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Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson on tourism uptick, state funding, 2023 priorities

June 13, 2023 - 7:00am

A new report estimates Wisconsin tourism spurred nearly $24 billion in economic impact last year, exceeding previous records. Outagamie County in the Fox Valley tallied among the steepest upticks in tourism. We speak with County Executive Tom Nelson as part of a series of conversations with community leaders across the state.

'We need to take a stand': Outagamie County Board censures supervisor over transphobic remarks

June 7, 2023 - 1:40pm

The Outagamie County Board sent a message Tuesday evening that it does not support comments Supervisor Tim Hermes made about the transgender community last month.

Rising cost of living in northeast Wisconsin has many working families treading water

June 7, 2023 - 11:25am

Many workers supporting families in northeast Wisconsin are just squeaking by, especially at a time when the cost of living is increasing in Wisconsin and across the nation.

State avian ecologist says the bird flu outbreak may be the worst ever seen for wild birds in the Midwest

June 7, 2023 - 10:20am

A state avian ecologist says a highly contagious bird flu that hit Wisconsin last year may have been the most deadly outbreak ever for wild birds in the Midwest.

Wisconsin manufacturer AriensCo laying off workers at its facility in rural Brillion

June 6, 2023 - 2:40pm

AriensCo, a manufacturer of snow blowers, lawn tractors and zero-turf lawn mowers, is laying off some of its production employees in rural Brillion.

In Brown, Outagamie counties, Native children are separated from families at disproportionate rate

June 1, 2023 - 6:00am

Native children have the highest rates of family separation in Brown and Outagamie counties, representing 32 percent and 23 percent of removals despite making up less than 1 percent of the child population in either county.

'Everyone has abilities': Statewide program provides internships to 200 Wisconsinites with disabilities

May 31, 2023 - 5:30pm

An event in Green Bay Wednesday highlighted efforts around the state to help Wisconsinites with disabilities find jobs.

WPR reporter Joe Schulz discusses recent stories in Green Bay

May 31, 2023 - 7:30am

The onstage video screens display "The Pick Is In" for the Green Bay Packers during the 2023 NFL Draft

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Joe Schulz unearths stories of regional and statewide interest. We catch up with several of his recent reports on housing, health care, the Green Bay Packers and more.

Adaptive reuse could help address Wisconsin's affordable housing shortage

May 30, 2023 - 6:50am

A project in Oshkosh is converting a historic former elementary school into affordable housing, and similar adaptive reuse projects could help address the state’s housing shortage.

'This city and this region is so key to Midwest commerce': Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Green Bay

May 25, 2023 - 5:20am

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came to Green Bay this week to tout how funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are helping to boost Wisconsin’s economy.

'He should resign': Protests over transphobic comments by an Outagamie County Board member erupt into the meeting

May 24, 2023 - 12:30pm

Protests over comments an Outagamie County Board member made about transgender people spilled into the board’s meeting Tuesday night, shutting down the proceeding for roughly an hour.

'It's more than six times the impact of one of our single games': Green Bay will host the 2025 NFL Draft

May 22, 2023 - 6:05pm

After a nearly decade-long effort, the NFL’s smallest market will host its biggest offseason event when the NFL Draft comes to Green Bay in 2025.

This Green Bay philosophy professor set a record for consecutive runaway games on 'Jeopardy!'

May 22, 2023 - 3:00pm

Philosophy professor Ben Chan is making an impressive run on the TV quiz show "Jeopardy!" Last week, Chan set a record for the most consecutive runaway games.

1 in 5 could have dyslexia, but Wisconsin students, parents feel school support falls short

May 22, 2023 - 5:00am

Dyslexia is a neurobiological learning disability that can make it difficult for people to decode words and read fluently. The International Dyslexia Association estimates that as many as one in five people could have symptoms of dyslexia, ranging in severity.

Canadian wildfire smoke is making Wisconsin's air quality worse, but clean air is moving in

May 19, 2023 - 1:50pm

After starting Friday with much of the state under an air quality advisory, only southern and eastern Wisconsin remain under a warning until midnight.

'We're Titletown for a reason': US News & World Report names Green Bay the best place to live in America

May 16, 2023 - 4:25pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Green Bay the best place to live in America. The outlet praised Green Bay for affordability, low crime, high air quality, varied attractions and outdoor activities.

Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate over the last decade

May 16, 2023 - 6:35am

Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate in the nation over the last decade. Only Iowa had a better ranking.

Complaint alleges Winnebago County judge threatened attorney who supported his opponent

May 11, 2023 - 3:15pm

After a 2021 suspension and reelection in April, Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge Scott Woldt faces new allegations that he threatened to retaliate against an attorney who supported his opponent.

Tourism in Wisconsin brings in billions of dollars each year. Here's a look at some of people's favorite destinations.

May 9, 2023 - 11:30am

WPR's WHYsconsin was asked: What is Wisconsin's most popular place to visit? The Wisconsin Department of Tourism doesn’t track visitation numbers to destinations or communities because individual places and attractions do. Here are just a few of the most favorite attractions to visit in Wisconsin based on information shared with...

Volunteer finds rare parasitic plant in Wisconsin for the first time in over 40 years

May 8, 2023 - 5:35am

A few stems of clustered broomrape were found last June near Lake Michigan. The discovery highlights work of the state's rare plant monitoring volunteers.

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Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson on tourism uptick, state funding, 2023 priorities

'We need to take a stand': Outagamie County Board censures supervisor over transphobic remarks

Rising cost of living in northeast Wisconsin has many working families treading water

State avian ecologist says the bird flu outbreak may be the worst ever seen for wild birds in the Midwest

Wisconsin manufacturer AriensCo laying off workers at its facility in rural Brillion

In Brown, Outagamie counties, Native children are separated from families at disproportionate rate

'Everyone has abilities': Statewide program provides internships to 200 Wisconsinites with disabilities

WPR reporter Joe Schulz discusses recent stories in Green Bay

Adaptive reuse could help address Wisconsin's affordable housing shortage

'This city and this region is so key to Midwest commerce': Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Green Bay

'He should resign': Protests over transphobic comments by an Outagamie County Board member erupt into the meeting

'It's more than six times the impact of one of our single games': Green Bay will host the 2025 NFL Draft

This Green Bay philosophy professor set a record for consecutive runaway games on 'Jeopardy!'

1 in 5 could have dyslexia, but Wisconsin students, parents feel school support falls short

Canadian wildfire smoke is making Wisconsin's air quality worse, but clean air is moving in

'We're Titletown for a reason': US News & World Report names Green Bay the best place to live in America

Wisconsin had the second-best 10-year small business survival rate over the last decade

Complaint alleges Winnebago County judge threatened attorney who supported his opponent

Tourism in Wisconsin brings in billions of dollars each year. Here's a look at some of people's favorite destinations.

Volunteer finds rare parasitic plant in Wisconsin for the first time in over 40 years

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