Wisconsin Public Radio
Ben Wikler Sees ‘Wind’ in Democrats’ Sails
Why former Wisconsin Democratic chair thinks party can win trifecta in November election.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Poll Shows Tight Crowley–Tiffany Race For Governor
Crowley leads by four points, but margin of error suggests another nail-biter statewide contest ahead.
Aug 16th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Wolf Claims Put Squeeze on Wisconsin Conservation Budget
DNR says more money for livestock and dog losses means less for hundreds of at-risk species statewide.
Aug 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sharpton Faults Madison Leaders At Funeral For Man Shot By Police
Civil rights activist praises young protesters and says city officials want 'quiet,' not real peace or accountability.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha Shop Unearths Never-Seen Nintendo Game Variant
A dusty box held 97 pristine Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt cartridges from a mystery print run.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gay Wisconsin Principal Says School Board Fired Him Over Sexuality
Federal lawsuit alleges fabricated complaints, grooming claims and anti-LGBTQ+ bias in Raymond School District.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley, Tiffany Launch Dueling Seven-Figure Ad Blitz For Governor
Both parties rush onto Wisconsin airwaves to define the race just days after the primary upset.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unvaccinated Residents Drive Measles Outbreak In Southwest Wisconsin
All but one of 25 confirmed or suspected cases lack measles shots, DHS reports.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Maps Make Wisconsin Legislature A True Tossup For Both Parties
For the first time since 2010, Democrats and Republicans both see paths to majorities in Madison.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nurses At 10 Dane County SSM Clinics Move To Unionize
About 380 outpatient nurses petition the NLRB for an election, citing staffing and pay concerns.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Brain Drain Ranks Second-Worst In Nation, Report Finds
New analysis shows young college graduates leaving faster than they are arriving, worrying business leaders.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two More Measles Cases In Wisconsin, Not Tied To Earlier Outbreaks
New Iowa and Lafayette county cases are separate from Dane and Waukesha infections linked to international travel, DHS says.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
