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We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants

We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants

Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.

Milwaukee Youth Program Serves Many

Milwaukee Youth Program Serves Many

'Twilight' program keeps children safe and off the streets with activities at various MPS locations.

State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster

State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster

Much faster than nationally. But toxicology test turnaround time has gotten worse.

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.

Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release

Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release

Behind The Walls operates from within Milwaukee's Community Reintegration Center.

Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil

Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil

District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.

Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery

Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery

16th out of 63 major cities studied, better than most in Midwest, in post-pandemic recovery.

Foxconn Selling Green Bay, Eau Claire ‘Centers’

Foxconn Selling Green Bay, Eau Claire ‘Centers’

Properties for sale for supposed to be innovation centers employing hundreds.

AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records

AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records

Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.

Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions

Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions

Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.

4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits

4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits

But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.

Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit

Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit

Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.