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New area code coming to northeast Wisconsin in May

April 24, 2023 - 4:40pm

Northeast Wisconsin will receive a new area code next month as 920 phone numbers are running out.

Wisconsin kids could see a curfew for social media use under proposed legislation

April 21, 2023 - 5:00am

Wisconsin's teenagers could see their access to social media limited under legislation being considered at the state Capitol.

Wisconsin state archeologist dies after diving incident, remembered for bringing history to the people

April 18, 2023 - 6:25pm

An investigation into the cause and manner of Wisconsin State Archeologist James Skibo's death is ongoing.

At Flushability Lab in Neenah, Kimberly-Clark scientists test toilet foibles

April 18, 2023 - 6:00am

At a lab in Neenah, scientists are flushing toilets from across the globe to figure out what can go down smoothly and what is likely to frustrate sewage systems.

How a pioneering psychedelic researcher 'leaned in' to his terminal cancer diagnosis

April 8, 2023 - 5:50am

Roland Griffiths helped pioneer the use of psychedelics to treat people with cancer who are scared of dying. Then he got his own terminal diagnosis. He talks with WPR's "TTBOOK" about his personal LSD journey when he "talked" with his cancer.

Dane County Sheriff opens investigation into Sun Badger Solar for failing to complete installations

April 7, 2023 - 5:30pm

The Dane County Sheriff's Office is investigating Sun Badger Solar after receiving complaints the company failed to install solar panels for clients.

Should you build backyard frog homes? Absolutely, says Wisconsin amphibians researcher

April 4, 2023 - 9:15am

Amphibians are one are the most threatened vertebrates in the world, and they often struggle in urban environments. But there are simple ways to help them.

Wisconsin pediatrician says improving social media requires input from teenagers

April 3, 2023 - 12:55pm

The leader of the social media and adolescent research team at the UW School of Medicine says conversations about social media best practices need to include teenagers.

Beauty standards, hacking and changing relationships: Wisconsin teens share their social media worries

March 24, 2023 - 5:40am

WPR's "The Morning Show" asked Beloit teens to share their perspectives on social media and mental health.

UW-Madison researchers studying new approach to protect bats from white-nose syndrome

March 23, 2023 - 5:50am

Researchers at UW-Madison are studying a new way to combat the deadly fungal infection in bats known as white-nosed syndrome.

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New area code coming to northeast Wisconsin in May

Wisconsin kids could see a curfew for social media use under proposed legislation

Wisconsin state archeologist dies after diving incident, remembered for bringing history to the people

At Flushability Lab in Neenah, Kimberly-Clark scientists test toilet foibles

How a pioneering psychedelic researcher 'leaned in' to his terminal cancer diagnosis

Dane County Sheriff opens investigation into Sun Badger Solar for failing to complete installations

Should you build backyard frog homes? Absolutely, says Wisconsin amphibians researcher

Wisconsin pediatrician says improving social media requires input from teenagers

Beauty standards, hacking and changing relationships: Wisconsin teens share their social media worries

UW-Madison researchers studying new approach to protect bats from white-nose syndrome

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