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After Pioneering Work Release for Prisoners, Wisconsin Goes Backwards
Today, corrections officials don't even know how many prisoners have such jobs.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences
More than 100 people would be eligible.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns
DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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
Three of Wisconsin’s Neighboring States Hike Minimum Wage
Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan all much higher. Will Wisconsin lose workers?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat
Zarbano faces uphill climb. The district has been in Republican hands since the 1960s.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Green Bay Area Congressional Race is Test of Power of Trump Endorsement
Open seat features former gas station chain owner and OB-GYN.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
New Title IX Rules Could Mean School Districts Lose Millions in Federal Funds
Pending federal lawsuit attempting to block LGBTQ protections leaves districts in limbo.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.
May 18th, 2024 by Addie Costello
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
Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested
Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Wisconsin’s 2022 Tourism Broke Records
$23.7 billion economic impact the highest ever, with most overnight stays.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?
Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar
80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Republicans Speak At Event With Anti-Government Flag
Kleefisch, Nicholson, Grothman, others speak. Photos of this removed from GOP Facebook page.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge
Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
‘MAGA’ Rally in Wauwatosa Gathers Hundreds
One day after Mayfair Mall shooting Trump supporters gather, including many with guns.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State’s College Towns Top U.S. Pandemic List
Wisconsin has 6 of nation’s 20 metro areas with most COVID-19 cases in past two weeks.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Ruling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates
WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.
May 17th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
On Sunday, officials confirm five more cases Fond du Lac County, one more in Milwaukee County.
Mar 15th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill
Bipartisan bill lifted restrictions on how close people convicted of sex crimes can live to schools.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Laurel White
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
How Healthy Are State’s Lakes?
E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Appeals Court Expands Legal Searches
Suspected drunk driver's car can be searched for other drugs. Hagedorn joins ruling.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
UW System Needs Tighter Financial Controls
UW-Oshkosh scandal points to problem. Yet Walker opposed UW system audit.
Feb 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec
Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat
Feb 8th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Arsenic Still Poisons Many Wells
Despite state efforts, problem persists in 51 of 72 counties, affects more than 22,000 homes.
Jan 24th, 2016 by Silke Schmidt
Underdogs for Congress
Only one congressional race is (barely) competitive in Wisconsin. The seven incumbents have a 14-1 advantage in campaign cash.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Advocates Question State Changes in Cancer Program
State plan would reduce scope of program that's provided 500,000 cancer screenings since 1994.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
