environment

About 150 residents of a major affordable housing project on Milwaukee's north side remain in temporary housing, as more details seep out about chemical contamination at the Community Within the Corridor.

Shoe-shining and repair is one way to extend the life of your shoes — and avoid the fast fashion cycle, which comes at a cost to our wallets and the environment.

As Milwaukee winters warm, the owner of YardBarberz struggles to maintain staff and clients.

If you’re interested in getting an induction stove, money is coming to help many people cover the cost.

The recovery of the sandhill crane is the Midwest's great conservation success story.

Wisconsin wildlife officials on Thursday released their first new wolf management plan in almost a quarter-century but the document doesn't establish a new statewide population goal, a number that has become a flashpoint in the fight over hunting quotas.

Volvo’s swoopy-tailed C40 Recharge, a small SUV, is the epitome of form over function when it comes to styling. Like any Volvo with Recharge in the name, it has a plug, so full electric or plug-in hybrid.

With its later growing season, the sunflower can be a perfect addition to any garden, providing beauty and bounty. Venice Williams is the executive director of Alice’s Garden and the interim executive director of the Fondy Food Center. Every month, she shares more for Dig In! A series all about gardening and healthy cooking.

Late last year, 400 gallons of oil drained into the Menomonee River after an accident at Komatsu Mining Corp on the city’s south side. The oil began to saturate the water, ending up in the Milwaukee River before anyone from the city was made aware of what happened. We look at the company's cleanup efforts, public accountability, and the enduring impact of the spill.

Need an excuse not to cut your grass? Here's one — scientists say leaving your lawn a little longer in the spring can actually help bees and other pollinators. Appleton is now in its third year of No Mow May, with hundreds of homeowners being bee-friendly all month.