Christina Lieffring

Christina Lieffring

Before joining UpNorthNews, Christina covered the city of Racine at The Journal Times, agriculture in Nebraska, and little bit of everything at KCUR 89.3, Kansas City's public radio station.

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Politics Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), center, is flanked by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), left, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) during a press conference before an attempt to override Gov. Tony Evers' veto of a bill to prematurely end the $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Politics Unemployed Wisconsinites Will Keep $300 Boost After Republicans Fail to End It

The vote to override Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of the bill failed along party lines. The boost will remain until its original September expiration date.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring July 27, 2021 5:15 pm CDT
Natural Resources Roche-A-Cris State Park. (Photo via Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Natural Resources These 6 Wisconsin State Parks Are Hidden Gems

These off-the-beaten path state parks offer unique, eye-catching nature views and even a historic lead-shot tower.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring July 26, 2021 5:14 pm CDT
Natural Resources Devil's Lake State Park. (Photo via Wisconsin DNR)
Natural Resources Devil’s Lake is Expanding. Here’s What to Expect.

Wisconsin’s most popular state park is getting a sizable addition to join its existing 9,000-plus acre footprint.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring July 26, 2021 4:50 pm CDT
Environment Firefighting foam is a common source of PFAS pollution. (Shutterstock)
Environment Marinette is Letting PFAS Polluters Off the Hook, Alderman Says

Doug Oitzinger argues the city has failed to hold JCI/Tyco, which is responsible for severe PFAS contamination in Marinette, accountable for the pollution.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring July 23, 2021 2:45 pm CDT
Local Coverage Foxconn campus in Mount Pleasant
Local Coverage Foxconn’s Plans Largely Fell Through. So Why Is Mount Pleasant Taking More Land?

The Village of Mount Pleasant is using blight ordinances to close an operating business despite diminished Foxconn plans.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring July 20, 2021 2:27 pm CDT

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A tornado near New Richmond completely destroyed a garage and caused some other damage Wednesday night. (Photo via National Weather Service) Local Coverage Wednesday Storms Brought Six Tornadoes, National Weather Service Confirms
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), center, is flanked by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), left, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) during a press conference before an attempt to override Gov. Tony Evers' veto of a bill to prematurely end the $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit. (Photo by Christina Lieffring) Politics Unemployed Wisconsinites Will Keep $300 Boost After Republicans Fail to End It
Masks on a table Coronavirus The Delta Variant is Spreading Rapidly. Wisconsin Health Officials Are Recommending Masks Again.
(Shutterstock) Politics ‘$15 is Just a Start’: Wisconsin Residents Push for a Minimum Wage Hike
Education UW-Madison. (Shutterstock)
Education UW System Faces Uphill Battle After State Funding Freeze, Pandemic, Reports Find

Wisconsin needs strong schools to attract and maintain a healthy workforce, but the state’s top two research facilities face numerous struggles.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring July 19, 2021 8:45 am CDT
Natural Resources UW-Madison researchers estimate that hunters and poachers wiped out as much as a third of Wisconsin's gray wolf population after their removal from the federal endangered species list this year. (Photo via National Parks Service)
Natural Resources Hunters Recorded Almost Double the Kill Quota In Wisconsin’s Gray Wolf Hunt. It Was Probably Worse, Researchers Find.

The hunt was held in the middle of mating season and hunters quickly blew past the state-imposed quota. Then poachers threw another wrench in it.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski July 16, 2021 8:30 am CDT