Wisconsin Public Radio
Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?
National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s Wolf Population Declines for Second Straight Year
Total in state dips below 1,200. Mild winters may make it harder to raise wolf pups.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioEnbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill
DOJ says company waited more than a year to report hazardous leak from Line 13 in Fort Atkinson.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?
State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System
A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioLow SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties
Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioA $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help
New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioOracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioXcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAxed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Finishes Constructing Mount Pleasant Data Center, Plans More
Construction of second data center starts. Village board approved up to 15 centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRare Stinky Flower Expected to Bloom at Mitchell Park Domes
Fewer than 1,000 of the endangered, Indonesian corpse flower plants are left in the wild.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio





















