Wisconsin Public Radio
2 Leading Election Deniers Lost GOP Legislative Primaries
Rep. Janel Brandtjen and Rep. Tim Ramthun both pushed hard to overturn 2020 election.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Buys Yet More Land in Racine County
Now has 1,270-acre campus in area where Foxconn failed to build massive development.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tony Wied Wins Republican Primary for 8th Congressional District
Wied was endorsed by Donald Trump; will face Democrat Kristen Lyerly in November.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds
Opponents argued changes would have slowed down emergency funding during crises.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eric Hovde Easily Wins Wisconsin’s Republican US Senate Primary
Hovde crushes Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman in low-key GOP primary.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wake Boats on Wisconsin Lakes Cause Controversy
Surfers love the waves; others cite impact on fishing, canoeing, shoreline erosion.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Seeks Ways to Reduce Suspensions
There were nearly 24,000 suspensions last year; 78% of students suspended were Black.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hovde Files Defamation Suit Over Attack Ad
Attorneys urge TV stations to stop running ad, but expert says such suits rarely succeed.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care
Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Addie Costello, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday
While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’
Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Whether Public, Private or Charter, Report Shows Milwaukee Schools Are Often Struggling
Black students continue to perform at levels below their peers
Aug 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
