Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums
26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail
Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks
Wisconsin health official says a record number of outbreaks were reported in December.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says
None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Pauses Construction on Second Phase of Wisconsin Data Center
Potential design changes are coming to project. First phase scheduled for 2025 completion.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marshfield Clinic Completes Merger With South Dakota Health System
Central Wisconsin health system joins the largest rural health system in the U.S. after a different merger failed.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination
Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash
Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair
Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Driven By Renewables, Wisconsin Will See $4 Billion in Transmission Projects
Midwest electrical grid operator approves record 488 projects across 15 states.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
52 Wisconsin Communities Jail Individuals For Unpaid Fines, A Costly Process
ACLU study finds municipal courts, including Milwaukee, use threat of jail, but it's counterproductive.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Some Wisconsin Communities Say They Have Too Many ZIP Codes
The Village of Somers has 14 different ZIP codes. Congress may take action.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
