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Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocratic Treasurer Hopefuls Pitch Rural Turnout And Tougher Watchdog Role
Helmenstine and Xiong say they can energize small-town voters and challenge GOP incumbent John Leiber.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter 81 Days In ICE Detention, Salah Sarsour Fights To Stay In Milwaukee
Immigration judge in Chicago hears conflicting stories of torture, terrorism and due process in high-profile case.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMan Shot And Killed By Madison Police After Knife Incident, Protests Follow
Officer injured, four officers placed on leave as state investigators review shooting on near east side.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Emily Rizzo, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Lawyer Regulation Office May Suspend Law License of Ex-Judge Dugan
A jury found Hannah Dugan guilty of impeding immigration enforcement.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin GOP Has Raised Millions More Than For Last Midterm Election in 2022
Most of it from Diane Hendricks and the Uihleins. State Democratic Party far behind 4 years ago.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBetting Companies Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Ballot Betting
Commission warns such wagers could be a felony. Polymarket and Kalshi cry foul.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Calls on Trump to Stop Extending Life of Coal Plants
Warns that federal order keeping aging plants online could cost Wisconsin ratepayers $117 million.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit
Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAbsentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races
Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioFrancesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTom Tiffany Sells Himself as Folksy Everyman in Race for Governor
Republican downplays his very partisan voting record and ties to President Trump.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio























