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Today β€” 18 September 2025WPR

Former state lawmaker, charged with fraud, left 2.7M pounds of hazardous waste

18 September 2025 at 10:02

In 2020, a grand jury issued a 10-count indictment against Kevin Shibilski, chief executive officer of 5R Processors.

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As Twin Ports’ Blatnik Bridge replacement nears, Wisconsin eyes others in need of repair

18 September 2025 at 10:00

Josh Dietsche with the state Department of Transportation spoke with WPR’s β€œMorning Edition” about the agency’s bridge inspection, repair and replacement program.

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Damaging historical markers, statues would be a felony under Wisconsin bill

18 September 2025 at 10:00

Graffiti or vandalism to historical markers β€” like plaques or statues β€” would become a felony under a proposal considered by Wisconsin Senate lawmakers on Wednesday.

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Wisconsin seniors are biking all over the state thanks to Cycling Without Age

17 September 2025 at 22:00

In 2016, the first ever Cycling Without Age chapter in the U.S. formed in Oshkosh. And now, with more than 100 chapters statewide, Wisconsin has more than any other state.

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Wisconsin village’s voters unseat trustee after anti-fluoride vote, other controversy

17 September 2025 at 17:09

Voters in DeForest have agreed to oust a trustee mid-term following a special recall election Tuesday. Those results could eventually lead to fluoride being restored to the village's water supply.

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Microsoft data centers will use up to 8.4M gallons of water each year, records show

17 September 2025 at 16:46

Microsoft’s data centers in the village of Mount Pleasant will require up to 8.4 million gallons of water each year, according to data released Wednesday.

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Yesterday β€” 17 September 2025WPR

Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport adds new concourse for international flights

17 September 2025 at 10:00

Construction for a $95 million redevelopment project for a new terminal at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport got underway Tuesday.

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Green Bay school district tightens safety measures after teen brought a gun to school

16 September 2025 at 21:57

The Green Bay Area Public School District is searching middle and high schoolers’ backpacks when they come to school after a 16-year-old was arrested last week for bringing a loaded gun to school.

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Wisconsin health department continues to urge new COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over 6 months old

16 September 2025 at 20:10

The state's health department put out a standing order for the COVID vaccine. The goal is to ensure that Wisconsinites can get the jab at pharmacies across the state even without a prescription.

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Lawsuit seeks to force release of projected water use by Microsoft data centers

16 September 2025 at 20:10

Environmental advocates are suing the city of Racine to force the release of data on projected water use in the first phase of Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center campus in Mount Pleasant.

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BIPOC Recovery Dharma: A meditation-based path toward healing

16 September 2025 at 19:00

If you’re in recovery from addiction, finding a sober community that’s a good fit for your new lifestyle can be a struggle. Especially if you also happen to be a person of color living in Wisconsin.

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