Wisconsin Public Radio
Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin
Survey finds almost half of private wells tested in the area are contaminated
Jan 4th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Taps Barca, Former Obama Official
Rep. Barca will run revenue department, Andrea Palm will run Health Services.
Jan 4th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Will Visit Lincoln Hills
Walker never visited troubled youth prison or any correctional facility during eight years in office.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills
New governor’s budget will include showing cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
But decline is slower for African Americans and low income consumers.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Renewable Energy Made Big Gains in 2018
Utility companies all competing to embrace solar and wind power.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Have County Overdose Deaths Peaked?
After five-fold rise from 2013 to 2017, Milwaukee's overdose deaths may decline in 2018.
Dec 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Experts Praise New State Superintendent
Evers’s choice, Stanford Taylor, is state’s first black superintendent of public instruction.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City’s Homicides Way Down in 2018
Right now at 19 percent fewer homicides and 16 percent fewer non-fatal shootings. Why?
Dec 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability
Democrat Lt. Gov-elect says he wants to fix issues impacting the entire state of Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low Wages, Lack of Benefits Fuel Child Care Worker Shortage
Despite certification programs, high turnover persists
Dec 27th, 2018 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
