Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Kids' camp leaders are used to having to adapt to things like stormy weather. But over the last week they've been dealing with a new challenge as drifting wildfire smoke has created unhealthy air quality. That's pushing summer camps indoors. A federal agency has granted approval for northern Wisconsin energy projects under a fast-tracked permitting process And, we hear from a young artist in Madison.

Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have fled the state to prevent passage of a redistricting bill aimed at giving Republicans more seats in Congress. That's bringing back memories of the Act 10 political battle in Wisconsin. Wisconsin congressman Tom Tiffany wants to eliminate an exemption that allows universities to hire international experts without having to compete for a limited pool of visas. And, we hear from a mother trying to find a safe place for her family after losing their home in Beloit.

Nine people in Wisconsin have contracted measles. The first Wisconsin cases come as highly contagious disease is seeing a resurgence nationally. A new state Supreme Court justice takes her place on the bench as the court faces big cases ahead. And, we hear from a mustard-maker whose work won awards at the World-Wide Mustard Competition.

A hostile crowd booed Republican Congressman Bryan Steil at an in-person town hall meeting last night in Elkhorn. A Madison photographer chronicles a pair of cranes who've adopted a gosling. And for our Wisconsin Road Trip series, WPR's own Joe Schulz tried surfing in the "Malibu of the Midwest."

Six more sheriffs in Wisconsin have signed contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The contracts are aimed at helping the agency identify and deport undocumented people who are being held in local jails. Milwaukee Police offer plans to address a jump in gun violence in a downtown entertainment district, but city council members are skeptical. And a community health clinic has opened in a Racine elementary school.

Leaders in Wisconsin are speaking out about changes at the Environmental Protection Agency. The Dane County Sheriff says an accused drunk driver should face charges in Wisconsin -- not her native Honduras. Then, a Wisconsin Life story about finding a date in real life instead of an app.

There's been an increase in people giving up their their pets to animal shelters in Wisconsin. The GOP primary for governor won't include former Governor Scott Walker. And a look at how Wisconsin communities are spending their share of a massive opioid settlement.

For the first time, an insurance company has purchased a dental practice in Wisconsin. Some residents are backing a petition to require decontamination of wake boats moving between lakes. And Green Bay Packers fans say farewell to the team's longtime president.

Gov. Tony Evers has made it official. He won't run for reelection. Evers' decision to retire from politics has Democrats and Republicans floating bids to replace him. And, the case against the father of a Madison school shooter will move forward.

The body of a missing college student has been found in the Mississippi River. Republicans are pushing to repeal Democratic Governor Tony Evers' 400-year veto. And, statistics show the number of abortions has been rising in Wisconsin.