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Court orders Green Bay to stop using audio devices while lawsuit plays out

March 2, 2023 - 1:50pm

A Brown County Circuit Court Judge Thursday ordered the city of Green Bay to stop using audio devices in its city hall security system until the legal debate over the practice has ended.

Wisconsin native’s aged gouda is 'best cheese' in America, contest says

March 1, 2023 - 12:50pm

At the recent U.S. Championship Cheese Contest in Green Bay, Eric Schmid and his team submitted an aged gouda called Europa. The artisan cheese features notes of toasted nuts and butterscotch. It scored 98.739 out of 100 and beat out 2248 entries from 35 states.

With snowy owl sightings down, here’s where you might spot one in Wisconsin

March 1, 2023 - 8:55am

Although snowy owl sightings are down this year, you still might catch a glimpse of one in Wisconsin. Wide open grass and marsh lands are the most promising spots to see one.

Evers proposes $750M for broadband expansion amid massive federal investment in high-speed internet

March 1, 2023 - 5:05am

Gov. Tony Evers is proposing to invest $750 million for broadband expansion over the next decade as Wisconsin could receive more than $1 billion from the federal government. The head of the Public Service Commission said state funding will still be needed to ensure everyone has access to high-speed internet.
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After record-breaking 2021, investment firms take increased interest in Wisconsin's economy

February 28, 2023 - 6:30am

When many think of Wisconsin's economy, they envision dairy farms and manufacturing facilities. But investment firms have taken increased prominence in the state’s economy in recent years — beyond just Madison and Milwaukee.

From head to toe: Top 5 takeaways from 'Body Week' on WPR’s 'The Morning Show'

February 28, 2023 - 6:05am

WPR's "The Morning Show" brought experts from head to toe on the program last month to discuss groundbreaking research, share health tips and provide insights into their field. Here are the top takeaways.

The rise of remote work hasn't been even across all Wisconsin counties

February 24, 2023 - 6:50am

The rise in remote work since the pandemic hasn’t been even across Wisconsin’s counties and could worsen preexisting inequities, according to a new report from Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Hearing set for next Thursday in Green Bay City Hall audio recording lawsuit

February 22, 2023 - 3:35pm

A hearing is set for Monday to decide whether Green Bay can continue using audio devices in city hall during an ongoing court battle over the city’s use of recording equipment.

Ahead of Wisconsin visit, Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to critiquing science in movies

February 22, 2023 - 12:30pm

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is scheduled to visit Milwaukee on Friday to present a lecture titled "An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies, the Sequel." Ahead of the event, Tyson appeared on WPR's "The Morning Show" to discuss his critique of films and the possibility of life on another planet.

Wisconsin State Senate sues Green Bay and its mayor over audio recording devices in city hall

February 21, 2023 - 5:10pm

The Wisconsin State Senate sued the city of Green Bay and Mayor Eric Genrich Tuesday, accusing the city of violating state law by using audio recording devices in city hall.

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Court orders Green Bay to stop using audio devices while lawsuit plays out

Wisconsin native’s aged gouda is 'best cheese' in America, contest says

With snowy owl sightings down, here’s where you might spot one in Wisconsin

Evers proposes $750M for broadband expansion amid massive federal investment in high-speed internet

After record-breaking 2021, investment firms take increased interest in Wisconsin's economy

From head to toe: Top 5 takeaways from 'Body Week' on WPR’s 'The Morning Show'

The rise of remote work hasn't been even across all Wisconsin counties

Hearing set for next Thursday in Green Bay City Hall audio recording lawsuit

Ahead of Wisconsin visit, Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to critiquing science in movies

Wisconsin State Senate sues Green Bay and its mayor over audio recording devices in city hall

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