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The Biden administration on Tuesday faced pressure from environmentalists to adhere to a judge's decision blocking a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, site of the Deepwater Horizon spill.

The court ruling blocked a massive oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, site of the Deepwater Horizon spill.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections announced Thursday that in-person visits would be temporarily suspended in state prisons.

A shortage of workers is burning out corrections officers and affecting inmates.

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections announced Thursday that in-person visits would be temporarily suspended in state prisons, due to rising COVID-19 cases and the Omicron variant. The DOC will reevaluate the decision in early February, and video visits would be offered instead. The restriction applies to attorneys and other types of professional visits, as well as outside...

A Cumbrian firefighter has been named among prestigious recipients of a New Year Honour

A Cumbrian firefighter has been named among prestigious recipients of a New Year Honour

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s (CFRS) Group Manager John Wall has been recognised in The Queen’s honours list.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s (CFRS) Group Manager John Wall has been recognised in The Queen’s honours list.

Wisconsin Public Radio reported that about 1,100 jobs are open and maximum-security facilities in Portage and Waupun are operating with half staff.