Wisconsin Public Radio
State GOP Lawmakers Reject Special Session on Abortion
GOP-controlled Senate adjourned in 15 seconds a special session to repeal 1849 law banning abortion.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Summerfest Returns, Back To Normal
Pandemic precautions largely removed for state’s largest festival, which draws about 800,000 people.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents
Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peregrine Falcon Program Helps Raptors Take Flight
Researcher works with utilities, creating nesting boxes atop Wisconsin power plants.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New State Elections Commission Chair Seeks to Restore Faith in Elections
GOP appointee Don Millis wants to pursue all complaints, increase audits of voting machines.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Suspends Abortion Appointments
None scheduled after June 25, as Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Jun 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bernie Sanders Rallies Striking Workers in Racine
U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate visits to support striking CNH Industrial workers.
Jun 19th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Job Market Still Booming
Record number employed, unemployment near historic lows despite rising interest rates.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bodies of Two Drowned Men Who Tried to Rescue Boy Found
Boy, 10, his father and another adult male all swept away and died in Monday’s rainstorm.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin
Dannette Justus films readings of children's books at interesting locations and Wisconsin landmarks.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Visits Garden Homes Neighborhood
Governor takes walking tour of north side neighborhood, discusses violence prevention.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Fines Gableman for Contempt of Court
Gableman sued for not filling election review record requests. Judge says he "discredited the profession."
Jun 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Public Radio
