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MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground
Milwaukee school district has received nearly $40 million to support green initiatives.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Prisons Have Nation’s Second Highest Black-White Disparity
New report shows how every state ranks.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDid Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?
He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs
Businesses cut staff, wages. Wonderstate Coffee spent $100,000 on import duties.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding
Rainfall totals near Milwaukee and Green Bay were up to 700% higher than normal.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioInvasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin
Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?
Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBuild-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say
Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs
Proton therapy programs will offered by Froedtert Hospital/MCW and UW Health.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioWeather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin
26 tornado warning issued Friday. Storms caused flooding, train derailment, widespread damage.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit
Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio























