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IndyCar racing returns to Milwaukee Mile Speedway

September 25, 2023 - 5:20pm

The three-year contract between Penske Entertainment Corp., owners of the IndyCar Series, and the Wisconsin State Fair Park was announced Monday.

Wisconsin will house an energy storage facility that's the first of its kind in the US

September 25, 2023 - 5:50am

Alliant describes the Wisconsin project as a "highly efficient, zero-emission" battery system that can power roughly 20,000 homes, and would be the first of its kind in the United States.

After Milwaukee's oldest movie theater closes, only 3 now operate in the city

September 25, 2023 - 5:30am

Built in 1915, The Downer Theatre originally showed silent films with background music played on a pipe organ.

Federal student loan repayments resume soon. Here's what Wisconsin borrowers need to know.

September 25, 2023 - 5:20am

WPR's "Morning Edition" host chats with Benjamin Lee from the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt on some federal programs that borrowers can take advantage of to minimize their repayments or even get loan forgiveness.

Wisconsin UAW locals join escalating strike

September 22, 2023 - 3:30pm

Auto workers in Milwaukee and Hudson have joined the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.

Mississippi River mayors seek a multi-state agreement to protect the river from water diversions to dry states

September 22, 2023 - 2:10pm

A group of community leaders along the Mississippi River has taken the first step toward developing a multi-state agreement to manage and protect water from diversions to dry southwestern states.

Conservation, manufacturing closures have led to less water use in Wisconsin

September 22, 2023 - 5:35am

Last year, 574 Wisconsin utilities sold over 138 billion gallons of water, down from a high of 175 billion in 1998, according to a new report. Since 1997, statewide water sales have fallen by 18 percent.

Doors Open Milwaukee event offers chance to visit over 130 locations

September 22, 2023 - 5:30am

Many iconic buildings and landmarks across the Milwaukee area will be open to the public for free tours this weekend as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.

In less than a minute, GOP takes no action on Gov. Evers' child care, workforce development proposals

September 20, 2023 - 5:15pm

A special legislative session that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers ordered to consider child care and paid leave programs wrapped up quickly Wednesday afternoon, with no action taken and the parties at odds about how to address Wisconsin’s ongoing workforce shortage and child care crisis.

Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

September 20, 2023 - 2:00pm

Richard Schwinn ran Waterford Precision Cycles out of the same plant in southeastern Wisconsin previously owned by his family. But no longer.

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IndyCar racing returns to Milwaukee Mile Speedway

Wisconsin will house an energy storage facility that's the first of its kind in the US

After Milwaukee's oldest movie theater closes, only 3 now operate in the city

Federal student loan repayments resume soon. Here's what Wisconsin borrowers need to know.

Wisconsin UAW locals join escalating strike

Mississippi River mayors seek a multi-state agreement to protect the river from water diversions to dry states

Conservation, manufacturing closures have led to less water use in Wisconsin

Doors Open Milwaukee event offers chance to visit over 130 locations

In less than a minute, GOP takes no action on Gov. Evers' child care, workforce development proposals

Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

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