Wisconsin Public Radio
Overdose Deaths Fall Across Wisconsin As Harm Reduction Efforts Grow
From Narcan in vending machines to new treatment beds, a statewide push is saving lives after record highs.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow Dies At 61
Longtime Republican official led the county since 2015 and battled a rare cancer for two years.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
47 Animal Rights Activists Who Raided Ridglan Farms Charged With Felonies
They could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines for alleged burglary, theft.
Jul 8th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homicides Down 30% in Milwaukee in First Half of 2026
Mayor Johnson says the city is a 'safer community.'
Jul 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DPI, Legislators Working on Plan to Improve Math Education
Fewer than half of Wisconsin students are proficient at math.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Data Centers Could Hike Wisconsin Energy Demand by 40% by 2032
Draft report: 72% of peak electricity load associated with 3 data center developments.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE
The ruling will give time for sheriffs to pursue a federal appeal of case.
Jul 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid
92 districts will see a 15% cut in 2026-27 school year. Property taxes will make up shortfall.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Celebrate Extended Medicaid Coverage After Pregnancy
Wisconsin becomes 49th state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage.
Jul 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Review Finds Probable Cause Green Bay Broke Election Law
Elections officials say duplicate absentee ballots to 152 voters likely violated state rules.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Sue Microsoft Over Noise From New Mount Pleasant Data Center
Sturtevant neighbors file a federal class action, alleging constant humming and property damage.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fourth of July Cookout Costs Hit Record High In Wisconsin
Farm Bureau finds feeding 10 people now tops $75 as inflation and tariffs push prices up.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
