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Wisconsin News

Reviews for logging in national forests to be fast-tracked

The Trump administration is speeding up environmental reviews of logging projects on more than half of the country’s national forests, including parts of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. A large part of the western Upper Peninsula, in the vicinity of Ottawa National ...

FBI: Teen charged in parents’ deaths plotted to kill Trump

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to “obtain the financial means” to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the government, according to a recently unsealed federal warrant. Nikita Casap, 17, ...

Drinking water offered to more Peshtigo well owners

State environmental regulators are offering emergency drinking water for 50 additional households relying on private wells in the town of Peshtigo. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources made the move after issuing new drinking water advisories based on updated health guidelines for ...

Wisconsin leader of Democratic Party leaving

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized the party in the presidential swing state announced Thursday he will be leaving his position in June after a six-year run that included a string of victories and “agonizingly close” losses. The move by Wisconsin ...

Mining company to test drill for copper, gold in northern Wisconsin

A Canadian mining company has been cleared to begin exploratory drilling for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin. GreenLight Metals, which does business as Green Light Wisconsin, says it wants to make the state a “premier” domestic producer of critical minerals. The company has ...

Cool Chemistry event planned for children

MANITOWOC, Wis. — On Tuesday, May 6, the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus will host “Cool Chemistry,” a free event to spark kids’ interest in the sciences. “Cool Chemistry” will take place at University Theatre on the Manitowoc Campus, with one show for young scientists ages 3-8 ...