Wisconsin Public Radio
State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron
Monitoring the emergence of new COVID-19 variant as state hits 11-month high in cases.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Housing Permits Up 26% In State
Biggest one-year hike in Wisconsin in more than a decade, study finds.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Green Bay Works to Restore Oak Savanna
$30,000 in seeds to restore 76-acre natural area in Northeast Wisconsin.
Nov 27th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections
Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio‘We Are All In This Together’
Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills and Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioRittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’
First interview since acquittal is with Fox host Tucker Carlson.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Shocked by Killings, Schools Close
Five killed, 48 injured. Suspect Darrell E. Brooks given 'inappropriately low bail’ for prior charge, DA says.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors
Thompson says system 'cannot afford to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal contracts.’
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade
Community stunned by horrific Incident Sunday during Christmas Parade.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioHospitals Relying on Temporary Travel Nurses
Travel nurses work short term contracts, making significantly more than staff nurses.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioRittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts
He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.
Nov 19th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Created Small Business Boom
The number of new business applications has soared in recent years.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio