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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the first confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. Mosquitoes collected from Milwaukee County have tested positive for WNV and a wild bird from Bayfield County tested positive for the virus. This is a sign that there are mosquitoes in the state that have the virus and can transmit it to animals and people.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the opening of the public comment period for the draft rule language associated with proposed revisions to ch. NR 40, Wisconsin’s Invasive Species Rule. The department will also be holding a public hearing on the proposed rule on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. Visit the department’s website to access the draft rule, an updated economic impact analysis and supplemental Rule Revision Guide.

David Walter Olson, Cedarburg…age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends after a courageous battle with dementia with Lewy bodies. Dave was an accomplished orthopedic hand surgeon by profession; however, his true passion was farming.

June 25 – DNR Wolf Advisory Committee Meeting Time: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Contact: Danielle Deming, Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov or 715-459-8365 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The committee will discuss policy and technical topics relevant to wolf management. This meeting will be open to the public virtually via Zoom. Public comments related to agenda items and committee business will be accepted.

June 22 Drop-In Listening Session Regarding PFAS Contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and Surrounding Communities Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: In-Person; See Details for Information Contact: Alyssa Sellwood, Alyssa.Sellwood@wisconsin.gov or 608-622-8606 Drop-in session for one-on-one conversation with DNR staff to ask questions and share ideas for using the funds from the recent settlement reached by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and Tyco Fire Products.

DNR Hosting Listening Session To Gather Feedback About PFAS Law Program Development The DNR is holding a public listening session to gather feedback from individuals and communities about the agency’s PFAS law program development. 2025 Wisconsin Act 200 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 201 authorize the DNR to develop programs to understand the prevalence of PFAS throughout Wisconsin and then address it.

Mark Lesko, Burlington…age 69, passed away unexpectedly due to an UTV accident on Thursday June 4 or Friday, June 5.

Find your DAILY Fire Danger by county and burning permit information before conducting outdoor burning activities. Remember to also check the DAILY burning restrictions before burning each day. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Friday, May 15, 2026 from noon to 9 p.m.

      Find your DAILY Fire Danger by county and burning permit information before conducting outdoor burning activities. Remember to also check the DAILY burning restrictions before burning each day. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16.