Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump’s Marijuana Order Shifts Federal Policy, But Not Wisconsin Law
Reclassifying medical cannabis leaves it largely illegal here, yet fuels hopes for change in Madison.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRare Wisconsin Mussel At Center Of New Federal Lawsuit
Suit says delay in endangered listing leaves salamander mussel and 2,000 miles of habitat at risk.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNo Recusal, No Misconduct Review In Wisconsin False Elector Forgery Case
Troupis’ attempt to sideline two liberal justices and challenge a Dane County judge falls flat at the Supreme Court.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall
Musky stocking will drop 70% and walleye 45% as lawmakers stall on spending approval.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSturgeon No. 985120031641132 Makes Historic Milwaukee River Journey
First sturgeon in more than a century spotted in Ozaukee County.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS 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 Radio























