Wisconsin Public Radio
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills
Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids
Community leaders say the president’s denunciations and reported immigration “strike teams” have sparked anxiety among Somali residents, most of whom are U.S. citizens.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos
A critically endangered species, rhinos have 5-inch-thick skin and daunting horns.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin
State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE
Court's liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Wisconsin Counties Using AI to Handle Non-Emergency Calls
La Crosse County system has handled 40,000 calls so far. Waukesha gearing up.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS
20 fire departments in state have made switch. Research shows PFAS can cause cancer.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Test Results Show High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin’s Landfill Runoff
UW-Madison researchers analyzed 4 potential sources of PFAS pollution in groundwater.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects
450 megawatt solar and wind projects should come online by 2027 and 2028.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?
A higher legal bar than most states. Some experts say law too restrictive.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
