Renee Hickman, Scientific American

Renee Hickman

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Wisconsin, United States

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  • Marshfield News
  • Daily Herald Media
  • Fond du Lac Reporter
  • StevensPoint Journal
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Past articles by Renee:

The Environmental Disasters Now Threatening Ukraine

Ukraine’s former environment minister explains the Russian invasion’s dangerous impact on water and nuclear safety → Read More

Road construction season is underway in Marshfield. What can drivers expect this summer?

Drivers will see the most impact from reconstruction of East 17th Street, from Maple to Peach avenues, an access point for the Marshfield Fairgrounds. → Read More

Eliminating Marathon County's Diversity Affairs Commission silences minority populations, former members say

In one of its first actions of the new term, the Marathon County Board eliminated its Diversity Affairs Commission on April 19. → Read More

Wausau and Stevens Point refugee resettlement efforts expand; Marshfield groups look to join program

Central Wisconsin could welcome 40 Afghan refugees and up to 75 people from other countries this year. → Read More

Carol Lukens remains winner of Wausau City Council District 1 race after recount

The vote total remained tight after the recount, with Lukens leading John Kroll by just two votes. He can still seek a court appeal. → Read More

John Kroll seeks recount in Wausau City Council race decided by 2 votes

Carol Lukens beat John Kroll 471 votes to 469 votes in the race for the Wausau City Council District 1 seat in the spring election. → Read More

Portage County dairy farm suspected of nitrate pollution could be forced to monitor wastewater quality

Gordondale Farms has long been the target of nearby residents who believe their well water is unsafe to drink. → Read More

Marathon County Republicans request spring election data after reports of possible 'irregularities'

High voter turnout in Wards 1 and 2 in Wausau caused the polling location to run out of ballots. There was also voting machine issues at the polls. → Read More

Wausau voters approve $120M school district referendum to upgrade safety measures, add classroom space

Wausau voters on Tuesday decided on whether to provide funding for repairs and updates to school district facilities in a $119.8 million referendum. → Read More

Voters oust multiple incumbents from Marathon County Board

Here are election results for the Wausau City Council, Marathon County Board seats and Circuit Court Judge. → Read More

Wausau City Council District 8 candidate discusses federal pandemic relief, development ahead of spring election

Incumbent Sarah Watson will face challenger Thomas Brown in a race for the Wausau City Council District 8 seat in the spring election on April 5. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 21 candidates discuss county priorities, 'Community for All' ahead of spring election

Incumbent Thomas N. Rosenberg will face challenger Dave Dailey in a race for the Marathon County Board District 21 seat in the spring election. → Read More

Incumbent Richard Gumz is running for District 30 to continue conservative principles on Marathon County Board

Richard Gumz and Andrew Venzke are running for Marathon County Board District 30 seat in Wisconsin's April election. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 1 incumbent candidate plans for broadband expansion, facility consolidation

Incumbent Michelle Van Krey will face challenger Christopher Wood in a race for the Marathon County Board District 1 seat in the spring election. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 34 incumbent candidate discusses broadband, road maintenance ahead of spring election

Incumbent Gary Beastrom will face challenger Jason Wilhelm in a race for the Marathon County Board District 34 seat in the spring election on April 5. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 6 candidates discuss safe water, workforce development ahead of spring election

Incumbent Jeff Johnson will face challenger Stacey Morache in a race for the Marathon County Board District 6 seat in the spring election on April 5. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 25 incumbent candidate discusses transportation, broadband ahead of spring election

Incumbent Sandy Cihlar will face challenger Timothy Sondelski in a race for the Marathon County Board District 25 seat in the spring election. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 23 candidate discusses regional morgue, internet access ahead of spring election

Incumbent Chris Voll will face challenger David Baker in a race for the Marathon County Board District 23 seat in the spring election on April 5. → Read More

Wausau City Council District 11 candidates address issues with PFAS, redevelopment ahead of spring election

Incumbent Deb Ryan will face challenger Chad Henke in a race for the Wausau City Council District 11 seat in the spring election on April 5. → Read More

Marathon County Board District 11 candidate discusses 'Community for All' ahead of spring election

Incumbent Alyson Leahy will face challenger Randy DeBroux in a race for the Marathon County Board District 11 seat in the spring election on April 5. → Read More