Wisconsin Archives - Great Lakes Now

Energy News Roundup

Energy will be a key question on the ballot in Michigan

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

More energy news as a Line 5 permit in Michigan and a power line project in Wisconsin are each sent back to the drawing board.

Former EPA staffer from Wisconsin sues after he was fired for signing letter of dissent

by Wisconsin Public Radio July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Research, Data and Technology

These five northern Wisconsin lakes were set aside 80 years ago for research

by WXPR July 7, 2026July 8, 2026

Superior mayor makes case for takeover of Wisconsin’s only private water utility

by Wisconsin Public Radio July 2, 2026July 8, 2026

Invasive Species

In Lake Superior, researchers find invasive bloody red shrimp are here to stay

by Wisconsin Public Radio July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 26, 2026July 7, 2026

Wisconsin egg production cut in half as farms struggle with avian flu, higher expenses

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Federal wildfire bill may repeal ‘roadless rule’ that protects national forest land in Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Energy News Roundup

Trump announces nearly $50 million for coal plants in Indiana, Wisconsin as others in Great Lakes region remain on life support

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now June 10, 2026June 11, 2026

Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions

Coast Guard investigating beacon stolen from Superior lighthouse

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 9, 2026June 10, 2026