Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Suit In Death of Joel Acevedo
Federal ruling finds former officer Michael Mattioli and City of Milwaukee owe no damages to Acevedo’s family.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Driver Shot Dead After Officer Clings To Moving Truck On South Side Street
Police say the 35-year-old ignored repeated commands to stop as he drove with the officer hanging on the door frame.
Mar 13th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock
Senate Republicans split on funding and NIL rules, leaving bill dependent on Democrats who also balked.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power
Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer
Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms
GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?
ACLU warns it could affect voters who register to vote by mail.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
70% of UW-Madison Faculty Are Liberal, Survey Finds
Less than 10% are conservative. Faculty admit differing views would affect hiring.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Law Gives Sexual Assault Survivors 20 Years to Bring Charges
Wisconsin law doubles the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Universities Moving Toward 3-Year Degrees?
Mount Mary offers 95-credit degree. Universities of Wisconsin could follow.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire
Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments
Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
