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Bad River Band Presses State To Pull Permits For Line 5 Reroute
Following a 1.3 million gallon gas leak, tribal leaders say DNR has “good cause” to reverse course on Enbridge approvals.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Enbridge Reopens Line 5 As DNR Raises Alarm Over Bypass Work
State officials say the company lacked key approvals even as it routed oil and gas around the spill site in Iron County.
Sep 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Tom Tiffany Swims From Sinking Plane
U.S. Rep. was in private plane that lost power near Wausau.
Sep 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeking Input on Developing Key Century City Site
'Pickle liquor' to be replaced by pickleball?
Sep 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Record Line 5 Spill, State Demands Enbridge Stop Bypass Work
DNR says company is prioritizing restart over cleanup and operating outside permit boundaries.
Sep 11th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Data Shows Enbridge Oil and Gas Spill is Largest Reported in Wisconsin
31,000 barrels spilled. Environmental advocates push for more state monitoring.
Sep 9th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee County Judge Reverses Trespassing Citation in Lake Michigan Beach Walker Case
Paul Florsheim got a $313 trespassing citation for walking past a public beach in Shorewood.
Sep 4th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Act 10, Gerrymandering Among Hot-Button Issues Facing WI Supreme Court
Court's new liberal super majority could also face emergency mid-term election issues.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute
DNR and Gov. Evers seek more than 20 answers from Enbridge on the Iron County gas release.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Homes Evacuated After Gas Leak During Work on Enbridge’s Line 5
Construction in town of Saxon near Lake Superior results in truck striking gas transmission line.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
New Central Wisconsin Nature Preserve Has Protected Trout Stream
Newest addition to North Central Conservancy Trust, which protects 5,500 acres of private property.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Shereen Siewert
Does Beloit Have the Worst Air Pollution in America?
Asthma rates are among the highest in Wisconsin. Wildfire smoke adds to problem.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Zoey Elwood
Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes
State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DNR Urge Release of $10 Million to Address PFAS
GOP legislators haven't released funds for safe drinking water, testing and replacing polluted wells.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Half of People Killed This Year in Wisconsin Off-Road Vehicle Crashes Were Over 60
State law only requires people under age 38 to take safety courses.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Avery Martinez
State Will Spend $905,000 to Help Conserve 1,250 Acres in North Woods
Natural Resources Board approves acquisition of conservation easement from Uihlein family trust.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Rising Wolf Claims Put Squeeze on Wisconsin Conservation Budget
DNR says more money for livestock and dog losses means less for hundreds of at-risk species statewide.
Aug 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?
Arborists say early signs of off-color leaves and thinning canopies are a critical window to act before trees die back further.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton
As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water
No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee’s Sewer System Is a Success Story
The massive system beats national benchmarks and is far stronger than 20 years ago.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Former City of Milwaukee DPW Commissioners Jeff Mantes, Jim Kaminski
WEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules
Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Investigating Allegations Against Sewerage District
Whistleblower report alleges Veolia falsified reports on water quality, equipment and sewage dumps.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit
Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Worst Smoke On Record Leaves Wisconsin Residents Gasping For Clean Air
DNR says conditions are “unhealthy for everybody” as Canadian and Minnesota fires fuel haze and ashfall.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Avery Martinez
Minnesota and Canadian Wildfires Bring Hazardous Pollution to Wisconsin
May blanket entire state by Thursday. Wisconsin DNR issues air quality advisory.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
ATV Crashes Up in Wisconsin, Alcohol Use a Factor
Some legislators want to strengthen OWI laws. The Tavern League opposes this.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Annie Pulley
Environmental Groups Sue DNR Over Port Washington Data Center Review
Lawsuit says state skipped a full environmental impact statement for the $15 billion project.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman
East National Flats Welcome First Residents
New development anchors key Walker's Point intersection, serves as gateway to Harbor District.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Waukesha County Communities Want Milwaukee’s Water
They would join city of Waukesha in tapping Lake Michigan, but only after high-stakes vote.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Enbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill
DOJ says company waited more than a year to report hazardous leak from Line 13 in Fort Atkinson.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.
56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
Wisconsin Now Lets Drivers Buy State Park Passes With DMV Renewal
New online and in-person option aims to boost convenience, visits and park funding statewide.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Avery Martinez
AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin
Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Courtney Everett
Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County
Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement
Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Why Milwaukee’s Lead Pipe Program Is Cheaper, Faster — And Still At Risk
Drilling cuts costs and speeds work, but rising prices and funding cuts cloud the long-term picture.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact
Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.
May 27th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Devil’s Lake Expansion May Be One of Stewardship Program’s Last Acts
Knowles-Nelson funding that protected 700,000 acres is set to expire at the end of June.
May 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem
GOP lawmakers say Illinois and Indiana drive ozone levels; critics say air will not get cleaner here.
