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52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool
Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump
Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite
Jul 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCharging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioJune Was One of Wettest Months in Wisconsin History
Wisconsin is drought-free after the entire state struggled with drought conditions in 2023.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin GOP Chair Excited for RNC, Not Scared of Protests
Brian Schimming said holding the convention in Milwaukee will boost Trump's chance of winning Wisconsin.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioElections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes
Best practice recommendations include placing drop boxes in well-lit areas, recording when ballots are removed, reporting any damage.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRegardless of Who Wins Presidency, Health Experts Believe Affordable Care Act Is Safe
Panel of Wisconsin health leaders predicts next president will be focused on prescription drug costs.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioReport Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern
Advocates warn the report's data is provided by utilities and represents only a snapshot in time
Jul 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioPFAS in Foam Far Worse Than Water in Wisconsin’s Rivers, Lakes
Study finds PFAS levels in foam were 50 to 7,000 times higher than in the water.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools
Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation
But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements
Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio