NPR Stories
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What’s at stake in Wisconsin amid government shutdown fights
It’s left tens of thousands of Wisconsinites wondering if they’ll head into the holiday season without paychecks.
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Crane manufacturer must pay $42.6M for Clean Air Act violations
A diesel mobile crane manufacturer in Manitowoc has reached a $42.6Â million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency over Clean Air Act violations.
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Wisconsin students call for change days after deadly Madison school shooting
More than 100 Madison high schoolers marched to the state Capitol Friday where they denounced lawmakers’ inaction on firearm legislation and funding for mental health support in schools.
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For the first time in its nearly 80-year history, Portage Municipal Airport accepts federal funding
The Portage Municipal Airport is set to receive $300,000 biennially over the next several years from the U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics. The decision comes just one year after the region’s common council discussed whether to close the airport.
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Madison police chief accepts job in Seattle
Police Chief Shon Barnes has previously been revealed as a finalist for the Seattle position.
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Listen to The Metropolitan Opera on WPR Music
Join WPR for the 2024-25 of Metropolitan Opera matinee broadcasts from Lincoln Center in New York City, airing every Saturday starting at Noon, through June 2025. Season highlights will include […]
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Enbridge, state regulators face scrutiny over Jefferson County oil spill
State regulators say nearby wells and waterways have so far not been impacted by around 70,000 gallons of oil that spilled from Enbridge’s system in Jefferson County as the company and regulators face scrutiny over their response.
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Not covered: Insurers add PFAS exclusions to commercial liability policies
Wisconsin businesses and farms have been notified their insurance will not pay for any injury or property damage tied to PFAS contamination.
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Why Wisconsin is a global horseradish powerhouse
Huntsinger Farms in Eau Claire has been around for nearly a century. At the end of harvest season, “Wisconsin Today” hears about this specialty crop.
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‘And the Roots of Rhythm Remain’: A joyful tour of global music
WPR’s “BETA” chatted with Joe Boyd about his massive undertaking of listening, conducting interviews and studying music from Budapest to Johannesburg.