Wisconsin Public Radio
Fourth and Eighth Graders Falling Behind in Math
Declines since 2019 on national scores echoed by test results for Wisconsin students.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Defender Budget Request Seeks Fewer Criminal Charges
Downgrading disorderly conduct, pot possession to reduce court caseload.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Under Investigation
Thursday protest before Board of Regents ended with 19 arrests.
Dec 8th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Regulations Aim To Protect Rare Bats From Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are estimated to kill approximately 400,000 annually in the Midwest.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Passes Bill By Baldwin, VP-Elect Vance
But it faces a tight timeline in U.S. House to become law.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pharmaceutical Company Announces 750-Job Factory Expansion in Wisconsin
Eli Lilly plans to add 750 jobs to Kenosha County facility.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sets New Record High For Registered Apprentices
Commonly associated with construction trades, state program includes more than 200 occupations.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Program Unites Victims of Clergy Abuse With Non-Offending Priests To Promote Healing
The new Bridge Dialogues program in Milwaukee utilizes a restorative justice style to aid survivors.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced
The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Study Says State Wetlands At Risk
But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Tariffs a Threat to Wisconsin Manufacturing?
Report warns of possible trade war affecting state's $12 billion in annual exports.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Average Felony Case in State Took 259 Days to Resolve in 2023
But that's faster than in 2022, despite a heavier case load.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
