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State Republican Road Budget Includes More Vehicle Fees, Rejects Gas Tax Increase

June 7, 2019 - 3:45pm

Republicans on the state budget committee voted Thursday night to increase fees for car titles and registrations as part of their budget plan, rejecting Governor Tony Evers' call for an increase in the gas tax. We learn more about the issue with WPR's Capitol Bureau Chief.

The 'Napalm Girl' To Share Story Of Hope During Free Event Saturday

June 7, 2019 - 4:15pm

Kim Phúc will speak Saturday at UW-Madison about her experience on the 47th anniversary of the napalm attack that her village experienced during the Vietnam War. Nick Ut, the photographer who captured an iconic war image of Phúc's pain and desperation, will make a special appearance.

Fatal Falls Remain High In State Among Elderly

June 7, 2019 - 3:30pm

Wisconsin has the highest rate of deadly falls in the country among elderly adults. It’s been a longstanding problem.

LGBTQ Flag Flying Over Wisconsin State Capitol For First Time In History

June 7, 2019 - 3:15pm

The LGBTQ flag was raised over the state Capitol building Friday for the first time in Wisconsin's history.

Petersen Elected As UW Regents President

June 7, 2019 - 1:10pm

University of Wisconsin Regent Drew Petersen has been elected to serve as president of the board.

'This Is Crusher Country': South Milwaukee Prepares To Honor Local Wrestling Legend

June 7, 2019 - 6:00am

The city of South Milwaukee is honoring the professional wrestler "who made Milwaukee famous" — Reggie Lisowski, known to wrestling fans as Da Crusher. This weekend the community is holding CrusherFest, a two-day event honoring the local star and culminating with Lisowski’s family unveiling a Crusher statue.

'There's A Lot Of Emotion': Communities Say Goodbye To 3 Rural Antigo Elementary Schools

June 7, 2019 - 5:55am

The students who say goodbye Friday at three rural schools in the Antigo School District will be the last. The district is closing them for good, a response to enrollment declines.

Requirements For Impeachment

June 6, 2019 - 4:00pm

Following the release of Robert Mueller's full report investigating Russian intereference in the 2016 election, some in D.C. are calling for President Trump's impeachment. We're joined by a political science professor to discuss the details of what impeachment proceedings actually look like.

Vehicle Title, Registration Fees Would Go Up Under GOP Road Budget

June 6, 2019 - 5:35pm

Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee voted Thursday night to increase vehicle title fees by $95 and registration fees by $10 to generate hundreds of millions for Wisconsin road projects in the next state budget.

UW System President Cross Continues Push For Increased State Funding

June 6, 2019 - 4:40pm

UW System President Ray Cross addressed the Board Of Regents a week after Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee cut a proposed UW budget increase by more than half. Cross said despite budget "ups and downs" he and others will continue fighting for investment in UW campuses.

Enbridge Seeks Court Review Of Line 5 Tunnel Project

June 6, 2019 - 4:40pm

Energy firm Enbridge is asking a court to review whether agreements it reached on Line 5 with Michigan under the previous governor’s administration are valid. The announcement comes amid renewed calls to shut down the pipeline after a report from the National Transportation Safety Board found human and mechanical error...

Great Lakes Mayors Call On Congress To Fund Defense Measures For Asian Carp

June 6, 2019 - 2:30pm

Great Lakes mayors are calling on Congress to fund a nearly $831 million plan at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, to prevent Asian carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.

Milwaukee Ranks 3rd Worst In US For Black Home Ownership

June 6, 2019 - 2:00pm

U.S. Census Bureau Data Shows Milwaukee Ranks Third Lowest For African American Homeownership. Lending Tree did a study of metro areas.

Meteor Timber Takes DNR To Court Seeking Wetland Fill For Frac Sand Facility

June 6, 2019 - 1:30pm

Atlanta based Meteor Timber is taking the DNR to court in hopes of overturning a decision to deny the company a permit to fill 16 acres of rare, high quality wetland to make way for a $75 million frac sand processing facility.

Program Expands Computer Science Instruction In Wisconsin

June 6, 2019 - 1:25pm

Dozens of Wisconsin schools are participating in a program created by tech giant Microsoft's philanthropic arm to address a shortage of computer science professionals across the country.

Republicans Eye Vehicle Fee Increase To Help Fund Roads

June 6, 2019 - 10:15am

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says Republicans are eyeing a $10 increase to the state's $75 vehicle registration fee as part of a way to pay for roads without raising the gas tax as Gov. Tony Evers has proposed.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul On Crime Lab Data And More

June 6, 2019 - 7:30am

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins us to talk about the annual state crime lab report, which details efforts to test backlogged sexual assault kits in Wisconsin, and the delays that has caused with other active cases. He also talks about his state budget priorities and other issues involving the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

AmeriCorps Award Recipient Discusses College Readiness, Advocacy

June 6, 2019 - 6:30am

Khong Meng Her is receiving an AmeriCorps service award this week from Gov. Tony Evers. We speak with Her about his work on college readiness programs, his advocacy for students of color at UW-Eau Claire, and his involvement in Wisconsin’s Hmong community.

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State Republican Road Budget Includes More Vehicle Fees, Rejects Gas Tax Increase

The 'Napalm Girl' To Share Story Of Hope During Free Event Saturday

Fatal Falls Remain High In State Among Elderly

LGBTQ Flag Flying Over Wisconsin State Capitol For First Time In History

Petersen Elected As UW Regents President

'This Is Crusher Country': South Milwaukee Prepares To Honor Local Wrestling Legend

'There's A Lot Of Emotion': Communities Say Goodbye To 3 Rural Antigo Elementary Schools

Requirements For Impeachment

Vehicle Title, Registration Fees Would Go Up Under GOP Road Budget

UW System President Cross Continues Push For Increased State Funding

Enbridge Seeks Court Review Of Line 5 Tunnel Project

Great Lakes Mayors Call On Congress To Fund Defense Measures For Asian Carp

Milwaukee Ranks 3rd Worst In US For Black Home Ownership

Meteor Timber Takes DNR To Court Seeking Wetland Fill For Frac Sand Facility

Program Expands Computer Science Instruction In Wisconsin

Republicans Eye Vehicle Fee Increase To Help Fund Roads

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul On Crime Lab Data And More

AmeriCorps Award Recipient Discusses College Readiness, Advocacy

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