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Wisconsin voters head to the polls today where the high profile race is a four-way Democratic primary for governor.
Wisconsin's Democratic candidates for governor have been crisscrossing the state as the campaign comes to a close. Tomorrow is election day in Wisconsin. We asked voters who they're supporting, and why.
Federal changes to HeadStart under President Donald Trump could make the early education program less effective. Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong is facing a controversy over her stance on Thanksgiving. And, hear how data centers and other economic issues are playing out in the primary races for governor.
Police in Madison made more arrests as protesters blocked roads and set fires after the city cleared an encampment.
After nearly two weeks, the city of Madison cleared the protest encampment that had blocked a busy intersection where a police shooting took place.
Governor Tony Evers hit the campaign trail for an event with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Friday toured Milwaukee’s elections operations center in an effort to promote voter confidence.
Former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes drops out of the primary race for governor and says it's time for Democrats to unite around beating Tom Tiffany. A new federal work requirement could force tens of thousands of Wisconsinites off Medicaid. And, people are lining up to try to help Menasha recover from this week's devastating tornado.
A new Marquette poll shows democratic socialist Francesca Hong pulling away in the final weeks of the Democratic primary race for governor.
The Democratic candidates in Wisconsin's governor race met Tuesday evening for their only televised debate as they make a play for undecided voters.
An apparent tornado on Monday caused catastrophic damage in the Fox Valley. The city of Menasha was especially hard-hit.
We look at what people need to know when buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchange. Then, we learn about the work of child advocates. Then, a story […]
We talk with Republican state Sen. Mary Felzkowski, who will lead the next Senate. Then, we learn about an extremist religious group in Green Bay that a Packers’ star became […]
According to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice there's a backlog of more than 10,000 felony cases. New proposals on how to manage the sandhill crane population are being drafted. One of ideas is a hunt. And, we'll hear about one program is helping teens address mental health challenges, and it's one of the few with proven results to reduce suicide..-
Eric Hovde admits he lost the U.S. Senate race, but he still hasn't conceded and now says there were "election irregularities". Republican Representative Robin Vos will continue to be Assembly Speaker in the Wisconsin Legislature. And, a new program in Milwaukee County is working to further decline in overdose deaths.
President-elect Donald Trump made significant gains in election wards around college campuses. An out of state vendor is running Milwaukee's Section 8 Housing program. And, a kayaker who went missing in Wisconsin this summer is believed by authorities to have faked his death and fled the country.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a lawsuit over the legal status a 19th century abortion law. A multi-million dollar plan to repair the Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes is getting support from county officials. And, officers investigating a 50-year-old Dunn County cold case have a new arrest.
Republican Mary Felzkowski of Tomahawk was elected the new State Senate President this upcoming legislative session. After the passing of a Milwaukee alder, one of his former colleagues now wants more action on gun reform because of his death. And, Kenosha police say a possible school was prevented.
Huge Republican voter turnout in rural Wisconsin helped President elect-Donald Trump. With this election over, the Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair says their focus is now on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court back to conservative control. And, voters approved tax increases for many Wisconsin school districts.
Republican Donald Trump has defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the state's Presidential race. It was a good Election Day for Wisconsin Republicans running for Congress. And, we'll take a look into the state's cocktail, the Brandy Old Fashioned.
Wisconsin voters set a new record for the number of in-person absentee ballots cast. Today is Election Day! An idea to spin off the University of Wisconsin-Madison is heading to the state Legislature. And, The Pope has appointed a new leader for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rallied Wisconsinites to vote for them. It's one of their final pushes before Election Day. Former President Barack Obama was in Milwaukee encouraging Democrats to get out the vote. And, New Glarus Brewing Company is expanding, but don't worry -- they're not going to sell their beer outside of Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee area is going to be busier than usual. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding competing rallies tonight. One western Wisconsin Assembly district is among the state's most hotly-contested races. And, election security is top of mind for many Wisconsin voters. Reporter Sarah Lehr will answer how ballots are kept secure.
Harris and Trump held rallies in Wisconsin yesterday. They're hoping to gain every possible vote in the swing state. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz chatted with WPR. And, voters in Madison said abortion and reproductive rights were among their top issues. We'll hear more about where local state Assembly candidates stand.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the birthplace of the GOP Thursday. Her campaign described the event as putting country above party. Protestors in Milwaukee called on We Energies to stop rate hikes. And, window collisions are a top cause of death for migrating birds. WPR's Anna Marie Yanny will have more on what some bird advocates want lawmakers to do.
The Marquette Law School released a new survey on where Wisconsin voters are leaning. Some Wisconsin groups want the federal government to protect mature and old-growth forests. And, election day is approaching and we've compiled a candidate guide. WPR's Bridgit Bowden has more on how voters can use the resource.
Former president Donald Trump and Second gentleman Doug Emhoff were both campaigning in Wisconsin. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is outpacing in fundraising and spending compared to their GOP counterparts. And, major utility companies in the state are spending billions on renewable energy.
Some UW-Madison students have faced disciplinary action in the months since they participated in pro-Palestinian activism. The danger of wildfires is expected to be higher in the state this week. And, the Milwaukee Brewers are in the postseason. We'll hear from Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering about how they're looking.
Former President Donald Trump visited southwestern Wisconsin over the weekend. The Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line that crosses the Mississippi River is now online. And, almost ten years ago GOP state legislators rewrote campaign finance laws. But as WPR's Shawn Johnson reports, Democrats are the ones benefiting from it.
A federal judge is temporarily barring the U.S. government from taking any steps to limit access to roads on the Lac du Flambeau tribe’s reservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating three reported wolf killings. And, both Republicans and Democrats are competing for votes from rural Wisconsinites. Rob Mentzer will have more on how they're doing that.
We ask Attorney General Josh Kaul about working through the state’s backlog of rape kits as well as addressing concerns of fake electors. Then a Brookfield tech firm leader briefs […]
Wausau's mayor removed a ballot drop box, but he may have overstepped his legal authority. The U.S. Department of Justice is suing two Rusk County towns. And, Democrats are making abortion rights are front and center this election again. Rich Kremer will have more on how that's helping their campaigns.
Former President Donald Trump will be on the campaign trail in Wisconsin again this weekend. He's expected to talk about immigration Saturday in Prairie Du Chien. A Verona-based software company is being accused of violating antitrust law. A former Green Bay Packers quarterback says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. And, WPR's Kate Archer Kent sits down with the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Wisconsinites whose water was contaminated with PFAS are calling on lawmakers to set tougher new drinking water standards. Bills to do so have stalled in the Legislature. Madison launches an ambitious new transit system. Milwaukee's City Council will decide whether to adopt a new city flag. And reporter Addie Costello looks at what happened at a Milwaukee social services nonprofit that abruptly closed.
Vice President Kamala Harris's first campaign rally in Madison drew more than 10,000 people over the weekend. Democrats hope it energizes their base. A concerning increase in whooping cough. The University of Wisconsin considers whether to revoke tenure for a professor who made porn. And Wisconsin breaks the record for world's largest polka
Democrats are spending millions as they try to take back control of the state Legislature. Republicans are confident they'll fall short. A lawsuit in Door County aims to open up short-term rentals. And from Wisconsin Life, a story about a famous jazz saxophonist from Wisconsin.
Two communities in southeastern Wisconsin are having a conflict over water infrastructure in the wake of the failed Foxconn development. School districts face the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding. And some communities in the Green Bay area are fighting against the expansion of large dairy farms.
Republican Vice Presidential hopeful JD Vance rallied supporters in Eau Claire yesterday. Reports of algae blooms are up this year, and state officials say even more could be coming in the fall. The city of Madison unveiled a new type of electric vehicle....a garbage truck.
A Dane County judge heard arguments about whether Robert F. Kennedy, Jr's name should be covered with a sticker on Wisconsin ballots. Eight colleges in the University of Wisconsin System have more students this year than last fall. A survey found more than half of Wisconsin child care providers say they're not operating at full capacity.
With less than 60 days to go until election day, Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz rallied in Superior over the weekend. The Two Rivers Police Department confirmed the remains of […]
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case determining whether the Wisconsin Elections Commissioner can keep her job. Middleton High School’s former head football coach is suing the school district. And, sometimes the mundane in life can be magical. In today's Wisconsin Life, one writer found that feeling in a goose pond.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz campaigned in Milwaukee with a pitch to make it easier for workers to unionize. A UW-Whitewater student is killed in an off-campus apartment just […]
A primate sanctuary in central Wisconsin is out of room and looking to expand. WPR's Kate Archer Kent spent time at Primates Incorporated in Westfield. We'll learn about the sanctuary, meet some of the monkeys and hear from the founder about plans to expand.
At a campaign stop in La Crosse, Donald Trump made a campaign promise about in-vitro fertilization. Some schools in Wisconsin are banning students from using their phones during the school day. The Department of Natural Resources faces a budget deficit. And from Wisconsin Life: Summer camp, for adults.
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance attacked the Wisconsin Elections Commission at a campaign stop. He criticized the commission's decision to keep independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on November's ballot. Wisconsin school districts risk losing federal funding if they don't comply with new Title IX regulations. A new complaint alleges discrimination against voters with disabilities in northern Wisconsin. And we'll hear from an expert on how changing demographics in the state may effect this year's presidential race.
Four women from northern Wisconsin swam 23 miles from England to France. It was the culmination of years of training. New information in a 30-year-old murder case. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stays on Wisconsin's presidential ballot. And from Wisconsin Life, a profile of a Wisconsin photographer whose subject is space.
