Wisconsin Public Radio
Testing Kids For Lead Poisoning Declined During Pandemic
25% reduction in lead tests in state compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019
Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias
Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chronic Absenteeism Rising in Wisconsin Schools
Educators find it will be hard to reshape the attendance patterns created by virtual learning.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health
Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case
Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mt Pleasant Attorney Pushed Board to Extend Term Lengths
Watchdog group charges little public notice given, board faces referendum on issue.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup
Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe
Judge orders Gableman to release 700 pages of documents from probe.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87
First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership
Racial gap much larger outside the city of Milwaukee.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
