Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?
Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prediction Market Firm Sues Kaul to Prevent Enforcing Wisconsin Gambling Law
Novig lawsuit claims state's gambling regulations are preempted by federal law.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI Hopes Federal Grant Will Help Address Shortage of Special Education Teachers
Half of Wisconsin’s special education teachers quit after 8 years. $10.5 million grant could help.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Sturgeon Can Live Hundreds of Years, Surprised Researchers Find
'Some have been swimming around the Great Lakes since before the U.S. was a country.'
Aug 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM’s Affordable Textbook Initiative Cuts Costs for Students
Open Textbook and Educational Resources, launched in 2015, has saved students millions of dollars.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Republican Election Deniers Lost Primaries for WI Legislature
Angie Sapik and Scott Harbridge, who was backed by Sean Duffy, lose in northern Wisconsin.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Outbreak Grows to 36 Confirmed Cases in Southwest Wisconsin
All but one of the people infected in the state this year have been unvaccinated.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Will Freeze Tuition for 2 Years If State Invests $190 Million
4-Year Tuition Pledge and work to learn programs announced ahead of 2027 budget negotiations.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of People Killed This Year in Wisconsin Off-Road Vehicle Crashes Were Over 60
State law only requires people under age 38 to take safety courses.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Sue to Boot Republican From Key State Senate Race
Lawsuit claims Michele Magadance Skinner is a Georgia resident and can't hold office in Wisconsin.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Will Spend $905,000 to Help Conserve 1,250 Acres in North Woods
Natural Resources Board approves acquisition of conservation easement from Uihlein family trust.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies, Milwaukee Schools Partnership Opens Career Doors for Students
Utility offers apprenticeships for high school students that lead to jobs in the industry.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
