Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Water Levels Decline
Still above average but below record levels; Lake Michigan two feet below its record.
May 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System
Many needed to help serve millions of visitors per year to parks.
May 28th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioCourt Says Hospitals Can’t Be Forced To Treat COVID-19 With Ivermectin
Decision stems from lawsuit filed by man that demanded ivermectin treatment for family member.
May 27th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioIncreased Holiday Weekend Travel Expected
Despite high gas prices, travel expected to rebound from pandemic levels.
May 27th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Spoke Against Outgoing Republican Elections Commissioner
Senator told Assembly Speaker Vos that Knudson 'lost the confidence of the grassroots Republicans,' according to his spokesperson.
May 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRising Prices, Interest Rates Making Homes Less Affordable
Home sales declining as housing stock dwindles, keeping home prices high.
May 27th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioDropbox Ruling Could Disenfranchise Disabled Voters
State Supreme Court hearing suit after a circuit court ruling state law requires voters to physically return absentee ballots.
May 26th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations
State business lobby concerned DNR will consider stricter PFAS standards too.
May 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission
Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.
May 26th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Democrats Push Gun Restrictions After Texas Shootings
Kaul calls for law requiring background checks and preventing sale of 'ghost guns.'
May 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Face Financial Feast and Famine
MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.
May 25th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioState Republicans Make No Endorsement in Top Races
No candidate for governor, attorney general, lieutenant governor chosen at state convention.
May 24th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio