Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session
Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Talgo Trains Still Sit Idle
Since Republicans killed deal with manufacturer, trains have sat unused in Beech Grove, Indiana. Part 6 of series.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
Doctors, school officials support raising age to buy e-cigarettes, tobacco products.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Man Charged With Hate Crime In Acid Attack
Clifton Blackwell accused of attack on Hispanic man, case has gotten national attention.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mercury in Great Lakes Trout Persists
Though waters cleaner, invasive species have forced trout to eat food with higher mercury concentrations.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack
Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Where the Gun Shot Victims Go
Froedtert Hospital treats 90 percent of city’s gun-related injuries, passed 320 this year.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
PSC Approves Rate Hike for We Energies
But lower than requested. CUB says agreement with two utilities will save rate payers $100 million.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
