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Legal Experts Argue 10 Is Too Young For Adult Charges In Milwaukee Shooting
The case of a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy accused of killing his mother could end up back in juvenile court.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioTwo Major Hospital Mergers Will Impact Wisconsin Residents
Advocate Aurora was approved to merge with Atrium earlier this month. Gundersen and Bellin also merged.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Maps Could Gain State $1 Billion for Broadband
Federal infrastructure funding to states depends on FCC internet connectively maps.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioClimate Change Causes Swings in Lake Michigan Water Level
Expert panel predicts warmer, wetter lake; study says 17 inches higher by 2050.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWill PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?
State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin Proposes Federal Travel Funding For Abortion Seekers
But abortion rights advocates say bill unlikely to get through Congress.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System Creates Midwest Tuition Rate
Aims to continue flow of midwestern students after Illinois pulls out of regional exchange program.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments
Assembly Speaker admits inflation squeezing governments' ability to pay employees.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter North Carolina Attack, Wisconsin Utilities Say They’re Prepared
Two electrical substations in NC were knocked offline by gunfire, cutting service to 45,000 customers.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio