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Warmer spring weather is prompting ticks to show up earlier than in previous years. Here’s how to stay safe as you head outside this tick season.
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A 14-year employee at the Jones Island wastewater treatment facility shared concerns about the treatment of equipment and people there. It's the second whistleblower to speak out publicly about Veolia, the company that manages Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment.
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A group of kids from around the world packed into a bio-fueled school bus for a trip across Europe to find climate solutions. Their journey was captured by Australian-based filmmaker Damon Gameau for his film "Future Council."
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Today marks 56 years since the first Earth Day! This global holiday has its roots right here in Wisconsin.
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One Milwaukee area resident is working to create a TV show that she hopes will educate people about reducing the waste we create. Meet Marissa Jablonski.
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At the end of June, the program that helps protect Wisconsin's natural areas is set to end after funding failed to be reauthorized.
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Wisconsin has hit the average yearly number of tornadoes in the state and it's only April. What's going on?
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People who live in flood-prone areas were especially anxious last week, keeping an eye on the storms and torrential rain. That includes in Grasslyn Manor, within Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood. It’s been hit hard over the years, with some residents losing everything in their basements.
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Wisconsin was inundated with tornados, flooding and hail this week. Here's the latest.
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Milwaukee officials and departments are sharing action plans as Milwaukeeans brace for another round of tornado and flood watch alerts Friday night.
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Heavy rain swamped cars in and around Milwaukee this week, as sewer drains backed up. Some residents questioned the city's infrastructure. The Department of Public Works says it can only do so much.
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We’re not used to so many days of extreme weather this time of year. But Wisconsin’s state climatologist says the month we’re in doesn’t matter that much.