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DNR Wants To Raise Mining Fees, Require More Detailed Plans

October 26, 2020 - 12:50pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is developing new administrative rules that would increase regulatory fees and costs for nonferrous mining operations by nearly $502,000 per project.

Partisan Gridlock At Wisconsin Elections Commission Frustrates Voters, Local Officials

October 26, 2020 - 11:35am

For the state’s top agency overseeing elections, voting deadlocks have become the norm. With the national spotlight on Wisconsin as a swing state that could sway the presidential election, the commission has become increasingly stalemated and ineffective, according to an investigation by Wisconsin Watch and ProPublica.

Final UW-Madison Poll Shows Biden With 9-Point Lead Over Trump In Wisconsin

October 26, 2020 - 10:50am

Joe Biden is leading Donald Trump by 9 points among likely voters in Wisconsin, according to a new statewide poll from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Effort To Recall Gov. Tony Evers Falls Short

October 26, 2020 - 10:20am

The organizer of an attempt to recall Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday the effort to gather hundreds of thousands of signatures has failed.

Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson Announces 2022 US Senate Bid

October 26, 2020 - 10:00am

Democrat Tom Nelson, the Outagamie County executive and a former state lawmaker, officially launched his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on Monday.

Rival Canadian Company Agrees To Buy Husky Energy In $2.9B Deal

October 26, 2020 - 7:00am

A rival Canadian oil and gas company has agreed to buy Calgary-based Husky Energy in a $2.9 billion deal. Husky owns and operates Wisconsin's only oil refinery in Superior.

COVID-19 Response Has Reshaped Northwoods Congressional Race

October 26, 2020 - 5:40am

The 7th Congressional District includes central and northern Wisconsin, which has been hit hard by the pandemic in recent weeks. Unlike in the May special election, COVID-19 is clearly the biggest issue in the race today.

As COVID-19 Shifts Many Schools To Online Learning, Families Flock To Virtual Charter Schools

October 26, 2020 - 5:25am

Wisconsin's virtual charter schools, long seen as an alternative for families who travel frequently or otherwise need an online alternative to their home district, are now attracting students from brick-and-mortar schools in higher numbers.

Hmong Voters Could Be Key To Winning Wisconsin. Here's How Organizers Are Reaching Them.

October 26, 2020 - 5:05am

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group of voters in the U.S., and in Wisconsin, Hmong are the largest Asian population. Both parties have reason to seek their votes. So far, available data suggests Hmong Americans lean heavily toward Democrats. This year's presidential campaign has included more...

DHS Reports 3,626 Positive Cases Of COVID-19 On Sunday

October 25, 2020 - 3:20pm

There were 3,626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Sunday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were eight new deaths.

Trump Says Pandemic Is 'Rounding The Turn' As Wisconsin Sees Deadliest Week Yet

October 24, 2020 - 10:05pm

Thousands of people gathered in 35-degree weather at a Trump campaign rally in Waukesha Saturday evening, where the president encouraged the crowd to vote. It comes on the same day that Wisconsin’s week-long average of new daily COVID-19 cases hit an all-time high.

For The First Time In Wisconsin, 7-Day Average Of New COVID-19 Cases Tops 4,000

October 24, 2020 - 2:20pm

There were 4,062 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 25 new deaths.

Freshman QB Leads Badgers To Big Win At Empty Camp Randall

October 23, 2020 - 10:00pm

Wisconsin opened its season Friday with a dominant win over Illinois to mark the start of Big Ten football season. It was a breakout game for Badgers freshman quarterback Graham Mertz.

Appeals Court Blocks Wisconsin's Restrictions On Bar, Restaurant Capacity

October 23, 2020 - 5:45pm

Wisconsin's restrictions on bar and restaurant capacity have again been blocked, this time by a state court of appeals.

DNR Forms New Team To Address PFAS Contamination In Marinette Area

October 23, 2020 - 5:40pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has formed a new team to address PFAS contamination linked to a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam, which the agency says has resulted in the largest, most complex environmental investigation and cleanup in the state's history.

In Madison Visit, Deborah Birx Urges More Testing Of COVID-19 'Silent Spreaders'

October 23, 2020 - 5:00pm

Dr. Deborah Birx, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, met with a group of lawmakers and University of Wisconsin officials at the state Capitol Friday, at a time when hospitalizations have soared and daily cases of COVID-19 are at an all-time high.

Update On EPA Smog Regulations And Sheboygan Contamination

October 23, 2020 - 4:45pm

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Contamination of hazardous substances has been reported in Sheboygan. The city has been directed to investigate and clean up the site. Changes to EPA smog regulations will affect Wisconsin utilities. We get more on each of these environmental stories from a WPR reporter.

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DNR Wants To Raise Mining Fees, Require More Detailed Plans

Partisan Gridlock At Wisconsin Elections Commission Frustrates Voters, Local Officials

Final UW-Madison Poll Shows Biden With 9-Point Lead Over Trump In Wisconsin

Effort To Recall Gov. Tony Evers Falls Short

Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson Announces 2022 US Senate Bid

Rival Canadian Company Agrees To Buy Husky Energy In $2.9B Deal

COVID-19 Response Has Reshaped Northwoods Congressional Race

As COVID-19 Shifts Many Schools To Online Learning, Families Flock To Virtual Charter Schools

Hmong Voters Could Be Key To Winning Wisconsin. Here's How Organizers Are Reaching Them.

DHS Reports 3,626 Positive Cases Of COVID-19 On Sunday

Trump Says Pandemic Is 'Rounding The Turn' As Wisconsin Sees Deadliest Week Yet

For The First Time In Wisconsin, 7-Day Average Of New COVID-19 Cases Tops 4,000

Freshman QB Leads Badgers To Big Win At Empty Camp Randall

Appeals Court Blocks Wisconsin's Restrictions On Bar, Restaurant Capacity

DNR Forms New Team To Address PFAS Contamination In Marinette Area

In Madison Visit, Deborah Birx Urges More Testing Of COVID-19 'Silent Spreaders'

Update On EPA Smog Regulations And Sheboygan Contamination

Analyzing The Final Debate Between Trump And Biden

DNR Report Shows Wisconsin's Air Quality Is Improving

Foxconn's Next Challenge: Fulfill Promises Made To Racine County Taxpayers

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