Environment
Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks
Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Almost All of Wisconsin Could Have High-Speed Internet Access by 2030
PSC Chair Summer Strand said areas still lacking reliable broadband are the hardest to reach. Federal aid will help.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power
New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.
Jun 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Celebrate Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage
$3 million project connects fish to 54 miles of habitat that's been out of reach for 80 years.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds
GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees
County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Now Nearly Drought Free
Spring rains have transformed Midwest from 40% of region in drought to just 1%.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mount Pleasant Resident Files Ethics Complaint Against Village President Over Dumping
Dave DeGroot accused of self-dealing to dump pond muck onto public property.
May 30th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Beloit Has Worst Air Pollution in U.S.?
So says international report. ‘It’s time for us to do something about it.’
May 27th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Dredging Project Could Have Extra Benefit
Estuary cleanup effort could release nutrients that boost Lake Michigan perch.
May 24th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Locations Picked For Initial Wisconsin EV Charging Network
53 sites selected for first round of funding.
May 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Storms, Tornadoes Leave 25,000 in State Without Power
Downed trees, damaged homes, schools and clinics closed in some cities.
May 22nd, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
