Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System
A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties
Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help
New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Finishes Constructing Mount Pleasant Data Center, Plans More
Construction of second data center starts. Village board approved up to 15 centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rare Stinky Flower Expected to Bloom at Mitchell Park Domes
Fewer than 1,000 of the endangered, Indonesian corpse flower plants are left in the wild.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Elections Chair Pushes Milwaukee to Destroy 2020 Ballots
FBI could demand ballots it did in Georgia. 'No one is entitled to see those ballots,' Millis says
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Schools Considers Drastic Cuts to Address $17 Million Deficit
Including cutting sports, arts and 40 teaching positions if November referendum fails.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Work Visa Issues Leave Door County Businesses Short Staffed for Summer
Decline in international summer workers under Trump administration taking a toll.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program
All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
