Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Wisconsin Students Will Compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Students from New Berlin, Middleton will compete May 26-28 in Washington, DC.
May 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thomas Dambo Troll Driving Tourists to Wisconsin
Troll sculpture in Mount Pleasant among 175 in the world by Danish artist.
May 25th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
200 Acres Along Lake Superior Now Protected for Longest National Trail
National Park Service buys land for 4,800-mile scenic trail from North Dakota to Vermont.
May 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Deer Ticks Tested in Wisconsin Had Lyme-Causing Bacteria
Research by Marshfield Clinic comes after Wisconsin had record number of cases in 2024.
May 25th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care
A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.
May 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Labor Market Cools While Staying Stronger Than Nation
Unemployment holds at 3.5% and labor force participation beats U.S. despite job losses over the year.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit
An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.
May 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church
Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.
May 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Study Finds Post-COVID Shift in Suicides
Older people, Black residents now make up higher percentage of suicides.
May 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
