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Federal officials are in the Fox Valley to help residents and businesses navigate the federal disaster relief process after the July 27 tornado destroyed homes and businesses.
Wisconsin regulators will conduct a full statewide review of the environmental impacts of data center development under a legal deal with environmental groups.
Every vote counts, but residents of a handful of Wisconsin Assembly districts will have more say than most when it comes to deciding who controls state government next year.
State utility regulators have signed off on an energy developer’s proposal to build a pair of new natural gas power plants in southern Wisconsin tied to rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers.
The ACLU of Wisconsin and the conservative Wisconsin Institute of Law Liberty are among the groups challenging police departments over the warrantless use of Automated License Plate Reader cameras.
Saturday's event was focused on encouraging people to vote early for the upcoming midterm elections.
Hundreds of people turned out for a No Kings protest in Madison Saturday afternoon, the crowd marching from the Wisconsin State Capitol to the city municipal building. The event was
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached a $245,000 settlement with a large livestock farm in Juneau County over allegations of manure polluting groundwater.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that a Federal Railroad Administration program would provide more than $218 million for the final design and construction of Amtrak's Hiawatha West project.
As pheasant hunting season begins this weekend, hunters may struggle to bag a bird as Wisconsin wildlife regulators stock fewer pheasants this year due budget constraints.
Democrats running for Wisconsin's 1st and 3rd congressional districts have outraised Republican incumbents Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil according to the latest federal campaign finance reports.
Candidates speak to a push by President Donald Trump in administering the midterms. Transcript Frederica Freyberg: Donald Trump is not on
Bryna Godar on three proposed state constitutional amendments that voters will decide on.
Tony Lo Sasso on how the issue of healthcare is shaped by mergers and rising premiums.
Justin Sydnor on the growth of prediction markets to place bets on elections and politics.
Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross on races for governor, the state Legislature and Congress.
October means a new month of library picks from our collection of music here at WPR!
Republican Tony Wied of De Pere is running for reelection to represent northeast Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District against Democrat Rick Crosson of Green Bay.
The head of the polls should alert their local clerk, who will in turn involve lawyers and election officials, according to new guidance adopted by the Wisconsin Elections Commission Thursday.
Social Security payments will rise next year by about $75 a month on average, but that extra cash can be offset by rising prices for food, housing and healthcare.
Science writer Mary Roach chronicles her escapades through modern regenerative medicine in her latest book, “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.”
At long last, the Milwaukee Brewers are heading back to the World Series.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission said in a statement that it received a letter and the white powder enclosed in it was not hazardous, according to tests.
“Flush it and forget it” is easier for Wisconsin residents who are connected to municipal wastewater treatment systems. But there are more than 750,000 septic systems operating in the state. These privately-owned systems require regular maintenance and pumping.
Francis Halzen was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work pioneering neutrino astronomy.
A nonprofit known for providing free technology-focused career training is teaming with soup maker The Campbell's Company to launch a pilot program in Milwaukee for training manufacturing workers.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise plans to spend $75 million over the next five years to expand operations in Chippewa Falls and bring 75 new jobs to the area, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday.
Republicans are scrutinizing millions of dollars in grants that Democratic candidate for governor David Crowley oversaw as Milwaukee County executive that went to a nonprofit where his wife works. The Crowley campaign noted that Crowley disclosed his wife's affiliation with the group in repeated public documents.
If elected governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said he would audit spending at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before considering any fee or tax increases to support fish and wildlife management.
Charly Ray of Bayview, a member of the Bayfield County Board, is the Democratic candidate for the open 25th District Senate seat in November's 2026 election.
Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark are near-opposites in the race for the open 7th Congressional District seat.
Officials are still investigating how the new infections started. But Wisconsin has already seen similar clusters of cases this year.
Microsoft is planning to build fewer data centers at its sprawling complex in Mount Pleasant.
Severson is an emergency room physician and served two terms in the legislature, representing the 28th District from 2011 to 2015.
Jonathan Borja's latest release is a full album featuring the compositions of Arturo Rodríguez.
A rally scheduled for Friday evening aims to allow sexual assault survivors to share their stories and demand change from UW-Madison and the city to prevent sexual violence. The organizer tells WPR proceeds will support the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center.
