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University of Wisconsin Professors William Bennett and Earle M. Terry founded WPR’s predecessor, 9XM. The station, which became WHA, began broadcasting information to the public in 1917 and launched an institution committed to sharing the educational resources of the university with the state’s residents.
Today, WPR’s news, music, conversation and entertainment programs inform, inspire and build communities throughout Wisconsin and around the world on two networks — WPR News and WPR Music — and 39 stations. Our commitment to the highest standards of news and cultural content reflects our belief that people and communities thrive with an open exchange of ideas and information. Find all the ways to listen here. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Madison |
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Search ArticlesMaryland Gov. Wes Moore takes to campaign trail for Crowley in Wisconsin
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is up for reelection this fall. On Friday, though, he was hundreds of miles away from the east coast, campaigning for David Crowley in Wisconsin. Moore is making four stops in Wisconsin, urging voters to get to the polls for Crowley this November. Crowley, a Democrat, is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for governor. Moore spoke to Crowley supporters gathered at the Racine County Democratic Party office Friday morning.
We Energies plans new 750MW natural gas plant in Fox Valley
We Energies plans to build a new natural gas power plant in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, the latest in a string of new natural gas plant proposals to draw criticism from environmental groups. The utility filed an engineering plan with state regulators last week for a 750-megawatt natural gas power plant, dubbed the Fox North Energy Center. It would be built at the existing gas-fired Fox Energy Center site in the village of Wrightstown.
Assistance-dogs-in-training live alongside students at UW-River Falls
Occasional barks and sniffing sounds are part of life in the residence halls at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Ten assistance-dogs-in-training recently moved in for the fall semester. The yellow Labrador retrievers are barely 2 years old. But they attend classes alongside their student handlers and experience all the usual sights and sounds of campus life.
State grants will help some school districts pay for student financial literacy requirement
Starting next year, every Wisconsin student will have to take a financial literacy class before they can graduate from high school. A $296,000 grant to school districts will help make that requirement more financially feasible. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced Thursday more than two dozen school districts and other community-based organizations would receive grant money.
Environmentalists sue Trump administration over changes to rural energy program
Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over a decision to largely exclude solar technology from a federal program that helps fund rural energy projects. The nonprofits Environmental Law & Policy Center and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, late last month on behalf of farmers, solar project developers and clean energy groups. One of those groups is RENEW Wisconsin, a nonprofit that promotes the renewable energy sector.
In Wisconsin communities affected by measles, opinions on vaccines remain mixed
Tattoo Zuzu sits on Viroqua’s busy Main Street, with an eclectic mix of art and thrifted treasures filling the front of the shop. The name is in honor of owner Audra Grosz’s 5-year-old daughter, a nickname Grosz’s mother loved from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Her daughter was a big part of why Grosz and her husband moved from Madison to Viroqua four and a half years ago.
Dane County body cam plan, measles outbreak update
Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett wants all sheriff’s deputies wearing body cameras in 2027. He says millions are needed to make it happen. And WPR’s Hope Kirwan provides an update on a measles outbreak in the southwestern corner of the state. Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2026, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
Coop 13 Of 15 – Jake
Michael’s young nephew, Jake, dies in an accident. It’s his brother Jed’s second major loss. The first being the death of his wife soon after they married. Episode Credits Jim Fleming Host Michele Gerard Good Technical Director Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2026, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
Milwaukee Brewers fans think this could be their year as team moves 1 step closer to World Series
The fourth game of the National League Division Series got a late start for Midwesterners Wednesday, with the first pitch at 9 p.m. The time got the best of Milwaukee Brewers’ fan Sandy Grzeskowiak. She fell asleep before the end of the game. On Thursday, she woke up to good news. The Brewers had defeated the San Diego Padres, earning their way back to the National League Championship Series. Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Overwhelmed by parenting in a world of tech? This Wisconsin doctor can help
There’s never been one right way to be a parent. But the world has changed a lot over the last two decades. The internet, smartphones, social media and now AI have added extra challenges to the task of raising children. It can feel impossible for parents to keep up. A Wisconsin doctor and researcher is the co-author of a new book that tries to help parents and caregivers tackle those thorny issues with practical advice backed by years of study.