Wisconsin Public Radio
National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee
Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Requires Judge’s OK Before Prosecutors Could Drop Certain Charges
Law enforcement groups support it, ACLU opposes it.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid
Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants
Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Youth Program Serves Many
'Twilight' program keeps children safe and off the streets with activities at various MPS locations.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster
Much faster than nationally. But toxicology test turnaround time has gotten worse.
Aug 19th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety
Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release
Behind The Walls operates from within Milwaukee's Community Reintegration Center.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil
District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery
16th out of 63 major cities studied, better than most in Midwest, in post-pandemic recovery.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Selling Green Bay, Eau Claire ‘Centers’
Properties for sale for supposed to be innovation centers employing hundreds.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records
Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.
Aug 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
