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Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting
Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections
Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioThree Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant
Suspect also shot and injured
Sep 5th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioInvasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time
Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioRFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding
UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Students Head Back to School
MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary
Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioLess than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio