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Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, discusses outcomes of the 2025 legislative session in the Wisconsin Assembly and what policies the Republican caucus is prioritizing going into the 2026 elections.

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Two rows of side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara Rodriguez and Kelda Roys seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

In Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

A letter sign with the word Jail and the numerals 216 are affixed to the surface of a brick wall above a sheltered patios with multiple glass doors to a multi-story brick and masonry building, with snow covering portions of different roof levels and areas of a paved patio.

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

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

Wisconsin's 2026 Republican primary candidates for governor talk Trump, fundraising goals

PBS Wisconsin reporters share their 2025 highlights

A plastic medication bottle with a label reading Venclexta®, 100 mg and 28 tablets sits on a woven fiber surface, with two out-of-focus medication vials in the background.

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

A collage graphic shows a handwritten letter, an aerial photo of a prison, the address of Winnebago Correction Center, two excerpts of printed text and an envelope with a stamp reading This letter has been mailed from the Wisconsin prison system.

Wisconsin doesn't track how many prisoners participate in work release programs

Side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Francesca Hong and Joel Brennan seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

'Here & Now' Highlights: Jon Henkes, Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

A still image shows Mandela Barnes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Mandela Barnes' and '(D) candidate for Governor.'

Mandela Barnes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Missy Hughes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Missy Hughes' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Missy Hughes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Francesca Hong seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francesca Hong' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Francesca Hong on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Two rows of side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara Rodriguez and Kelda Roys seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

In Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

A letter sign with the word Jail and the numerals 216 are affixed to the surface of a brick wall above a sheltered patios with multiple glass doors to a multi-story brick and masonry building, with snow covering portions of different roof levels and areas of a paved patio.

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

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

Wisconsin's 2026 Republican primary candidates for governor talk Trump, fundraising goals

PBS Wisconsin reporters share their 2025 highlights

A plastic medication bottle with a label reading Venclexta®, 100 mg and 28 tablets sits on a woven fiber surface, with two out-of-focus medication vials in the background.

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

A collage graphic shows a handwritten letter, an aerial photo of a prison, the address of Winnebago Correction Center, two excerpts of printed text and an envelope with a stamp reading This letter has been mailed from the Wisconsin prison system.

Wisconsin doesn't track how many prisoners participate in work release programs

Side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Francesca Hong and Joel Brennan seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

'Here & Now' Highlights: Jon Henkes, Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

A still image shows Mandela Barnes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Mandela Barnes' and '(D) candidate for Governor.'

Mandela Barnes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Missy Hughes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Missy Hughes' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Missy Hughes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Francesca Hong seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francesca Hong' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Francesca Hong on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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A still image shows Joel Brennan seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Joel Brennan' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Joel Brennan on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Karen Endres on when farmers don’t take care of themselves

Karen Endres on when farmers don't take care of themselves

Jennifer Webster on providing mental health aid to farmers

Jennifer Webster on providing mental health aid to farmers

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Katie Glanville on how mental stresses escalate for farmers

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

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Sara Rodriguez on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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David Crowley on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Kelda Roys seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Kelda Roys' and '(D) Candidate for Governor.'

Kelda Roys on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help

How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

Southeast Region

Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

Southeast Region

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee’s racial segregation

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee's racial segregation

Southeast Region

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee’s racial segregation

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee's racial segregation

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Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Two rows of side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara Rodriguez and Kelda Roys seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

In Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

Indigenous

Brittany Koteles on the market value of land and its meaning

Brittany Koteles on the market value of land and its meaning

A sign titled Hoocąk Language Duide with multiple illustrations of a canoe labeled with Ho-Chunk words and American English translations is displayed on the surface of a wood railing next to branches of a cedar tree.

Wisconsin archaeologists have found 16 ancient Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota

Sister Sue Ernster on the trauma of Indian boarding schools

Sister Sue Ernster on the trauma of Indian boarding schools

Brittany Koteles on social justice work with Catholic orders

Brittany Koteles on social justice work with Catholic orders

Rx Uncovered

A plastic medication bottle with a label reading Venclexta®, 100 mg and 28 tablets sits on a woven fiber surface, with two out-of-focus medication vials in the background.

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

Nilsa Cruz on helping patients appeal health claim denials

Nilsa Cruz on helping patients appeal health claim denials

Sec. Nathan Houdek on consumer confusion about health plans

Sec. Nathan Houdek on consumer confusion about health plans

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Southeast Region

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee's racial segregation

Mapping a history of covenants and segregation in Milwaukee

Southeast Region News

Northeast Region

Green Bay podcasters dig up long-buried tales in the city's Astor neighborhood

Residents of Menominee in Michigan vote to limit the city's number of cannabis stores

Pilot program allows several NCAA Division III athletes to compete for schools they no longer attend

Meet the high school students keeping Pulaski from becoming a news desert

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South Central Region

Kevin Rak on higher need at the River Food Pantry in Madison

Kevin Rak on higher need at the River Food Pantry in Madison

Tawny Hardyman on losing staff during a government shutdown

Tawny Hardyman on closure of Head Start classes in Wisconsin

Legal loopholes in Wisconsin laws regulating THC products leave consumers vulnerable

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Why Catholic sisters sold land back to the Lac du Flambeau

Why Catholic sisters sold land back to the Lac du Flambeau

A prescribed burn in Superior provides pride and healing

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior still resonates 50 years later

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John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

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Chris Lindner and Joe Green on sharing school district costs

Joe Green and Chris Linder on school district consolidation

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The center and one side span of riveted cantilever metal bridge splash on the surface of a river with clouds of dust rising into the air, with another span to the side still standing along with multiple concrete support structures, with ice downriver and along the edges of the shore and with wooded bluffs in the background.

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

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Tawny Hardyman on closure of Head Start classes in Wisconsin

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