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Evers, DNR propose new set of PFAS drinking water standards
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) introduced a proposed new set of standards for the allowable amount of PFAS in the state’s drinking water on Monday. The action brings Wisconsin’s standards in line with the federal government’s. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are a family of man-made chemical compounds […]
UW regents to ask Evers for $855 million budget increase
MADISON (AP) — Universities of Wisconsin regents agreed overwhelmingly on Thursday to ask Gov. Tony Evers for an additional $855 million for the cash-strapped system in the next state budget. UW system President Jay Rothman has promised he won’t seek to raise tuition during the life of the two-year spending plan if the system gets the money. Tuition and student fees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the system’s flagship campus,...
Excessive Heat Warnings Now Issued In These 12 Minnesota Counties
For those who thought summer weather was behind us and were already in a pumpkin spice frame of mind, the start of this week served as a great reminder that summer is still very much here. Throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, the story of the day Monday was the hot weather,...
Harris has slight lead over Trump in Wisconsin: DDHQ polling average | NewsNation Live
According to Decision Desk HQ’s national polling average, Vice President Kamala Harris is slightly leading former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin. Drew McCoy, president of DDHQ, discusses the issues Wisconsin voters are focused on as they gear up to vote in the November election.
JUST IN: Man jumps to his death from downtown Wausau apartment building
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Chat online at 988lifeline.org. A man died by suicide after jumping from the Landmark Apartments in Wausau, Police Chief Matt Barnes confirmed on...
Town of Lac du Flambeau asks state, federal government to foot the bill in roads dispute
Town of Lac du Flambeau leaders and lawmakers debated ways to resolve a standoff that has dragged on for more than 18 months over access to roads on the Lac du Flambeau reservation, draining the town’s resources. But what happens next is unclear based on a Friday meeting. In...
Excessive heat warnings, heat advisories in effect Tuesday for Southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Monday was hot, but Tuesday will be worse -- if you don't like heat and humidity. An excessive heat warning is in effect for Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Heat indices of 100 to...
Much of Wisconsin to experience high temperatures, heat indexes above 100 this week
A heatwave is hitting Wisconsin this week, with parts of the state expecting heat indexes above 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and advisories for much of the state for those two days. Aidan Kuroski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Sullivan office, said the temperatures are so high because of a ridge or core of warmer air flowing from the south.
Red Lobster is closing 23 more restaurants. How does this affect Wisconsin locations?
More than three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster indicated that it's closing 23 more locations. According to USA TODAY, in a 23-page court document filed Aug. 22 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Orlando-based company said it's rejecting the leases...
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