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Research Finds PFAS Levels in Foams on State Waterways Have Higher Levels Than the Water Below
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that naturally occurring foams on state waterways have PFAS levels as much as thousands of times higher than waters that lie below. According to Danielle Kaeding with Wisconsin Public Radio, the findings are part of a new...
The "OctoExplorer" is back at Noah's Ark Waterpark
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- After five seasons missing in action, Noah's Ark Waterpark announced Thursday the beloved "OctoExplorer" made an epic return, complete with a new look and modern enhancements.
Severe weather causes widespread power outages in Southeastern Wisconsin
Severe thunderstorms in Southeastern Wisconsin have caused widespread power outages, affecting thousands of residents. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, and Walworth counties until 1 a.m. Monday. About 1,800 We Energies customers in Racine County remained without power at 11:15 p.m....
East Dubuque Council To Consider Golf Cart, UTV Ordinance
The East Dubuque City Council will meet tomorrow evening. One of the items on their agenda is to consider and possible approve an ordinance allowing golf carts and UTV vehicles to operate on East Dubuque city streets. One provision in the proposed ordinance includes anyone operating the vehicles to purchase an annual registration. The meeting begins at 6 o’clock at city hall.
Dubuque School Board To Consider $15-Million Dollar Bond Issuance
The Dubuque School Board meets tomorrow evening at the Forum on Chaney Road at 5:30. One of the items on the agenda is a public hearing on and potential approval of a resolution supporting the proposed issuance of nearly $15-million dollars in school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds.
City Of Dubuque Looking To Take Over Portion Of Brewing And Malting Building Demo
The city of Dubuque may be looking at taking over a portion of the demolition of the Dubuque Brewing and Malting building after the property owner has missed key deadlines. When the City Council meets tomorrow night, they are scheduled to discuss the issue. The Housing & Community Development Director...
Trump and the GOP have long bashed Milwaukee. Now it's the site of their biggest party in years.
Republicans in Wisconsin have long used Milwaukee as a political punching bag, while former President Donald Trump has bashed the heavily Democratic city over crime and its election process — most recently calling it “horrible.”. But starting Monday, Milwaukee will be the site of the party’s biggest bash...
Madison presence at RNC protests in Milwaukee could be muted
Thousands of protestors are expected to converge on the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week to demonstrate outside the event grounds, but participation from Madison-based organizations is expected to be mixed. Some local groups say they plan to protest outside Fiserv Forum, where former President Donald Trump is set...
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