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Science News: Prehistoric Pollination, What Was Lost In The Brazilian National Museum Fire, And More

September 25, 2018 - 3:15pm

A fire broke out at Brazil's national museum earlier this week, leading to the loss of countless artifacts forever. The fire coincidentally coincided with the release of a report which found that important material may be unpublished as it sits in a museum, making it vulnerable to being lost. We'll...

The Community's Role In Criminal Justice Policy

September 25, 2018 - 4:30pm

Responses vary when it comes to how communities feel about criminal justice policies like sex offender placement in a community. Join us as we talk to our guest researcher about the role of activism, public safety, and government accountability in these discussions.

Federal Report: Wisconsin's Overall Health Care Quality Remains High Despite Dip In Ranking

September 25, 2018 - 5:45am

The quality of health care in Wisconsin has slipped a few notches, but the state still does well compared to other states when it comes to medical services provided in hospitals, nursing homes and doctor’s offices, according to a federal analysis.

Walker Promises Increased Road Funding For Counties In Next State Budget

September 24, 2018 - 4:40pm

During an address at the Wisconsin Counties Association conference, Gov. Scott Walker said he would increase transportation aid to cover 30 percent of costs faced by counties if re-elected in November.

Report Cites Confusion Over Evacuation Orders During Husky Refinery Fire

September 24, 2018 - 4:30pm

In the digital age, the speed at which information travels can be both a blessing and a curse. A report on the Husky Energy refinery fire found social media caused confusion for emergency crews trying to evacuate people from Superior in April.

Input Sought On Bolstering Wisconsin Election Security

September 24, 2018 - 12:25pm

Public input is being sought on how to spend about half of a nearly $7 million federal grant to bolster election security in Wisconsin.

Immigration Rights Group Says Nearly 30 Detained By ICE

September 24, 2018 - 10:15am

Federal Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officers took Wisconsin by surprise this weekend with a series of targeted arrests amounting to nearly 30 people: 11 in Madison and 18 elsewhere across the state, including two in Milwaukee, two in Green Bay, and five in Wausau.

After Widespread Flooding, Tenant Resource Center Sees Dramatic Uptick In Calls

September 24, 2018 - 6:00am

The Tenant Resource Center, based in Madison, has been inundated with calls since widespread flooding hit southern Wisconsin last month.

Across Wisconsin, Cities Take Part In National Voter Registration Day

September 24, 2018 - 5:50am

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day and Wisconsin cities like Green Bay, Minocqua, Madison and Milwaukee will host events where people can learn how to register for the November election.

2 Wounded In Middleton Shooting Discharged From Hospital

September 22, 2018 - 12:35pm

Two people shot by a colleague this week at a Wisconsin software company have been discharged from a Madison hospital. UW Health spokesman Gian Galassi said Saturday that a third patient remains hospitalized in fair condition. Galassi says the two discharged patients were released Friday. Authorities said WTS Paradigm employee...

Madison Officials: ICE Immigrant Arrests Violated Policy

September 22, 2018 - 8:10am

Madison officials say Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents violated city policy by detaining at least six immigrants without letting police know ahead of time.

Evers Delivers Annual 'State Of Education' Address, Pushes For More School Funding Amid Gubernatorial Campaign

September 21, 2018 - 3:00pm

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction--and Democratic candidate for Governor--Tony Evers delivered the annual "State of Education" Address last night. We'll talk to WPR State Capitol Reporter Laurel White about what Evers said in his speech and the reaction from Republicans.

$45M Eau Claire Arts Center Opens Saturday

September 21, 2018 - 3:45pm

After six years of planning the $45 million Pablo Center at the Confluence opens Saturday at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers in downtown Eau Claire.

'We As A Community Will Move Forward,' Sheriff Says Following Shooting

September 21, 2018 - 11:25am

The message law enforcement officials shared Friday, two days after a man entered a Middleton software company and wounded four people, was that the community will move forward.

Green Bay Bishop Leaves Ministry For Failing To Report Abuse

September 21, 2018 - 11:00am

The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay has approved a request by retired auxiliary Bishop Robert Morneau to completely withdraw from the public ministry for failing to report priest abuse nearly four decades ago.

Wisconsin Farmers Say Unionizing Gives Them A Voice In Rural Issues

September 21, 2018 - 10:00am

Farmers from Bayfield and Ashland counties have joined the Wisconsin Farmers Union to have a say on rural issues that are important to them.

Update On Wisconsin's Redistricting Lawsuit

September 21, 2018 - 8:00am

After having their case thrown out by the United States Supreme Court earlier this year, a group of Democratic voters in Wisconsin are back with a new lawsuit that looks to strike down the state’s GOP-drawn legislative districts. WPR’s State Capitol Bureau Chief joins us with the details of the case, and what’s different this time around.

More Wisconsin Kids Receiving Better Quality Child Care

September 21, 2018 - 5:45am

Nearly three out of four Wisconsin kids at certain child care programs are receiving "proficient" or "high-quality" care, up from just over half of kids five years ago, according to a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

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Science News: Prehistoric Pollination, What Was Lost In The Brazilian National Museum Fire, And More

The Community's Role In Criminal Justice Policy

Federal Report: Wisconsin's Overall Health Care Quality Remains High Despite Dip In Ranking

Walker Promises Increased Road Funding For Counties In Next State Budget

Report Cites Confusion Over Evacuation Orders During Husky Refinery Fire

Input Sought On Bolstering Wisconsin Election Security

Immigration Rights Group Says Nearly 30 Detained By ICE

After Widespread Flooding, Tenant Resource Center Sees Dramatic Uptick In Calls

Across Wisconsin, Cities Take Part In National Voter Registration Day

2 Wounded In Middleton Shooting Discharged From Hospital

Madison Officials: ICE Immigrant Arrests Violated Policy

Evers Delivers Annual 'State Of Education' Address, Pushes For More School Funding Amid Gubernatorial Campaign

$45M Eau Claire Arts Center Opens Saturday

'We As A Community Will Move Forward,' Sheriff Says Following Shooting

Green Bay Bishop Leaves Ministry For Failing To Report Abuse

Wisconsin Farmers Say Unionizing Gives Them A Voice In Rural Issues

Update On Wisconsin's Redistricting Lawsuit

More Wisconsin Kids Receiving Better Quality Child Care

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