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Can Wisconsin Make All Of Its Energy Carbon-Free By 2050?

January 16, 2020 - 2:30pm

Updating building codes, shutting down coal plants and anticipating new technology are all strategies that could get Wisconsin to the governor's 2050 carbon goals, according to policymakers.

37 People Charged In Federal Court For Wisconsin Drug Trafficking

January 16, 2020 - 2:30pm

After investigating for over a year the U.S. Department of Justice, with the assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested and charged over two dozen people for trafficking drugs in the Milwaukee area

Weekend Winter Storm Expected To Hit All Of Wisconsin

January 16, 2020 - 1:45pm

Wisconsin is expecting a weekend winter storm that could bring heavy snow late Friday and continuing through Saturday morning.

Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Bernie Sanders For President

January 16, 2020 - 8:50am

Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, giving the Vermont senator a boost in the battleground state three months before its primary.

How The 'Phase 1' US-China Trade Deal Will Affect Wisconsin Agriculture

January 16, 2020 - 6:25am

Wisconsin experts and industry advocates agree the deal is a step in the right direction, but they hope "Phase 2" does more.

US Fish And Wildlife Service Biologist Discovers New Parasites In Mississippi River

January 16, 2020 - 6:00am

Researchers say the newly identified species of parasites highlight the diversity of habitats and organisms in the Mississippi River.

Rising Inmate Population In Wisconsin Strains Local Jails

January 16, 2020 - 6:00am

More people are being locked up in Wisconsin, and the increase in inmates in jails and prisons across the state is costing taxpayers more money. A new analysis of state data by WPR found significant increases in jail populations since 2015.

Could Wisconsin And Illinois Be Headed For Different Time Zones?

January 16, 2020 - 6:00am

As the Illinois Legislature considers making daylight saving time permanent, it could create complications with the clock across the border in Wisconsin.

Shipping Industry Fears Impacts Of Water Regulation On Lake Ontario

January 16, 2020 - 5:00am

Officials on Lake Ontario are hoping to lower lake levels and reduce the risk of flooding by increasing flows, but the shipping industry fears higher flows may halt commercial navigation.

Former UW-Oshkosh Officials Ordered To Pay Restitution

January 15, 2020 - 4:15pm

Former University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells and former Vice Chancellor Thomas Sonnleitner appeared Wednesday in Winnebago County Circuit Court where they agreed to plea deals.

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Can Wisconsin Make All Of Its Energy Carbon-Free By 2050?

37 People Charged In Federal Court For Wisconsin Drug Trafficking

Weekend Winter Storm Expected To Hit All Of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Bernie Sanders For President

How The 'Phase 1' US-China Trade Deal Will Affect Wisconsin Agriculture

US Fish And Wildlife Service Biologist Discovers New Parasites In Mississippi River

Rising Inmate Population In Wisconsin Strains Local Jails

Could Wisconsin And Illinois Be Headed For Different Time Zones?

Shipping Industry Fears Impacts Of Water Regulation On Lake Ontario

Former UW-Oshkosh Officials Ordered To Pay Restitution

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