Former President Donald Trump will be holding a town hall event in La Crosse this week. Western Wisconsin has been getting close attention by both presidential campaigns. Wisconsin's Supreme Court has cleared the way a Green Party presidential candidate to appear on Wisconsin ballots this November. An investigation is underway into harassment of the Amish community in Sauk County. Six Wisconsin athletes are competing in wheelchair basketball in this summer's Paralympics. We'll hear from some of them.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will lay off dozens of tenured faculty. It's part of a national trend. Some cities are saying no to voter drop boxes. The town of Lac du Flambeau wants help in a dispute with tribal officials over road access. And from Milwaukee historian John Gurda, a story about a Milwaukee priest's role in the Civil Rights movement.
Wisconsin Democrats celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris's speech at the Democratic National Convention. The election is just over 10 weeks away. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin made a pitch to protect Social Security. Residents in Kenosha are looking back on a significant anniversary. And from the DNC, our politics team has more on last night's finale.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson addressed the entire Democratic National Convention in Chicago last night. This comes one month after he hosted the Republican National Convention. Madison voters will consider a property tax hike. A northern Wisconsin county votes down a pro-mining proposal. And new recommendations for the state's health care workforce.
A Republican in Congress critiques the messaging of the Democratic Party’s convention in Chicago. Then, we learn about efforts to train workers for biohealth jobs. Then, the incoming leader of […]
We hear from participants at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Then, we learn about an alert system for missing Indigenous people. Then, three college Democrats give the perspective of […]
The Lac du Flambeau tribe will pay millions to settle a lawsuit that accused the tribe of taking advantage of people with high-interest loans. The tribe denies wrongdoing. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke to Milwaukee's police union. A northern Wisconsin candidate is objecting to election results after hundreds of ballots were misprinted. And reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk looks at how Democrats are trying to hold the "blue wall" state of Wisconsin.
Dozens of tenured professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee could face layoffs. They say it's an attack on higher education. A get-out-the-vote tailgate in Milwaukee brings together Native American voters. Wisconsin businesses are pessimistic about the economy despite a low unemployment rate. And from Wisconsin Life, a story about Milwaukee's low rider scene.
Democrats say the defeat of two proposed constitutional amendments are a sign of the party's strong organization. They say they have the momentum going into the fall. Two prominent election deniers lost primary bids on Tuesday. A northern Wisconsin tribe threatens to once again close down roads on its reservation. And reporter Robert D'Andrea looks at what Madison is doing to increase its supply of houses.
We get results and reactions to yesterday’s partisan primary from a WPR editor and a professor from La Crosse. Then we travel to central Wisconsin to learn about a growing […]
A local sports reporter briefs us on how athletes from Wisconsin finished out the Paris Olympics. Then we learn about two projects to develop more electric and more sustainable schools. […]
A reporter updates us on Fox Valley news, including the closure of three wood product factories. Then, we learn about the work of police negotiators and how to have difficult […]
A new report shows Wisconsin youth continue to struggle with mental health challenges. Then, we learn about Minnesota’s state program to keep mosquitos in check. Then, we find out what […]
A political scientist explains how adding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the Democratic ticket could affect the presidential race. Then, we learn about efforts to create concrete that’s better for […]
A WPR reporter explains initiatives voters will see on the primary ballot. Then, a UW-Green Bay professor explains how anger affects our politics and how it can both useful and […]
Wisconsin fire departments are struggling to recruit enough new firefighters to keep up with increasing call volumes. In some cases, they can't respond to calls.
A group of people have been illegally killing deer and leaving carcasses behind, an outspoken abortion-rights advocate is running for Congress in northeast Wisconsin and an earthquake was recorded off the coast of Door County.
Two Democrats competing for the nomination in a western Wisconsin congressional race traded tense words. Both say they are the best candidate to face Republican Derrick Van Orden. Governor Tony Evers will direct $250 million to care workers. A private college will offer free tuition to some families. And from producer Maureen McCollum, an interview with an Olympic sprinter from Wisconsin.
Some parents in Wisconsin are being priced out of the child care market. A new state survey looks at the numbers. Kamala Harris has gained ground in polls of Wisconsin. A small village deals with skyrocketing water rates. And from reporter Joe Schulz, a look at a Republican primary in northeast Wisconsin.
Most young people in Wisconsin say they've had a mental health crisis in the last year. That's one of the tough findings of a new state report. Native organizers are getting Native Americans registered to vote. Preparing Wisconsin's workforce for the rise of artificial intelligence. And we'll hear from a University of Wisconsin-Madison swimmer about her road to the Paris Olympics.
Microsoft is expanding its footprint in southeastern Wisconsin. The tech giant purchased more land for its AI data center. A constitutional amendment is on Wisconsin's primary election ballot on August 13. Advocates say building more housing is the best way to bring prices down. And as our series on the Olympics continues, we learn about some Wisconsin connections on the U.S. men's basketball team.
The nation's second gentleman was in central Wisconsin over the weekend. It was part of a push by Democrats to get voters involved. A new statue of a Wisconsin civil rights leader is unveiled at the state Capitol. A look at the Democratic primary race in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. And from reporter Robert D'Andrea, we hear from the University of Wisconsin graduates competing in rowing at the Paris Olympics.
Wisconsin Democrats are riding a wave of enthusiasm for their party's presumptive nominee. They say more people are donating and volunteering. The state will repeal a ban on fishing while carrying a gun. A new bill aims to protect communities that see sudden hospital closures. And from Wisconsin Life, we hear from an Olympic sailing competitor about what she loves about her sport.
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan weighs in on the change up of the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. Then, we learn about a committee contemplating reforms to the Universities of Wisconsin. Then, […]
A political scientist explains what happens next with the Democratic nomination process. Then, we learn how the failure to pass a new farm bill will affect Wisconsin’s farmers. The, a […]
We learn why a software update from CrowdStrike wreaked havoc for businesses and people around the globe. Then, we learn about the ancient canoes being discovered in Wisconsin lakes. Then, […]
We explore what President Biden dropping out of the presidential race means for the country. Then we learn about the opening of five new mental health crisis stabilization centers in […]
A WPR reporter tells us about pushback against a proposed CAFO expansion in Pierce County. Then we discuss findings from a new paper by Wisconsin researchers looking at how people […]
Gen Z voters are leaning Republican. At the Republican National Convention, some leaders are trying to recruit more young people. Milwaukeeans who aren't attending the RNC have faced traffic snarls and disruptions. Culver's turns 40. And our team at the convention gives us the highlights of their reporting.
A WPR producer brings us observations around the RNC. The Milwaukee County executive gives his take on the messages coming out of the Republican National Convention. Then, learn about one […]
A WPR producer brings us observations and reactions from Wisconsinites in and around the RNC. We also talk with a reporter about the extreme views and political influence of a […]
The Republican National Convention kicks off today in Milwaukee, just two days after former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt. We'll hear about what organizers, participants and Milwaukeeans are thinking. Milwaukee police have recommended felony charges in the case of a man who died while being detained by security guards for the Hyatt Regency hotel. Wisconsin saw nearly record-breaking rainfall in June. And a set of policy plans for Trump's second term has become an issue in the 2024 election. Republicans say talk of "Project 2025" is overblown.
A southwestern Wisconsin school district says the expansion of the state's school voucher program has been harmful. They're asking legislators to make a change. A pair of cranes are getting parenting help from Wisconsin volunteers. The state has new guidance for local clerks on the use of ballot dropboxes. And Wisconsin Life investigates a bit of regional dialect from La Crosse tradition: the Chicken Q.
Residents have mostly returned home after severe flooding in Manawa (MAN-uh-wah). But recovery in the central Wisconsin community will take time. Milwaukee leaders expect thousands of protesters to show up for the Republican National Convention. Wisconsin utilities are hitting their carbon-reduction goals. And reporter Shawn Johnson looks at the political rise of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
A Wisconsin farmers group says farms need more workers who come here on temporary immigrant visas. They're working to help farmers sign up for the program. Elections officials are answering questions about election security and how to vote. Communities that lost two-year college campuses are getting funding to help them transform the campuses. And from Wisconsin Life, an interview with an artist whose medium is quilts.
Family members of a man who died outside a Milwaukee hotel say the district attorney should bring charges against hotel security guards. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has a new chancellor. The school's last chancellor lost his job for producing porn videos online. And there's less than a week to go before the Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee. Reporter Evan Casey talked with local businesses who question whether the event will have the promised economic impact.
A defiant President Joe Biden told a crowd of supporters in Madison that he's not dropping out of the presidential race. The Wisconsin Supreme Court says voters can once again use ballot drop-boxes for voting. A Milwaukee leader is pushing for the city to adopt the "people's flag." And a new report says summer nights are getting hotter. That could have implications for public health.
We have a special edition of Wisconsin Life celebrating another special day in the state…the start of this year’s final weekend of Summerfest. But while it may be the biggest, it isn’t Milwaukee’s first lakefront music festival. Historian John Gurda tells us about the unique celebration that entertained Milwaukeeans in the 1930s
Wisconsin's Supreme Court will hear two lawsuits that aim to enshrine legal protections for abortion in the state.
Wisconsin environmental groups are grappling with how a recent Supreme Court decision will be felt here. Milwaukee Public Schools will lose more than 81-million-dollars as fallout from its financial reporting scandal continues. And Anya van Wagtendonk reports on how Wisconsin's election clerks are getting ready for the presidential election -- and the spotlight that comes with it.
Milwaukee's mayor is calling for new gun laws after a string of shootings in the city. Republicans say the problem is in the enforcement of current laws. Democrats are standing by President Joe Biden after a poor performance at the presidential debate. And researchers are out with a study of how the reintroduction of wolves on a remote island affected the habits of other predators there.
Milwaukee Public Schools may face an audit by the state Legislature. That's the latest fallout from the district's financial crisis. The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled that lower courts violated the First Amendment rights of an abortion protester. And Wisconsin construction companies are trying to get more women to join the industry.
A new poll finds the presidential race in Wisconsin is a dead heat. Of course, this is Wisconsin. We're used to incredibly close elections. The state Supreme Court is asking for an investigation into a leak that revealed plans to hear an abortion case. And a staff member at the state's youth prison has died after he was assaulted by a 16-year-old inmate.
