Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Michigan Has Record Rise in Water Level in April
Snowmelt and heavy rains raise Great Lakes back to nearly their long-term average.
May 11th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Some Ascension ICUs Have No In-Person Critical Care Physicians
Ascension Wisconsin's smaller intensive care units now staff specialists via video call.
May 9th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor
Thompson's announcement ends any speculation he might run for governor in 2026.
May 9th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours
Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.
May 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking
Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.
May 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Lead The Universities Of Wisconsin Next?
Regents roll out a 25-member search team and tap UW-Superior’s chancellor as interim president.
May 8th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why The VA Says Wisconsin Hospitals Can Hire Even After 30,000 Job Cuts
On Sparta stop, VA Secretary outlines staffing strategy and backs tougher rules on predatory robo-calls.
May 8th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
With Sharp Criticism, Regulators Approve Electric Rates For Facebook-Meta Data Center
Public Service Commission members blasted lack of transparency around the Beaver Dam data center.
May 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
USDA, Wisconsin Scale Back Avian Flu Testing On Dairy Herds
Officials cite lower risk, but lab leaders warn surveillance could be undermined by staffing and funding cuts.
May 7th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors
Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.
May 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Watertown Board May Stop School Band From Playing Piece with LGBTQ+ Ties
Music has no lyrics but composer dedicated it to transgender activist.
May 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
