Wisconsin Public Radio
Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force
Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.
May 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Budget Bill Cuts $314M in Food Assistance to Wisconsin
'Big beautiful bill' slashes SNAP, which serves an eighth of Wisconsin residents.
May 27th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Reading Corps Brings High-Impact Tutoring to Wisconsin Schools
AmeriCorps program serves some 60 school districts; only funded through next year.
May 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hillsboro, WI, Gets Creative to Address Lack of Child Care Options
Will open combination child care and senior center with private and public funds.
May 26th, 2025 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milkweed Is Wisconsin’s ‘Plant Species of The Year’
Designation announced by state DNR. Butterflies would surely agree.
May 26th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Warns Budget Must Fund More Staff to Handle Professional Licenses
DSPS Secretary says licenses will be delayed for workers in many occupations.
May 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee and Madison Parks Ranked In Nation’s Top 20
Among systems in 100 largest US cities, Milwaukee ranked 18th, Madison 19th.
May 26th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math
But state has room for improvement in basic math literacy.
May 24th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.
May 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants
Regulators say projects are warranted to meet rising energy demand. Coalition opposes fuel type.
May 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee
Summers warmed an average of 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit nationwide
May 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin
Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.
May 22nd, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
