Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Sen. Jesse James to Retire From WI Legislature
James is fifth Republican state senator and third from from a swing district to quit.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical College of Wisconsin Names New President
Neurosurgery professor and dean Shekar N. Kurpad to replace Dr. John Raymond in July.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Transmission Companies Seek to Evade Competitive Bidding
Xcel Energy, American Transmission Co. lobby federal regulators. How will it impact electric rates?
Apr 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Up and Down Ballot, Data Centers Becoming Issue for Voters
Across the state voters in local elections concerned about proposed developments.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Battle Builds Over ICE Detention of Milwaukee Community Leader
Attorneys say 32-year resident Salah Sarsour is being punished for his speech, not for misstatements on old forms.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS To Add 150 Classroom Staff While Cutting Central Office Jobs
$24.6 million plan shifts resources from non-classroom roles to teachers and aides in schools.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Doc Rivers Out as Milwaukee Bucks Coach
Each of Rivers' three seasons ended in disappointment.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout
Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign
Apr 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Plans To Spend $31 Million In Opioid Funds
Tribal nations, Narcan distribution, treatment access and law enforcement training are key priorities.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers OKs Sports Betting, Pledges To Keep Tribes On Equal Footing
Law allows online wagers statewide as governor pushes for a joint venture among all tribal nations.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Razor-Thin Wins, Costly Losses In Wisconsin’s 75 School Referendums
Butternut passed by one vote, Sauk Prairie and Fond du Lac fell short, and Appleton scored a decisive $60 million win.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds In Wisconsin Could Lose HIV Drug Help As State Trims Safety Net
DHS cost-cutting moves target an insurance-based program with a 95% viral suppression rate.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
