State launches $1 million program to collect firefighting foam containing toxic 'forever chemicals'

The state announced the launch of its program to collect and dispose of firefighting foam containing PFAS stored at fire departments across the state.

     

Source: GreenBayPressGazette.com



  • Wisconsin PM Sports
    by bscott@wrn.com on April 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM

    The Brewers were blanked by the the Red Sox at Fenway this afternoon, losing their first series of the season.  –  Former Brewers manager Davey Lopes passed away today at the age of 80  –  The Bucks are at Detroit to […]

  • Local Spring Election Results 2026
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM

    Necedah School Referendum No 767 Yes 614 Reedsburg School Referendum Yes 58% No 42%   Weston School District School Referendum Yes 400 No 343   Wisconsin Dells School District Referendum No defeated Yes   Juneau County Contested […]

  • Wisconsin PM News Summary
    by ted.ehlen@learfield.com on April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

    Liberal judge Chris Taylor defeats conservative judge Maria Lazar in Wisconsin Supreme Court election (UNDATED) The Wisconsin Supreme Court will add another liberal justice.  By a 60-percent to 40-percent margin, Dane County Appeals Court Judge […]

  • New Lisbon Rockets Shine at Royall Early Bird Invitational
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM

      The New Lisbon Track & Field teams turned in an outstanding performance at the Royall Early Bird Invitational, with both squads finishing near the top in the team standings and several athletes earning podium finishes. The girls team […]

  • Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 4-8
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM

    Baseball Royall 3 Cashton 1 Wisconsin Dells 24 Mauston 0 Berlin 7 Nekoosa 5 Wautoma 5 Ripon 3 Adams-Friendship 6 Westfield 2 Kickapoo 6 Wonewoc-Center 4 Hillsboro 21 La Farge 3 Brookwood 5 Onalaska Luther 2 Weston 3 North Crawford 2 Lodi 16 Tomah 4 […]

  • Pitching & Defense Lead Royall To Opening Season Baseball Victory
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM

    The Royall Panther baseball team opened up their 2026 season with a 3-1 SBC victory over Cashton Tuesday night.  It was a pitching duel to start the game between Royall’s Trey Wildes and Cashtons Drew Butzler.  Wildes went 5 […]

  • Wisconsin AM News Summary
    by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on April 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    Regents fire Rothman (MADISON) Jay Rothman is fired as President of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Board of Regents vote came Tuesday afternoon following a half hour closed session and a statement from Regent President Amy Bogost. Bogost said […]

  • WRN Daily: Regents Fire Rothman
    by bhague@wrn.com on April 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    Jay Rothman is fired as President of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Board of Regents vote came Tuesday afternoon following a half hour closed session and a statement from Regent President Amy Bogost:   There were no other comments. The vote […]

  • Wisconsin AM Sports
    by bscott@wrn.com on April 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM

    The Brewers fell to the Red Sox 3-2 in Boston on Tuesday night – With four games left, the Bucks fell to the Brooklyn Nets 96-90 and face Detroit tonight – The Badgers lose another starter to the transfer portal – The field is set […]

WISCONSINREPORT.COM (WiscReport.com) is not affiliated with Wisconsin Government or any state agency, department, entity, or other website or printed publication with Wisconsin in it’s name. Established in 2002, we operate completely independent from political parties and other forms of outside influence. Our Mission is to report the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We are WiscReport on Twitter and Facebook. A Morbizco Internet Media online publication. – WisconsinReport.com.

Learn More about WisconsinReport.com.


Click or Tap to Go to McStreamy News, Info and Entertainment