Wisconsin Public Radio
New Effort Seeks to Prevent Financial Abuse Against the Elderly
In 2022, senior citizens in Wisconsin lost more than $43 million from scams, abuse.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Colleen Leahy, Wisconsin Public RadioRFK Jr. Asks Appeals Court to Get Him Off Wisconsin Ballot
Independent candidate dropped out, doesn't want to take votes from Donald Trump.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioDodge County Clerks Backtrack on Using Drop Boxes
Republican sheriff and Trump supporter urges them not to, despite their legality.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis
Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioProperty Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007
But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting
Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections
Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioThree Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant
Suspect also shot and injured
Sep 5th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioInvasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time
Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioRFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio