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Today β€” 5 May 2026WPR

Rising fuel costs slamming already cash-strapped Wisconsin school districts

5 May 2026 at 10:00

Prices at the pump have everyone feeling uneasy, but the anxiety is 738 times worse in the Chequamegon School District.Β That’s how many square miles the district’s school buses cover every day.

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Wisconsinites support fee increases to sustain DNR programs at spring conservation hearings

4 May 2026 at 21:31

Every spring, Wisconsinites have the opportunity to make their voices heard on issues related to our state’s natural resources. This year, a majority of respondents to a survey told the Wisconsin Conservation Congress that they are willing to pay more in fees to sustain DNR programs.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission orders Madison to un-count 23 absentee ballots

4 May 2026 at 21:26

The Wisconsin Elections Commission says Madison wrongly counted some absentee ballots that should not have been counted during Wisconsin's April 7 election.

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Minocqua Brewing Company owner and liberal activist Kirk Bangstad says he’s running for governor

4 May 2026 at 18:55

Kirk Bangstad, the controversial liberal activist and owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, has joined the crowded race for governor of Wisconsin, he announced on social media over the weekend.

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Janesville’s Cozy Inn becomes America’s longest-operating Chinese restaurant

4 May 2026 at 18:20

Wisconsin is now home to the longest-operating Chinese restaurant in the country. Owner Tom Fong says the key to keeping the 104-year-old enterprise going has been community support and his mom’s and his wife’s love of the business.

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Federal judge prevents Wisconsin tribe from restricting fishing on nearly 20 lakes

4 May 2026 at 15:56

A federal judge has temporarily barred the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa from restricting musky and walleye fishing on almost 20 lakes within the boundaries of its reservation in northern Wisconsin.

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Yesterday β€” 4 May 2026WPR

Forest Service Chief fields questions on Milwaukee office closure, deep budget cuts

4 May 2026 at 10:00

Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz provided details to lawmakers Thursday on employees affected by the closure of its regional office in Milwaukee, as well as President Donald Trump’s budget that cuts 75 percent of the agency's funding.

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Steep fertilizer and fuel prices could squeeze US farmers for months to come, economists warn

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade passageway, remains virtually closed due to the war in Iran. That’s driven up the prices of key agricultural necessities, which could remain high into next year.

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Federal agents interview Kirk Bangstad over post on attempted Trump assassination

1 May 2026 at 19:18

Agents with the U.S. Secret Service and FBI interviewed liberal Wisconsin activist Kirk Bangstad Thursday, for a Facebook post suggesting either someone "in the Resistance needs to work on their marksmanship" or the latest assassination attempt of President Donald Trump was "faked."

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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.Β 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 β€˜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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