Environment
ChatGPT Maker, Oracle Are Tenants of $15 Billion Port Washington Data Center
Developer, partners reveal new details about proposal.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will We Energies Customers Subsidize Data Centers?
The more details we learn about these projects the worse they look.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Tariffs on Wood Products Not Helping Wisconsin Producers
Saw mills, flooring mills in state going out of business. Furniture makers hurting.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Michigan Sees Near-Record Warm Waters
All five Great Lakes are 4 to 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit above long-term average.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Take Effect in November
GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Data Center Requires $1.4 Billion Transmission Line Project
The route and price tag of the 90-mile line are drawing concern.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Government Shutdown Shutters Madison’s Federal Wood Lab
Federal researchers warn of lost data, delayed projects and mounting strain.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants
U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Will Fall Colors Peak in Wisconsin?
Colorful leaves may be peaking somewhat later in 2025.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays
Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections
A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation
Oct 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout
But do farmers want it? "It's kind of like putting a Band-aid on a gunshot wound," says association leader.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
