Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Enbridge says the fire was an act of vandalism, the third one since construction on the Line 5 reroute began. The FBI is now investigating. And Rich Kramer takes a look at Republican Tom Tiffany's record in public office as he runs for governor.

A program designed to help small farms and dairies could collapse under a new chance from the USDA. And we profile Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley's record from his time as Milwaukee County Executive.

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.

President Trump says millions of dollars will be coming to the Fox Valley to assist in cleanup efforts after a July tornado tore through the area. But state and local leaders say details are scarce. Plus, an intertribal agency objects to the state killing nine wolves in northern Wisconsin.

A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor won the Nobel Prize for physics. Democrat David Crowley is putting more focus on the issue of abortion in the campaign. And, the tech company behind the $15 billion data center development in Port Washington has a deal to purchase nuclear power for the site.

Another incident was reported at the site where Enbridge is working on a billion dollar project to re-route an oil and gas pipeline in Wisconsin. Federal records show there are problems with the care of monkeys at UW-Madison. And, a new report finds that about a third of election clerks in the state are still using commercial email accounts

A right-wing organization focused on building a nationwide network of school board members is expanding its reach in Wisconsin.  people in Wisconsin can now use an online process to apply for a temporary restraining order. And, dealing with invasive carp, by modifying their DNA.

Children in ICE custody in Wisconsin may have go to court alone after President Donald Trump halted millions in approved federal funds. Massive donations flow into the race for governor for Republican Tom Tiffany. And, more than half the state continues to struggle with drought.

The leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque can be deported out of the country, according to a judge. Gubernatorial candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany are neck and neck as election day draws near. And, we learn about Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor in the wake of an officer shooting in July.

A billion dollar project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes has faced repeated delays. A surge in data center construction here in Wisconsin has led to a construction hiring boom. And, as gas prices surge, other states are taking action to lower fuel taxes. But not Wisconsin.

A new report sheds some light on the demands of data centers, particularly water and electricity. A Wisconsin Rapids politician is campaigning to keep his seat, after locals started a recall election against him. And, there are voters every election who don't like who's on the ballot.

Democrats are hoping growing data center opposition can help flip a Wisconsin Assembly seat held by Republicans since the 1970s. Community members in Antigo say they're fighting to keep a pool open.  And, Wisconsin-grown Christmas tree will be part of the White House holiday display.

After President Trump barred some reporters from the White House, a reporter for Wisconsin's largest newspaper was blocked from entering a campaign event for Tom Tiffany. Madison police officers will be equipped with body cameras, following a deadly shooting in July. And, Wisconsin has its first certified "forest bathing" trail.

A new dark money group supporting Republicans is dominating spending in Wisconsin's elections. Federal investigators are examining the cause of fires that may have targeted Enbridge. And, Milwaukee students will get tutoring, mentorship and college tours as part of a new academic program.

The deadline for the federal ban on most hemp products is just months away. That's unless advocates convince lawmakers to make a change. Southeastern Wisconsin is seeing its largest outbreak of a disease that is fatal for deer. And, Wisconsin's "Hay Rake Ballet" is a synchronized dance designed for tractors.

A university in Wisconsin is using A-I and virtual reality to help teachers in training get hands-on experience. A state senator is calling for an investigation after the arrest of a former nurse at the Tomah VA. And, we meet a seventh-generation farmer using virtual fencing.

As governor, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany would launch state fraud investigations similar to those being led by the Trump administration. Rising costs on asphalt, diesel fuel and construction are putting pressure on local government budgets. And, we hear about a controversy over an AI generated art exhibit in Madison.

A Waukesha-based manufacturer announced an $8 billion deal to provide backup generators for Amazon's data centers. As measles spread in southwest Wisconsin, health officials are trying to convince more parents to vaccinate their kids. And, we hear about a woman's efforts to become a translator for Wisconsin's court system.

The Green Bay city clerk has been placed on leave after duplicate ballots were issued in two elections this year. Thousands of Wisconsin residents faced higher student loan payments this month. Plus, members of Madison’s Mexican-American community join together for an annual basketball tournament that celebrates their indigenous roots.

Former fellow judge Hannah Dugan will not have to spend any time in prison for her felony conviction. Vice President JD Vance touts a crackdown on fraud in social service programs while in Milwaukee. Plus, a look at how opioid treatment and harm reduction programs in the state may be fueling a sharp drop in overdose deaths.

Milwaukee's murder rate fell by double digits in the first six months of the year. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against a conservative activist who wanted access to guardianship records determining voter eligibility.  Plus, a story about the magic of childhood baseball fields.

A Wisconsin man was fired by the Environmental Protection Agency for signing a letter opposing the Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental regulations. Dozens of animal rights activists are charged after storming a beagle breeding facility twice. Plus, one of Wisconsin's biggest cities tackles housing by converting old farmland.

Storms swept through Lake Geneva over the holiday weekend, killing three children. Hundreds are still without power as of Monday morning. And state aid will decrease for half of Wisconsin […]

To mark the 250th anniversary of the country's independence, a special holiday episode. Wisconsin was not a state when the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago. So, who was here? And, a Wisconsin community honors a founding father with a new work of theater.

A new Athletic Director has been named at UW Madison. And once again, he's got some deep ties to the state of Wisconsin. Plus, the year has been getting hotter lately and you're not alone. And all 50 states contributed to a time capsule for America's 250th birthday. Hear about Wisconsin's items.