Columbia County

Portage County Floodwaters Drop, Emergency Operations Center Winds Down

Historic Flooding of Wisconsin River Threatens Portage Community; Critical Infrastructure at Risk

Wisconsin River Rising in Columbia County; DNR Continues to Monitor

Pine Island State Wildlife Area Closed Due to Flooding

DNR Monitoring Portage-Area Levees Due to Rising Flood Levels

Incidental Take Notice for Columbia County

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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

More Than 400 Projects Planned as WisDOT Previews 2026 Construction Season

Regulators Approve Two Solar Projects for We Energies Customers

Violent Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 262 Months in Federal Prison

Alliant Energy Plans to Build $730 Million Wind Farm

277-megawatt Columbia County project with 40 wind turbines will power 100,000 homes.

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race

The field is large. The key issue may be electability.

We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects

450 megawatt solar and wind projects should come online by 2027 and 2028.

Regulators approve more renewable energy projects for We Energies customers

WisDOTs recipe for a safe Thanksgiving weekend

Drivers should expect company on Wisconsin roads

Waukesha Sheriff’s Flock Cameras Raise Questions

Surveillance system conducts searches based on vaguest descriptions.

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants

U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.

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Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities

WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

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Randolph transforms former school into affordable, rural housing

Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend

Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

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Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?

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WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

‘Energy Dome’ Project Moves Forward

Huge, nationally unique energy storage system in Columbia County could be online in 2027.

Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

Statewide travel info at your fingertips via 511wi.gov and the mobile app

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3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.

DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Six Properties

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?

Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.

Biden, Trump Easily Win Wisconsin Primaries

But protest votes hint at challenges for both in November.

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.

Senator Baldwin Delivers an Additional $50 Million for Community-Driven Projects

Direct support comes on heels of $211 million delivered to Wisconsin earlier this month

Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant

Detonated with explosives, it's the 7th coal plant decommissioned by utility in last decade.

DWD Announces Almost $4 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 22 employers and new or increased wages for 2,133 trainees

Janesville Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2021 Death in Wisconsin Dells

December 20, 2023

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State Utility Will Create Nationally Unique ‘Energy Dome’

Alliant Energy wins $30 million federal grant to create energy storage facility.

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

AG Kaul Announces Proposed $940,000 Settlement with Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol for Alleged Air Pollution Violations

August 9, 2023

Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding

Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.

DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

New effort explores ways to support Wisconsinites living at home longer, for better health outcomes

Prevent Recycling Fires By Safely Disposing Of Used Batteries

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.

Baldwin Delivers More Than $13 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin

Federal funding will support 12 programs to expand high quality education, affordable housing, support veterans, and more

Gov. Evers Appoints Clifford Burdon as Marquette County District Attorney

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

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Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin

We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.

DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students

Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily for Safety Adjustments

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

His speech in Madison suburb stands up for Social Security, unions and family supporting jobs.

Attorney General Kaul, Law Enforcement Coalition Warn of Recent Criminal Elder Fraud Scam

December 5, 2022

AG Kaul Announces Civil Environmental Enforcement Action Against Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol

November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving holiday travelers asked to plan ahead, eliminate distractions

Baldwin Brings Home $80M Infrastructure Investment for Columbia County Bridges

Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom

The White House estimates the Inflation Reduction Act could help 90,000 homeowners install solar panels.

State Solar Projects Delayed For Months

Utility companies point to supply chain issues, Chinese tariff dispute.

Utilities Delay Closing Coal Plants

Alliant, We Energies say supply chain slowing down shift to renewables.

House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents

State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.

2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition

We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain Confirmed In Wisconsin’s Wild Bird Populations

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Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

Regional housing awards will help low- and moderate-income families purchase or repair homes

Gov. Evers announces nearly $15 million in grants and loans to improve freight rail

WisDOT projects increase safety and strengthen the supply chain

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Former Arlington Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Wife in 1988

June 25, 2021

Utilities Spending $649 Million on State’s Largest Solar Project

WEC Energy Group and MGE buying 465-megawatt Koshkonong Solar project.

DNR Begins Dredging And Cleanup Of Three-Quarter Mile Segment Of Portage Canal

Work Crews Continue After Safety Precautions Lifted

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

‘Our Institutions Held Strong’

Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.

Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden

State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

Columbus Contractor Charged with Withholding Tax Theft

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

AG Kaul Announces Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force Membership

October 15, 2020

Michigan Militia Has Ties to Wisconsin

Trained in Cambria and connected to Three Percenters group with Wisconsin members.

Gibraltar Rock And Dells Of The Wisconsin River State Natural Areas Open

Parfrey’s Glen And Pewits Nest To Remain Closed

State High Court Ruling Forces Printers to Stop the Presses

Supreme Court wants to consider Green Party challenge to stay on ballot, delay could cause costly confusion.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Next Phase For DNR Cleanup Of Portage Canal To Start By Fall 2020

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Lyndon Station Couple Charged with Receiving Meth Through Mail

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million in AmeriCorps Funding For Wisconsin

Limited Number of State Shooting Ranges To Reopen May 14

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service