The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 341,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Wisconsinites and to protect children’s health.
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Tell Us Your Favorite Bakery in Wisconsin
From Eau Claire to Milwaukee, Green Bay to La Crosse, Wisconsin has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you're going for kringle or cupcakes, we want to know: What's the best Wisconsin bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we'll announce the top choices soon! What part...
Hunting means big bucks. Here’s how it impacts Wisconsin’s economy.
Hunting is not only foundational to Wisconsin’s identity, but contributes $2.5 billion dollars to the state’s economy, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Once the tourists are gone, the locals and hunting keep me afloat,” said Mike...
Ohio conservatives join Wisconsin and Michigan in seeking ways to overturn what voters said about abortion rights
Despite overwhelming public support to protect women’s healthcare rights, extremists in three states are seeking ways to undermine democracy.
Biden supporters take a victory lap in Milwaukee on 2nd anniversary of a landmark infrastructure bill
DNC billboard mocks Donald Trump for turning “Infrastructure Week” into a running joke while Biden cemented billions in Wisconsin investments.
Why speeding penalties are significantly lower in Wisconsin than neighboring states
If a Wisconsin State Patrol officer catches a driver going 25+ mph over the speed limit, that person is hit with a citation. In Illinois, that’s a crime and could include jail time.
How a Wisconsin family is using their grief to fight for better pancreatic cancer screenings
From diagnosis to death, Mike Oglesby’s cancer battle only lasted 60 days. Now, his family is working relentlessly to make sure others don’t face that outcome.
Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs fast-tracking a lawsuit to end private school vouchers
Education advocates say the voucher programs have become a massive drain on public schools and want the state's highest court to take up the case immediately. As the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers a request to immediately take up a lawsuit that would eliminate the...
How a Republican-led government shutdown would affect you
If a shutdown occurs, travelers could face delays at airports, millions of workers would go without paychecks, and public safety, disaster preparedness and response, and food and safety inspections could also be affected.
5 Milwaukee-area streets to shop local on Small Business Saturday
So, where are you shopping this Small Business Saturday? Here are some of the best shopping streets in the Milwaukee area and the exciting, one-of-a-kind things you’ll find by strolling down each of them.