Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps
Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Bypasses Lower Courts To Hear RFK Jr. Ballot Case
Court will issue a decision 'as expeditiously as possible'
Sep 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Election Commission Asks Supreme Court To Quickly Rule on RFK Jr. Ballot Case
Election officials ask court to bypass an appellate ruling. Kennedy wants off ballot after deadline.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court
Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
With Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep
Wisconsin schools received $2.4B in federal COVID-19 relief funds
Sep 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris?
After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure
Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations
Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'
Sep 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers
City's August primary poll workers included 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Infrastructure Gets ‘C’ Grade
Up from 'C-' four years ago in American Society of Civil Engineers ranking. Public parks ranked lowest.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity
Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
