Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024
Third year in a row of decline, but officials say there's still more work to do.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust
Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ascension Wisconsin Cancels Physician Outsourcing Plan
Hospital providers and Sen. Baldwin raised concerns about effects on patients.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US
'By the time the truth gets out it’s a hoax, people are frightened to death.'
Aug 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program
Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Gwen Moore Warns of ‘Tyranny’ By Trump Administration
'We are going the way of other sort of oligarchs and tyrannies in the world.'
Aug 27th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pocan-Van Orden Feud Escalates as Others Urge Them to Stop
After nasty exchanges, both Wisconsin Congressmen have faced death threats.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts
40 Wisconsin grants have been terminated after US Supreme Court's NIH ruling.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Some Federal Offices Targeted By DOGE in Wisconsin Still Open
DOGE terminated leases for 16 offices, but several are still open.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Defamation Charges Dropped Against Minocqua Brewing Owner
Kirk Bangstad still faces harassment charge, lawsuit by publisher
Aug 25th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Back to School for Kids. But What Will It Cost?
Parents are spending up to $858 per child on school supplies and clothing.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Search for People Missing From Homeless Camp Along KK River
Milwaukee's Street Angels still looking for 7 unsheltered people since the storm.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
