Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wisconsin is leading a coalition of 22 states in supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's preliminary decision to regulate so-called "forever chemicals" known as PFAS in drinking water.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal are expected to douse Wisconsin with heavy rains. It's only the fourth time in the state's history that a tropical system has made its mark on the state.
A Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam says it won't test 500 private wells for PFAS contamination beyond its fire training facility after state regulators said the company failed to complete work as part of an ongoing investigation.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it will once again consider the collective environmental impacts of high-capacity wells on state waters when warranted. The move comes after state Attorney General Josh Kaul withdrew a contested opinion limiting the agency's authority.
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has decided not to lower the limit for the state's elk harvest in 2020. The board voted 5 to 2 to allow hunters to take 10 bulls during the state's elk season.
Madison-based Alliant Energy is announcing a $900 million plan to add 675 megawatts of solar across six counties as part of its goal to add 1,000 megawatts of solar power by the end of 2023.
The city of Madison has a new tool for removing invasive plants in two of its parks: goats. It's part of a trial program to manage invasive species and promote the establishment of native vegetation.
