Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship
Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Great Lakes Water Standards Would Apply Only to New Ships, Limiting Impact
Existing vessels are exempt from installing treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wausau Mayor Removes Ballot Drop Box, Sparks Outrage
State law gives municipal clerks, not mayors, authority to make decisions about drop boxes
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kamala Harris Supports Eliminating Filibuster to Restore Abortion Rights
In interview with WPR, Democratic presidential candidate stresses importance of this issue.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme and Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brett Favre Says He Has Parkinson’s Disease
Former Packer was testifying to Congress about his alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Than 4,000 Dance the Polka in Monroe, WI
Total at Saturday's Green County Cheese Days dance quintuples world record.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Groups Push Microsoft to Power Data Centers With Clean Energy
Its energy needs in Mount Pleasant will be met by We Energies $2 billion natural gas plan.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State-Funded Leave Behind Program Gives Live-Saving Tools to Opioid Addicts
$500,000 from opioid settlement pays for kits with Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison
Democratic presidential candidate emphasizes abortion in speech.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps
Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
