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Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case

Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

50 people protested, one arrested, three escorted from building by police.

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

UW-Madison Scientists Help Discover North America’s Oldest Dinosaur

UW-Madison Scientists Help Discover North America’s Oldest Dinosaur

Fossils found in Wyoming are 230 million years old, may change theory on dinosaur origins.

Should You Test Your Home for Radon?

Should You Test Your Home for Radon?

1 in 10 Wisconsin homes have high levels of cancer-causing gas you can’t smell or see.

Large Data Center Planned for Ozaukee County

Large Data Center Planned for Ozaukee County

Proposal for an unidentified tenant requires annexation of more than 1,000 acres of land.

US Rep. Bryan Steil to Chair House Cryptocurrency Subcommittee

US Rep. Bryan Steil to Chair House Cryptocurrency Subcommittee

Subcommittee's jurisdiction also includes artificial intelligence and mobile banking.

State Building Commission Okays Funding for UW-Madison Engineering Building

State Building Commission Okays Funding for UW-Madison Engineering Building

Republican legislators on commission blocked similar proposal last month.

Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit

Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit

Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.

Kohl’s Plans To Close 27 Stores

Kohl’s Plans To Close 27 Stores

Menomonee Falls-based retailer struggled with sales for much of 2024

Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals

Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.

Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online

Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online

Wisconsin DOT hopes to bring 50 more charging station sites online by mid-2026.