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Madison Gas & Electric
Coverage of Madison Gas & Electric in the Nexus archive.
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- Officials urge patience as Fox Cities respond to tornado
An EF3 tornado caused severe damage in Menasha and Fox Crossing, blocking streets and downing power lines. Officials reported no fatalities but noted challenges in restoring services. Community organizations are distributing aid as emergency crews assess the damage.
- Emissions of Trump-supported Columbia Co. coal plant jumped in 2025
The Columbia Energy Center coal plant, initially slated for retirement in 2024, received $19 million from the Trump administration to modernize its operations and extended its closure to 2029. Emissions of pollutants like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter significantly increased in 2025, according to Department of Natural Resources records.