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Rittenhouse 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 RadioSexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor
Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGraded on a Curve, Wisconsin Schools Score Well
DPI changes grading scale, says pandemic caused 'disruptions.'
Nov 18th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes Republican Legislative Maps
Veto sends redistricting process to court. But which court?
Nov 18th, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties
Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioPackers Launch First Stock Offering Since 2011
Shares priced at $300. Seeking $90 million for Lambeau Field upgrades.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change
Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'
Nov 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioKleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission
Asks state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts, order WEC to establish new election rules.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioRittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury
Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.
Nov 15th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioOfficials Urge People To Get Flu Vaccine
With mask mandates and social distancing phasing out, surge in flu cases expected.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioBig Hike in Holiday Air Travel Expected
Up 50% at Mitchell. Will vaccine requirements for workers lead to delays?
Nov 15th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio