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Pediatrician Weighs In On California's New Law Restricting School Start Times

October 18, 2019 - 4:15pm

With a goal of helping students get more sleep, California recently became the first state to set restrictions on when middle and high schools can begin classes. We look at what they're doing and the importance of a good night's rest for teenagers.

Evers Sets New 7th Congressional District Special Election Date

October 18, 2019 - 1:20pm

A planned special election in the 7th Congressional District will be pushed back to Tuesday, May 12.

Madison Students Walk Out To Protest Racial Slur Firing

October 18, 2019 - 1:00pm

Students at Madison West High School are skipping class to protest the firing of a black security guard who was fired for repeating a racial slur while telling a student not to call him that word.

WPR's Derailed A Year In The Making

October 18, 2019 - 11:30am

After months of reporting, countless interviews and a trip across the country, "Derailed" was born. WPR Producer Hannah Haynes sat down with WPR's Special Projects Reporter Bridgit Bowden to hear more about what went into making the podcast.

Gov. Tony Evers Urges Action On Water Quality

October 18, 2019 - 11:00am

Gov. Tony Evers has endorsed the recommendatinos made by the Speakers Task Force on Water Quality.

Complaint: Wausau Cemetery Shooter Rigged Apartment With Explosives, Cut Gas Line

October 18, 2019 - 10:30am

The man police say killed a 52-year-old woman and wounded two others in a Wausau cemetery appeared in court Friday afternoon.

University Of Wisconsin 2-Year Enrollment Declined 49 Percent Since 2010

October 18, 2019 - 8:10am

Enrollment at Unviersity of Wisconsin System's two-year campuses declined by 49 percent between 2010 and 2019, according to newly released data from the UW. In the last year alone, some two-year campuses saw declines of as much as 58 percent.

Wisconsin School District Starts To Track Students' Emotional Growth

October 18, 2019 - 7:20am

Similar to other schools, Lodi has adopted s ocial and emotional learning practices that are now embedded in the classroom. But this school district is taking things a step further by measuring to see if these methods work for its students.

Can You Dig It? How To Start A Compost

October 18, 2019 - 6:45am

As the season’s harvest winds down and it’s time to clean up gardens and falling leaves, it’s a good time to start a compost — a good way to get rid of organic waste and build a nutrient rich soil in the process.

Craft Beer Makers Predict Future Growth In Southwestern Wisconsin

October 18, 2019 - 6:10am

Two craft brewers from La Crosse say they're doing well but are hoping to expand in the future.

Park Falls Paper Mill Sale Falls Through, Liquidation Might Follow

October 18, 2019 - 5:45am

An effort to find a buyer for a Park Falls paper mill has fallen through, and the next step for Flambeau River Papers could be liquidation.

Experts Say There's No Farm Crisis, But Plenty Of Challenges

October 18, 2019 - 5:45am

A new report from the Federal Reserve says harvests in large areas of the Midwest — including Wisconsin — will be much smaller this year.

How 'Star Wars' And Other Fantasy Stands Up To Science

October 17, 2019 - 3:30pm

We talk to a science explainer show host about some of the real -- and not real -- science behind the "Star Wars" movies and other pop culture.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Sexual Assault Victims Bill Of Rights

October 17, 2019 - 1:25pm

Wisconsin would adopt a new bill of rights for sexual assault victims under a proposal in the state Legislature.

Health Care Expo Highlights Career Opportunities For Milwaukee Public Schools Students

October 17, 2019 - 12:15pm

Students from some of Milwaukee Public Schools’ middle schools and North Division High School had a chance to meet professionals from several health care industries Thursday.

Ron Kind: Trump Impeachment Should Be 'Last Resort'

October 17, 2019 - 10:40am

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ron Kind says he supports investigating President Donald Trump but impeachment and removal from office should be a "last resort."

Black School Guard In Madison Fired For Repeating Racial Slur

October 17, 2019 - 10:15am

A black security guard at Madison's West High School who was fired after he says he repeated a racial slur after telling a teen not to use it has filed a grievance seeking his job back.

Authorities Make 5th Arrest In Wisconsin THC Vaping Business

October 17, 2019 - 10:05am

The Kenosha County Police Department has made another arrest in connection to the black market THC vape manufacturing business in Wisconsin.

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Pediatrician Weighs In On California's New Law Restricting School Start Times

Evers Sets New 7th Congressional District Special Election Date

Madison Students Walk Out To Protest Racial Slur Firing

WPR's Derailed A Year In The Making

Gov. Tony Evers Urges Action On Water Quality

Complaint: Wausau Cemetery Shooter Rigged Apartment With Explosives, Cut Gas Line

University Of Wisconsin 2-Year Enrollment Declined 49 Percent Since 2010

Wisconsin School District Starts To Track Students' Emotional Growth

Can You Dig It? How To Start A Compost

Craft Beer Makers Predict Future Growth In Southwestern Wisconsin

Park Falls Paper Mill Sale Falls Through, Liquidation Might Follow

Experts Say There's No Farm Crisis, But Plenty Of Challenges

How 'Star Wars' And Other Fantasy Stands Up To Science

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Sexual Assault Victims Bill Of Rights

Health Care Expo Highlights Career Opportunities For Milwaukee Public Schools Students

Ron Kind: Trump Impeachment Should Be 'Last Resort'

Black School Guard In Madison Fired For Repeating Racial Slur

Authorities Make 5th Arrest In Wisconsin THC Vaping Business

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