Wisconsin Public Radio
Storms, Tornadoes Leave 25,000 in State Without Power
Downed trees, damaged homes, schools and clinics closed in some cities.
May 22nd, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement
UW system president praises Mone's 'reassessment' but UWM says deal still stands.
May 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week
Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'
May 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin
43 cases of highly contagious illness in April. Uptick in Minnesota as well.
May 21st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’
Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
May 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Which Other Wisconsin Cities Have Electric Scooter Programs?
Operating in Green Bay and Whitewater, fledgling efforts in Eau Claire and Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2024 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion
Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.
May 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority
Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.
May 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets
State of Wisconsin Investment Board purchased more than $160 million in new ETFs.
May 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting
The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.
May 17th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Unemployment Below 3% For First Time Since Last Summer
State continues to outperform the country on unemployment, labor force participation.
May 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Private Insurers in Wisconsin Are Spending Far More Than Medicare For Health Services
State hospital group says data used in study fails to represent full picture of hospital costs.
May 17th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
