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Evers pressing for PFAS action once again
Politicians in the state Capitol keep trying to do something about PFAS but keep getting stuck over definitions and budgets.
Environmentalists rip proposed Foxconn permit rollbacks (UPDATE)
Conservationists are opposing Republican plans to eliminate environmental regulations as part of the incentives package to draw a $10 billion Foxconn electronics plant to southeastern Wisconsin.
Group asks feds to block DNR sand mines permit
An environmental law firm has asked federal regulators to reject air permits the state Department of Natural Resources has granted for sand mines in western Wisconsin.
View from around the state: Citizen complaints about sand mines need full vetting
Those not directly affected by frack sand mines popping up in west-central Wisconsin like so many mushrooms are conflicted about whether their abundance is good, bad or neutral for our economy and environment.
EPA asked to investigate groundwater contamination (UPDATE)
Six environmental groups want federal regulators to investigate groundwater contamination in Kewaunee County.
Budget amendment could clear way for Couture
A proposed amendment to the state budget could settle the lengthy land-use dispute over The Couture and allow construction of the high-rise development in downtown Milwaukee.
Environmental reviews down in Walker’s 1st year
The number of environmental inspections conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources declined sharply in Gov. Scott Walker's first year, leading advocates to question whether the agency is paying less attention to environmental regulation under the Republican governor.
Glendale residents want to plug public works project
By James Briggs Residents of a Glendale subdivision are threatening to sue the city to block a planned public works project. Glendale plans to remove grass swales from the Alberta […]
Waukesha ties water deal to developments
By Sean Ryan Environmental groups are suspicious of the development projections Waukesha is using to justify its request for Lake Michigan water. “We are concerned about the land use and […]
Dairy expansion defies critics (UPDATE)
By Paul Snyder The owners of the Rosendale Dairy are so confident they will receive the final state permit for an estimated $35 million expansion, they already started the second […]
Battle brewing over phosphorous rules (UPDATE)
By Sean Ryan Environmental groups can expect a fight if they follow through with their threat to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to encourage new rules regulating phosphorous levels […]
Today’s News
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
- State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims
- Washington County housing initiative brings back young homeowners
- South Milwaukee apartment project canceled after financing shortfall
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)