Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Ranks 8th in Nation in Research Spending
Still among top 10 universities but down from 4th place in 2014.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
More State Businesses Embrace Sustainable Practices
Since pandemic more efforts to cut waste, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Experts Argue 10 Is Too Young For Adult Charges In Milwaukee Shooting
The case of a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy accused of killing his mother could end up back in juvenile court.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Major Hospital Mergers Will Impact Wisconsin Residents
Advocate Aurora was approved to merge with Atrium earlier this month. Gundersen and Bellin also merged.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Maps Could Gain State $1 Billion for Broadband
Federal infrastructure funding to states depends on FCC internet connectively maps.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Causes Swings in Lake Michigan Water Level
Expert panel predicts warmer, wetter lake; study says 17 inches higher by 2050.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?
State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Proposes Federal Travel Funding For Abortion Seekers
But abortion rights advocates say bill unlikely to get through Congress.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Creates Midwest Tuition Rate
Aims to continue flow of midwestern students after Illinois pulls out of regional exchange program.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
