Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Ron Johnson Win Reelection?
His unfavorability ratings are high, but the politics of 2022 may be on his side.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers
Governor kicks off statewide tour to thank health and front-line workers who helped battle pandemic.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals
AG seeks monetary damages, cleanup by Johnson Controls, Tyco for PFAS pollution in Marinette.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Madeline Fox and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gas Prices Hurt Ride-Share Drivers
'Drivers are going to be dropping like flies.'
Mar 14th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Testing Kids For Lead Poisoning Declined During Pandemic
25% reduction in lead tests in state compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019
Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias
Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chronic Absenteeism Rising in Wisconsin Schools
Educators find it will be hard to reshape the attendance patterns created by virtual learning.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health
Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case
Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mt Pleasant Attorney Pushed Board to Extend Term Lengths
Watchdog group charges little public notice given, board faces referendum on issue.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