Organizers seeking to recall Wisconsin's powerful Assembly Speaker got a victory at the Wisconsin Elections Commission. But it's not clear yet whether the recall can move forward. Wisconsin's housing costs reach new highs, according to realtor data. And food pantries in south central Wisconsin say they need help.
Two towns in Marathon County are being sued after they passed ordinances that would make it hard to create wind energy projects. A judge will decide whether voters with disabilities can legally use screen readers to vote electronically. And a warning for those who want to take cicadas home with them from public parks.
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes formed in southern Wisconsin Saturday night during severe storms. Today marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Coert's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and legal fights over abortion in Wisconsin are ongoing. And, the head of Wisconsin's utility regulator says natural gas power plants will be a significant part of the state's energy mix through a transition to clean energy.
The federal government is hoping to give away a Lake Superior lighthouse built more than a century ago. Fired UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow told a committee considering whether he can remain in a tenured teaching position that he did not use university computers to access pornorgraphic material. And the Madison school district could face a significant budget shortfall next week unless voters approve a property tax hike this fall.
Residents of the town of Campbell on French Island have been relying on bottled water after the discovery of PFAS pollution. We find out about a new aquifer that could […]
A former UW La Crosse chancellor was fired after university leaders found out he made and appeared in porn videos online. Now, a committee is considering whether to take away his tenured teaching post as well. This week the Wisconsin Supreme Court renamed the state law library in honor of the first woman to practice as an attorney in the state. But even that symbolic move was tied up in the ongoing political divisions on the court. And Summerfest kicks off today at Milwaukee's lakefront. It's the 56th year for what was once called the world's largest music festival.
Former President Donald Trump was campaigning in Racine Tuesday afternoon. He pushed back on reports that he called Milwaukee a, quote, "horrible city."
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is hoping that an infusion of federal money will help place more OB/GYNs in rural hospitals across the state.
Six state universities are projected to have deficits next school year, but that's still not as many as last year. All four of the liberal justices on the state Supreme Court have endorsed a Dane County Judge's 20-25 Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign. Members of the Ho-Chunk nation have completed a five-day voyage in a dugout canoe along parts of the Mississippi River.
First lady Jill Biden told seniors in Green Bay that former president Donald Trump is a threat to Social Security and Medicare. The Universities of Wisconsin is losing another two-year branch campus, this one in Menasha. Milwaukee County is purchasing its first facility to provide emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Baraboo's school superintendent says his school district will be focusing on safety after he was pushed during a graduation ceremony. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a committee to brainstorm solutions for the state’s attorney shortage. And, the 2024 high school graduates started their journey in a pandemic. We'll hear from some of them on how COVID-19 changed their experience.
The lone Republican challenging Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in the August primary has withdrawn from the race. Dairy cows being shown at state county fairs and other exhibitions will be required to undergo testing for avian flu. And, residents in southeastern Wisconsin are concerned about organic material from a private project being dumped on public land.
Govenor Tony Evers announced he is proceeding with plans to direct resources to support two additional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools. The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved Tony Wied to be on the ballot for the state’s 8th Congressional District despite challenges to his nomination paperwork. And, Milwaukee County is seeing more unsheltered homeless people on the streets. Evan Casey will have the latest on how community members are handling the situation.
Nine people were shot at a rooftop party in Madison over the weekend. The city's police chief says it's a miracle nobody was killed, Multiple people have filed to run against Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in primary and general elections this year. And, Donald Trump has endorsed Tony Wied in his bid to represent the 8th Congressional District. But concerns are being raised about his nomination papers.
Democrats will have the largest number of candidates they've fielded for state Assembly in more than a decade this fall. New legislative maps have energized the party. But analysts predict Republicans will retain their majority. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee over its protest rules for the upcoming Republican National Convention.,And, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says enrollment will likely be affected by a delayed rollout of federal student aid forms.
Milwaukee Public Schools might not lose millions of dollars in state funding, after submitting missing financial data to the Department of Public Instruction. The warden and eight other employees of Waupun Correctional Institution were criminally charged in connection to the deaths of two inmates. And, Margaret Faust will have the latest on a bakery in Menomenee Falls that is continuing to raise money for queer youth despite safety threats.
Wisconsin’s attorney general is charging three people with felonies as part of an investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 election in favor of Donald Trump. A member of the Trump family was in De Pere yesterday to endorse a congressional candidate in the Republican primary. And, a community task force created to respond to the abrupt closure of western Wisconsin hospitals and clinics ended its work this week.
Candidates have filed their paperwork to run under Wisconsin's new legislative maps. And that means most districts will be competitive. The Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is resigning after more than 100 community members called for him to be fired last night. And, community frustration is bubbling up in La Crosse around the city's response to a large number of unsheltered people.
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee is expected to go on as planned. That's despite former President Donald Trump facing sentencing days before the event. The NCAA and its Power Five conferences agreed to an antitrust settlement that would allow colleges to pay student athletes directly. But the details on how that will work are still unclear. And, construction workers at a middle school discovered a time capsule from 1961 in the building's cornerstone. Rob Mentzer will have more from Wausau.
Wisconsin's new state voting maps have shaken up state legislative races. Nearly half of all lawmakers have announced they won't run in their old districts, and many will leave the Legislature entirely. The family of a man who was killed by Appleton police is suing the city and the police officer who shot him. And, Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction is threatening to withhold funding from Milwaukee Public Schools unless the district completes a corrective action plan.
Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore called for "corrective action" in Milwaukee Public School finances. Environmental groups and residents in Beloit want state regulators to install an air monitor in the city to measure harmful soot pollution. And, state law requires Wisconsin youth to go through training before they can drive a tractor, but some argue its allowing kids to operate farm equipment before they're ready.
A Circuit Court judge heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to restore labor rights for Wisconsin's public sector workers. Conservative critics of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are again trying to knock the Republican leader out of office. Shawn Johnson will have more on their efforts to force a recall election. And, around the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, boaters will soon be able to get real-time safety data from solar-powered buoys.
The Republican National Committee is pushing the U.S. Secret Service to move the security perimeter ahead of the RNC this July. A 92-year-old woman received her high school equivalency diploma at Madison College more than 70 years after leaving school. And, during elections Wisconsin poll workers can be affiliated with a political party. Both Republicans and Democrats are ramping up efforts to enlist their members.
Happy Memorial Day! Here's a story about finding connection with nature over this long weekend.
A Racine elementary school has changed the way it teaches children to read, but educators say it's going to take more than changing curriculum to improve early literacy. A Dane County judge heard arguments about overturning the outcome of two constitutional amendments. And, archaeologists have now found a cluster of at least ten ancient canoes submerged in a Madison lake.
A community in central Wisconsin is cleaning up storm damage after being hit by a tornado. Wisconsin's budget surplus is anticipated to shrink slightly into next year. Rich Kremer has the latest estimates from the state Legislature. And, the number of deer that tested positive for a deadly disease grew by roughly 6 percent last year.
Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are without power this morning, after several severe storms ripped across the state overnight. Wisconsin is updating its vaccine rules for children ahead of the next school year. And, the Milwaukee Bucks’ minor league team may look to leave Oshkosh after next season. Joe Schulz will have more.
A voting rights group in Milwaukee is continuing their calls for a GOP official to resign. Hope Kirwan will have more on the increased number of whooping cough cases in Brown County. And, Wisconsin is one of more than 30 states where undocumented immigrants can't get driver's licenses, but some are pushing for that to change.
Healthcare providers in Eau Claire are seeing a spike in volume following the closure of two major hospitals in the region. Madison officials are pushing to levy its own local sales tax. Sarah Lehr will have more. And, Danielle Kaeding has the details about an expedition to find wreckage of the fighter plane flown by Wisconsin ace pilot Richard Bong in World War II.
Wisconsin's state pension fund purchased more than three million shares in two new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds to their portfolio. State lawmakers heard testimony about the systems in place to stop non-citizens from voting in Wisconsin. Anya van Wagtendonk will have the latest on this. And, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board is reconsidering a recent decision to ban a high school track star from competing.
Dueling conservative groups are using radio ads to push for and against the removal of Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The future of two historic Milwaukee museums is up in the air as the county is facing a projected budget deficit. And, as the 45th Wisconsin State Polka Festival approaches, polka fans are wondering what the future of the genre will look like. Margaret Faust spoke with some dancers.
Gov. Tony Evers has called special elections for a vacant state senate seat and congressional seat. Construction of a controversial transmission line that will run through a national wildlife refuge is underway. Danielle Kaeding will have the latest. And, a ceremonial football is traveled across the state as part of a kick-off event for the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
Liberal justices on the Wisconsin's Supreme Court voiced skepticism about a ruling that banned most absentee ballot drop boxes. Former U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher has a new job in venture capital. Joe Schulz will have more on Gallagher's career change.And, after more than three decades, Madison police have identified the skeletal remains of a man who had come to be known as "Chimney Doe."
The majority of Wisconsinites have a negative view of the economy. That's according to a poll released six months before the presidential election. It's likely to be a major issue in the race. Campus leaders in Madison reached an agreement late Friday to remove the encampment of a group of pro-Palestinian protesters. And: Have you been bitten by a tick? Scientists in central Wisconsin are asking you to send it to them in the mail.
Multiple polls in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate Race show Democrat Tammy Baldwin leading Republican Challenger Eric Hovde. A health system with numerous hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin is investigating a cyber attack that interrupted access to some technology systems. And, state forest health experts say it’s likely an invasive tree-killing beetle has spread to every county in Wisconsin.
Negotiations between UW-Madison leaders and students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations stalled. A progressive law firm is urging the U.S Attorney's Office to investigate two Republican campaign operatives for potential civil rights violations. And, a GOP-sponsored refugee resettlement bill sparked controversy in the Eau Claire area. Rich Kremer will have the latest on how local community leaders are reacting.
