Wisconsin Public Radio
Infant Death Tied To Measles Outbreak In Southwest Wisconsin
State reports first measles-associated death in more than 30 years amid 431 cases statewide.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislative Democrats Outline Agenda For First Wisconsin Trifecta In 16 Years
Neubauer and Hesselbein eye school funding, abortion access and more with new legislative power.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public Safety Referendums Mostly Fail At Wisconsin Ballot Box
Measures to boost police, fire and EMS staffing are rejected in multiple communities amid levy limits and rising costs.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Declares Wisconsin A Blue State After Democratic Sweep
Former GOP governor joins Jim Doyle in assessing a blue wave and advising Gov.-elect Crowley.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Michael Alfonso Wins Northern Wisconsin District, Will Be Youngest House Rep
Republican is son-in-law to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who once held same seat.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrat Mitchell Berman Defeats US Rep. Bryan Steil, Flips Wisconsin House Seat
GOP incumbent loses. Berman will be the first Democrat to serve 1st District in 3 decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Josh Kaul Wins Third Term as Wisconsin Attorney General
Democrat Josh fends off another challenge from Republican Eric Toney.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin
State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Enrollment Down Slightly This Fall
Decline in international students a key factor. But total enrollment up at UWM.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor
Polls show Crowley ahead, but Tiffany says it's about turnout. 'We are in striking distance.'
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds More Care Is Going Unpaid at Wisconsin Hospitals
As health care costs rise, both charity care and bad debt has increased for hospitals.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
