Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025
A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MCW Program Aims to Train More Doctors Who Stay in Milwaukee
Full tuition for 5 students in Medical College of Wisconsin program.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rural Representation Increased Under New Wisconsin Voting Maps
Study finds state population grew in rural areas since 2020, reversing long-term trend.
Dec 28th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort To Map Bottom of Great Lakes Part of Climate Change Mitigation Effort
"More is known about the surface of the moon and Mars than the bottom of the Great Lakes," says project leader.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Creates Economic Hardship Waiver For Keeping Chickens
After budget amendment failed, Ald. Burgelis finds new way to issue free chicken coop permits.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
2025 Brings 125th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin Park System
State's system of state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas span more than 300,000 acres with usage soaring.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching
DPI and lawmakers blame each other.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Researchers Launch First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Study
Brain scans at UW-Madison will form research baseline for 37 partners, $150 million effort.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Mom Pushing for Adult-Sized Changing Tables to Serve Disabled
Sarah Knowles wants more universal changing stations across the state, nation.
Dec 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former State Sens. Tim Cullen, George Petak Die
Cullen was a Democrat who served in a GOP administration, Petak the first state legislator ever recalled from office.
Dec 25th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
You Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing
Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.
Dec 24th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coalition of 30 Groups Calls for $953 Million Funding For Safe Drinking Water
Pushing WI Legislature for water infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