May 1st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
MMSD Operator Causing Larger Sewage Overflow, More Pollution, Coalition Charges
Veolia is alleged to be putting off maintenance and running the system under capacity, raising risk of overflows.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Developer Hopes To Resurrect Harbor District Plan
After success in Third Ward, Minnesota developer sets sights across river.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Rare Wisconsin Mussel At Center Of New Federal Lawsuit
Suit says delay in endangered listing leaves salamander mussel and 2,000 miles of habitat at risk.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Sturgeon No. 985120031641132 Makes Historic Milwaukee River Journey
First sturgeon in more than a century spotted in Ozaukee County.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme
Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center
Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers Signs Bills Releasing Funds to Combat PFAS Pollution
Finally $125 million released to protect drinking water from toxic 'forever chemicals.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over Trump EPA Mercury Rollback
State, local governments and advocates say looser coal rules endanger public health and waterways.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Ties Planned Gas Plants To 100-Plus Premature Deaths
UW researchers say southeast Wisconsin projects would boost fine particle pollution; utilities dispute the findings.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes
Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
$80 Million In PFAS Grants Could Start Flowing This Fall
DNR targets private wells, schools and sludge testing as it builds out new PFAS programs statewide.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Faces Rising Bird Flu Threat As Spring Migration Begins
State has second-most birds hit by avian flu this spring, and vets urge tighter flock biosecurity.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis
Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Menomonee Falls Could Get More Milwaukee Water
And Milwaukee will get more cash.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding
The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals
Feb 6th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan
Paul Florsheim got a $313 trespassing citation. Shorewood judge's ruling will be appealed.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Evan Casey
Bug-Tracking Project Will Help Monitor Health of Wisconsin Waters
Tracking aquatic insects, a key indicator of health of lakes, rivers, streams.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Shorewood Beach Showdown Tests Who Owns Lake Michigan’s Sand
A professor ticketed for trespassing near Atwater Park is pushing courts to open dry shoreline to the public.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Dan Egan
AI Boom Hits Home in Waldo, WI
Pristine creek, protected woods and wetlands caught in a spreading network of high-voltage power lines.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Christian Thorsberg
The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising
847 complaints this year. All those birdshot pellets making things worse?
Dec 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as House Passes Delisting Bill
Backed by Wisconsin’s GOP delegation, the measure would shift control to states, with critics warning wolves could be hunted and trapped back toward extinction.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Bipartisan Push to Tell Counties Faster When Water Tests Fail
With PFAS standards still stalled, lawmakers advance a narrower plan to require DNR alerts on contamination.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest
Report finds state funding for DNR has dropped 29% since 2010 when accounting for inflation.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Former Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died
For 50 years, Meyer influenced conservation at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037
Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Environmental Groups File Legal Action Against DNR on West Bend CAFO
Concentrated animal feeding operation has operated for years without a permit.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman
‘Open’ Records Often Missing Names
Black bars and redactions often leave the names of businesses and people a secret.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
Test Results Show High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin’s Landfill Runoff
UW-Madison researchers analyzed 4 potential sources of PFAS pollution in groundwater.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey
New Tree-Killing Pest Coming to Wisconsin?
Some sightings of hemlock woolly adelgid. It's killed millions of trees in other states.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs
Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions
But DNR and GOP legislators need to compromise to create clear standards.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Janesville Moves Forward With Data Center Plans
Council approves letter of intent despite residents speaking out against idea.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Fred Clark Thinks He Can Flip Tiffany’s Congressional Seat
Conservationist and lumber industry veteran knows northern district well.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
7th Congressional District Race Filling Up
One year before mid-terms 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats running for open seat.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Army Corps of Engineers Approves Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Reroute
The new stretch of the oil pipeline would run through Ashland and Iron counties.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Take Effect in November
GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
New Study Identifies CAFO Farms as Air Pollution Source
Large farms with large animals could be doing more than harming water quality.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Joe Tarr
State Provides Funding Support for Universal Park
DNR grant boosts new park accessible to those of all abilities.
Oct 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards
Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community
A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Oil Refinery Repeatedly Violated Wisconsin Air Quality Regulations
Since January, Wisconsin DNR has alleged at least 27 violations of the state's air pollution control laws
Sep 29th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Despite Attempts, Report Finds Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough To Curtail Nitrate Pollution
Farms likely overapplied 16 million pounds of nitrogen in fertilizer in 2022, says new report.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
South Shore Park Has a New Beach
After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Microsoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year
City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate
Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Can Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?
Officials in Rome, WI using technology to eliminate toxic algae in three lakes.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence
Data Centers Could Threaten Wisconsin Water, Report Warns
Could withdraw some 150 billion gallons of water nationally over next 5 years.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend
About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program
Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them
Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents
Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District
Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Noe Goldhaber
DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays
Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
