Wisconsin Public Radio
How Prohibition Saved the Packers
Green Bay flouted the laws prohibiting alcohol and visiting teams loved to come there.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ultrarunner Sets Record For 214-Mile Northern Wisconsin Course
Just over 3 days nonstop running by Brad Birkel over National Scenic Trail.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Joel Patenaude, Wisconsin Public Radio
Program Turns High Schoolers Into Future Firefighters
Partnership with technical colleges provides training for future urban and rural Wisconsin firefigthers.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dual-Language Highway Signs Will Highlight Wisconsin Tribes
WisDOT, federal government and 11 Wisconsin tribes have spent more than a decade on effort.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ruling Will Still Be Hot Issue in 2023
Since Roe-vs-Wade ruling, an average of nearly 300 Wisconsin abortion-seekers traveled to Illinois each month.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Appoints New State DNR Leader
Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to replace outgoing Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard
Concerns about vaccine requirements and handling of sexual assault and BLM protests.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Menominee Tribe Renews Push for Kenosha Casino
7 years after Gov. Walker rejected bid, tribal officials now want scaled-down version.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Not Enough Getting Bivalent Booster Shots, State Health Officials Warn
Extra booster shot decreases hospitalization by 73% but most adults haven't gotten it.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Historic $6.5 Billion Surplus Small Compared to Minnesota’s
Many states are flush with cash. Minnesota has $18 billion surplus.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Gained 16,000 People Through Net Migration in 2022
Illinois lost 141,656 residents and Minnesota gained about 5,700.
Dec 25th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
