Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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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.

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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    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.

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    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.

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    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.

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    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.

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    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.

  6. NOV 1

    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.

  7. OCT 31

    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.

  8. OCT 30

    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.

  9. OCT 29

    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. OCT 28

    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.

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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.

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