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President Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Milwaukee

January 15, 2020 - 7:00am

President Trump gives an address on Iran's strike against U.S. targets

President Trump held a campaign rally in Milwaukee, as six democratic presidential candidates face-off in their final debate before the Iowa caucuses. We’re following his visit to the battleground state, after winning Wisconsin in 2016 by less than 23,000 votes. A WPR reporter has the latest.

US Army Corps of Engineers Plans $37M Project To Protect Arcadia From Repeated Floods

January 15, 2020 - 6:15am

Officials are taking public comment on a draft plan to raise homes and businesses in the southwest Wisconsin city of Arcadia out of the floodplain and mitigate the impact of future floods.

Assembly Fails To Override Gov. Tony Evers' Nurse Training Veto

January 15, 2020 - 6:00am

State Assembly lawmakers attempted and failed Wednesday to override Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of a bill that would have decreased state training requirements for nurse aides.

Pelosi Weighs Transmitting Impeachment Articles To Senate

January 14, 2020 - 4:30pm

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. walks to the House floor.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her Democratic caucus are meeting Tuesday, and discussing when to deliver the passed articles of impeachment against President Trump to the U.S. Senate. We discuss the latest in impeachment with a political science professor.

Tracking The Challenge Of Student Loan Debt In Wisconsin

January 14, 2020 - 3:45pm

We speak to the co-author of a new report on the impacts of rising student loan debt in Wisconsin, and see how it compares to the rest of the country.

Conservative Political Group Using Phone Data To Identify Churchgoers

January 14, 2020 - 3:30pm

A conservative political group is using cell phone location data to identify Wisconsinites who frequently attend church. A religion reporter talks about how they're using the information, and the concerns some people are raising.

Ahead Of Trump Rally, Milwaukee Streets Packed With Supporters

January 14, 2020 - 1:05pm

Downtown Milwaukee streets are packed with supporters ahead of President Donald Trump's rally.

WisContext: What Are PFAS And Why Are They A Problem?

January 14, 2020 - 12:00pm

A group of chemicals known as PFAS are prompting increasing attention and concern across Wisconsin. What are these chemicals and why are they such a big deal?

Wisconsin Appeals Court Stays Voter Purge Ruling

January 14, 2020 - 10:55am

A Wisconsin appeals court has granted a stay of an earlier court order that could have immediately purged more than 200,000 voters from Wisconsin's registration list. The state appeals court also stayed an order that would have held three members of the Elections Commission in contempt....

Status Of Retail Industry, Following Record Closures In 2019

January 14, 2020 - 7:30am

According to CNBC, retailers shut down more than 9,300 store locations last year. That’s a 50 percent increase in total closures from 2018. A retail analyst shares an outlook on the industry and what that could mean in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Leaders Tout Continued Drop In Crime Rates

January 14, 2020 - 7:00am

Milwaukee leaders are touting their efforts to fight crime in the wake of new annual statistics that show declining rates of homicide, rape, robbery and property offenses. A reporter joins the program to discuss the new crime numbers.

Where Can I Find Out How Thick The Ice Is And If It's Safe?

January 14, 2020 - 6:35am

Before you step foot on the ice, you should check the ice thickness on your own or consult a local bait shop, fishing or snowmobile club, resort or outfitter, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Proposal Would Prohibit Wisconsin Rallies For Presidential Campaigns With Unpaid Bills

January 14, 2020 - 6:00am

Presidential candidates wouldn't wouldn't be allowed to hold campaign rallies in Wisconsin if they have unpaid bills for past events in the state under a new proposal from Democratic state lawmakers. Sponsors say it's not targeting specific campaigns, but point out President Donald Trump's campaign owes more than $50,000 to...

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President Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Milwaukee

US Army Corps of Engineers Plans $37M Project To Protect Arcadia From Repeated Floods

Assembly Fails To Override Gov. Tony Evers' Nurse Training Veto

Pelosi Weighs Transmitting Impeachment Articles To Senate

Tracking The Challenge Of Student Loan Debt In Wisconsin

Conservative Political Group Using Phone Data To Identify Churchgoers

Ahead Of Trump Rally, Milwaukee Streets Packed With Supporters

WisContext: What Are PFAS And Why Are They A Problem?

Wisconsin Appeals Court Stays Voter Purge Ruling

Status Of Retail Industry, Following Record Closures In 2019

Milwaukee Leaders Tout Continued Drop In Crime Rates

Where Can I Find Out How Thick The Ice Is And If It's Safe?

Proposal Would Prohibit Wisconsin Rallies For Presidential Campaigns With Unpaid Bills

'The Strategy Is Working': Milwaukee's Crime Rate Steadily Decreasing

Wisconsin Supreme Court Won't Hear Immediate Appeal Of Voter Purge Ruling

Trade War Creating Business For Lobbyists While Small Companies Get Squeezed

State Elections Commission Held In Contempt By Ozaukee County Judge

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