Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028
Will replace coal-fired facility. Critics note it will release large amounts of methane.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
President Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison
His second Wisconsin visit in recent weeks. Plan lowers costs for 25 million borrowers.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens
Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison
New motion asks for end to lockdown restrictions, court-appointed monitor.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawyers Org Reaches Partial Settlement on Diversity Suit
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty charged program discriminates based on race.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
Move comes as overdose deaths from xylazine on the rise in Wisconsin
Apr 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regents Approve UW Tuition Increase
Segregated fees, room and board rates, graduate tuition, nonresident undergraduate tuition will also increase.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hovde Faces Minimal Competition For Republican Senate Nomination
An endorsement by former President Donald Trump could reduce the chances of a primary challenge.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Researchers Find 17 Never-Seen-Before Viruses in Wisconsin Fish
19 viruses include a distant relative of coronavirus associated with birds.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Metro Milwaukee Residents Urged to Cut Water Use
Steady rains caused combined sewer overflow, MMSD says.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
