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Facing declining enrollment and stagnant revenue, some Wisconsin schools are cutting staff

May 5, 2022 - 9:00am

Staring at stagnant revenue and declining enrollment, many Wisconsin school districts are reducing their number of teaching and support staff positions. These steps are leading, in some cases, to larger class sizes and the loss of some programs.

Lawsuits against US Postal Service aim to alter Oshkosh Defense production plans

May 5, 2022 - 5:10am

Three federal lawsuits against the U.S. Postal Service are the latest battle in a fight Wisconsin workers say they hope will bring the production of new postal vehicles to the state.

As COVID-related missions wind down, Wisconsin National Guard members look toward their futures

May 4, 2022 - 4:20pm

Earlier this year, Gov. Tony Evers announced an effort for the Wisconsin National Guard to support Wisconsin’s hospitals and nursing homes by training Guard members as certified nursing assistants. With the mission now winding down, many of the Guard members who took part in the training will be transitioning back...

With millions in federal investment, Wisconsin weighs strategy to expand electric vehicle infrastructure

May 4, 2022 - 2:50pm

Wisconsin is set to receive nearly $79 million over the next five years to expand electric vehicle charging stations through the federal bipartisan infrastructure law. Now, state policymakers are tasked with developing a plan by August to expand access as the auto industry and utilities are rapidly moving toward...

Marathon County residents express concerns about mining company's plans to drill for gold

May 4, 2022 - 6:20am

Some Marathon County residents expressed fears that a mining company’s plans to drill for gold and other minerals in central Wisconsin may lead to water contamination during an environmental resources committee meeting Tuesday.

'This valve had been known to leak': Documents show Superior oil refinery knew about equipment issues years before 2018 explosion

May 3, 2022 - 6:00am

Read full article: 'This valve had been known to leak': Documents show Superior oil refinery knew about equipment issues years before 2018 explosion

Nearly 1,300 pages of documents from OSHA obtained by WPR shed new light on what refinery officials knew prior to the explosion that rocked Superior in 2018.

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Facing declining enrollment and stagnant revenue, some Wisconsin schools are cutting staff

Lawsuits against US Postal Service aim to alter Oshkosh Defense production plans

As COVID-related missions wind down, Wisconsin National Guard members look toward their futures

With millions in federal investment, Wisconsin weighs strategy to expand electric vehicle infrastructure

Marathon County residents express concerns about mining company's plans to drill for gold

'This valve had been known to leak': Documents show Superior oil refinery knew about equipment issues years before 2018 explosion

Jackson County is home to a new cryptocurrency mine — a surprise for many local, county officials

Central Wisconsin business groups say worker shortage is a dire threat to region

Wisconsin manufacturers express cautious optimism about the future, survey shows

2 of Wisconsin's largest utilities seek to raise rates as part of clean energy transition

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