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Meteorologists Say Cuts To National Weather Service Already Degrading Quality of Forecasts
Fewer weather balloon launches means less accurate forecast data, which could be hazardous during storm season.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding
Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha School District Considers Closing Schools
District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMedical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th
Firework-related injuries up by 52% last year, trend felt in Wisconsin.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioTheir Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce
Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility
Jul 1st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMinocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment
Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal
With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport
Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioUS Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill
After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBirthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order
Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.
Jun 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio