Wisconsin Public Radio
Small Businesses Welcome Federal Stimulus
Business owners discuss revenue loss, rising healthcare costs and changes that will outlast the pandemic.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Secretary Says PFAS Efforts Need Funding
PFAS identification and cleanup and public land purchases are budget priorities for the agency.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes
Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Education Overcome Vaccine Resisters?
State officials hope to overcome resistance among Republicans, rural residents.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid
Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Native Helps Capture Images of Mars
Darian Dixon, Mission's Mastcam-Z data management lead, was ‘jumping for joy.'
Apr 4th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wildfires in State Up This Year
250 wildfires have burned 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, above the state’s 5- and 10-year averages.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Boards Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination
Chiropractic Examining Board differs from medical boards and just encourages colleagues to get vaccinated.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
How the Performing Arts Responded to the Pandemic
A year of virtual performances and socially distanced rehearsals.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Criticizes Kerr for Trans-Kids in Sports Comments
State Superintendent candidate said transgender kids shouldn't play on teams that align with gender identity.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
