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Today — 1 May 2026WPR

Donation will provide college scholarships for 500 Milwaukee students over the next decade

1 May 2026 at 10:00

This week, All-In Milwaukee announced it received its largest philanthropic gift in the organization’s history. An $11 million donation from Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg will fund scholarships and programming for 500 new students over the next 10 years.

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Republican bill could allow Wisconsin to skirt federal smog regulations

1 May 2026 at 10:00

Wisconsin would be allowed to redesignate areas that aren’t meeting federal smog regulations if it can show most pollution is coming from outside the state under a new bill introduced by Republicans.

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What to know about insurance claims as storm season hits Wisconsin

30 April 2026 at 22:41

As severe weather and the costs to repair the damage it can cause increase, a Wisconsin insurance attorney offers advice on the property damage claims process and what to do if your claim is denied.

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Average gas price in Wisconsin climbs to more than $4 per gallon

30 April 2026 at 20:39

Experts say prices are expected to continue rising, driven by disruptions from the war in Iran, domestic refinery issues and rising demand as drivers approach the summer road trip season.

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Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility

30 April 2026 at 17:54

Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.

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Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of ‘zombie fish’ deep in Lake Superior

30 April 2026 at 17:47

In the deepest part of Lake Superior, a quarter mile below the surface, researchers are discovering a growing number of extraordinarily thin lake trout that weigh about half their typical, healthy body weight. Scientists have dubbed them "zombie fish."

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Why mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin

30 April 2026 at 10:06

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill overturning a 20-year mining ban in the area surrounding the Boundary Waters, a popular outdoor destination for Wisconsinites.

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Yesterday — 30 April 2026WPR

Lawsuit claims Wisconsin village passed an unconstitutional ban on wake surfing

30 April 2026 at 10:00

A new lawsuit filed by a watersports group argues an ordinance passed by a Wisconsin village is an illegal and unconstitutional ban on wake surfing and wake boats.

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Literacy coaches will join 54 Wisconsin schools this fall where reading scores are lowest

29 April 2026 at 19:00

Literacy coaches funded by the state will arrive next fall in Wisconsin schools where students are struggling to learn to read, fulfilling a key component of the 2023 Act 20 legislation that was stalled by political infighting. 

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Latest Marquette polls find deep skepticism of data centers, artificial intelligence

29 April 2026 at 18:24

Marquette Law School's latest polls find distrust of data center developments and the artificial intelligence they fuel crosses political, age and economic lines.

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Federal government sues Wisconsin over state’s lawsuits against prediction markets platforms

29 April 2026 at 17:52

Wisconsin is the latest state to be sued by the federal government over its attempt to shut down prediction markets from being used by residents. 

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Justice-elect Chris Taylor endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court race

29 April 2026 at 17:00

Justice-elect Chris Taylor announced Wednesday that she's endorsing liberal Appeals Judge Pedro Colón in the 2027 Supreme Court election. Colón faces liberal Clark County Judge Lyndsey Brunette.

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‘The fastest girl drummer in the world’: Celebrating Wisconsin’s Viola Smith

29 April 2026 at 10:00

Drummer Viola Smith was a musical trailblazer and innovator. Known as “the fastest girl drummer in the world,” her career lasted almost 100 years. Author Dean Robbins took a trip […]

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Wisconsin could be in for ‘a big year’ for Lyme disease as tick bites soar

29 April 2026 at 10:00

Some Wisconsin health professionals are bracing for a bad year for Lyme disease as tick activity is already higher than the same time last year.

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Wisconsin data center tax incentives spark debate over cost and regulation

29 April 2026 at 10:00

New data on Wisconsin’s tax incentives for data centers have some state leaders calling for more regulation. Others say the industry is helping drive economic growth.

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