Steph Conquest-Ware is the 2025-2026 Lee Ester News Fellow. They work for WPR as a general assignment reporter.
Originally from Houston, Texas, Conquest-Ware is a recent graduate from Northeastern University’s School of Journalism where they studied journalism, film and Spanish. Previously, they wrote breaking news and community focused stories for The Boston Globe. Conquest-Ware also worked as an podcast and radio intern for GBH News in Boston.
A Kenosha charter school has found its new home — an old Pick ‘n Save grocery.
WisconsinEye, a statewide public affairs network that broadcasts state capitol proceedings, will stop event coverage Dec. 15 due to lack of funding, according to a statement on the website.
As the government shutdown approaches its end, Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites could see their health care costs soar.
Though no Wisconsin airports have been directly impacted by the government shutdown, some travelers are feeling its effects.
After 120 Milwaukee area cats were surrendered in one day — including 47 from a single home — the Wisconsin Humane Society is urging animal lovers to consider adopting or fostering a new pet.
Gov. Tony Evers and the Trump administration wrangled over the state’s authority to issue food assistance payments the legal conflict played out in federal courts.
Milwaukee County’s Board of Supervisors adopted a $1.4 billion budget for next year. It restores some funding to the Milwaukee County Transit System, but the future of major routes — including route 28 — and paratransit services is uncertain.
The end of FoodShare benefits due to the federal government shutdown has left many in Wisconsin wondering how they’ll access food next month.
Protesters and counterprotesters on Thursday made their voices heard in the Milwaukee suburb of Hales Corners in a community battle over library books that feature LGBTQ themes.
A private zoo in Washington County is under legal fire with neighbors over a land permit to help expand operations.
