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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors to intervene on Xcel Energy solar farm project
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors voted for the county to serve as an intervenor in the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) proceedings on the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 2. Ten Mile Creek Solar is...

Volunteer weather observers needed for Washington, Ozaukee counties
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is seeking volunteer weather observers in Washington and Ozaukee counties to assist in the measuring and reporting of daily precipitation. CoCoRaHS, a...

Miami football reviews loss to Wisconsin ahead of next road matchup
When the Miami University RedHawks football team entered Camp Randall Stadium to open the 2025 season against the University of Wisconsin Badgers, it expected a tough battle. In the week leading up to the game, head coach Chuck Martin and the...

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join U.S. Climate Alliance Affordable Clean Cars Coalition
MADISON, Wis. (OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TONY EVERS PRESS RELEASE) - Gov. Tony Evers, co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, announced today that Wisconsin is joining the Alliance’s Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. This multi-state initiative is aimed at...

Trump wants to cut grants that are helping improve Wisconsin infrastructure
Grants that help Wisconsin communities fund infrastructure and housing projects are at risk of being cut by President Donald Trump, and state and local leaders warn the cuts will hurt communities across the state, especially rural ones. In its...

Court says Wisconsin DNR has authority to regulate farm water discharges
News Court says Wisconsin DNR has authority to regulate farm water discharges A court has said the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has the authority to regulate large farms through its water pollution permits. Wisconsin Manufacturers and...
Urban Innovations’ building in Milwaukee earns ENERGY STAR certification
Urban Innovations, Ltd. announced that HUB640, a historic property in Milwaukee’s Westown neighborhood, earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for exceptional energy performance. This achievement...

Port Milwaukee to break ground on South Shore Cruise Dock
MILWAUKEE — State and local officials will join Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of Port Milwaukee’s South Shore Cruise Dock. The South Shore Cruise Dock, located at 2320 S Lincoln Memorial Dr, will be...

Feels Like Fall in SE Wisconsin
Feels Like Fall in SE Wisconsin Well below average temps today with highs in the low 60s. Increasing clouds through the day. Overnight rain that dissipates by Friday morning. TURNING TO WEATHER RIGHT NOW AND A DIP IN TEMPERATURES HAS ARRIVED...

2025 surveys show continental duck numbers stable, with slight increase in Wisconsin
The waterfowl population in the U.S. and Canada remained stable over the last year, according to an annual report of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 2025 Waterfowl Status Report found 34 million birds, unchanged from the previous year and...

Florida weather: Old Farmer's Almanac makes chilling prediction of harsh winter for state
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2025-2026 winter forecast, providing predictions for all 18 regions of the United States. Since its first edition in 1792, "The Old Farmer's Almanac" has been a trusted source for weather forecasts. Using...

Today In Culture, Thursday, September 4, 2025: Milwaukee Art Museum Names New Director | Secret Virgil Abloh Archive Revealed | Chicago International Sets Opening Night
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Milwaukee Art Museum Names Kim Sajet Director The Milwaukee Art Museum has named art historian and former Smithsonian leader Kim...

Wisconsin senior safety Preston Zachman named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After beginning their season 1-0 with a win over Miami (OH) in Week 1, the Wisconsin Badgers have already secured a win of sorts in Week 2. On Monday, Wisconsin safety Preston Zachman was announced as the Big Ten Defensive...

Wet Weather Expected Today, Clear Skies Ahead for Weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Wet weather is on the way for today as a cold front sweeps across southern Wisconsin. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected mainly during the morning hours, but drier air will start to move in by the...

Volunteer weather observers needed in Ozaukee and Washington counties
WASHINGTON & OZAUKEE COUNTIES — The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is seeking volunteer weather observers in Washington and Ozaukee counties to assist in the measuring and reporting of daily precipitation. CoCoRaHS,...

Mother pushes Wisconsin to make sextortion standalone crime after son's suicide
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin lawmakers want to crack down on sextortion, a form of online sexual exploitation that’s on the rise. Bradyn’s Bill, named in memory of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn, would make sextortion a standalone crime in Wisconsin, with a...

What to do in Madison this weekend: Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, 'Primary Trust' and more Isthmus Picks
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, Sept. 4-6, Alliant Energy Center: This is the right time to get into quilting, with three quilt exhibits in Madison this fall (at Central Library, UW-Madison, and the Textile Arts Center). Start, though, with this...

University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomes students back as fall semester begins
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison began their first day of classes on September 3, 2025. The start of the academic year marks a period when students engage in new learning opportunities and campus activities. The university continues...

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Feeling like fall; watching for overnight rain, gusty winds
Cloud cover dissipated over much of southern Wisconsin overnight. As a result, lows tumbled into the 40s and upper 30s. Sunshine returns today, with highs rebounding only into the lower 60s. Another area of low pressure develops in Minnesota today...

Milwaukee police search for driver in deadly hit-and-run near 35th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are searching for the driver of a GMC pickup truck, who they say is believed to have struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunday. The crash happened around 12:48 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, near 35th and Greenfield in...