Wisconsin Public Radio
Tariffs on Wood Products Not Helping Wisconsin Producers
Saw mills, flooring mills in state going out of business. Furniture makers hurting.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DOJ Appeals Court Ruling Creating New Barrier for Voting
Thousands of voters could be barred from polls. DOJ urges quick action by appeals court.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines
Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Cuts Threaten Wisconsin’s Foreign Language Programs
Funding relied on for more than 60 years hurts nationally recognized programs.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Michigan Sees Near-Record Warm Waters
All five Great Lakes are 4 to 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit above long-term average.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Van Orden Has Fundraising Edge Over Challenger
Latest campaign finance reports show Van Orden with a slight lead.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Take Effect in November
GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thousands of Wisconsinites Protest Trump Administration at ‘No Kings’ Rallies
The nationwide rally included dozens of protest events in all parts of Wisconsin.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware and Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
As Shutdown Continues, Wisconsinites Brace for Rising Health Insurance Costs
Democrats warn that Wisconsin health care costs could skyrocket if Affordable Care Act credits expire at the end of the year
Oct 18th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Data Center Requires $1.4 Billion Transmission Line Project
The route and price tag of the 90-mile line are drawing concern.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Trials, Most Wisconsin Schools Opt Out of Performance-Based Pay For Teachers
Rewarding teachers on how well students do is complicated and can have unintended consequences, research finds.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Government Shutdown Shutters Madison’s Federal Wood Lab
Federal researchers warn of lost data, delayed projects and mounting strain.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
