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Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases
Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss
Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Rare Crayfish Species Spotted in Waukesha County
Prairie crayfish are native to endangered ecosystem of southeast Wisconsin.
Apr 5th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff
Musk May Target Other State Elections
It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally
Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Election Ads Disguised As Newspapers Sent to Wisconsin Voters
The mailers, published by conservative-funded media company, are backed by Richard Uihlein.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race
Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin
Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin School Board Races Targeted by National Conservative Group
1776 Project PAC, funded by billionaire Richard Uihlein, has a familiar agenda.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge
'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election
Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Sheriff’s Office Reports In-Custody Death
48-year old man died in hospital Tuesday after 'health crisis' at county jail.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel
A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014
International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election
Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race
'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race
Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman
United Way Plans ‘Huge Shift’ in Funding
No more funding the same groups in perpetuity? Organizations must prove their impact.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students
Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties
Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
United Way Funding Flat Since 2017
Why? Should wealthy health care giants get funding? CEO Amy Lindner promises changes.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Republican Bill Would Shield Police From John Doe Investigations
Officer Joseph Mensah, involved in 3 fatal shootings, testifies against Doe probes.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’
Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff
Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes
Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?
Jan 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case
Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
UW-Milwaukee’s Shuttered Waukesha Campus Could Become Housing
Waukesha City Council approves land use plan change that allows for redevelopment.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050
But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash
Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent Underly Seeks Reelection, Faces Challenger
Her opponent is Democrat and Sauk Prairie schools superintendent Jeff Wright.
Dec 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects
Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Former Public Defender Travis Schwantes Charged With Paying Client for Sex, Fraud
Schwantes faces multiple charges related to solicitation of prostitution and acting as attorney for one of the women he was soliciting.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
FlexRide Touted For Its Success
Winning recognition for connecting city residents to suburban jobs not reachable by bus.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly
Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How State’s Election Rules Have Changed
2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Can Harris Win Wisconsin?
Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris
Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview
Oct 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event
Swing-state blitz includes appearance with Charlie Sykes.
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Vance Courts Catholic Voters in Waukesha Stop
Vance talks abortion, inflation in stop at Waukesha airport.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Steil, Barca At Odds In Southeastern Wisconsin Congressional Race
The race between US Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic challenger Peter Barca hold differing views on many issues.
Oct 19th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Waukesha Company Relocating to Downtown Milwaukee
MARS Solutions Group joins suburbs-to-city migration trend.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Could Determine Wisconsin Election Winner
Suburbs were once critical to the GOP to win Wisconsin. Now, both parties are competing for their votes.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
More Wisconsin Absentees Ballots Already Returned Than Entire 2016 Election
Almost 200,000 ballots returned, with hundreds of thousands more already sent to voters.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
More Federal Complaints Allege Title IX Violations By Wisconsin School Districts
Accusing 4 districts of 'hostile environments' for transgender and nonbinary students.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?
Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
During La Crosse Town Hall, Trump Says Government, Insurance Should Cover IVF
Former president fields questions about inflation, southern border, jobs from Wisconsin residents during 30 minute appearance.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions
Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Brookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Use of secured drop boxes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did politicization of the practice.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Evan Casey
WOW Counties Turning Less Republican
Ozaukee and Waukesha now less red while Washington County resists the trend.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wake Boats on Wisconsin Lakes Cause Controversy
Surfers love the waves; others cite impact on fishing, canoeing, shoreline erosion.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
What Tuesday’s Election Tells Us
Two cynical structured and timed amendments and one race for Waukesha County DA that ignores actual data.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission
Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.
Jul 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Conservative Wisconsin Law Firm Builds Ties with Local School Boards
Waukesha board members attend WILL summit, quit WI Association of School Boards.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Home Affordability in Wisconsin Hits All-Time Low
Realtors Association says it's the worst since group began tracking it in 2009.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Brothers Fired For Stealing From School District
Oconomowoc Area School District fired men after they admitted to stealing scrap metal.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign
Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Donald Trump Holding Rally in Racine Tuesday
Trump will speak at a campaign event at Racine Festival Park.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts
Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.
May 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying
Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.
May 9th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.
May 6th, 2024 by Matthew DeFour
Milwaukee Vegan Cafe Owner Appears With Trump, Assails Migrants
Trump vows to eat at cafe, though he's not 'into that vegan stuff.' It opened under Biden.
May 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Blasts Biden’s Economic Record in Waukesha Visit
Former president rallied in Wisconsin during a break from his criminal trial in New York.
May 1st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus
Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.
Apr 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes
Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.
Apr 27th, 2024 by Henry Redman
The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin
"The hole" is torture on those confined to it argue opponents at legislative action day.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen
WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.
Apr 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation
The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees
Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars
Activist school board members in Cudahy, Waukesha and other suburbs up for reelection.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Students, Professors Question Closure of UW Two-Year Campuses
Why the austerity measures when state has a $4 billion surplus?
Mar 26th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud
Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey
State Supreme Court Will Reconsider Absentee Drop Boxes
Prior's court's conservative majority had banned their use in Wisconsin.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman
VP Harris Announces Apprenticeship Program During Madison Visit
Kamala Harris has already been to Wisconsin twice this year.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS
2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District
Incumbent Lamont Westmoreland will face Bruce Winter, a third-time candidate.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings
Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jack Kelly
Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin
President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha
The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Evan Casey
