WPR Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

Infant’s death linked to measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin

by Hope Kirwan / WPR November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

It’s the state’s first death connected to the ongoing outbreak that’s included nearly 400 cases across four southwestern counties.

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Health & Welfare

Wisconsin no longer reports who owns the state’s nursing homes

by Hope Kirwan / WPR October 30, 2026October 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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EPA proposes shifting oversight of coal ash landfills in Wisconsin to state regulators

by Danielle Kaeding / WPR October 17, 2026October 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An aerial view of a fenced construction site surrounded by trees shows smoke in the air, charred machinery, a yellow excavator, stacked pipes, trucks and several people.

Enbridge says another fire destroys drill rig on Line 5 project in northern Wisconsin

by Danielle Kaeding / WPR October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two vehicles sit at gas pumps beneath a canopy. A Kwik Trip sign displays unleaded gas prices of $4.19 and $4.16.

Economy, Government

Affordability is a top issue for Wisconsin voters. Here’s where governor candidates stand

by Joe Schulz / WPR October 9, 2026October 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Trump announces nearly $18M in disaster relief for tornado, storm damage in Wisconsin

by Joe Schulz / WPR October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs

by Joe Schulz / WPR October 6, 2026October 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Report: Wisconsin could make up taxes lost to data center incentives

by Joe Schulz / WPR September 30, 2026September 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Enbridge estimates northern Wisconsin Line 5 gas leak will cost $15M

by Danielle Kaeding / WPR September 27, 2026September 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Housing costs have risen sharply in northeast Wisconsin over the last decade

by Joe Schulz / WPR September 17, 2026September 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Tom Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency lake landing

by Hope Kirwan / WPR and Avery Martinez / WPR September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People in winter clothing hold signs, including two reading "REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS" and "MIND YOUR OWN UTERUS"

As Wisconsin Supreme Court starts new term, Planned Parenthood challenges abortion restrictions

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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