Jack Murphy

Jack Murphy

state news writer

Will Cioci

STATE NEWS

Legislators aim to curb dangerous driving in Milwaukee via traffic cameras

By Jack Murphy | Oct. 18, 2019

Although DUIs in the state have fallen by 44.5 percent since 2007, a third of all traffic fatalities today include a drunk driver, according to data from safehome.org.

Lyra Evans

STATE NEWS

Harmful chemicals discovered in Monroe and Dane County creeks

By Jack Murphy | Oct. 9, 2019

High levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination (PFAS) were found Monday in Starkweather Creek in Madison and Silver Creek in Monroe County. The Department of Natural Resources’ findings showed significant amounts of the widely used chemical — often found in non-stick cookware and firefighting foam — in those areas as well as lower levels in three other water bodies across the state.

Legislators aim to curb dangerous driving in Milwaukee via traffic cameras

Harmful chemicals discovered in Monroe and Dane County creeks

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