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News In Your Area
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Wisconsin author brings Korean War veterans’ stories out of the shadows
Each veteran’s story underscores how deeply the war’s impact still resonates. For Walkowski, the goal is straightforward: to bring long-overlooked stories into the public record and ensure the Korean War is not forgotten again.
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Paper company named responsible for PFAS pollution offers bottled water to Stella
A paper company that’s been named responsible for PFAS contamination is launching a bottled water program for residents in the northern Wisconsin town of Stella.
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Around 100K gallons of manure spilled from large farm in central Wisconsin
At least 100,000 gallons of manure spilled at a large dairy farm in central Wisconsin, flowing into an unnamed tributary of Black Creek.
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New bug-tracking project aims to help monitor health of Wisconsin waterways
A new project seeks to expand access to a vast collection of aquatic insects that can be used to track the health of waterways across Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin tribes oppose ending protections for roadless areas on national forests
Tribes in Wisconsin and beyond are opposing the Trump administration’s proposal to end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas on national forest land.
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More drilling for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin may begin next month
More drilling for copper, gold and other metals in northern Wisconsin could begin next month under a mining company’s plans.
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Effort launches to elevate Northwoods priorities in Wisconsin policy decisions
The Northwoods Policy Network aims to ensure the region has a stronger voice in statewide decisions.
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Wisconsin bill would require K-6 schools to offer at least 60 minutes of recess every day
A recently introduced Wisconsin bill would require kindergarten through sixth-grade students to get at least 60 minutes of recess every day.
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High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness
Preliminary findings from researchers show a decline in antibody levels among Wisconsin eaglets with high PFAS levels in their blood, potentially reducing their ability to fight off infections.
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Most Wisconsin wetlands would lack federal protection under EPA’s proposed rule
Only 13 percent of Wisconsin’s wetlands would fall under federal protection under proposed changes to the “waters of the United States” rule unveiled last month, but most would still be protected under state law.
