for planting 100 million trees by 2030.
Oct 14th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
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 Radio
EPA 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 Radio
We 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 Radio
Republicans 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 Examiner
Environmental 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 Radio
Trump 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 Radio
MMSD Denies Unfair Contracting Practices
Veolia suit attacks sewerage district and Common Ground after losing bid to run system.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
We 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 Kiefer
