Wisconsin Today

The Trump administration's reaction to the shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan refugee has left Afghans in Wisconsin facing an uncertain future.a settlement is pending in the state's case against a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam over PFAS contamination. And, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching a new college focused on Artificial Intelligence.

Members of Wisconsin's Somali community are speaking out after President Trump called them "garbage." The state Supreme Court will hear a legal challenge to sheriffs who hold suspected illegal immigrants in jail at the behest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. And, Wisconsin's winter sports industry is rejoicing after early snowfalls blanketed the state.

With more data center developments coming to Wisconsin, a Milwaukee event focused on the potential benefits of the projects, while protesters called for limits. Fewer deer were killed by hunters during the nine-day gun season this year. And, in some communities, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers wants to create a new regulatory system for hemp products.

A familiar name is entering Wisconsin's governor race. Wisconsin's public schools will be getting less money from the state than they anticipated for special education services. And in some communities, people who call non-emergency lines may be answered by AI rather than police dispatchers.

Two lawsuits seeking to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps involve new legal questions that could end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. The state wants to encourage a PFAS-free foam for firefighters. And, we hear from a Wisconsin veteran whose story is told in a new podcast from NPR.

A museum in Two Rivers is facing a backlash after it canceled artist residencies with little notice.  State agencies are working to prevent a tree-killing invasive pest from gaining a foothold in Wisconsin. And, we'll visit the oldest Lionel railroad club in the world. It's just outside of Milwaukee.

A decades-old theater in the Northwoods is shutting its doors. It's not the only Wisconsin cinema facing hard times. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching a new major in public policy. And, we'll hear from a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Appleton who is out with her first solo album.

Two lawsuits aiming to force Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps will be heard by panels of three judges. Their decision could reshape the state’s political representation. Hear why your […]

The woman who as a sixth-grader stabbed a classmate to please the fictional "Slender Man" is likely headed back to Wisconsin after police say she cut off her ankle monitor and fled to Illinois. The Trump administration is investigating claims that a Milwaukee insurance company discriminated against a white man. And, scientists say this could be a severe flu season. Only one-quarter of Wisconsinites have gotten flu shots.

The Trump administration has downgraded nurses and nurse practitioners from "professional" status when it comes to student loans. They'll face new caps on federal student loans. The Wisconsin Democratic Party is way ahead in the fundraising race. And, a new proposal would raise fees for hikers and bikers on Wisconsin trails.

A Madison-based biotech company that employs thousands will have a new owner. It's a deal worth $23 billion. And, archaeologists say fragments of a canoe found in Lake Mendota are the oldest ever found in the Great Lakes region.

Emotions ran hot at a hearing about a bill that would institute a sandhill crane hunt in Wisconsin. Farmers say the birds deliver millions in crop damage every year. A proposal to expand sports betting in Wisconsin won't move forward. And, we hear from a man whose memoir tells the story of his time in prison and how he changed his life.

The U.S. stopped minting pennies last week. But Wisconsin banks and retailers aren't all on the same page about what comes next. The Menominee Nation buried the remains of dozens of ancestors taken from a burial site. And, Wisconsin Republicans took aim at a partial veto by the governor that funded schools for 400 years.

Wisconsin's groundwater can have upwards of 20 different pesticide compounds in it. State regulators say they don't fully understand the risks. Then, WPR's politics team looks at the lingering effects of the shutdown. And, a story about two Appleton sisters and their love of reading.

The deal signed into law Wednesday night to end the government shutdown could have devastating effects on Wisconsin's hemp and THC industries. Meta announces plans for a massive data center campus in Wisconsin. And, how some farmers are finding advantages in growing food under solar panels.

New state report cards show the vast majority of Wisconsin schools meet or exceed expectations. But critics say the grades leave parents guessing. A Republican bill to clean up PFAS could cost the state billions. And, a story about a new children's book about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

President Donald Trump pardoned more than 75 people involved in the effort to overturn his 2020 election loss. That includes some attorneys and false electors from Wisconsin. Republican Senator Ron Johnson says another government shutdown could be only months away. And, we hear from a former state archaeologist about Wisconsin's ancient effigy mounds.

Elections last week showed strong showings for Democrats in races around the country. What does that mean for Wisconsin? Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will not claw back food assistance benefits despite a demand from the Trump administration over the weekend. And, a proposal from a Democratic state legislator aims to protect consumers from rising utility bills as data center development booms in the state.

Open enrollment is now underway for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and Wisconsin residents using the program are getting a first look at their higher premiums. A farm family […]

Wisconsin's Ron Johnson says he's onboard with the idea of killed the Senate filibuster rule after President Donald Trump pushed for the idea. That's a change in course from Johnson's opposition when Democrats held the majority. We Energies is looking to add a nearly 3 gigawatts of new power generation in Wisconsin to meet the demands of data centers. Then, we hear insight on where to venture into fall recreation.

Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly told legislators her office plans to create an online database so the public can see teacher licenses that have been revoked or surrendered. A Wisconsin family is suing Tesla over a fiery crash that left five people dead in suburban Madison last year. And, Republicans have revived a bill aimed at banning absentee ballot drop boxes.

The Trump administration says it will partially fund the SNAP program this month. Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have required state employees to work from the office most of the time. And, Wisconsin farmers say they are happy about a soybean trade agreement with China. But they say it's too late to help this year.

The U.S. Supreme Court found Wisconsin was wrong to charge Catholic Charities for unemployment insurance.Then, in northern Wisconsin the Catholic Church has signed over some of its land to the Lac du Flambeau trip. And, a look at how Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill changed the abortion landscape in Wisconsin, again.

Microsoft hopes a new collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison will help give the company an edge in artificial intelligence. Then, how partisanship and partisan media is affecting our perceptions of reality. And, our politics team looks at Wisconsin's response to the government shutdown.

The 2026 governor's race a year away, and Wisconsin's next Supreme Court race is even closer. A new poll finds most voters in Wisconsin haven't made up their minds. We talked to people who rely on federal food assistance. And, industrial and municipal sludge has spread on fields around the state.

Food pantries across the state are preparing for a spike in demand. That's because if the government shutdown continues, thousands will lose benefits.

After a monthlong hiatus, Wisconsin's largest provider of abortions will resume the procedures. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin made the change in response to a new federal law.

Six Wisconsin counties will not get federal public assistance after a historic rainfall led to widespread flooding over the summer. And an in-depth look at young Republicans in Wisconsin following the assassination of conservative organizer Charlie Kirk.

State lawmakers want a legal opinion from Wisconsin’s Attorney General following a report about teacher misconduct.Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford won’t hear a disciplinary proceeding against former Supreme Court […]

Residents in southeastern Wisconsin say a proposed power line to fuel new data centers will disrupt their communities. They’re speaking out against it. Plus, how the government shutdown is affecting […]

There could be a rematch next year in the race for Wisconsin Attorney General. Health care experts say missing school can exacerbate a student's struggles with anxiety. And, a story about lilies of the valley and family connection.

A new audit finds many Wisconsin's school districts missed a deadline to file financial statements. An escalating trade war is making it harder for Wisconsin sawmills to sell their products overseas. And, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to require thousands of Wisconsin first responders carry EpiPens.

Thousands of Wisconsinites turned out over the weekend to protest the Trump administration. The waters of the Great Lakes are at near-record warm temperatures this fall. And, campaign money is pouring into Wisconsin's pivotal 3rd Congressional District.

The ongoing federal shutdown is causing problems at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. State officials say the shutdown has cut off funding and data the agency needs to do its work.

The number of international students arriving as freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison fell by more than 30 percent this fall. And, the U.S. Department of Energy is reportedly considering terminating 1.5 billion dollars in federal grants previously awarded for projects in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill banning students from using cell phones in public schools. In a first for the tribe, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin released lake sturgeon into a lake on their reservation. And, people gathered in Milwaukee County to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Solar farms in three Wisconsin communities are facing pushback from residents. And some legislators want to give locals more power in siting green energy projects. A proposed bill could help more teens earn college credits while they are in high school. And, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a property dispute that could have ramifications for tribal sovereignty.

Listeners asked WPR for information about COVID vaccines for kids this year. A Wisconsin native fell and injured himself during a hike in Norway. We hear how he survived for six days. And, Wisconsin farmers are waiting on a promised bailout from the Trump administration. They say it's unlikely to make up for lost exports.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for a federal appeals court covering Wisconsin cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate.  Milwaukee County is facing a lawsuit over a provision in the […]

Microsoft is pulling out of a proposed data center in southeastern Wisconsin after local opposition. Brewers fans are still optimistic about the team's postseason chances despite yesterday's loss. And, recovery efforts are continuing after historic flooding in southeastern Wisconsin. We hear from one resident outside a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin's attorney general says he's running for a third term. That means he's out of the race for governor. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson reacts to news that the FBI reviewed his phone records in relation to January 6. And, lawmakers and the DNR clashed over a proposal to address PFAS contamination.

A Wisconsin judge has ordered the state to cross-reference voter registrations against records that show voters' citizenship status.  A large-scale dairy farm in southern Wisconsin wants to add thousands of cows. And, Halloween is big business across the state. We went to a haunted house to prove it.