How did Wisconsin Dells become 'the waterpark capital of the world'?
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 5:45am
Wisconsin Dells is a place Wisconsinites and countless others have gone to spend summers and weekend getaways. But how did it become the quirky and beloved tourist destination it is today? That's the question Alexie Poncedeleon asked Wisconsin Public Radio's WHYsconsin.
WPR's top stories of 2021
Friday, December 31, 2021, 5:00am
With another year almost in the books, it's a natural time to reflect on the last 12 months — the ups and downs and ins and outs of our lives, our communities, the country and the world.
How often are you testing your child for COVID-19?
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 3:30pm
WHYsconsin wants to know how parents and caretakers are handling COVID-19 testing with your kids. How often do they get tested? Is it hard to access testing where you live?
I can't believe it's not yellow: A peek into Wisconsin’s quirky margarine laws
Friday, November 12, 2021, 6:00am
From milk to cheese to butter, the dairy industry is a cash cow for Wisconsin, generating $45.6 billion a year for the state’s economy. For Wisconsin’s state legislators, it’s an industry worth protecting. And its importance can be tracked through a history of sometimes oddball laws intended to protect it.