Wisconsin Public Radio
Washington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk
Proposal to rename part of Highway K draws strong opposition and a packed committee meeting.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection
LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement
Mar 19th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Faces Rising Bird Flu Threat As Spring Migration Begins
State has second-most birds hit by avian flu this spring, and vets urge tighter flock biosecurity.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Warns Data Centers Issue Could Cost Republicans Votes
Chastises GOP-Led Senate on '80 percent issue,' dropping bill to regulate data centers.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Democrats Float $1.3 Billion Plan for Schools Amid Tax Cut Talks
Proposal hikes funding for special education and general school aid.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS
With Senate approval, 'important' bills to spend $133 million go to Gov. Evers to sign.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds
Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
68 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Face Decline in Public School Students
Decades-long trend has districts across state considering closing, merging schools.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