The state's budget writing committee approved a plan yesterday [Tuesday] to spend thirty-six-million-dollars on opioid use prevention and recovery programs. Republican lawmakers are ordering an audit into diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within state government and the Universities of Wisconsin. And, research by the Medical College of Wisconsin led to a recent change in Medicare coverage for patients with a bone marrow cancer. Hope Kirwan will have the details.
Milwaukee’s mayor has replaced the city’s top election official just six months before the presidential election. Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say they plan to keep their encampment until their demands are met. And, Wisconsin school nurses are calling on state lawmakers to make it easier for districts to stock overdose reversal medications.
A conservative law firm is suing the Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator for access to the state's voter registration list. The Ho-Chunk Nation will decriminalize cannabis and tribal police will no longer issue citations for possession. Robert D'Andrea will have more. And, a federal appeals court has lifted a court order that would have temporarily blocked the final phase of a controversial transmission project.
Students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are accusing the school of discriminating against classmates with disabilities. Leaders at University of Wisconsin-Madison agreed to let a pro-Palestinian encampment stand at least until today. And, the latest climate outlook shows that parts of Wisconsin are likely to be warmer and wetter than normal this month. Danielle Kaeding will have more on whether we can expect a steamy summer.
Former President Donald Trump focused on inflation at his rally in Waukesha, Police officers shot and killed an armed student outside of Mount Horeb middle school yesterday, possibly preventing a school shooting. And, the federal government is recommending easing restrictions on marijuana, but Wisconsin supporters of legalization aren't expecting local changes anytime soon. Rich Kremer will have more.
Pro-Palestinian encampment protests are ongoing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Milwaukee. We'll have more on Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson's response to a hit and run crash that killed a 4-year-old. And, Evan Casey will tell us about a new slapstick comedy filmed in northern Wisconsin.
Student activists have set up pro-Palestine encampments on campuses in Madison and Milwaukee. Milwaukee officials say reckless drivers caused two recent crashes involving county buses. And, state health officials say new cases of infectious diseases in Wisconsin highlight the importance of recommended vaccinations.
Former employees of Dane County's Epic Systems could benefit from a new federal rule on noncompete clauses. Politicians, police and formerly incarcerated people push for a prison closure. And, Wisconsin's Democratic and Republican chairs say this year's presidential election could break spending records.
Former President Donald Trump will be visiting Wisconsin next week during a break in his New York criminal trial.. Wisconsin agriculture officials continue to urge the state's dairy farms to take precautions against avian flu.. And, a young whooping crane is getting reacquainted with Horicon Marsh after its rescue from a Chicago suburb. Margaret Faust will have more.
The state Elections Commission is moving forward with a rule that would spell out what election observers can and can't do at polling places. Northland College, the private environmental liberal arts school in northern Wisconsin, has once again postponed a decision on the school's future. And, a soy sauce manufacturer is planning an 800 million dollar expansion in Wisconsin.
Republicans are objecting a plan from Governor Tony Evers' administration on how to spend millions of dollars from an opioid settlement. Now lawmakers just have to agree on how to spend the money. A political action committee that has attacked Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is almost entirely funded by Republican challenger Eric Hovde's brother. And, a farm equipment manufacturer in Racine County is laying off staff and shifting work to Mexico.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited La Crosse to highlight new staffing standards for nursing homes. About 200 Black and Latino young men from Milwaukee Public high schools gathered for a mental health awareness day. And, as Wisconsin faces a dental provider shortage, people who have Medicaid insurance are facing challenges in finding care. Hope Kirwan will have more on this situation.
The Sauk County Board of Supervisors is stepping in with financial help for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Baraboo Sauk County branch campus. If you're pulled over a broken tail light by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department, you may end up with a voucher instead of a ticket. Sarah Lehr will have the details. And, in Wausau a fundraiser by a local pastor raised more than $25,000 to pay off students' school lunch debts. Rob Mentzer will have more.
New results from the Marquette University Law School show the number of Wisconsin voters favoring the deportation of people in the U.S. illegally has grown. The Wisconsin Legislature is suing Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Public Instruction in a dispute over funding for literacy programs. And, a senior White House advisor visited Green Bay to see how the community was leveraging federal funds to boost affordable housing.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard a case that could significantly shift the balance of power between the governor and Legislature. An incumbent Green Bay City Council member isn't conceding he lost his reelection bid despite a recount confirming the results. And, funding for expanding hospital services in western Wisconsin continues to be delayed by a dispute. Hope Kirwan will have the details.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is closing the fundraising gap in his race against Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. UW-Green Bay and Saint Norbert College are partnering to allow students to study at both schools. Joe Schulz will have the details. And, Milwaukee Public Schools plans to eliminate full-time trauma support specialists from a specific zip code in the city.
A conservative lobbying group is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn a creative veto by the governor that funded public schools for 400 years. The state's top elections official needs additional security after being targeted by Donald Trump. And, state Senate Republicans blocked a task force that would have looked into the problem of missing and murdered African American women. Why one mom says they were wrong.
Eviction filings in Dane County nearly doubled last year compared to the year before. A Milwaukee man has been charged in the death of a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing earlier this month. And, new research shows Wisconsin dairy farmers and their cows share many of the same beneficial bacteria.
In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Wisconsin Republicans unveiled a plan to adapt a new process for redrawing the state's legislative maps. Coming up, Danielle Kaeding reports on groups that are suing the EPA to force stronger regulation of large farms, to protect water quality. Plus, Evan Casey has the latest on the future of the site of a historic gay bar in Milwaukee.
Whether a charitable arm of of the Catholic Diocese of Superior should have to pay into unemployment insurance is a question facing the Wisconsin Supreme Court - and its new liberal majority. Coming up, Anya van Wagtendonk has the latest on the state's top elections administrator's future in the role. Plus, we've got a feature story from Joe Schulz about challenges facing Wisconsin's senior care facilities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is debating how long someone's eviction history be available to the public. Coming up, vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for elk in central Wisconsin. Margaret Faust will have some tips in how to prevent these accidents. Plus, farmers across the state are relying more on technology to run their farms, but not everyone has internet access to manage their basic business needs.
Join us for a special weekend episode of Wisconsin Today.A challenge to Wisconsin's abortion ban could already be making its way to the state Supreme Court. The law was first passed in 1849 and went back into effect last June when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In our half-hour special "How We Got Here: Abortion in Wisconsin since 1849," Bridgit Bowden and Brady Carlson explore how the ban came to be and how Wisconsinites have lived with and without it since. See more at wpr.org/1849
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is forming new state task forces to address AI, childhood obesity, human trafficking and chronic student absenteeism. A Republican state lawmaker says legislators cannot know if UW-Madison is following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action in admissions. Plus, lawmakers are advancing a Republican-backed proposal to cut income taxes for more than a million Wisconsinites. Sarah Lehr will have more on who this will impact.
Republican State Lawmakers are considering impeaching liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, but Democrats are pushing back. The Wisconsin DNR purchased around 1,800 acres next to the Prince’s Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. Plus, the Green Bay Packers are kicking off their season this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. I'll chat with ESPN Packers reporter, Rob Demovsky on his predictions.
A program monitoring the coastal wetlands across the Great Lakes is helping to restore fish and wildlife in Lower Green Bay and the Fox River. Wisconsin set new records for jobs and low unemployment over the last year. But new research shows the economy isn't working for everyone. Plus, private zoo, also known as roadside zoos could be getting less government oversight under a Republican bill making its way through the Legislature.
About two dozen people were injured when a pier collapsed in Madison on Labor Day. We'll hear why more than 60 people were packed onto that pier when it collapsed, just ahead of classes starting at UW Madison. Plus the 608 area code will no longer be assigned to new phone numbers. Hope Kirwan chats with some businesses in south central and southwest Wisconsin on what these digits mean to them. And, UW-Green Bay is teaming up with the Packers to help fans learn more about the organization’s history.
If you're traveling in northern Wisconsin for one last taste of summer this Labor Day weekend, you might see a long-held tradition along the way.
First Lady Jill Biden visited Wisconsin to talk about access to cancer screenings. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has failed to meet job creation goals and has waited years to revoke tax credits from businesses that didn't meet requirements. Rich Kremer will have more. And, a sailboat with a storied history to protest nuclear weapons testing is making a stop in Milwaukee this weekend.
Bipartisan backers say a pair of Wisconsin bills would prevent candidates from being kicked off the ballot for arbitrary reasons. The UW-Lacrosse chancellor announces plans to step down after seventeen years. And, a former Appleton police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly forging a court order.
The future for Wisconsin's top elections' administrator is still up in the air. Republicans are introducing a state Assembly bill that would lower the income tax rate for Wisconsinites of a certain tax brackets. And, workers of an Appleton hospital are protesting. Joe Schulz will report on why they're organizing.
A Waukesha County circuit court judge will decide whether absentee voters can cancel their ballots and vote again before Election Day. A group of former UW-Oshkosh students each got bills for nearly eight-thousand-dollars because of a tuition error months after graduating. Rich Kremer will have more on the situation. And, Wisconsin had the fourth-largest share of hospitals in the country receive the highest-possible ratings from a federal agency.
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is joining a chorus of Wisconsin Republicans calling for a newly elected Supreme Court justice to recuse herself from certain cases. Corrine Hess reports on the achievement gap in Milwaukee's college prep schools. And, we've got a story about how lead paint is affecting renters in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has barred a private religious school from participating in the state's school choice program. Anya van Wagtendonk tells us the latest about the future of Wisconsin's top elections' administrator. And, we've got the buzz on a rare bumblebee that was spotted in the state last week.
Republican presidential candidates squared off in their first debate in Milwaukee last night, and protesters were outside to greet them. Rich Kremer tells us about changes to income-based repayment plans for federal student loans. And, Rob Mentzer reports on Wisconsin's population of threatened wood turtles.
