Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Considers Closing, Merging Schools
District can't afford to keep all 149 school buildings open, given enrollment decline.
Oct 5th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Group Opposes We Energies Rate Increases, Marches To Public Hearing
Protesters called for more renewable energy. Utility says rates are part of renewable transition.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Won’t Let AG Kaul See Sealed Archdiocese Abuse Records
Federal judge says Kaul is going on "fishing expedition."
Oct 4th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers
More than half of $7.2 million raised comes from the two megadonors. Dem legislative groups raise $4.7 million.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Machinists Go On Strike at Flagship Miller Brewery
Over 40 machine repair workers protest contract changes brought by Miller’s parent company, Molson Coors.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal
State law gives clerks rather than other officials authority to place or remove ballot drop boxes
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin
Environmentalists say the plan doesn't go far enough while industry says no action is needed
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘No’ Campaign Far Outspent GOP on State Constitutional Referenda
Democrats spent 17 times more than Republicans trying to restrict governor's power.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin
MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing
Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects
We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties
Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
