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Husky Ends Air Monitoring In Superior Neighborhoods Following Refinery Fires

July 11, 2018 - 6:35pm

Air quality monitoring in Superior neighborhoods that began after a series of fires and explosions at the city’s oil refinery in April has come to an end. However, Husky Energy said monitoring will continue at its facility.

Walker Not Convinced Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Lead To Roe V. Wade Being Overturned

July 11, 2018 - 5:35pm

Despite concerns from Democratic lawmakers, Gov. Scott Walker says he isn’t convinced that President Donald Trump's second U.S. Supreme Court pick will open the door to overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.

High Lake Levels Pose Problems For Some Shoreline Communities In Wisconsin

July 11, 2018 - 4:25pm

High water levels on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan in recent years have been spelling trouble for some shoreline communities. The increase in lake levels has caused beaches to erode and threatened roads and properties near lakefronts.

Madison Becomes Second City In Wisconsin To Ban Conversion Therapy

July 11, 2018 - 3:45pm

In a unanimous vote, the Madison Common Council moved to ban conversion therapy in the capitol city. Madison joins Milwaukee as the second city in the state of Wisconsin to ban the practice.

State Awards $500K To Help Redevelop Madison's Oscar Mayer Plant

July 11, 2018 - 1:20pm

The state has awarded a $500,000 grant to help redevelop the nearly century-old Oscar Mayer plant on Madison's east side.

Researchers Find Promising Results In Frac Sand Mine Reclamation Test Plot

July 11, 2018 - 11:55am

A five-year study at a Chippewa County frac sand mine was labeled a success after researchers were able to establish a diverse mix of prairie plants on a reclaimed mining operation.

Firefighter Killed In Sun Prairie Gas Explosion Identified

July 11, 2018 - 6:30am

One firefighter died and another was critically injured in a gas explosion and fire that leveled several buildings in downtown Sun Prairie.

State Has First Fatality From Rare Disease Spread By Common Tick

July 10, 2018 - 5:15pm

A Wisconsin woman has died from a disease rarely seen in Wisconsin which is carried by a common pest: the American dog tick, also known as a wood tick.

Milwaukee Common Council Approves $3.4M 'Stop-And-Frisk' Settlement With ACLU

July 10, 2018 - 12:00pm

Milwaukee's Common Council has approved a $3.4 million settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin over the city's "stop-and-frisk" policies from 2010 to 2017.

Wisconsin US Senators Split On Kavanaugh Nomination To Supreme Court

July 10, 2018 - 8:25am

Wisconsin's U.S. senators are split along party lines in their reaction to President Donald Trump's latest U.S. Supreme Court nomination.

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Husky Ends Air Monitoring In Superior Neighborhoods Following Refinery Fires

Walker Not Convinced Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Lead To Roe V. Wade Being Overturned

High Lake Levels Pose Problems For Some Shoreline Communities In Wisconsin

Madison Becomes Second City In Wisconsin To Ban Conversion Therapy

State Awards $500K To Help Redevelop Madison's Oscar Mayer Plant

Researchers Find Promising Results In Frac Sand Mine Reclamation Test Plot

Firefighter Killed In Sun Prairie Gas Explosion Identified

State Has First Fatality From Rare Disease Spread By Common Tick

Milwaukee Common Council Approves $3.4M 'Stop-And-Frisk' Settlement With ACLU

Wisconsin US Senators Split On Kavanaugh Nomination To Supreme Court

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