Wisconsin DNR opens applications for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill State Wildlife Area to manage deer population, with careful permit levels for a sustainable hunt on November 8-9, 2025, and mandatory CWD testing for harvested deer.

Senator Tammy Baldwin criticizes Ascension Wisconsin for its plan to outsource Milwaukee ICU staffing to TeamHealth, a firm with a dubious reputation, emphasizing patient care concerns.

Milwaukee County officials are investing a $9 million settlement in projects to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, recovery, and data analytics enhancements.

Xcel Energy balances development and conservation in its W3419 Line upgrade in Wisconsin, mindful of endangered species, working with DNR on incidental take permit measures.

Wisconsin DNR offers over $6 million in grants for water improvement projects, with a pre-application deadline of September 15 and a final deadline of November 15.

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers to count chimney swifts during their migration, as they adapt to urban landscapes using chimneys for roosting.

Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency in the 2nd District due to historic flooding. He visited the area, vowing support for the recovery, while resources like shelters and waste pickup services are being provided to those affected.

Wisconsin DNR announces the sale of bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations for the upcoming hunting season, available first-come, first-served starting August 18.

Milwaukee County's first Costco, a 162,000-square-foot store, has been approved by Franklin's planning commission, signaling potential economic growth and redevelopment in the area.

The Wisconsin DNR has proposed a permit allowing for incidental harm to Blanchard's cricket frogs due to a transmission line project, while still aiming to protect the species.

Waukesha County announces public sessions for citizens to discuss the 2026 fiscal plan, starting August 11, 2025, with County Executive Paul Farrow engaging in dialogue on budgetary matters.

Texas House Democrats left the state to block a GOP-led gerrymandering bill, echoing past actions by Wisconsin Democrats. The move aims to protect voting rights and stall Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts.

Milwaukee County announced the winner of the auction for the boat Deep Thought; financial verification follows, with the new owner required to remove the boat within seven days.