Wisconsin Public Radio
State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases
Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal
Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Urges Ascension Wisconsin Not To Outsource ICU Doctors
Fears of reduced care if doctors provided by controversial Tennessee company.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage
Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.
Aug 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Decades-Long Spike in Storm Damage in Wisconsin
Extreme rains since late 1990s increase need for flood insurance.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers
Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval
DPI says updates are a necessary step to ensure the system remains fair.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays
Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms
Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ascension Wisconsin’s ICU Doctor Outsourcing Plan Concerns Nurses
Outsourcing doctors reflects a post-pandemic crisis in health care staffing, but private equity is associated with higher costs to patients.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update
System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Wants Citizen Scientists To Track Wildlife Populations
Annual surveys enlist Wisconsinites to monitor deer and game birds numbers.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
