Wisconsin Public Radio
State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin
For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioStudies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals
UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land
Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws
Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations
Using federal funds and exempting charging stations from being regulated as utilities.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email
Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLambeau Field Service Workers Seek Union
A National Labor Relations Board-supervised election will be held on Sunday.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs
GOP proposal targets phone scams that cost Americans $40 billion last year.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Packers-Themed Beer Became a Statewide Player
A fan site partnered with Gathering Place Brewery to produce 'Carry the G'.
Nov 26th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Help Prevent Food Waste
State grants to help create community composting, get retailers' unsold products to food pantries.
Nov 25th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan
Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.
Nov 25th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio