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Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun
2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Bald Eagle Saved by Unique Treatment
Eagle that nearly died is first to get a skin graft derived from North Atlantic cod.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships
Tonnage through the Port of Milwaukee down 30% through early 2025.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGreat Lakes Region Getting Hotter, Wetter
Report finds long-term temperature up by 3 degrees, precipitation up by 15%.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCities With State Buildings Get Boost from Wisconsin Budget
Special funding since universities, prisons, state offices pay no local taxes.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioProposed Bill Aims to Ease Wisconsin School Bus Driver Shortage
Older drivers needn't take Commercial Driver's License tests as often.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSC Johnson Moving Jobs From Chicago to Wisconsin
Racine-based company shifting 170 jobs back to its home county in Mt. Pleasant.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioPolice Officer Involved in 3 Fatal Shootings Is Quitting
Former Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah steps down as Waukesha County Sheriff.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Public School Funding Falls Further Behind National Average
New report finds big decline since 2002, state now 10% behind national average.
Jul 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin
Wisconsinites join nationwide protests on 5th anniversary of Georgia congressman John Lewis' death.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioVan Orden, Challenger In Virtual Tie on Fundraising
In state's other most competitive House district, Bryan Steil has substantially outraised Democratic challenger Randy Bryce.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Commission Working To Prevent Repeat of Madison Ballot Counting Failure
Nearly 200 Madison absentee ballots went uncounted in November.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio