Wisconsin Public Radio
Mainstream Democrats Pin Hopes on David Crowley’s Reboot Campaign for Governor
A revived campaign with Gov. Evers backing as mainstream alternative to frontrunner Francesca Hong.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rejects Attempt to Let Absentee Voters Recast Ballots After Candidates Withdraw
Dane County judge denies lawsuit to reverse Wisconsin Elections Commission ruling.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepeated Heat Waves Increase Health Risks for Wisconsinites
Experts cite risks for people with heart problems or substance abuse issues.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAppeals Court Upholds Act 10, Likely Sending Case to WI Supreme Court
2-1 conservative majority overrules Dane County court decision overturning collective bargaining law.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioHong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll
38% support Hong, 16% support Barnes, 7% support Crowley.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMedical College of Wisconsin Building First Student Housing in Its History
Four-story, 266-unit, $70 million complex will provide more affordable housing on campus.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling
Conservative groups, including one run by Scott Walker, say university has 20 programs.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioElections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy
Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen say WEC policy on revotes is at odds with the law.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor
State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Wisconsin High Schoolers Passing AP Tests, But Some Question Why
After College Board changed how it scores Advanced Placement tests, more students are passing.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad
Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls 'laughable.'
Jul 27th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioMomentum Grows for Madison Police Body Cameras After Fatal Shooting
Proposals to outfit all Madison officers with body cameras have stalled for more than a decade.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio






















