Researchers at UW-Madison have completed the first brain scans in a first-of-its-kind study on Alzheimer's disease.

The post Wisconsin researchers begin data collection for national Alzheimer’s study appeared first on WPR.

The Les Paul Foundation’s program director recently joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to share stories from Paul’s life in Wisconsin and beyond, as well as explain the continuing work of the foundation.

The post Foundation for music legend, Wisconsin native Les Paul wants to make music accessible appeared first on WPR.

Several longtime journalists at Wisconsin television stations were let go in December in La Crosse, Eau Claire and Wausau.

The post December layoffs affect Wisconsin TV news stations appeared first on WPR.

Parents from Decoding Dyslexia, the Wisconsin Reading Coalition, WI Reads and the International Dyslexia Association's Wisconsin branch sent a letter to DPI last week, saying they’re concerned with implementation of Act 20.

The post Parents disappointed in implementation of new Wisconsin reading law appeared first on WPR.

Election results under new state voting districts in Wisconsin mean more legislators now represent rural communities, a new analysis shows.

The post Study: Rural representation increases under new Wisconsin voting maps appeared first on WPR.

The city of Milwaukee will build more than 50 electric vehicle charging stations across the city after receiving a nearly $15 million federal grant.

The post Milwaukee to use $15M federal grant to place more EV charging stations across city appeared first on WPR.

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup minced red onion 1/2 cup minced red pepper 1 pound chicken breast 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 1/2 cups of […]

The post Peruvian Chicken Soup appeared first on WPR.

A new ice skating ribbon at Boulder Junction's Winter Park will give visitors the opportunity to skate through snowy woods. 

The post Boulder Junction skating ribbon offers a scenic skate in the Northwoods appeared first on WPR.

Third and fourth-graders at the Escuela Vieau school in Milwaukee made whole-grain pizzas Thursday as part of a larger curriculum.

The post Schoolchildren learn about nutrition at Hunger Task Force appeared first on WPR.

Mattie Allen was praying for a miracle when she found the Kinship workforce program. Now she works at its brand-new cafe, which she compares to a "continuous hug."

The post At Milwaukee’s Kinship Cafe, new beginnings are on the menu appeared first on WPR.

After 125 years, the Wisconsin State Park System has grown to include 50 state parks, 44 state trails, 15 state forests, nine state recreation areas and eight river and resources areas.

The post State celebrates 125th anniversary of Wisconsin State Park System appeared first on WPR.

Cullen was first elected to the state Senate in 1974 and served until 1987 as a Democrat. Petak was elected to the state Senate in 1990 and won reelection in 1994.

The post Former state Sens. Tim Cullen, George Petak die appeared first on WPR.

The Wisconsin ​​​​​Office of Children’s Mental Health recently released a “Feelings Thermometer” to help people support their preschool aged children. The guide is meant to help young kids identify their big feelings, and manage them. 

The post State officials release ‘big feelings’ guide for parents of preschoolers appeared first on WPR.

Mom Sarah Knowles leads the Wisconsin Chapter of the Changing Spaces Campaign, which seeks to get more adult-sized changing tables and stations installed across the nation and world. 

The post Wisconsin mom pushing for more adult-sized changing tables across the state  appeared first on WPR.

A coalition of groups are asking Wisconsin lawmakers to invest almost $1 billion in water infrastructure in addition to policy changes and other preventive measures to protect safe drinking water. 

The post Coalition of groups call for nearly $1B investment for safe drinking water appeared first on WPR.

Veterinarian Angie Ruppel joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to answer questions about getting cats spayed or neutered. 

The post Northwestern Wisconsin clinic focuses on helping rural cat populations appeared first on WPR.

It's still illegal to shoot fish with a gun in Wisconsin, but anglers will no longer face potential fines for carrying a firearm while wetting their lines in state waterways.

The post Reeled in: A DNR rule against carrying guns while fishing has been repealed appeared first on WPR.

Two days before Christmas, Erin West’s three daughters, husband, parents and hundreds of friends gathered to honor her life. 

The post Madison community mourns Abundant Life teacher killed in school shooting appeared first on WPR.

The Green Bay Area Public School District violated federal Title IX rules in back-to-back school years by failing to complete investigations into reported sexual misconduct.

The post Green Bay school district violated Title IX by failing to investigate sexual misconduct appeared first on WPR.

Milwaukee-based beer company Miller High Life decided to try its hand at something new this holiday season when it announced the creation of a signature cologne. 

The post Wisconsin perfume expert shares her thoughts on Miller High Life’s ‘Dive Bar-Fume’ appeared first on WPR.