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
Campaign Committees Spend Millions in Fight for Wisconsin Legislature
Democratic committees raised more in recent finance reports, but GOP has far more in the bank.
Nov 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
As Election Nears, Wisconsin’s In-Person Absentee Ballots Have Surged
Mail-in ballots down, total absentee votes up compared to 2022.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alabama Vice Chancellor Will Lead UW System
Tonja Johnson is the first person of color to ever lead the system.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Open Container Law Could Soon Apply to ATVs
As OWI citations for ATVs/UTVs rise, vehicles could soon be under open container restrictions.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
70 School Districts Seek $1.6B The Referendums Nov. 3
Declining enrollment, inflation squeezing education budgets.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Race Flies Under The Radar
Godlewski and Varnam are on the top of the ticket, but many voters know little about the job they seek.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Deported Oshkosh Teacher Slept On Concrete, Husband Says, As ICE Revises Story
Federal officials first said she was still in custody; a later statement confirmed she had already been removed to Costa Rica.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Superior Gas Plant Plan Abandoned After Indigenous, Environmental Opposition
Fond du Lac Band and advocates raised alarms over pollution, wetlands and a cemetery holding tribal ancestors near the site.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany, Crowley Split On Future of Green Bay, Waupun Prisons
Gubernatorial hopefuls outline starkly different approaches to closing and rebuilding aging prisons.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brewers End 56-Year Wait With Dominant World Series Win
After sweeping the Dodgers and toppling the Rays, Milwaukee celebrates.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Evan Casey and Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin’s Governor Candidates Would Address Criminal Justice Issues
Flock cameras, overcrowded prisons and commutations for prisoners are key issues.
Oct 28th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
