Wisconsin Public Radio
$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved
State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
2 Finalists for UW System President
Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.
Jan 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Cases In State Prisons Tripled in One Week
Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits, suspected of causing surge.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Meets Federal Air Quality Standard
Improvements in Rhinelander area bring entire state in compliance on sulfur dioxide standard.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes
Waukesha judge rules they are not allowed under state law.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Off-Duty Officer Shot in Third Ward
Detective shot several times while intervening in a robbery.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Rejects Kaul Suit to Stop GOP Election Probe’s Subpoena
But judge warns she could reopen case if Gableman seek penalties against WEC leader.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Raises Millions More Than Kleefisch
Governor raises $5 million in second half of 2021, compared to $3.3 million for Kleefisch.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection
Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'
Jan 9th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Bernier, Who Blasted GOP Election Probe, Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican chair of Senate elections committee says pushback to her criticisms not a factor.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions
GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
400 Inmates Have COVID-19 in Milwaukee County Jail
Highly transmissible variant is also affecting jail staff, worsening shortages.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
