Wisconsin Public Radio News

Pepin County May Soon Restrict Frac Sand Operations Near Great River Road

Rich Kremer — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:39:46 +0000

Pepin County is considering a ban on frac sand mines and processing centers along a 10-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.

Kristen Durst — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:28:55 +0000

A state bill that would require older drivers to renew their drivers' licenses more often is being circulated for sponsorship.

Shawn Johnson — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:57:32 +0000

Part of the University of Wisconsin budget approved last night would make it harder for the UW student group United Council to collect dues.

Glen Moberg — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:53:50 +0000

Crystal Finishing Products has announced plans to expand its business and bring 250 new jobs to the city of Mosinee.

Patty Murray — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:22 +0000

A batch of puppies from Moore, Oklahoma is now in Wisconsin looking for new homes.

Chuck Quirmbach — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:19 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources is investigating ways to see what endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be Wisconsin waters.

Chuck Quirmbach — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:54:49 +0000

A Department of Natural Resources (DNR) committee wants to let hunters and trappers kill a lot more gray wolves this fall.

Shawn Johnson — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:27:36 +0000

Members of both parties approved a budget plan that would freeze tuition at the University of Wisconsin and cut state aid to the university system.

Shawn Johnson — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:08:55 +0000

The Joint Finance Committee voted last night against a plan to exempt the rent-to-own industry from Wisconsin's Consumer Act.

Shawn Johnson — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:42:27 +0000

Wisconsin's transportation fund would be left with just a $5 million balance under a plan approved by the Joint Finance Committee last night.