Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioRemembering the Molson Coors Victims
Families remember victims for the lives they lived. Shooter's family releases statement expressing sorrow.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioHundreds Attend Vigil For Molson Coors Shooting Victims
More than 400 prayed, held hands in honor of the victims of Wednesday's shooting.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Elections Commission Considering a Public Shaming
Commission considering publicly calling-out communities with outdated election security software.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Second Largest Solar Farm Planned
Massive 200 megawatt solar project in Kenosha County would power 55,000 homes per year.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioShooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes GOP Income Tax Cut
Voters would prefer his plan to fund schools and lower property taxes, governor declares.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio21 Likely Drug Deaths In One Week
County Medical Examiner's Office on pace to handle 500 overdose deaths this year.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioHmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioTwo Bald Eagles Illegally Shot, Killed
Federally protected species, but two slain in rural Wisconsin, investigation ongoing.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Seeks to Regulate Coal Ash
DNR seeks federal EPA approval to regulate utilities' coal ash landfills, ponds.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCity’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio