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Alverno College Uses Women’s Sports to Boost Enrollment
After years of declining enrollment, private college boosts numbers by emphasizing athletics.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Toll Roads Becomes an Issue in Wisconsin’s Race for Governor
Democrat David Crowley open to consider it. Republican Tom Tiffany once pushed it, now says no.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Domestic Violence Deaths Down Slightly After Record Highs
Local domestic violence support groups working to bring the numbers down further.
Oct 24th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has 20,000 Bats
Annual bat count by DNR shows some species remain threatened.
Oct 24th, 2026 by Sara Gabler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can A Bigger Superior Refinery Lower Gas Prices? Economists Say No
Tiffany pitches expansion to cut Middle East reliance as Iran war drives up fuel costs statewide.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Says No State Tax On Tips, Overtime Would Cost Wisconsin $2.7 Billion
Forward Analytics finds big savings for workers, big revenue loss for the state over 10 years.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Scrubs Nursing Home Owners From Public Directory
Older adult advocates say the change shields private buyers and weakens family choice on care homes.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cyberattack Costs Rural School District $92,000, Dozens More Hit Statewide
Adams-Friendship’s loss is one of more than 40 cyber incidents reported in Wisconsin schools this year.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
In-Person Absentee Voting Surges Across Wisconsin
First day early turnout jumps 65% as mail-in ballots drop sharply from 2022 levels.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Dismisses Suit Opposing Port Washington Residents New Power
Angry over data center, voters passed ordinance requiring their approval of TID deals over $10 million.
Oct 21st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Launches Grant Programs to Address PFAS Contamination
Gov. Evers, WI DNR will spend more than $130 million to target forever chemicals.
Oct 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plumbing Help for World Series Tickets? Brewers Fans Dangle Deals
A creative quest for seats as resale price of Game 1 ticket hits $2,800.
Oct 20th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