Some people in Wisconsin will be forced to change their Medicare Advantage plans, with some companies cutting back.
The National Transportation Safety Board investigated the loss of power onboard a small plane that Tiffany was aboard on the evening of Sept. 12 as he returned from a campaign event.
A new book follows a team of flight nurses and how they aided U.S. troops in surviving some of the bloodiest battles of World War II — with a nurse from the small Wisconsin town of Omro serving as one of the main characters of the book.
Five adults and one child are reportedly dead after a small plane crashed in Sauk County.
Wisconsin's Nov. 3, 2026 election includes three statewide referendums that seek to amend the state constitution. Here's what voters need to know.
The state recently announced it had planted its 50 millionth tree as part of the effort.
Residents and local officials in Kenosha County are pushing back on a utility-scale standalone battery project being proposed in the town of Wheatland.
Condominiums can be a more affordable path to homeownership, but developers say policy and economic challenges make new construction difficult.
As lawmakers, scientists and even some tech leaders warn about the risks of unfettered use of artificial intelligence, Wisconsin's Democratic candidate for governor is proposing a series of AI regulations.
Josh Kaul and Eric Toney speak to state crime labs, abortion law and federal lawsuits.
Wisconsin election officials say a loss of trust in the U.S. Postal service is likely behind a roughly 30 percent decline in the number of absentee ballots received three weeks ahead of the November election.
Federal labor regulators last week issued a formal complaint against Rogers Behavioral Health, alleging the nonprofit illegally fired six workers at a West Allis treatment center during a union drive.
Wisconsin environmental regulators have notified Enbridge of seven alleged violations of state environmental laws on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.
After his daughter Megan died in April, Wausau educator Dave Juliot turned grief into action through a new young adult novel and a fund supporting special education teachers and students across Wisconsin.
While the office of state treasurer has lost much of its power, one of the few tasks left is "improving fiscal responsibility" in Wisconsin. The candidates running for the office this November have differing views on what that looks like.
As he runs for governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has introduced himself to voters as a get-along kind of conservative, but his lengthy record in the state Legislature and Congress tells a different story.
Democrat Brad Smith of Mequon, a National Guard veteran and political newcomer, is trying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Glenbeulah, who has represented Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for more than a decade.
Candidates running in the race for Wisconsin Attorney General sparred on a myriad of topics during a debate Sunday, including adequate resources to address crime.
Madison's police chief sees body cameras as a way for the department to "dissect" each use of force to make improvements.
Enbridge said an early morning fire destroyed a drill rig and support equipment on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.
Biden-era changes to the Clean Air Act would have tightened regulations for industrial sites, but the Trump administration has given exemptions to hundreds of facilities. People living near the sites are concerned about air quality and their well-being.
Organizers attempting to recall two Winneconne Community School District board members will file an appeal with the Wisconsin Elections Commission this week after their petitions were rejected.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to shift authority to regulate coal ash landfills from the federal government to Wisconsin environmental regulators.
The office of secretary of state doesn't have much power in Wisconsin, and the candidates running for the job are at odds on whether it should stay that way.
David Crowley's record as a former state legislator and Milwaukee County's executive has focused on solving problems in his hometown. But that pragmatic approach, especially his support for a sales tax hike, is being used against him as he runs for governor.
Some dairy farmers and cheese makers in Wisconsin are worried an abrupt change in a federal grant program could make it tough for small operators to survive.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is making four stops in Wisconsin, urging voters to get to the polls for Crowley this November.
The utility filed an engineering plan with state regulators last week for a 750-megawatt natural gas power plant, dubbed the Fox North Energy Center.
Ten assistance-dogs-in-training — yellow Labrador retrievers — are living in dorms, attending classes and experiencing life alongside 22 student trainers at UW-River Falls.
Starting next year, every Wisconsin student will have to take a financial literacy class before they can graduate from high school. A $296,000 grant to school districts will help make that requirement more financially feasible.
Residents of the measles-affected counties told WPR that life has largely carried on like normal in recent weeks, and that people aren't likely to talk about the outbreak outside of their own like-minded circle.
Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over a decision to largely exclude solar technology from a federal program that helps fund rural energy projects.
The Brewers won the series 3-1 against the Padres and will now take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, which starts this weekend.
From toddlers on iPads to AI chatbots, UW-Madison physician and researcher Dr. Megan Moreno has practical advice for parents backed by years of study.
Pressure has been building to expand the use of body cameras after a city of Madison police officer shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz in July.
The Draconids occur annually, peaking in October. The meteors appear to be flying out of the head of the Draco the Dragon constellation — which is how they got their name. Chad Jocius, managing director of the Heide Observatory in Kenosha, said stargazers can still make their bedtimes while watching this meteor shower.
Less than a month away from Election Day, former President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of fellow Democrat David Crowley in Wisconsin's race for governor.
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After yet another businesslike victory in a season full of them, the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their National League Division Series clincher inside Petco Park on Wednesday night amid beer showers, wafting cigar smoke and countless bottles of sparkling wine individually labeled with the names of various Wisconsin…
Well sports fans, they did it! The Brewers are advancing to the National League Championship Series…meaning they’re a step closer to the World Series. The last time the Brew Crew
Filmed in Ed Gein’s home county, “Creature Fear” turns the distinctively Wisconsin icons of deer hunting, Northwoods and supper clubs into a nightmare.
Filmed in Ed Gein’s home county, “Creature Fear” turns the distinctively Wisconsin icons of deer hunting, Northwoods and supper clubs into a nightmare.
Tennessee's governor has ordered a review after that state tried and failed to execute Christa Pike last week. In Wisconsin, another botched execution made headlines nearly two centuries ago.
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany’s plan addresses affordability primarily through tax cuts and deregulation, while Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s plan focuses on creating or expanding state programs to address rising household costs.
Eau Claire will celebrate the Hmong New Year this month. This year marks 50 years since the first refugees following the Vietnam War arrived in the area.
During an hourlong TV debate Wednesday night, the candidates for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District sparred over their platforms and the future of the Northwoods under their leadership.
WPR Music host Jason Heilman says it's the perfect album for quiet evenings alone with your thoughts.
Epic Systems revealed last month that it used an advanced artificial intelligence tool to find security weaknesses that could have allowed undetectable access to patient health data. Epic maintains health records for more than 325 million patients around the world.
Tribal officials and an inter-tribal agency are objecting to the recent killing of nine wolves in northern Wisconsin that was authorized by state wildlife regulators.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson rallied a crowd of Republicans in Sparta Wednesday, urging them to help U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden hold onto his seat in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District.
A Milwaukee woman is facing six felony charges after she allegedly impersonated a substitute teacher at a Milwaukee Public Schools high school last month.
As the Cornell case draws national headlines, the head of a Madison-based resource center calls for a cultural shift in how schools and the public approach sexual assault.
President Donald Trump says he will approve nearly $18 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin related to recent severe storms and tornadoes.
A shortage of youth sports officials forces Wisconsin schools to reschedule games to find available refereeing crews that end up working even more.
Jerry Helmer and Judith Willink Grose on President Donald Trump and the 2026 election. Transcript Steven Potter: How does Donald
Wausau police say they've removed a repeat offender from local roadways, after he taunted them and attempted to run.
Chaz Self of Grassway Organics said his operation was licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in 2020 and has undergone regular inspections.
Democrat David Crowley says he'll push for a constitutional amendment aimed at creating a right to abortion in Wisconsin if elected governor.
Sydney Stinson and Zachary Tomlinson on political gender divides in Generation Z. Transcript Sydney Stinson: Well, I think one party
Oracle is planning to buy power that We Energies is purchasing from Wisconsin’s only active nuclear plant in a deal that the two say will save utility customers $300 million in fuel costs.
University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of physics Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.
The primate research conducted at UW-Madison’s Harlow Lab and Wisconsin National Primate Research Center has been the subject of controversy for many years.
The program was created 50 years ago to make sure Wisconsin law enforcement agencies --- even in smaller communities --- have learned best practices and latest technology needed for investigating death scenes.
More people are seeking to reconnect with nature and learn how to find their own food outdoors. As interest grows, several groups across the central U.S. are teaching people how to eat "field to fork."