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that would make sexual misconduct against students a felony. Corrine Hess reports on a school opening on the former campus of Cardinal Stritch University. And, we'll have the latest on this week's heat wave, including information about school closures.
Two state universities are looking at employee furloughs and other cuts to close combined deficits of around $15-million. Anya van Wagtendonk takes a look at the Republican presidential debate, happening tomorrow in Milwaukee. And, a heat wave is hitting the state this week. We'll tell you what you need to know about the weather.
The first Republican primary debate is happening this week in Milwaukee. The event is a preview of what the city could expect at the 2024 GOP convention. The town of Stella is suing Minnesota-based 3M and a Rhinelander paper mill for PFAS contamination of their private wells. And, over at Lac du Flambeau, residents are suing the town for being unable to permanently keep four of its roads open. Rich Kremer will have more on the situation.
The state's Legislature is still in limbo when it comes to deciding if Megan Wolfe will stay in charge of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Several power providers are hoping to build a roughly $700-million gas-fired power plant in Superior. Danielle Kaeding will have more on what the situation is up north. And, a group of international chefs and food influencers are traveling across Wisconsin. They're putting together a cookbook with recipes using quintessential American ingredients.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block a northern Wisconsin tribe from barricading town roads. But now, the town and federal government are now suing each other. Two Wisconsin Democrats are lining up to challenge U.S. Representative Bryan Steil for a Congressional seat in southeastern Wisconsin. And, Native rights trailblazer Ada Deer has died at the age of 88. We'll take a look back on her legacy.
The Wisconsin GOP chair is mentioned by name in the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump. A northern Wisconsin community has the highest levels of PFAS contamination in the country. Hope Kirwan will have more. And, Foxxconn Technology Group is selling two properties that were once meant to employ hundreds of people.
State GOP lawmakers are trying to push bills that would not allow transgender youth to play women's sports in high school or college. Activists are calling for answers after Kenosha police mistakenly detained and hit a Black man. And, State Assembly Speaker Rob Vos is renewing efforts for newly-elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz to recuse herself from certain cases. Sarah Leer will have more.
Canadian geese are being killed to restore wild rice in a northern Wisconsin River. Some animal protection groups don't agree with the practice. Milwaukee's lakefront will soon get a living breakwater. Evan Casey will explain more on what that means for the city's harbor district. And, it's back to school shopping season, but Wisconsin families might be seeing higher prices for supplies this year.
Wildfires have ignited more than usual this year across Wisconsin. An event at Appleton East High School for freshmen of color was called racist by a conservative law firm. Corrinne Hess will have more. And, Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin is building a new campus to house and train more troops and officers.
Republicans are hoping to block a lawsuit filed by a national Democratic law firm that would allow voters to return absentee ballots in drop boxes. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says roughly 800 public water systems tested are meeting the state’s drinking water standards for PFAS. And, abortion has been a top issue in Wisconsin politics. WPR's Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk will look into how the political battle lines around abortion were formed.
Governor Tony Evers wants the state Legislature to convene in a special session so that $1 billion dollars on child care, higher education and paid family leave is spent. A northern Wisconsin town will receive a major loan to help their financial troubles. This comes after a federal court ruled that some tribal properties cannot be taxed. Danielle Kaeding will have more. And, a doctor's arrest in 1969 started Wisconsin's path to legal abortion. WPR reporters Sarah Lehr and Rob Mentzer will explain how that event is important to today.
Republicans in the state legislature are proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt houses of worship from government restrictions during a state of emergency. There's a shortage of in-home care workers in Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay is partnering with the Department of Health Services to address that gap. Rich Kremer will have more. And, we'll have part two of our series "How We Got Here: Abortion in Wisconsin since 1849." WPR reporters are diving into how the 174-year old law was enforced.
Governor Tony Evers vetoed several bills that would have prevented Wisconsin communities from banning the use of energy, vehicles, or appliances powered by fossil fuels. The new liberal state Supreme Court is sparking controversy after the firing of the state court director. And, Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban went back into effect last June when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. In WPR's newest series, reporters explore how the ban came to be and how Wisconsinites have lived with and without it since.
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh plans to cut 200 staff positions as they face an $18 million budget deficit. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wisconsin to talk about the broadband network electronics being manufactured in Pleasant Prairie. And, Milwaukee religious leaders denounced against the rise of Christian Nationalism and its threat to democracy.
A new lawsuit is seeking to overturn the state's Republican-drawn legislative maps. A high-voltage transmission line connecting northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin is exceeding its initial cost. And, an ultra-rare bird was spotted around Green Bay. Corrinne Hess will have more.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz was sworn into the Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, officially shifting the state's highest court to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years. A revised draft of the state's wolf management plan does not set a population goal for wolves, disappointing GOP lawmakers and hunters. And, some of the first captivity-raised piping plover chicks were released Lower Green Bay’s Cat Islands. We'll share more about how a group is trying to help the endangered species.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in as the next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice later this afternoon. Almost half of the state's special education teachers are leaving the field. We'll look into how the Department of Public Instruction is trying to retain educators. And, the Marshfield Clinic Health System and a Minnesota based health system is merging. Rich Kremer will have more on where the new organization will serve.
Four people died in plane crashes during an air show near Oshkosh this weekend. A congressional hearing on UFOs was chaired by a Wisconsin representative, who says the military should be more transparent about what it knows. Rob Mentzer will have more. And, we'll get an update on whether Wisconsin's only oil refinery in Superior will re-open.
The Milwaukee County Board passed a sales tax increase, which will help prevent a dire financial situation. Wisconsin joins a coalition to reject a settlement from manufacturer, 3M. And, Bridgit Bowden has a Wisconsin Life story about the unofficial anthem to Madison's Concerts on the Square.
It's been a relatively cool summer in Wisconsin, but that's changing this week. The number of high schoolers earning college credit at public universities and technical colleges has doubled. And, a town in Sheboygan County is hosting a carriage driving competition. Yes -- a horse carriage driving competition.
A parent is suing the Eau Claire Area School District after students learn of a teacher's gender-affirming surgery. Coming up, a Jefferson County resident wants the Wisconsin DNR to overturn when people have the right to use public waterways. Danielle Kaeding will have more. And, the Green Bay Packers have a new acquisition: the rights to the iconic foam Cheesehead.
A Wisconsin restaurant owner shortchanged employees more than $272,000 in wages, according to a federal investigation. Sarah Lehr tells us about a county that's covering out-of-state travel for abortion care. And, Joe Schulz reports on the world's largest air show, happening this week in Oshkosh.
Wisconsin joins a new USDA initiative that tackles anticompetitive practices in agriculture. College students are still studying education, but school districts continue to struggle in retaining teachers. And, have you heard of Barbenheimer? The movie phenomenon took over Wisconsin theaters this weekend. We'll take a look at what ticket sales looked like.
Bipartisan legislation from Wisconsin lawmakers would expand the definition of an illegal strip search of a student. Leaders of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission are resigning in protest over the state's new shared revenue law. Corrinne Hess will explain the situation. And, Wisconsin has felt cooler temperatures than normal this summer. However, we're going to experience excessive heat next week.
A bill proposing tax exceptions for Wisconsin retirees is gaining support from both state Democrats and Republicans Governor Tony Evers signed a new law that will help the state's young readers catch up. And a beloved Juliana miniature pig from Madison is being kicked out of his home. Jenny Peek will look into the uproar this news is causing.
Wisconsin's top elections official, Megan Wolfe, was interviewed as part of the federal January 6th investigation. A town in northern Wisconsin applied for a loan to pay off debts related to a tribal tax issue. And the La Crosse Police Department is re-branding. We'll look into why they're changing their messaging.
A special election is happening today in the 24th State Assembly District, which covers parts of a few Milwaukee suburbs. A GOP-sponsored bill could offer suicide prevention training to Wisconsin gun retailers. And tribal youth from across the state are headed to Canada to compete in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games. Danielle Kaeding will check-in with a few athletes participating in the event.
A new lawsuit is challenging the state's ability to regulate water contamination from factory farms. Rich Kremer has a story about harsh criticism of diversity training programs from a state Supreme Court justice. And scientists and tribal leaders are working to restore a wild rice habitat in Wisconsin's Northwoods.
Despite new money from a state shared revenue deal, Eau Claire is considering a wheel tax to accelerate road repairs. Danielle Kaeding has a story about a plan to guide restoration and protection of the Great Lakes. And, we've got the latest on a new over-the-counter birth control pill.
A teacher in Waukesha was fired on July 12, 2023, after speaking out against the district's decision to exclude a song by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton from a school concert. Joe Schulz tells us about a board supervisor in Grand Chute who is facing felony charges for having a private interest in a public contract. Hope Kirwan tells us what the chances are of seeing the northern lights in Wisconsin this week.
The Milwaukee Common Council approved a 2% local sales tax. It will allow the city to avoid a financial crisis in 2025. Epic Systems based in Verona is building its sixth campus. We'll look into how the expansion will impact the city. And, fertility treatment is not covered by most Wisconsin insurance companies. Reporter, Gaby Vinick, talks with one woman who had to travel to Illinois to try to grow her family.
A lawsuit filed during the 2022 midterms against the city of Green Bay regarding an election observation process has been settled. State lawmakers started the fiscal year with a historic surplus. Now, after Governor Tony Evers signed the state budget, billions of dollars are still available. And, Rebecca Cooke, an Eau Claire Democrat announced her 2024 campaign for a seat in Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district.
A Dane County judge ruled that a lawsuit calling to repeal Wisconsin's 174-year-old abortion ban can continue in the state circuit court. Some Wisconsin dairy farmers are dumping milk down the drain. Reporter, Hope Kirwan, will have more on why producers are throwing away their product. And, a Mineral Point-based artist is transforming slabs of concrete from a road reconstruction project into a treasure hunt.
