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PCB cleanup: What's the next step?

A federal judge ruled Friday that NCR Corp. is responsible for the cleaning up of the Fox River from toxic polychlorinated biphenyls.

Students prep for high efficiency challenge

Dozens of high school teams from around the state are showcasing their car-building skills this weekend.

Students plant trees in Chilton

Students from Chilton High School planted more than one hundred trees this Arbor Day.

Wis. DNR urges people to e-cycle

The state Department of Natural Resources is warning people not to dump their used computers and televisions in the wild.

Barrett says clean energy is key to creating jobs

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says if he's elected governor, he'll create jobs by investing in wind power and other clean-energy technology.

Compressed natural gas station opens

An alternative fuel station for semi-trucks is now open in De Pere. Instead of gasoline, the trucks run on compressed natural gas.

Pollution reduction project under way

A project that will reduce air pollution at one of the state's largest coal-fired power plants is under way.

Fox River cleanup cost debate continues

There's still a chance cleanup of the Fox River will happen this year. Even though the debate continues over who should pay for it.

UW-Stevens Point plans recycling seminar

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will celebrate Earth Day next week with a recycling seminar.

Fox River cleanup case headed to trial

A federal judge ruled Thursday to have a case involving the former owners of Appleton Papers go trial in December.

Appleton Papers not liable for PCB cleanup

A local paper company has won a court victory in the latest battle over paying for the PCB cleanup of the Fox River. A federal judge removed Appleton Papers,

Fox River PCB cleanup

Find more information on PCB cleanup in the Fox River.

Oshkosh tree planting project takes root

A plan to spruce up parts of Oshkosh with 400 new trees is becoming a hit with some homeowners.

Niagara Escarpment lands added to stewardship program

Lands along the Niagara Escarpment have been added to the priority list for a state conservation program.

S.S. Badger gets grant for natural gas conversion

The operator of the S.S. Badger ferry has received a grant to begin designing the ship’s conversion to using natural gas for fuel.

Companies to pay for alleged air violations

Two companies have agreed to pay a $280,000 civil penalty and spend $500,000 on an environmental project to resolve alleged air violations at a Wisconsin

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