How do I make sure my drinking water is safe from PFAS?
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 12:00pm
PFAS contamination in the news and the impact the chemicals have on people's health are two reasons why WPR's WHYsconsin was asked: With so many issues around PFAS in our area, what can we do to ensure we have safe drinking water?
Where and how the tall tales of Paul Bunyan and his ax began
Friday, December 16, 2022, 5:00am
Paul Bunyan stories are plentiful. He's a Wisconsin folk hero. But why? That's what Ryan Urban of Rice Lake wanted to know, so he reached out to WPR's WHYsconsin. Here's what we learned about the flannel-wearing Northwoods folk hero.
Ask a question, Wisconsin: What are you curious about?
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 9:00am
We want to help deepen people's understanding of Wisconsin and the people who live here by answering your questions about the state. Ask a question, and we’ll investigate together!
Why do people call it 'deer camp'?
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 6:25am
Wisconsin Public Radio's WHYsconsin received a question asking why, for this sliver of time out of the year, it's called a deer camp "when no one is staying in a tent? It makes no sense to me," the person wrote to us.
How to tell if a political poll is legitimate
Thursday, October 27, 2022, 6:20am
Angie Jaramillo contacted WHYsconsin with the following questions: How do you know if you’re participating in a legit poll? Are they via texts or phone calls?
What happened to Wisconsin breweries during prohibition?
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 5:00am
After a visit to Potosi Brewing Company, Lis Shea became interested in what happened to Wisconsin's breweries and alcohol production during prohibition. The Cross Plains resident reached out to WHYsconsin to get a glimpse into this part of Wisconsin's history.
What is the Yellowstone Trail and where does it go?
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 1:35pm
Yellow-painted rocks are used throughout Wisconsin to mark the Yellowstone Trail, the first transcontinental highway to travel through the northern tier of the United States. Beth English wanted to learn more about its history and its path, so she turned to Wisconsin Public Radio’s WHYsconsin for help.
In Wisconsin, what are my options if genetic testing shows the fetus isn't viable?
Monday, August 1, 2022, 6:05am
The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban going back into effect have left some wondering what that means for the options pregnant people have when genetic testing shows abnormalities in a fetus, including those that would not allow the fetus to survive outside the womb.