Environment
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U.S. Supreme Court halts enforcement of EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ plan, including in Wisconsin
Federal regulations limiting air pollution that crosses state lines won’t be enforced in Wisconsin after a U.S. Supreme Court decision placed the rule on hold in 11 states Thursday.
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‘We don’t want it’: Superior mayor, resident voice dismay over proposed gas plant
There is a growing number of officials and citizens hesitant to the project, says Superior Mayor Jim Paine. Chief among their concerns are public health and environmental issues.
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Jefferson County judge rules boaters can’t use flooded lands
A Jefferson County judge has ruled the public can’t go beyond the normal high water mark on rivers, lakes and streams during times of high water or flooding.
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Federal government offering Superior lighthouse free of charge to nonprofits, government agencies
The federal government is once again offering a lighthouse first lit on Superior’s Wisconsin Point in 1913 to nonprofits, government agencies or educational groups free of charge.
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Western Wisconsin town hopeful new project clears way for water source free of PFAS
Town of Campbell officials and scientists are exploring a potential source of clean drinking water: the deep Mount Simon aquifer, which stretches across much of Wisconsin.
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Rainy weather is helping a fungus kill invasive spongy moth caterpillars
Over the last few weeks, spongy moth caterpillars have been dying off in some parts of Wisconsin — thanks to rainy weather hurting the invasive species.
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How to find help beating the heat
By calling 211, people can find resources to deal with heat waves, help pay utility bills and find places to stay cool.
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Sinkhole forms in Milwaukee County after 90-year-old sewer line fails
The Village of Whitefish Bay issued a public emergency to repair an underground sewer that failed and caused a 30-foot sinkhole. Repairs are underway as local officials find permanent solutions to aging infrastructure.
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State DNR, local health departments team up to monitor water safety at recreational beaches
A water management specialist from the DNR shares what the organization is seeing so far this summer from routine checks of beaches around the state.
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What turbulence looks like from the pilot’s cabin
Severe turbulence is increasing, making airline travel less comfortable. A Chicago-based pilot says flying remains safe. But he urges passengers to wear their seatbelts and the federal government to do a better job of overseeing plane inspections.