Privacy · Property · Pocketbook Western Wisconsin Intelligence Briefing Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 349 stories · 0 alerts | Executive Summary 349 stories tracked in the last 24 hours, most active in La Crosse, Eau Claire. Top item: Xcel Energy: Proposal protects customers from higher bills as data center demands grow (WisPolitics). | Top Stories | | Xcel Energy: Proposal protects customers from higher bills as data center demands grow WisPolitics · Eau Claire · High · Impact 55.00 EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- June 22, 2026 — Xcel Energy today filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, establishing transparent rules ensuring that any new large electric customers pay 100% of the cost needed to serve them. If | | Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ announces two settlements totaling ?,000 with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. for alleged air pollution control and hazardous waste management law violations WisPolitics · Eau Claire · High · Impact 55.00 EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced two settlements with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. (WRR) totaling ?,000. The settlements resolve civil environmental enforcement actions against the company for alleged violations of its air... | | Gov. Evers returns to Onalaska, as part of his yearly Pothole Patrol WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 In the summertime, Wisconsin s governor tries to spend a little time on the road…or technically, on the streets of the state, filling potholes. Governor Tony Evers began his annual Pothole Patrol in Onalaska on Monday, to call attention to | | Retired WSU professor aims for 200 holes of golf in 12 hours, for charity WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 For many golfers, playing nine holes in one day might be plenty. But one area golfer played more than 100 holes on Monday, hoping to reach 200 in 12 hours. Retired Winona State professor Bob Newberry spent most of the | | League of Women Voters issues guide for French Island election WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 The League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area has created a voter guide to help residents of the Village of French Island for the upcoming election next month. On July 7, voters go to the polls to elect | | Livi Pappadopoulos defends La Crosse Open logrolling title WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 Livi Pappadopoulos, the defending world logrolling champion, won her seventh La Crosse Open championship over the weekend at Pettibone Park. Pappadopoulos, ranked No. 1 in the world, didn t take a fall in Saturday s tournament to defend her home | | La Crosse County Dem Party chair Molling on local Assembly races, state convention recap, data centers WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 La Crosse County Democratic Party chair Wyatt Molling was in studio last week for the Rick Solem Show discussing the friction between the state and local party over reaching rural voters. We recapped the state convention and why everyday voters | | Two construction projects on major La Crosse streets begin on June 22 WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 A couple of southside road projects that will affect traffic begin today. The first is the closure of the northbound lanes of South Avenue between 7th Street and Green Bay Street. The city said that traffic needs to be detoured | | America 250: Landmarks and monuments can be found throughout La Crosse WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 On a pleasant day in La Crosse, you can find many local landmarks to appreciate, both natural and man-made. On the west side of La Crosse, you find the rivers, and the two bridges over the Mississippi. The older Cass | | La Crosse Center s Riverside Terrace open on July 4th WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 The City of La Crosse is opening up some prime viewing for the July 4th fireworks. They said that they are opening up the La Crosse Center s Riverside Terrace to the public so they can watch the fireworks that | | Neighborhood bakery opening on Market Street WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 A new neighborhood bakery is opening on the south side of La Crosse this week. OPUS Bakehouse officially launches on Wednesday after being open a few days last week to get everything ready for this week. The bakery offers sandwiches, | | Local restaurant featured on national program WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00 One of La Crosse s best-known small restaurants is getting featured on a national program. Rosie s Cafe is getting a feature segment on the show America s Best Restaurants. The program travels the country telling the stories of locally |
| Local & County Government | | State Politics | | Wiedmeyer campaign: Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer for State Senate WisPolitics Racine, WI, June 23 — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 11. Schmaling cited Wiedmeyer’s record fighting for accountability, parental rights, and public safety across Southeast Wisconsin as the reason for... | | Wisconsin elections chair wants state to speed destruction of Milwaukee’s 2020 ballots amid FBI probe WisPolitics Wisconsin elections chair wants state to speed destruction of Milwaukee’s 2020 ballots amid FBI probe | | Crowley campaign: Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin endorses David Crowley for Governor WisPolitics MILWAUKEE – Today, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin endorsed David Crowley for Governor, backing his vision to build a stronger, more affordable Wisconsin and recognizing his record of delivering results for working families and local communities. The endorsement adds... | | Smith campaign: Surpasses 4,200 doors knocked across Wisconsin s 6th District WisPolitics The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin s 6th Congressional District, surpassing 4,200 doors knocked as volunteers engage voters throughout the district. Since launching, the campaign s volunteer team has knocked on 4,254 doors, creating | | Crowley campaign: Releases ad vowing to end gas price squeeze for families WisPolitics MILWAUKEE – Today, David Crowley released a new ad highlighting his plan to repeal Wisconsin s Minimum Markup Law on motor vehicle fuel, a 1939 statute that requires gas stations to charge at least 9.18% above wholesale cost. The price | | Libertarian Party: Calls ICE detention of Milwaukee Mosque leader a threat to free speech WisPolitics Madison, WI – June 19, 2026 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes the federal court order releasing Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, from ICE detention, and condemns the abuse of federal power his case represents.... |
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- Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ announces two settlements totaling ?,000 with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. for alleged air pollution control and hazardous waste management law violations
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