With Governor Tony Evers signing the state budget this week, he made changes where funding will go. We'll dive into where Wisconsinites will see some of those shifts. State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Republican will not release funding to UW System unless campuses eliminate diversity programs. And, some Wisconsin meat producers have mixed feelings about proving cattle are raised without antibiotics to federal officials.
Governor Tony Evers has signed the state budget, but he also made adjustments with his veto authority. A pair of Wisconsin utility companies reimburse residential solar customers who put energy back into the grid. However, they want to change how much money each customer gets. And, at some wastewater treatment plants, the Department of Natural Resources will be testing sewer sludge for harmful chemicals.
The state budget passed by the Legislature includes an increase to general school aids, but not all districts are getting more money. A Dane County judge declines to appoint special prosecutor in police killing of Tony Robinson, an unarmed Black 19-year-old. And, researchers at UW-Madison produced the first neutrino image of Milky Way. We'll tell you more about what that means.
Happy Independence Day! More than 40-years ago, Cuban refugees came to Wisconsin's Fort Mc Coy as part of the Mariel Boat Lift. We explore the story of one refugee who would like a chance to visit his home country one more time. On this 4th of July, we're bringing you a special Wisconsin Life with a story about a refugee from Cuba chasing the American dream. As a warning, this story contains brief mentions of violence.
Governor Tony Evers announced he is requesting the Legislature to use leftover COVID-19 federal relief funds to continue a child care subsidy program, but the money will run out by early 2024. A Wisconsin-based nonprofit is suing a federal agency over widespread beaver dam destruction and killings. And, home prices throughout the state have skyrocketed over the last decade. Reporter Joe Schultz, looks into how our home sale prices compare to our neighbors.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed Republicans' version of the state budget last night, sending it on to the governor's desk. The U.S. Supreme Court decided to rule against affirmative action. Reporter, Rich Kremer takes a look into how Wisconsin colleges are responding. And, rural populations are growing. We'll take a look at where in the state that's happening.
Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate approved a state budget that cuts taxes but doesn't fund some of Democratic Governor Tony Evers' key priorities. In draft legislation, the top five percent of Wisconsin high school graduates would be guaranteed a spot at UW-Madison. And, with more frequent extreme heat, we could see more shortages in the state's electric grids.
Several Wisconsin counties were in the "very unhealthy" air quality level, with some areas ranking the worst world. The future of the state's top election official is unclear after the Wisconsin Election Commission deadlocked on a reappointment. And, Stevens Point is hosting the U.S. Golf Association's Senior Open this week. We'll hear about how the area is preparing for the crowds.
A statewide program focused in preventing school shootings could be cut by lawmakers. A bill expanding private health care benefits for new moms and babies is being introduced by Wisconsin Democrats. And, the Lincoln County Board is considering closing its publicly-owned nursing home. We'll hear from residents who don't want to see that happen.
Wisconsin saw a fifty percent increase of pedestrians being killed by drivers. A site nominated by the Menominee Indian Tribe was recently listed as on National Register of Historic Places. And, a northeast Wisconsin based manufacturer lost an appeal to keep major military contract -- while another company is building a new factory out-of-state.
Members of the state's budget committee want to cut income taxes by three-point-five billion dollars while also reducing the UW-System budget. Republican lawmakers are proposing a bill that would target obscene materials in school libraries. And, a utility company that serves some western Wisconsinites announced that over half of its electric generation is now carbon-free. We'll look at what that could mean for the state's carbon future.
Yesterday, state legislators passed an overhaul of how schools teach kids to read. More than 150 residents of an affordable housing complex were forced to leave their homes without any idea when they can move back in. Wisconsin's rural communities will soon see help in paying for repair roads and bridges used by farmers.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is behind the biggest potential shift in Wisconsin technical school funding in more than a century. Governor Tony Evers signed a new law yesterday to boost revenue for local communities of all sizes. And, with 20-24 quickly approaching, the lawmakers laid out a new bill related to election worker safety.
According to a new report, Wisconsin ranked 10th in the nation for overall child well-being. But Black and Brown children fare differently. A Wisconsin generator manufacturer is facing two lawsuits for allegedly refusing to pay suppliers. And, some northern Wisconsin towns will see fewer residents paying property taxes. Reporter Danielle Kaeding will explain more for us.
The Legislature decided to discontinue a COVID-19-era child care subsidy program yesterday. Gaby Vinick looks at how Wisconsin's abortion ban is pushing more people to cross state lines to access care. And, we'll take a look at the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, and why some say it's a win for tribal sovereignty in the state.
Last night Wisconsin lawmakers passed the biggest bipartisan compromise the state has seen in years. The overhaul of local government funding sends more money for public safety and infrastructure to communities across the state and could avert financial crisis in Milwaukee. You might have gotten an air quality alert for sensitive groups on your phone recently. We'll tell you more about why that is. And, many Wisconsin teachers have been able to negotiate historic pay increases. But not all school boards have been receptive.
Republican lawmakers are likely to cut the state's budget for the University of Wisconsin System by tens of millions of dollars. We'll hear about how Milwaukee community leaders are trying to prevent a violent summer in the city. And, we'll distill a proposed bill that would overhaul the state's alcohol laws.
Four roads at the center of a property dispute between the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and a nearby town will stay open for another month. Corrine Hess reports on how the legislature's local government funding plan would affect public schools. And, Joe Schulz tells us about the state of tourism in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democrats celebrated their victory in April's state Supreme Court race and geared up for 20-24 at their state party convention over the weekend. Rich Kremer reports on the UW-Madison's new chief diversity officer. And, Joe Schulz tells us what the state's near-record low unemployment means for workers.
Milwaukee and Milwaukee County would be allowed to raise its local sales taxes without getting voter approval after lawmakers and the governor reached a deal yesterday. We've got the details of a bill that would change the way most public schools in the state teach children to read. And, reporter Sarah Lehr (LEER) tells us about the Madison Police Department introducing virtual policing.
Republican leaders in the state Assembly said they'll consider stripping Milwaukee out of a bill that would overhaul the way the state funds local communities. Joe Schulz reports on an Outagamie County board member who made anti-transgender comments. And, Corrine Hess tells us about a program that allows incarcerated people to earn a degree.
Wisconsin's military voters would be subject to new voter ID requirements under a proposal circulating the Wisconsin state Legislature. Corrine Hess reports on the controversy over a possible public library closure in Menomonee Falls. And, Danielle Kaeding has an update on the ongoing bird flu outbreak.
The union representing hundreds of TruStage workers in Madison called off a strike Monday after reaching a tentative agreement with the company. Hope Kirwan reports on a public hearing for PFAS testing and clean-up legislation. And, Gaby Vinick has a story about how remote work has given some rural Wisconsinites more freedom.
Wisconsin is poised to fund a new juvenile corrections facility to partially replace the Lincoln Hills youth prison in Irma. Sarah Lehr reports on the settlement of an antitrust lawsuit against the maker of the drug suboxone. Danielle Kaeding tells us how a recent Supreme Court ruling will affect Wisconsin's wetlands.
For the fifth year in a row, Governor Tony Evers marked the start of Pride Month by raising a Pride Flag above the Wisconsin State Capitol. Rich Kremer reports on a new lawsuit against the town of Lac du Flambeau over roads that cross through reservation property. And, Shawn Johnson has the latest from the ongoing budget negotiations at the state Capitol.
Workers and local officials protested outside of Master Lock's facility in Milwaukee yesterday. Bridgit Bowden has the details of a Wisconsin student competing in the National Spelling Bee. And, Corrine Hess reports on how Wisconsin's childcare shortage is affecting parents.
A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a plan that they say would clarify the state's abortion ban. But advocates for abortion right says the measure ignores the public's wishes. Rich Kremer reports on the latest trends in home sales in the state. And, it's turtle nesting season. We've got the details of how the state Department of Natural Resources says you can help keep them safe.
A Milwaukee manufacturer that employs 400 people said it will leave the city next year. The city's mayor calls it a "slap in the face." We look at efforts to boost the number of sexual assault nurse examiners in the state. And Jenny Peek has a story about how free summer bus passes give some Madison kids a sense of independence.
David Joseph Riley was a sailor from Juda, Wisconsin, who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. After 81 years, he was buried in his hometown on Saturday. In this special Memorial Day episode, host Alex Crowe talks with one of Riley's family members about who he was and the process of bringing him home.
The commissioner of Major League Baseball says he wants to see the Brewers stay in Milwaukee. Wisconsin politicians are at odds over whether public funds should go to the Brewers' American Family Field. Shawn Johnson reports on the latest push to allow nurse practitioners more autonomy in Wisconsin. And state officials are warning picnickers on this holiday weekend to watch out for bears.
Activists in Outagamie County stopped a board meeting this week, protesting comments a board member made about transgender people. Shawn Johnson reports on a lawsuit against Wisconsin Republicans who posed as electors in 2020. And, Rich Kremer has a feature story about how law enforcement prepares for active shooter situations on college campuses.
A new bill could require Wisconsin's public and private schools could be required to have emergency kits containing Narcan. Shawn Johnson reports on what funding the legislature's budget committee wants to give Wisconsin's technical schools. And, we've got the latest on the ongoing debate at the state Capitol over how local governments are funded.
Green Bay will host the NFL Draft in 2025. Evan Casey has an update on a fatal police shooting in Racine. And, a professor from Green Bay is making a record-breaking run on the TV quiz show, "Jeopardy!"
Cardinal Stritch University has held its final graduation ceremony, as it's set to close at the end of the semester. Sarah Lehr reports on an ongoing strike of insurance and financial services workers in Madison. And, Alex Crowe checks in with Shawn Johnson about the latest in legislative news.
