Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care
A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.
May 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Labor Market Cools While Staying Stronger Than Nation
Unemployment holds at 3.5% and labor force participation beats U.S. despite job losses over the year.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit
An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.
May 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church
Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.
May 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Study Finds Post-COVID Shift in Suicides
Older people, Black residents now make up higher percentage of suicides.
May 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes
Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
May 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of Fluoride to DeForest, WI
Change comes for Dane County village after board member who opposed it was defeated.
May 20th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say
Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.
May 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.
May 20th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
