Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin’s Small Newspapers Endure
Amid decline in local papers some survive by fostering community connections.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Push Wisconsin to Allow Fusion Voting
Would allow third parties to nominate candidates from two major parties.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Ezra Wall, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Tom Tiffany’s Bill Targets University Faculty From Abroad
Bill would make hirings harder to do. UW system employs nearly 500 visa holders.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Lawmakers Kept Promise, Gave More to Local Governments
League of WI municipalities leader cheers this but says more reforms needed.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees First Measles Cases, 9 Confirmed in Oconto County
Cases reported nationally hit their highest level in 33 years in July.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Trucking Companies Like Trump Administration’s Rule Changes
Moving away from limits on truck's speed, driver hours worked in a day.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Maxwell Anderson Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Sade Robinson
Anderson killed and dismembered 19-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Record Number of Wisconsinites Taking Trade Apprenticeships
Demand for workers in industries such as manufacturing and health care still exceeds the number of workers entering.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall
Steil was met with boos and jeers during his first town hall since passage of President Trump's sweeping budget and immigration law.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students
MCW President says Trump’s tax and spending act eliminates the ‘backbone’ of how aspiring doctors pay for education.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Technical College System Gets Federal Funds After Freeze
The Department of Education froze and then released nearly $7 million in funding for adult education programs.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
