LGBTQ+ advocates push back against Trump’s proposed ban on transgender care for youth, Sheboygan’s new ‘dementia village’

A utility in northern Minnesota says it no longer plans to buy power from a proposed new natural gas plant in Wisconsin. The project's future is now in doubt. More than 100,000 Wisconsinites are being hit with increases in their student loan payments. And, a Wisconsin program that treats veterans for brain injuries is expanding.

The Trump administration last week moved to ban physicians and hospitals from providing gender-affirming care to minors. Wisconsin advocates say it would have harmful effects. A 90-year-old bridge comes down in southwestern Wisconsin. And, Sheboygan County residents are pioneering a new way to care for people with dementia.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan has been found guilty of impeding the work of federal officers seeking to arrest a man in the country illegally. And the House passed a bill to take the gray wolf off the endangered species list.

Port Washington residents who oppose a massive data center development say they're launching an effort to recall the city's mayor. And Wisconsin's Attorney General announces that Menards will pay a settlement over misleading rebate claims

School property taxes are up across Wisconsin. A new study finds December saw the largest increase in decades. And Tuesday saw striking testimony in the trial of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.

Witnesses took the stand on the first day of the trial of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan. She's charged with helping a man evade federal immigration officers. Wisconsin's attorney general says the Trump administration has defied the law dozens of times. And, it's been one year since the shooting at Madison's Abundant Life Christian School.

The state of Texas has sued Verona-based Epic Systems alleging it runs an illegal monopoly and restricts parents’ access to medical records. the jury trial starts today for the Milwaukee County judge charged with interfering with ICE. And, another case involving an alleged architect of Wisconsin's false electors scheme is heating up.

A jury has been chosen for the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan next week.

A new lawsuit seeks energy numbers for a Beaver Dam data center planned by the social media giant, Meta. Another Democrat enters the race for governor. And, Wisconsin’s free clinics are gearing up for more patients if Congress can't agree on a way to subsidize health insurance costs. Plus, you can help us close 2025 successfully by making a gift right now at wpr.org/donate.

A growing share of teacher pay is being spent on health care costs. Then, GOP lawmakers consider a bill that would ban local governments from passing so-called "rights of nature" ordinances. And, there's community pushback in Milwaukee to the proposed use of facial recognition by law enforcement. Plus, you can can join more than 40,000 members to support WPR at wpr.org/donate.