17K without power in Kenosha area after storms, tornado
Nearly 17,000 people are without power Friday morning after strong storms and tornados swept through southeastern Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin bans journalists from recording prison phone calls, raising transparency concerns
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council and Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing of Wisconsin are raising concerns about a policy that restricts when phone calls from prisoners can be recorded.
Garden Talk: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together...
US Sen. Ron Johnson, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Actor André De Shields
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) discusses the ongoing Iran war, inflation and more. The Inside Wisconsin Politics team talk about the political effects of expiring childcare aid and rising UW […]
When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together...
Lawsuit alleges Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction violated open meetings law
A new lawsuit from the conservative Institute for Reforming Government alleges the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction violated open meetings law in 2024.
Wisconsin congressional Democrats want to repeal national voucher for education
During a press conference in Washington D.C. on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan joined their colleagues to introduce the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act.
Iran war reaction from WI Senators, astrophotography in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin speak to WPR about their views on the Iran war more than 100 days in. Plus, an astrophotographer helps us explore the depths of space.
Mr. Peanuts retires, A shop for preparing for death, Documentary on Milwaukee’s LGBTQ elders
We talk with “Mr. Peanuts,” the Cross Plains school custodian who is retiring after 61 years. Then, we talk to the owner of a news business who hopes to changes […]
Wisconsin saw small business surge after pandemic, but many have struggled to grow
Wisconsin saw a surge of new small businesses coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have struggled to grow into larger companies.
How Wisconsin doctors and patients are using AI to assist with healthcare
The most common ways medical professionals reported using AI are for taking notes and summarizing medical research, but some use it to assist with diagnosing from test results or drafting messages to patients.
Hundreds of nurses vote to unionize at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison
Hundreds of nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison voted to form a union in what the Service Employees International Union is calling "the largest private sector union election in recent Wisco...
Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.
Wisconsin's lead-pipe problem appears smaller than once feared, but thousands of service lines remain unidentified.
We Energies, Oracle ask state regulators to loosen financial protections for data centers
We Energies and a pair of data center developers are asking state regulators to loosen financial protections included in a new special rate structure for data centers.
DNR monitors fish kill in Sheboygan River
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource staff say they will continue to monitor a fertilizer spill that resulted in a fish kill on the Sheboygan River.
West Bend author says adopting a child is like a ‘roller coaster ride’
Rick Parks, a retired insurance company executive, shares his and his family's adoption stories in a new memoir, called “Sons of Other Fathers: A Memoir of Adoption, Identity, and the Relationships That De...
Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts another appeal aimed at redrawing congressional map
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken up a second appeal of a lawsuit aimed at redrawing Wisconsin's congressional voting districts. This comes amid a multi-state redistricting battle aimed at tilting the od...
UW-Madison alum André de Shields drops a ‘joy bomb’ on the world in ‘CATS: the Jellicle Ball’
This version of “Cats” is rooted in ballroom culture — a subculture centered around a specific style of dance that developed in the 1960s through the '80s in New York among the underground Black and La...
Cry Of The Kalahari 3 of 15 – Fire
A fire in the valley grows very intense and threatens Mark and Delia’s camp. The couple battle to save their research and supplies.
Elections Commission denies Bangstad ballot access, New World Screwworm concerns
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad will not appear on the ballot in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary after failing to get enough valid signatures in time. Plus, concerns over spread of...
Birdwatching in the summer: What to watch for when migration ends
It’s a busy time of year for Wisconsin’s birds. For many species, May is time for the migration, June is devoted to nesting and July is the fledging season. Naturalist Bill Volkert is back to talk about...
‘The Draw of the North’: Searching for loons on Tomahawk Lake
Writer Nancy Jorgensen reflects on a summer family trip, and the search for one of the state's most iconic wild birds.
Tourism record, AI in health care, Memoir about adoption
We look at why Wisconsin broke tourism records in 2025 and what the state can expect this summer. Then, we explore how AI is being used in health care. And, […]
As New World screwworm heads north, Wisconsin experts say monitoring is critical
The flesh-eating fly has been confirmed present in Texas cattle, posing a risk to livestock and other mammals.