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Rockwell Confirms It Will Build ‘Factory of the Future’ in New Berlin
Company promises more details during formal approval process.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioFood Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBusiness Groups Sue to Block Citizen Ordinance Limiting TIF Districts
Angered by data center deal, Port Washington voters support 'direct legislation.'
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioDugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Withhold Funding to DPI Over Resort Spending
DPI denies it was travel junket, says funding cutoff may force job layoffs.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Return of WisconsinEye
Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN resumes coverage at state Capitol after legislators okay funding.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System President Embraces AI
Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is transforming the state’s public universities.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Democrats Announce Bill to Legalize Marijuana
The plan is not expected to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMeasles Confirmed in UW-Madison Student
Health officials warn of 5 locations where the public was exposed last week.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio























