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Divided state Supreme Court limits DNR power
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against the state Department of Natural Resources in a case that could set a precedent for how much power the DNR has over setting water levels on lakes affected by dams.
Wis. high court asked to consider economic harm in lake dispute
Six hard-fought inches of extra lake water during the hot summer months have embroiled property owners and businesses around southern Wisconsin’s Lake Koshkonong in a nine-year court battle with the state Department of Natural Resources.
Milwaukee County considers bump in legal defense money for Couture land dispute (UPDATE)
Milwaukee County is bracing itself for a possible lawsuit over land proposed for The Couture in downtown Milwaukee.
Builder settles environmental lawsuit over illegal dumping
The Vyskocil family will pay $25,000 in penalties and court costs after settling an environmental lawsuit filed by the state, according to a news release.
Oil recycler to pay $140K for hazardous waste violations
An oil recycling facility in Waukesha County will pay $140,000 in fines to the state for 11 violations of Wisconsin hazardous waste laws.
Judge upholds chemical cleanup plan for Fox River
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Efforts to dredge toxic industrial chemicals from the Fox River should continue, a federal judge has ruled. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Natural Resources filed a federal lawsuit against NCR Corp. and 11 others in 2010, after the companies said they were dredging the river under protest and […]
State reaches settlement agreement with Tinedale Farms
Tinedale Farms Partnership LLP recently reached a settlement agreement with the state of Wisconsin in which the Wrightstown dairy operation will pay $50,000 for alleged violations of its Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
DOJ reaches settlement with cheese maker
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Wednesday the Wisconsin Department of Justice reached a settlement agreement of $45,000 with Green Bay-based BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Wis. DOJ nets $200K settlement for air pollution violations
Graymont LLC, a limestone processing facility in Superior, recently agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging violations of air pollution control permits and Wisconsin air pollution laws.
DNR sues Madison manufacturer
The state is suing a Madison manufacturer, alleging it violated the hazardous substance spills law.
Judge refuses to dismiss wolf hunt challenge (UPDATE)
A judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit challenging the use of dogs in this winter's wolf hunt.
Judge bars dogs from Wisconsin wolf hunt (UPDATE)
A Dane County judge issued an order Friday that temporarily bans wolf hunters from training or using dogs in the chase, casting doubt on whether this fall's hunt will happen.
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