Wisconsin Public Radio
$54.9 Million in Upgrades Approved for Brewers Stadium
Move to winterize stadium part of $500 million public subsidy passed in 2023.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans Push to Limit Governor’s Veto Powers
Seeking yet another constitutional amendment to drastically restrict partial veto power.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Health Officials Launch Campaign to Discourage Menthol Tobacco Use
80% of Black adult smokers polled said they smoked menthol cigarettes.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Master Lock to Close Headquarters in Oak Creek, Move Jobs to Illinois
Decision ends company’s century-long history in our community, county exec says.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year
Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Researchers Find Alcohol Sales Increase After Mass Shootings
Increase in communities hit by mass shootings persists for about two years.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes
Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?
Jan 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause
Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires in Wisconsin
State has more than 1,000 per year. Nearly half of its towns, cities, villages at high risk.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
College Direct Admittance Program Hopes To Double Number of MPS Students
900 Milwaukee school students were accepted to UWM or MATC through the direct admissions program in its first year.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges
System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Will Trump Affect Wisconsin’s Climate and Clean Energy Programs?
His executive orders target federal programs that awarded billions to Wisconsin.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
