Wisconsin Public Radio
City of Waukesha Elects Democratic Mayor
'I think we’re rejecting that MAGA agenda,' says the new mayor.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Passes Referendum On Data Center Deals
Requires voter approval for development incentives of $10 million or more.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Board of Regents Fires President Jay Rothman
Rothman refused to step down, demanded reasons. Legislator calls it a 'hatchet job.'
Apr 8th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority
Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Delegation Reacts to Trump Threatening ‘Whole Civilization’ of Iran
'I do not want to see us blowing up civilian infrastructure,' Sen. Ron Johnson says.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rockwell Automation Plans Mega Factory in New Berlin
Milwaukee company will build 1-million-square-foot 'factory of the future.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Teachers Union Calls on MPS to Reverse Staff Cuts
Action comes 'at the expense of our students, our classrooms, our school communities.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race
Another liberal vs conservative contest, but so low profile it's almost sleepy.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Delays Retiring Aging Oak Creek Coal Units. Again
Critics call it 'outdated, expensive and harmful' decision for ratepayers.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign
A quiet ending to liberal vs conservative contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
CDC Ends Some Disease Tests; WI Lab Leader Says States Can Fill Gaps
The list of 31 tests no longer given includes diseases like COVID-19 and influenza.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Forest Service Office To Close In National Reorganization
Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City, with Wisconsin workers told to move or change jobs, a union leader says.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
