Jonah Beleckis

Following an advisory from the U.S. surgeon general, the head of a Wisconsin policy initiative aimed at reducing the harmful effects of excessive drinking explained how a state known for its binge drinking habits could make its residents healthier.

In the first several months of existence for WPR’s “Wisconsin Today,” the show has brought fresh, thought-provoking and heart-wrenching stories to Wisconsin readers and listeners.

The Les Paul Foundation’s program director recently joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to share stories from Paul’s life in Wisconsin and beyond, as well as explain the continuing work of the foundation.

Two Wisconsin LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are planning to file a federal civil rights complaint against another Wisconsin school district over this district’s recent shift to more restrictive policies for transgender students.

The new No. 2 Republican leader in the Wisconsin state Senate on Thursday renewed her push for hospitals to be more transparent about what they charge for procedures.

With Wisconsin Republicans holding onto leads in both chambers of the state Legislature, two former leaders in state government explained Wednesday why they hope for and expect more bipartisanship in an era of new maps that enabled Democrat gains.

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that he wants to get assault weapons off the street, and he would work with Congress and skeptical gun owners to get that done.

After the CDC advised doctors to be sure their patients know about the serious pain that can come during IUD insertion, many Wisconsin women shared with WPR their stories of suffering.

Days after Vice President Kamala Harris’ fourth campaign visit to Wisconsin, she told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that she supports ending the filibuster to restore Roe v. Wade to protect abortion rights nationally.

WPR’s WHYsconsin wants to hear from Wisconsin patients who went through serious pain during their IUD insertion now that new CDC guidance calls for doctors to counsel all patients on the potential pain.