PBS Wisconsin News

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PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs program provides reporting on civic and political issues around the state.

Elections

Why Wisconsin Supreme Court elections are so expensive

More than $140 million was spent on the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election — loose campaign finance laws, lax recusal rules, a purple electorate and the spring election cycle all help explain why the state's high court races see such high spending.

Former Trump aides allege misconduct by judge in Wisconsin fake elector case

Side-by-side still images from video show Tom Tiffany and Josh Schoemann seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, County Exec. Josh Schoemann, Barry Burden

A still image shows a finger pointing to a map of Milwaukee on the wall, the map has speckles of green showing where racial covenants historically existed in the city.

History

For Wisconsin high schools to offer more college credit options, more teachers must go to grad school

Metal filigree double doors with brass doorknobs and lock mechanisms open into an antechamber with an illuminated overhead light fixture, commercial floor mats and a set of wood double doors with oval glass windows opening into a room with a judicial bench with two sets of seats faced by a low table and multiple rows of wood and leather chairs in a room with marble masonry and a large painting.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear lawsuit on whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

Kevin LeGrow and three out-of-focus people seated to his right sit at a table facing mounted microphones, with a wood podium and other people seated on its far side in the background.

Education

The Wisconsin Civics Games looks to cultivate new generations of public servants

Eugene Hasenfus stands in front of a stone wall with multiple lines of letter sign text with names and dates.

History

Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in the 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

A pixelated photo illustration shows a variety of different types of butter, margarine and other dairy products on refrigerated shelves in a grocery store.

Policy

Wisconsin legislators want to tighten the state's margarine laws

Mandela Barnes smiles while standing in front of the out-of-focus stripes of a U.S. flag.

Elections

Mandela Barnes enters 2026 race for Wisconsin governor

Three side-by-side photos show Mike Roman, Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro posing for a portrait, speaking and listening, respectively, in rooms with out-of-focus backgrounds.

Courts

Former Trump aides allege misconduct by judge in Wisconsin fake elector case

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, County Exec. Josh Schoemann, Barry Burden

History

Mapping a history of covenants and segregation in Milwaukee

Elections

Josh Schoemann on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Courts

Barry Burden on lawsuits over Wisconsin's congressional maps

Education

For Wisconsin high schools to offer more college credit options, more teachers must go to grad school

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear lawsuit on whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

Education

The Wisconsin Civics Games looks to cultivate new generations of public servants

History

Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in the 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

Policy

Wisconsin legislators want to tighten the state's margarine laws

Elections

Mandela Barnes enters 2026 race for Wisconsin governor

Smiling child in a red jacket and baseball cap holds a large fish on a boat, with a calm lake and forested shoreline in the background.

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We’re looking for walleye selfies — whether it’s you, a friend or a family member posing with their catch — for possible use in an upcoming documentary. Recent or historic, we’d especially love to see vintage photos that celebrate Wisconsin’s proud fishing tradition.

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