Wisconsin Public Radio
Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders
Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Outbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr., representing himself, was removed from court room.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike
Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing
Sep 30th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection
Conservation group releases report claims politics have trumped environment since 2011.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop
DNR says population is stable, but now below 1,000.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself
Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide
Sep 29th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike
Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Property Values See Record Growth in 2022
Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Is Awash in Election Ads
Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort
Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
