Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Fails to Overthrow Wisconsin’s Vape Ban
Trade group seeks to block 2023 law restricting sale of some vape products.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Food Safety Experts Warn Staff Cuts Could Lead to Preventable Outbreaks
Increased workloads, less protection may mean food inspectors don't flag safety violations.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Board Demands WIAA Address Hate Speech in H.S. Sports
Officials say sports governing body hasn't taken action to stop racial taunts, harassment at games.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Has Wisconsin Become Less ‘Midwest Nice’?
New data from Pew shows Wisconsin falling behind other states in trust levels.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foundry Worker Who Came To U.S. Seeking Asylum Now Faces Deportation
Missed hearing triggers deportation process for Manitowoc worker.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Introduce Proposal To Reverse Right-to-Work, Other Walker-Era Labor Laws
Entire caucus signs onto proposal, which faces likely denial by Republicans.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration
Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders State To Pay Disabled Workers Who Were Denied Unemployment Benefits
Ruling could impact thousands of individuals, stretches back to 2015 law change.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Biologist is Among Those Fired By EPA After Signing Dissent Letter
Superior resident Alexander Cole was one of at least 2 people fired from the EPA lab in Duluth.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Identifies Staffing Shortages At All Wisconsin VA Hospitals
Hospitals are short dozens of psychiatrists, medical officers and nurses.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Data Centers Could Threaten Wisconsin Water, Report Warns
Could withdraw some 150 billion gallons of water nationally over next 5 years.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
