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Today β€” 16 September 2025WPR

Citizen scientists discover wreck of Lake Michigan β€˜ghost ship’

16 September 2025 at 10:02

The F.J. King sank 139 years ago. A group of maritime enthusiasts chartered a boat to try and find its wreckage.

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Wisconsin filmmaker directs reimagined 50-year-old cult classic film for Halloween release

16 September 2025 at 10:00

Director Bill Rebane built his filmmaking career in Wisconsin's Northwoods and remains deeply tied to the region. Davies said the new version of this film pays tribute to that connection.

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Wisconsin author dives into the strange and unexplained in β€˜Supernatural Lake Superior’

16 September 2025 at 10:00

β€œI always encourage people to go to these places and see for yourself,” said Chad Lewis of Eau Claire, author of β€œSupernatural Lake Superior.” β€œIf you put science to use while you’re there, combining it with folklore, you’re going to have a fun road trip.”

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New novel explores tension, heartbreak in a rural Wisconsin neonatal intensive care unit

16 September 2025 at 10:00

Lawrence University English professor David McGlynn’s debut novel β€œEverything We Could Do” draws from his family’s experiences and that of others to capture a snapshot into the life of parents and staffers in a NICU.

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Gov. Tony Evers signs executive order on vaccine access amid federal uncertainty

15 September 2025 at 22:52

Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday requiring insurance companies to continue covering COVID-19 vaccines as changes out of federal health agencies have restricted eligibility for the shots.

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After criticism from Trump, new Milwaukee Art Museum director says art should spark curiosity

By: Joe Tarr
15 September 2025 at 21:24

Kim Sajet left the Smithsonian after being criticized by President Donald Trump. But Sajet believes art museums can stimulate curiosity, connect communities and help people find meaning.

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Milwaukee Reading Coalition hopes to get third graders reading at grade level in 3 years

15 September 2025 at 19:00

On Monday, 86 organizations, including Milwaukee Public Schools, charter and private schools, vowed that within three years, every child would be reading at grade level by the end of third grade.Β 

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Wisconsin lawmakers weigh adopting controversial definition of antisemitism

15 September 2025 at 18:28

Wisconsin state lawmakers are circulating a proposal to adopt an official definition of antisemitism, which advocates say could be part of fighting a documented increase in antisemitic incidents and attacks in recent years.

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Marinette, Peshtigo residents frustrated with lack of action on PFAS as cleanup progresses

15 September 2025 at 10:00

More than 1.8 billion gallons of water has been treated to remove PFAS stemming from a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam, but efforts remain ongoing to reduce groundwater contamination amid a partisan standoff in Madison over addressing PFAS.Β 

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Yesterday β€” 15 September 2025WPR

This Wisconsin summer camp reunites foster kids with their biological siblings

15 September 2025 at 10:00

For one week at Belong Wisconsin’s summer camp, foster children experience what it is like to be close to their biological sibling. And as funding becomes uncertain, all involved with the camp are determined to keep it going.

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Monarch butterflies thrived in Wisconsin this year, researcher says

15 September 2025 at 10:00

Monarch butterflies have begun their annual 3,000-mile migration from Wisconsin to Mexico. Although their numbers grew this year, the insects still face many threats.

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Before yesterdayWPR

β€˜These rate hikes unfairly burden families’: Wisconsin energy customers testify to Public Service Commission

12 September 2025 at 22:03

Customers from some of Wisconsin's largest electric utilities this week asked state regulators to block the utilities from increasing electric rates in each of the next two years.

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Gov. Tony Evers sues Wisconsin GOP leaders again in state rulemaking dispute

12 September 2025 at 21:49

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is accusing Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature of ignoring a recent state Supreme Court decision about when proposed rules submitted by state agencies can be given the force of law.

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How to talk to kids about gun violence in the news

12 September 2025 at 20:18

A UW-Madison counseling psychologist offers advice for helping young people and adults manage mental health after traumatic events like recent shootings.

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FEMA flood relief funds available to residents in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties

12 September 2025 at 17:50

The assistance could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and families recover from the effects of the storms that occurred Aug. 9-12.Β 

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