Susan Bence
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Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Wisconsin scientist among growing movement to cultivate perennial grain, Kernza
Scientist Nicole Tautges with Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is working with a perennial grain to make it profitable for farmers to grow. → Read More
Groups Across Wisconsin Are Focused On Creating More Solar Energy
Solar energy is considered critical for a transition to clean energy. Groups all over Wisconsin are working to make solar energy more accessible. → Read More
Wisconsin Hunters Exceed Wolf Target By Nearly 100 Animals
Updated 10:38 a.m. CST Wisconsin hunters and trappers killed nearly double the number of wolves as the state allotted for a weeklong season, and they did → Read More
Selection Of Milwaukee's Next Police Chief On Hold
After Thursday night’s Fire and Police Commission meeting, the city of Milwaukee still doesn’t have a new police chief. The panel deadlocked in two → Read More
UW-Milwaukee Researchers Learn More About How E. Coli Impacts Beaches
Research at UW-Milwaukee is helping us learn how E. Coli can impact beaches. Just last week, South Shore Beach was closed because of elevated levels of → Read More
How Should Wisconsin Tackle Climate Change? Governor's Task Force Wants Your Input
Over the last seven months, a task force has been deliberating over what Wisconsin can do about climate change. A panel picked by the governor includes → Read More
Milwaukee Leaders Extend Curfew Until Monday Morning; Hope For Peaceful Night
Updated 8:30 p.m. Milwaukee Mayor Barrett and Police Chief Alfonso Morales said at a Sunday afternoon news briefing they support the right to impassioned → Read More
Leaders Hope For A Peaceful Night In Milwaukee; Extend Curfew Until Monday Morning
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett and Police Chief Alfonso Morales said at a Sunday afternoon news briefing they support the right to impassioned protests. They were → Read More
Sunday Protests: Milwaukee Curfew In Effect, People Continue To March
Updated 9:10 p.m. For a second night in a row, Milwaukee's citywide curfew went into effect at 9 p.m. It will remain in place untl 7 a.m. Monday. Milwaukee → Read More
Sunday Protests: Day Starts With Peaceful, Spiritual Protests; MPD Arrests People Violating Curfew
Updated Monday at 12:51 a.m. CT For the second night in a row, Milwaukee's citywide curfew went into effect at 9 p.m. Sunday, but protests continued. → Read More
One Man's Mission To Catch Lake Michigan Waves On Eco-Friendly Surfboards
You might be surprised to learn surfing is increasingly popular on the Great Lakes. In fact, some enthusiasts plunge into Lake Michigan any chance they get → Read More
Proposed Plan Restores Mitchell Park Domes And The Green Space Surrounding It
Have you wondered what will become of the iconic Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Domes , on Milwaukee’s near south side? A → Read More
Milwaukee Brewers Player Takes On Climate Change One Water Bottle At A Time
If you’ve seen Milwaukee Brewers' Brent Suter in action, you might have noticed his reusable water bottle. It’s nothing new to the pitcher. Suter has been → Read More
County Board Votes In Opposition To We Energies' Mercury Discharge Request
Update: Thursday, the Milwaukee County Board made its voice heard by voting 16-0 against allowing We Energies' Oak Creek powerplant to raise its daily → Read More
Wisconsin Team Puts 'Compostable' Cups To The Test
The EPA estimates that more food ends up in landfills than any other category of waste. Efforts are underway to tip the tide in Wisconsin. Some people have → Read More
The Trouble With Waste: The State Of Recycling In Wisconsin
We throw our paper and aluminum cans in a bin, a crew picks up the materials, and we assume we’ve made a difference. But experts say there’s still → Read More
The Future Of Mitchell Park Domes Remains Unclear
The three bee-hive shaped glass structures that are home to tropical, desert and rotating show installations have glistened within Mitchell Park on → Read More
Eco-Friendly Wedding Planning: Have Your Special Day & Be Green Too
Earlier in February in the middle of a snowstorm, people showed up at a Milwaukee event to explore eco-friendly wedding ideas. The green wedding expo, held → Read More
Are Giant Dairy Farms Dangerous For Wisconsin's Waters?
Farming has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s heritage and economy, but its landscape is changing. Small family farms have given way to large ones called → Read More
Milwaukee Area Teens Serve Locally Grown Greens At Miller Park
Brewers fans have plenty of food options. Eight kitchens produce everything from concession-style faire to pasta with romesco sauce. And, this season a new → Read More