New state data shows that Wisconsin infant mortality has improved in the last decade, but the rate still varies widely by race. Shawn Johnson has the latest on the ongoing legislative battle over funding for local governments. And, we've got a springtime Wisconsin Life piece about gardening.
The state Assembly passed changes to a massive overhaul of local government funding late last night, and Republican Speaker Robin Vos says they're done negotiating the plan. Rich Kremer reports on a new bill that would make it illegal to carry an open container of alcohol while driving an ATV. And, Danielle Kaeding looks into if Wisconsin could be considered a refuge from the effects of climate change.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court has upheld Marsy's law, a list of rights for crime victims that criminal justice reform advocates say is misleading. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on a proposal to give raises to prosecutors and public defenders. And, Jenny Peek tells us about a new professional women's soccer team coming to the state.
The snow has finally receded across Northern Wisconsin, bringing very high fire danger for 17 counties. Gaby Vinick tells us about how lifeguard shortages that have kept pools closed over the past few years might be easing. And, Sarah Lehr reports on the plans to revamp the waterfront along Madison's Lake Monona.
Three utilities are asking state regulators for rate increases, and consumer advocates are worried about how it could affect customers. Danielle Kaeding tells us about efforts to monitor algae blooms on the St. Louis River. And, we've got the details of a Winnebago County Judge who allegedly threatened to retaliate against an attorney who supported his opponent.
A bipartisan bill is expected to be released this month that would change the way most public schools in Wisconsin teach reading. Shawn Johnson reports on the ongoing legislative battle over how local governments are funded. And, we've got a special Mother's Day edition of Wisconsin Life.
Possible budget cuts to Milwaukee County's bus system could have dire consequences for thousands of residents. Danielle Kaeding reports on fears that erosion from spring flooding may compromise the integrity of an oil and gas pipeline. And, we've got a story from Hope Kirwan about the possibility of turning cheese byproduct into eco-friendly plastic.
A potential deal to fund improvements at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium is stuck in limbo. Corrine Hess tells us about a Republican plan to put police officers back in schools. And, Danielle Kaeding reports on a mining company that has received conditional approval to drill in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
A judge says he'll issue a ruling soon that could require the Wisconsin Elections Commission to reopen a complaint against Republicans who posed as electors in 2020. We'll have the latest on the St. Croix County Sheriff's Deputy who was killed over the weekend. And, Sarah Lehr tells us what the end of the federal COVID-19 emergency will mean for Wisconsin.
A St. Croix County Sheriff's Deputy was killed this weekend after responding ro a report of a possibly impaired driver. Her death comes just weeks after two other law enforcement officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop in Western Wisconsin. Joe Schultz reports on the impact of several recent major hospital mergers. And, Hope Kirwan tells us about a rare, parasitic plant that was spotted in Wisconsin for the first time in decades.
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Coach Mike Budenholzer. We've got the latest in the debate over how the state funds local governments. And, Sarah Lehr reports on the legal battle to over abortion rights in the state.
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a plan to increase state funding for local government by 10 percent - but, the proposal has strings attached for the city of Milwaukee. Shawn Johnson reports on a new bill that GOP lawmakers say would require hospitals to be transparent about their costs. And, Joe Schultz has a story about a pilot program testing how agriculture can coexist with renewable energy.
Republicans on the legislature's budget committee removed hundreds of items from Governor Tony Evers' budget in one fell swoop yesterday. Sarah Lehr has the latest on the legal battle over abortion rights in the state. And, Rob Mentzer reports on the Wausau School District's decision to reinstate a teacher accused of using racial slurs.
Republican lawmakers are set to remove hundreds of items from Governor Tony Evers' budget today. Corrinne Hess reports on what the UW System president says about asking professors about their political affiliation. And, a black bear was spotted in a Madison neighborhood over the weekend. Sarah Lehr tells us what happened.
The fate of the state’s largest conservation effort remains uncertain as supporters hope to move forward without state funding. Corrine Hess explains how a recent incident in Sun Prairie highlights the challenges school districts face providing appropriate services and facilities to all students. And, Evan Casey reports on a new center to treat brain injuries and PTSD in veterans and first responders.
Republicans in the state Assembly have released a plan that would change the way the state funds local services. Danielle Kaeding brings us an update on how the state is distributing 8 million dollars to address Wisconsin's ongoing opioid crisis. And, we've got a story from Wisconsin Life about the many symbols on the Wisconsin state flag.
Wisconsin’s only oil refinery is restarting after an explosion five years ago and a billion-dollar rebuild. Rich Kremer reports on the new chancellor named for UW-Platteville. And, Anya van Wagtendonk tells us about a bipartisan bill making its way through the legislature.
The first in a new squadron of fighter jets has touched down at a Madison air base. Anya van Wagtendonk has the latest on bills making their way through the state Assembly. And, Hope Kirwan reports on questions raised about a wildfire that burned more than 3 thousand acres earlier this month.
The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets have officially agreed to trade terms for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Hope Kirwan has the latest on major flooding along the Mississippi River. And, Joe Schultz reports on a new area code in Northeast Wisconsin.
More than 30 schools are vying to recruit students from Milwaukee's Cardinal Stritch University, which announced its closure earlier this month. We've got the latest on the plans for next year's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. And, Gaby Vinick reports on the rescue of dozens of loons, after the birds fell to the ground because of weather conditions.
More children in Wisconsin are getting tested to detect lead poisoning, but screenings are still below pre-pandemic levels. Evan Casey reports on new felony charges against the former chairman of the Wisconsin Parole Commission. And, we've got an answer to an audience question about how the polka became a Wisconsin tradition.
The attorneys bringing a lawsuit against Republican fake electors and their lawyers in Wisconsin will be allowed to remain on the case. We've got the latest on the Microsoft data center planned for the land originally intended for Foxconn. And, Evan Casey has a story about inner city little league program with a rich history.
The building known as the birthplace of the Republican Party lost its status as a national historic landmark when it was moved to a new home in Ripon. Sarah Lehr has a remembrance of state archeologist James Skibo, who died last week. And, we've got a piece from Wisconsin Life celebrating Earth Day.
A former high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church is being charged with sexual assault in Wisconsin. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on what the new Wisconsin Secretary of State says she'll prioritize in the role. And, Evan Casey has a story about a new kind of bar that doesn't serve alcohol.
Winter has returned to Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their first postseason game yesterday. Giannis Antetokounmpo left the game in the first quarter with a back injury. Outside the stadium, enhanced safety measures are designed to keep fans safe for the playoffs. Danielle Kaeding reports on the future of nuclear power in the state. And, Joe Schulz has a story about the difficulties rural communities face in taking of advantage of fderal clean energy incentives.
The federal government has gotten involved in a lawsuit between a northern Wisconsin tribe and non-tribal homeowners. Joe Schulz tell us about a new large-scale wind farm in rural Wisconsin. And,we've got the latest on a wildfire burning near Fort McCoy.
A state of emergency has been declared for extreme fire danger in the southern part of the state, while northern Wisconsin faces flood risk. More than one thousand people attended a candlelight vigil to mourn two police officers killed in northwestern Wisconsin. And, we've got the latest details about who is running for U.S. Senate next year.
Lawmakers have proposed legislation that would allow school employees in Wisconsin to carry guns. Anya van Wagtendonk has the details about a challenge to the recent federal court decision restricting access to a drug used for abortion. And, Joe Schulz tells us about a new merger of two major health systems in the state.
Milwaukee had the third largest growth in millennial homeownership in the nation, according to a new study. We've got more details on the shooting deaths of two police officers over the weekend. And, Joe Schulz reports on a bill that would allow logging trucks to drive on interstate highways.
Leaders across Wisconsin expressed their condolences to the families of two police officers who were shot and killed Saturday in western Wisconsin. The state Department of Justice is investigating. Rich Kremer reports on a new University of Wisconsin plan that would raise tuition at some two-year campuses. And a solar energy installer accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars is the subject of a new criminal investigation.
Wisconsin's Senate Republican leader says the G-O-P has no plans to use its new supermajority to impeach state officials. Anya Van Wagtendonk on the role younger voters played in Tuesday's Supreme Court election. And a state audit shows Wisconsin lost out on millions in federal Medicare funds.
Local school districts across the state had spending referendums on Tuesday's ballot. Some leaders said without the funds, districts would have to make serious cuts. Legislators on the budget committee heard from advocates for more school funding in Wisconsin. And, an effort to boost Wisconsin's outdoor recreation industry.
Wisconsin has elected a new Supreme Court justice. It was a race that had a national spotlight, and the election results showed the energy was on the Democratic side. Shawn Johnson on liberal candidate Janet Protasiewicz's Supreme Court victory. Joe Schulz on the reelection of progressive mayors around the state. And more news from Wisconsin's election night.
The race for state Supreme Court is widely considered the nation's most consequential election of 2023. Wisconsinites will make their voices heard today. Evan Casey talked to Brewers fans about the perfect tailgating foods. And Wisconsinites have a limited time to apply for heat assistance as the moratorium on utility shut-offs comes to an end.
The candidates for state Supreme Court are making their last campaign push before tomorrow's election. Joe Schulz has a story about the gap in health outcomes between Black and white Wisconsinites. And, Evan Casey reports on a Dane County church accused of illegal electioneering.
For the first time in a decade, the UW System Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for undergraduate students from Wisconsin. Danielle Kaeding tells us why the city clerk in Superior has agreed to resign. And, Shawn Johnson has the second of two candidate profiles for next week's highly-watched state Supreme Court race.
The International Crane Foundation is looking for volunteers to help count the population of sandhill and whooping cranes. We've got more details about the man arrested in connection with the attack on an anti-abortion organization's Madison offices last year. And, Shawn Johnson has the first of two candidate profiles for next week's highly-watched state Supreme Court race.
