Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin Economists Are Watching Student Loan Bills Closely
Research shows rising payments can drag on housing, entrepreneurship and big-ticket purchases statewide.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs Kaul on Control of Settlement Funds
Liberal majority says the attorney general can direct multistate lawsuit money within the state’s general fund.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Families Keep Coming Back To This 130-Year-Old Wisconsin Camp
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp builds lifelong bonds as campers grow into counselors and carry on its traditions.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Orders Probe of Green Bay’s Duplicate Ballots
Wisconsin Elections Commission launches investigation and delays any penalties for now.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, 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
