Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Start your day by getting up to speed on the biggest Wisconsin stories with WPR’s “Morning Edition” host Alex Crowe. Find “Wisconsin Today: Morning News” Monday through Friday wherever you get your podcasts.

Trump made gains on college campuses, Florida-based firm now runs Milwaukee’s Section 8 Housing program

President-elect Donald Trump made significant gains in election wards around college campuses. An out of state vendor is running Milwaukee's Section 8 Housing program. And, a kayaker who went missing in Wisconsin this summer is believed by authorities to have faked his death and fled the country.

11-12
07:26

Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing arguments over the legal status of abortion law, 50-year-old Dunn County cold case has a new lead

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a lawsuit over the legal status a 19th century abortion law. A multi-million dollar plan to repair the Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes is getting support from county officials. And, officers investigating a 50-year-old Dunn County cold case have a new arrest.

11-11
06:22

New state Senate President elected, Possible school shooting in Kenosha thwarted

Republican Mary Felzkowski of Tomahawk was elected the new State Senate President this upcoming legislative session. After the passing of a Milwaukee alder, one of his former colleagues now wants more action on gun reform because of his death. And, Kenosha police say a possible school was prevented.

11-08
11:10

Wisconsin’s 2024 voting trends, Voters approved tax increases for some school districts

Huge Republican voter turnout in rural Wisconsin helped President elect-Donald Trump. With this election over, the Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair says their focus is now on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court back to conservative control. And, voters approved tax increases for many Wisconsin school districts.

11-07
08:24

Trump wins Wisconsin in a strong election for the GOP, Wisconsin’s cocktail: Brandy Old Fashioned

Republican Donald Trump has defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the state's Presidential race. It was a good Election Day for Wisconsin Republicans running for Congress. And, we'll take a look into the state's cocktail, the Brandy Old Fashioned.

11-06
11:55

New record for in-person absentee voting set, UW-Madison spin off idea gaining momentum

Wisconsin voters set a new record for the number of in-person absentee ballots cast. Today is Election Day! An idea to spin off the University of Wisconsin-Madison is heading to the state Legislature. And, The Pope has appointed a new leader for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

11-05
07:30

Harris and Trump pushing hard for Wisconsin votes, New Glarus Brewing expansion

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump rallied Wisconsinites to vote for them. It's one of their final pushes before Election Day. Former President Barack Obama was in Milwaukee encouraging Democrats to get out the vote. And, New Glarus Brewing Company is expanding, but don't worry -- they're not going to sell their beer outside of Wisconsin.

11-04
11:48

Harris and Trump’s dueling Milwaukee rallies, Election security in Wisconsin

The Milwaukee area is going to be busier than usual. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding competing rallies tonight. One western Wisconsin Assembly district is among the state's most hotly-contested races. And, election security is top of mind for many Wisconsin voters. Reporter Sarah Lehr will answer how ballots are kept secure.

11-01
12:22

Wisconsin at the center of the political universe, MPS billion dollar budget approved

Harris and Trump held rallies in Wisconsin yesterday. They're hoping to gain every possible vote in the swing state. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz chatted with WPR. And, voters in Madison said abortion and reproductive rights were among their top issues. We'll hear more about where local state Assembly candidates stand.

10-31
11:06

False claims of 2020 voter fraud continued impact, More passenger trains could be coming to Milwaukee

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen. Four years later, litigation is up and faith in the process is down. A look at the race in Milwaukee's 4th Congressional District. More passenger trains moving between Milwaukee and Chicago could be coming. And, we'll peek into a mini radio drama that takes place in a Madison theater.

10-30
11:51

Both vice presidential candidates visit, invasive carp in western Wisconsin

As Election Day approaches, both JD Vance and Tim Walz campaigned in Wisconsin yesterday. We'll hear about the only contested district attorney race in the state. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case about abortion access. And, silver carp has been detected in western Wisconsin.

10-29
07:05

Mailers appearing as newspapers unauthorized by the church, Wisconsin baseball legend Tony Kubek

Catholic leaders say mailers from the Wisconsin Catholic Tribune are unauthorized by the church. Immigration and the economy are among the top issues for candidates in the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts in heavily Democratic Milwaukee, the GOP is trying to appeal to Latino voters. And, we'll catch up with a former New York Yankees player, national broadcaster and Wisconsinite.

10-28
12:22

6th Congressional District race, Milwaukee bids for a WNBA franchise

Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District has historically leaned Republican, but a Democrat is challenging that. Milwaukee is bidding to be the next home of a WNBA franchise. And, Medicaid expansion is on the mind of many Wisconsin voters. We'll hear where the presidential candidates stand.

10-25
10:19

Continued Lac du Flambeau roads dispute, Packers and Green Bay tussle on stadium lease

A northern Wisconsin tribe might limit access to four Lac du Flambeau roads. WPR has obtained new documents on why the Universities of Wisconsin fired former UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. The Green Bay City Council and the Packers are at odds over an extended stadium lease. And, health care is a top issue for some voters in western Wisconsin. We'll hear from why that is.

10-24
10:48

Obama and Walz visit Madison, new Green Bay public market

Former President Barack Obama and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz rallied voters in Madison. A referendum question on the ballot could amend language in the state Constitution. A new public market in Green Bay broke ground. And, the new legislative maps have made races in three state Senate Districts more competitive.

10-23
13:30

Early voting begins in Wisconsin, VP Harris visits Brookfield

It's the first day of early voting in Wisconsin. Vice President Harris made another pitch to undecided Republican voters at a campaign stop in Brookfield. A conservative law firm known for lawsuits aimed at purging state voter rolls is suing the Wisconsin Elections Commission. And, we'll have the details of a new partnership that aims to encourage Hmong American students to become educators.

10-22
06:37

U.S. Senate debate gets personal, JD Vance in Waukesha

The candidates in Wisconsin's closely watched race for U.S. Senate met for their first and only debate. There were plenty of contrasts. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance speaks to voters in Waukesha. And WPR's Danielle Kaeding has a report on an issue that's been mostly absent from this year's presidential race -- climate change.

10-21
11:53

VP Harris crisscrossing Wisconsin, Childhood vaccination rates behind other states

With less than three weeks to go before election day, Vice President Harris made appearances in three Wisconsin cities yesterday. Two people have been charged in connection with 3-year-old Elijah Vue's death. Wisconsin's childhood vaccination rates are falling behind other states. And, we'll have details about the race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District.

10-18
11:50

Voter groups call for texts to be investigated, Race for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District

A spate of anonymous text messages warned of prison time for illegal voting. Now, voting rights groups are calling for an investigation. There's another closely-watched election in one of Wisconsin's most competitive congressional districts. WPR's Hope Kirwan reports on the 3rd District contest between Republican U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden and Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke.

10-17
11:10

Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin voter rolls, Assembly races could decide control

A lawsuit claims more than 100,000 voter registrations in Wisconsin are invalid. Critics say it's part of a plan to challenge the election's outcome. Wisconsin's new voting maps have made the state's Assembly races more competitive than they've been in years. We'll hear more about three of the races that could decide who wins control of the Assembly.

10-16
14:06

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