Average ice cover on the Great Lakes has dropped to one of the lowest levels on record this winter. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on how much money has been raised and spent in the upcoming race for state Supreme Court. And, we've got a story from Wisconsin Life about two friends during the Vietnam War.
Two questions on the ballot next week will ask voters whether to beef up criteria judges are directed to consider when releasing someone from jail before trial. Gaby Vinick tells us how a song called "Rainbowland" was banned from a first grade performance in Waukesha. And, Evan Casey has an update on Milwaukee streetcar, The Hop.
A special election next week will decide if Republicans in the state Senate retain a two-thirds majority. Joe Schulz reports on threatening messages being sent to the candidates in the Green Bay mayor's race. And, Danielle Kaeding tells us about new developments in the Great Lakes ports of Duluth-Superior and Milwaukee.
Republican members of the State Building Commission have rejected all of Governor Tony Evers' $3.8 billion capital budget request. Coming up, we've got a story about the Green Bay Packers trying to bring the NFL draft to Wisconsin. And, reporter Sarah Lehr tells us about the new rules for backyard chickens in Madison.
Weather officials are expecting moderate to major flooding along the Mississippi River this spring. Shawn Johnson reports on several measures passed by lawmakers aimed at increasing penalties for a number of crimes. And, Anya van Wagtendonk has a story about how for many, the right to access an abortion is on the ballot in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
The candidates in the highly-watched race for Wisconsin Supreme Court went on the attack during their only scheduled debate yesterday. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on a new Democratic effort to overturn the state's abortion ban. And, we've got details on why the city of Milwaukee is considering legal action against car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai.
Voters are facing several referendums on statewide ballots April 4th, including a pair of questions related to cash bail. We'll check in with the UW Women's hockey team, after they won their seventh national championship. And, Bridgit Bowden has a story about how the state Supreme Court election could affect redistricting.
Longtime Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug LaFollete has announced his retirement, just months after winning reelection. Joe Schulz reports on the upcoming election for Mayor of Green Bay. And, Danielle Kaeding has a story about the growing market for electric cars in the state.
The men's and women's basketball teams from Marquette University are set play their first games in the March Madness tournament today. Coming up, reporter Anya van Wagtendonk answers an audience question about women in the state legislature. And, we've got a story from Wisconsin Life just in time for St. Patrick's Day, about Irish dancing in Wisconsin.
Aaron Rodgers has finally announced his plans for next season. The national championship of curling is taking place in Wausau. And, Jonah Chester reports on the governor's efforts to reverse a ban on drivers licenses for workers without legal status.
The Environmental Protection Agency's new proposed limits for harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water are 17 times lower than Wisconsin's standard. Joe Schulz reports on what Wisconsin banking officials have to say about the recent bank failures in California and New York. And, Anya van Wagtendonk has the details from the annual State of the Tribes address.
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is temporarily removing the barriers that have been blocking town roads for more than a month. We've got details about how Milwaukee County will use millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds. And, reporter Rich Kremer takes a look at the uncertain future of 2-year campuses in the UW system.
A judge in Winnebago County is running for reelection less than two years after the state Supreme Court suspended him for judicial misconduct. Bayfield County is trying to ensure that the Madeline Island ferry continues after its owners retire. And, we look at what the legal options are for people caught up in a solar energy scam in southeastern Wisconsin.
A proposal to use hundreds of millions of dollars from the state's budget surplus to fund upgrades to the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium may be dead. That's after a top Republican said his caucus won't support it. Foxconn wants to build a giant solar energy project in Mount Pleasant. And, La Crosse is ending its experiment with year-round school at one of its schools.
The political messaging battle is on in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race. Candidates and interest groups are spending millions on ads ahead of the April election. The city of Green Bay will remove listening devices it had installed in City Council. And, Madison may file a lawsuit against the makers of Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The city says the company made the cars too easy to steal.
Children in Wisconsin will no longer be required to get vaccinated against meningitis to attend schools. That's after Republican lawmakers voted to temporarily undo rules put in place by the state health department. Wisconsin's maple syrup producers had a great year last year. Hope Kirwan reports on the outlook for this year's syrup season. And, Governor Tony Evers makes the case for increasing state funding for local municipalities.
The two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court will go head-to-head only once before the April election. That election is exactly four weeks away. Layoffs are hitting a central Wisconsin health system. And, Rich Kremer reports on new research that links Wisconsin's Cave of the Mounds to findings in an ancient ice core in Greenland.
An ethics complaint has been filed against Michael Gableman, the former head of the taxpayer-funded review of the 2020 election. Hope Kirwan reports on record high exports by Wisconsin's food and forestry producers last year. And, Sarah Lehr takes a look at the issues at play in Madison's upcoming mayoral election.
The president of the UW System says he wants to raise tuition for in-state students for the first time in at least a decade. Evan Casey reports on the third murder of a transgender woman in just nine months in Milwaukee. And, Danielle Kaeding has a story about a traditional indigenous winter game called "snow snake."
Landowners are suing tribal leaders to reopen roads in northern Wisconsin that have been barricaded for a month. Shawn Johnson has the latest in the highly-watched race for the state Supreme Court. And, Sarah Lehr has a story on books that are banned in Wisconsin's prisons, and what that means for the people behind bars.
Governor Evers is proposing spending $3.8 billion on building projects around the state, with nearly half going toward work across the University of Wisconsin System. Shawn Johnson has more details on the governor's proposed capital budget. And, we've got a piece from Wisconsin Life about how the state became a leader in production of frozen pizzas.
Former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the 2024 presidential election. Rich Kremer reports on a bipartisan proposal that would allow DACA recipients to become police officers in the state. And, Rob Mentzer has a story about a food pantry in central Wisconsin that has grown into a hub for social services.
Two police officers in Milwaukee were charged with misconduct last week, related to the overdose death of a man in their custody. Evan Casey has a story about a Ukrainian refugee who is living in Wisconsin, one year after the Russian invasion. And, we've got the details on a bill that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental breast cancer screenings for some Wisconsin patients.
A portion of parking garage collapsed at a busy suburban Milwaukee mall yesterday. Luckily, officials believe that no one was injured. We've got an update on a possible new Amtrak passenger rail service through the state. And, Shawn Johnson has a remembrance of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, who died yesterday at the age of 86.
Break out the shovels and snowblowers! Some parts of Wisconsin saw more than ten inches of snow in the past 24 hours, and more is on the way. Shawn Johnson reports on record voter turnout in Tuesday's primary election. And, Evan Casey has a look at what the Menominee Indian Tribe is doing to curb the increase of opioid overdose deaths.
The results from yesterday's primary are in, and the candidates are for April's highly-watched state Supreme Court race are set. Shawn Johnson reports on which two candidates will compete for the seat that will determine the ideological balance of the Court. And, Joe Schulz has a very cheesy dispatch from the national cheese competition, being held right now in Green Bay.
It's election day in Wisconsin, with primaries for a state Supreme Court seat and local races on the ballot. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Joe Schulz has a story about a solar panel company that has left customers who have spent thousands of dollars in the dark. And, there's a big storm headed our way later this week. Gaby Vinick has the details about just how much snow certain parts of the state might see.
A Wisconsin-based company is paying 1.5 million dollars in fines for violating child labor laws. Danielle Kaeding reports on new federal funding for small communities in the state to address PFAS contamination. And, Sarah Lehr has a remembrance of former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who died of cancer last Friday.
Renters and homebuyers are struggling with the state's housing shortage right now, but it's especially difficult for Wisconsin's marginalized communities. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on parts of the state budget where Democrats and Republicans might find middle ground. And, we've got story about how one Western Wisconsin county got its unusual shape.
Democratic Governor Tony Evers unveiled his new proposed state budget last night. It includes a plan for paid family leave, new tax cuts, and a boost for school funding. But, Republican leaders said the plan is too expensive and "devoid of reality." Also, a story about an effort to stop the demolition of a building that housed one of Milwaukee's first gay bars. And, Joe Schulz reports on how the Wisconsin's labor shortage could get worse if more young people don't move to the state... and stay here.
Money has been pouring into Wisconsin's highly-watched state Supreme Court race. With less than a week to go before the primary, Shawn Johnson has an update on how much money the candidates have raised. And, Danielle Kaeding has a story about how some ambulance services in Wisconsin are at times unable to respond to calls.
Governor Tony Evers will propose spending $290 million in state money on improvements at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium. Evan Casey reports on the funeral proceedings for a Milwaukee Police officer who was killed in the line of duty. And, Bridgit Bowden has a story about a new service being offered by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
The district attorney in Ashland County will not bring charges against a former member of the state legislature who was involved in a fatal car crash last summer. Coming up, Evan Casey reports on a class action lawsuit filed against Foxconn. And, and we've got update on how the Lake Geneva ice castles have fared in this warm start to the winter season.
UW-Madison freshmen from Wisconsin who receive federal Pell Grants could see nearly all costs paid by the university. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on a resolution aimed at honoring Black History Month. And, Danielle Kaeding tells us about an upcoming festival known as the Indigenous Olympics.
President Joe Biden visited DeForest on Wednesday to promote his economic agenda. Hope Kirwan reports on what Wisconsin consumers can expect to pay for eggs this spring. And, Joe Schulz takes a look at the creative new uses for buildings that used to house shopping malls and big box stores.
Governor Tony Evers will call for millions in clean energy job training in his budget address next week. Rich Kremer reports on the closure of four roads that run through tribal land. And, Sarah Lehr takes a look at the effects of the state's prosecutor shortage.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the Madison area tomorrow following tonight's State of the Union address. Hope Kirwan tells us about an effort to diversify Alzheimer's research. And, Rich Kremer takes an in-depth look at the ongoing debate over free speech issues on college campuses.
A retirement home near Green Bay plans to evict residents on Medicaid. Joe Schulz spoke to family members of seniors who will be evicted. And, Danielle Kaeding reports on a Lake Superior island town that could lose round-the-clock policing.