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How the 2026 Democratic big blue wave washed over Wisconsin

NEW | INSIDE WISCONSIN POLITICS

Democrats won a trifecta with the election of David Crowley as governor and majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature.

How the 2026 Democratic big blue wave washed over Wisconsin

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Super Why's Comic Book Adventures: Outta Gravity!; Along Came a Space Spider!; In a Jam!

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11/06/26

WPR: Voters give split decision on constitutional amendments to limit governor’s powers, DEI

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11/04/26

WPR: Democrats flip Wisconsin Legislature, setting up single-party control

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11/04/26

WPR: Democrats win secretary of state, state treasurer

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11/03/26

WPR: Democrat Mitchell Berman defeats US Rep. Bryan Steil to flip Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District

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A vintage black-and-white photo of two servicemen saluting rests before a U.S. flag in a wooden display case, evoking solemn remembrance.

11/02/26

Veterans discover a sense of community in these ‘Wisconsin Life’ stories

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10/29/26

Election night coverage from PBS Wisconsin and WPR

A man with a pistol on his hip oversees a group of prisoners wearing striped one-piece outfits digging a trench.

10/27/26

New in November: Armchair adventures, music and a little mystery

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10/26/26

Sarah Ashworth named PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio’s first Executive General Manager

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10/19/26

Bugs, bones and bumps in the night: ‘Wisconsin Life’ as your guide to the state’s spookiest corners

The cartoon children of Super Why's Comic Book Adventures in colorful superhero outfits look upward in alarm; a brown-haired boy with green goggles reaches forward in a dark green setting.

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Make reading a super power with PBS KIDS

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Easing into autumn with PBS

10/05/26

Yoo-hoo-hoo! should polka with PBS Wisconsin Education

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10/01/26

Conjure Halloween fun with PBS KIDS

09/21/26

WPR host Jason Heilman shares his favorite PBS Wisconsin classical music programs

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09/20/26

Your PBS Wisconsin October watch list

A collection of images from PBS KIDS series over the last 50 years, including Sesame Street, Arthur, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

09/17/26

I was a PBS kid. Now my kids are, too.

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