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After Trials, Most Wisconsin Schools Opt Out of Performance-Based Pay For Teachers
Rewarding teachers on how well students do is complicated and can have unintended consequences, research finds.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Government Shutdown Shutters Madison’s Federal Wood Lab
Federal researchers warn of lost data, delayed projects and mounting strain.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar
Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Party like its 1724!
Go for Baroque! Early Music Now opens its 39th season with Cabaret Baroque, a trio featuring harpsichord, lute and recorder playing the top hits of Couperin, Scarlatti and Corelli. Saturday, October 25th at 5:00 pm, with a free lecture starting at 4:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Early Music Now
Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget
But city says it is still saving money. How?
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
School Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts
Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Storm Leaves Nine Boats at the Bottom of Milwaukee’s Rivers
After August’s record-setting rainfall, Port Milwaukee crews found more than just floating debris.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Using Retirees To Fill Vacant Teaching Positions
The district still has 83 vacancies to fill.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Shutdown Cuts Off Funding For State Job Support Programs
Labor statistics also frozen.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Dems Continue Push For Independent Redistricting Commission
Proposal endorsed by one Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ethics Board Finds Wausau Mayor Violated City Policy By Removing Ballot Drop Box
But board stopped short of recommending a fine.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
