Each week more than 20 million listeners around the country enjoy music on public radio stations, including WPR.

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Wisconsin lawmakers and some victims of reckless driving are proposing yet another measure to get a grip on reckless driving across the state. 

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The State Building Commission has agreed to release $15 million for "planning and design" as part of the governor's plan to reorganize Wisconsin's prison system.

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Wisconsin homeowners and businesses hit by flooding and other natural disasters would have a new avenue to help rebuild under bipartisan legislation moving through the state Capitol.

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Food service providers across Wisconsin say they’ve felt a squeeze in recent months, as household costs have increased and federal programs for the needy have been canceled. Now, with the prospect of a pause in federal food assistance looming, they’re bracing for an acute spike in need.

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A new bill supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would legalize online sports betting statewide throughout Wisconsin. This comes as a lawsuit from the state’s Ho-Chunk Nation alleges that several companies are already operating illegal online sportsbooks in the state.

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Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie pop culture.

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DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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Melissa Tempel, the former first grade teacher who was fired after publicly criticizing the School District of Waukesha for banning a Dolly Parton song, has filed an appeal to her First Amendment case.

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A former Milwaukee teacher's aide is among the people suing over a change in federal immigration policy. The lawsuit accuses ICE of breaking federal laws and policies that are intended to protect crime victims.

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If you run into Jim Anderson of Cable, you'll probably find him training for a marathon or other long-distance race. The 73-year-old has run dozens of marathons and other races in every state and on every continent except Antarctica, and his 47 American Birkebeiner races put him in the top 10 of participants in the Wisconsin cross-country ski race.

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Students at Milwaukee School of Engineering are protesting the presence of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on campus.

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A new push by Wisconsin lawmakers aims to prevent apartment fires like the one that killed five people and displaced around 100 others in Milwaukee in May.

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Gov. Tony Evers says insurance rates for many covered through Wisconsin's Affordable Care Act exchange will increase by between 200 to 800 percent next year unless Congress extends tax credits that are set to expire Dec. 31.

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion services in the state nearly a month after pausing them due to cuts to Medicaid under President Donald Trump's tax and spending law. 

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Eau Claire author publishes fifth book, “American Birkebeiner: The Nation's Greatest Ski Marathon,” in time to inspire your next winter hobby.

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Put garlic cloves in the ground within a week or two of the first killing frost. The cold prevents the garlic from growing too fast and sending a shoot above ground, where the winter air would kill it.

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There's a new generation of Wisconsin conservatives who helped Republicans make gains in the 2024 election. Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many say they're more motivated than ever to continue that trend in 2026.

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Julie Chen is a renowned book artist who uses physical books as the medium for artwork. Her pieces have been shown around the globe and are known for telling dramatic stories with few words.

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Earlier this month, the village of Ashwaubenon’s public works committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve an ordinance prohibiting camping or lodging on village-owned property.

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