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2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Invasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time
Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding
UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Students Head Back to School
MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary
Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Slow Going for New Luxury High-Rises
Couture and 333 Water attracting renters more slowly than past towers. Is local market getting saturated?
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Schools Across Wisconsin Limiting Cell Phone Use
Administrators say this will improve attention, learning engagement and mental health.
Sep 1st, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Activists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos
Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.
Aug 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin
State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
