Environment
How Milwaukee Decides If Lake Michigan Is Safe For Swimming
From dawn beach samples to digital PCR, Milwaukee Health Department is working to keep swimmers safe.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water
No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan
PSC revokes ATC’s application for Port Washington project, calling it a moving target.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘We Drained Our Savings,’ The Long Tail Of Milwaukee’s 2025 Floods
A year later, basements are largely rebuilt, but financial and emotional scars remain.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Sewer System Is a Success Story
The massive system beats national benchmarks and is far stronger than 20 years ago.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Former City of Milwaukee DPW Commissioners Jeff Mantes, Jim Kaminski
WEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules
Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Repeated Heat Waves Increase Health Risks for Wisconsinites
Experts cite risks for people with heart problems or substance abuse issues.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Investigating Allegations Against Sewerage District
Whistleblower report alleges Veolia falsified reports on water quality, equipment and sewage dumps.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Tourism Up North, Alters Routine At Milwaukee County Zoo
Apostle Islands tours, zoo animals and staff all adapt when hazardous haze settles over Wisconsin.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks
Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
