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Wisconsin Unemployment Holds Steady, But Number Working Falls
State continues to have unemployment rate below national average.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioTop Wisconsin Education Official Calls Federal Government A ‘Bully’
In response, GOP leader says public schools are 'unaccountable.'
Sep 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCommon Ground to Exit ACA Marketplace in 11 Wisconsin Counties
An estimated 24,000 people, including thousands in Milwaukee, will need to find a new insurer next year.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags
Lawmaker claims he was told he needs to be 'Charlie Kirk'd' after comments.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Announces Additional $4 Billion Investment in Wisconsin
Company says first Mount Pleasant data center should be operational by early 2026.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Make Damaging Historical Markers, Statues A Felony
Legislature also consider increasing penalties for human trafficking.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory
Deadly incident remains under investigation.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year
City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHundreds Gather in Waukesha to Honor Charlie Kirk
'We will not be silenced,' declared former governor Scott Walker.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Courtney Everett and Rob Menzter, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Francesca Hong Enters Race for Governor
Madison-based Assembly member and Socialist is 6th Democrat to announce.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual
Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers’ Executive Order Ensures Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Move comes as federal FDA ends support of vaccines for most people.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio