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Wisconsin Has 20,000 Bats
Annual bat count by DNR shows some species remain threatened.
Oct 24th, 2026 by Sara Gabler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can A Bigger Superior Refinery Lower Gas Prices? Economists Say No
Tiffany pitches expansion to cut Middle East reliance as Iran war drives up fuel costs statewide.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Says No State Tax On Tips, Overtime Would Cost Wisconsin $2.7 Billion
Forward Analytics finds big savings for workers, big revenue loss for the state over 10 years.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Scrubs Nursing Home Owners From Public Directory
Older adult advocates say the change shields private buyers and weakens family choice on care homes.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cyberattack Costs Rural School District $92,000, Dozens More Hit Statewide
Adams-Friendship’s loss is one of more than 40 cyber incidents reported in Wisconsin schools this year.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
In-Person Absentee Voting Surges Across Wisconsin
First day early turnout jumps 65% as mail-in ballots drop sharply from 2022 levels.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Dismisses Suit Opposing Port Washington Residents New Power
Angry over data center, voters passed ordinance requiring their approval of TID deals over $10 million.
Oct 21st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Launches Grant Programs to Address PFAS Contamination
Gov. Evers, WI DNR will spend more than $130 million to target forever chemicals.
Oct 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plumbing Help for World Series Tickets? Brewers Fans Dangle Deals
A creative quest for seats as resale price of Game 1 ticket hits $2,800.
Oct 20th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Hate Data Centers, But May Not Affect Election
Strong bipartisan opposition across state though only 5% in polls say it's a top issue.
Oct 20th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elon Musk-Funded Groups Have Spent Millions to Elect Van Orden
Musk has spent $276 million since July defending slim GOP majorities in Congress.
Oct 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
6 Districts Will Decide Which Party Controls Wisconsin Assembly
Republicans have had a majority since 2011. Democrats must flip 5 seats to take control.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Hope Kirwan, and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
