Nora and Siku: Polar Bear Pair Hopes for Cubs at Vilas Zoo
Nora the polar bear arrived at Henry Vilas Zoo, and soon bonded with Siku, a 16-year-old male, sparking hope for cubs.
June 1, 2026
Nora the polar bear arrived at Henry Vilas Zoo, and soon bonded with Siku, a 16-year-old male, sparking hope for cubs.
A group of Wisconsin teens is reviving print media by launching a student newspaper, Prairie Hawk Press, in print.
Nancy Jorgensen finds a new musical family among neighbors, turning her living room into a community stage.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear an appeal on a dismissed lawsuit claiming “anti-competitive gerrymander.”
Wisconsin lawmakers urge President Trump to approve disaster relief after April storms cause $27M in damage statewide.
Join WPR Music in June for Madison Opera’s 2025-26 broadcasts, featuring a world premiere by Matt Gendel.
The median home cost in Wisconsin’s major metros is over five times the median income, highlighting affordability issues.
A judge ruled Yessenia Ruano, a former Milwaukee teacher’s aide, can return to the U.S. after an illegal deportation.
Applications for Wisconsin elk licenses, limited to 16 statewide, are due by May 31 for residents only.
Sen. Chris Kapenga stands by his vote against a bipartisan spending bill, citing fiscal responsibility despite 80% public support.
When Eau Claire welcomed Hmong refugees in 1976, local media mistakenly identified them as “Thai” or “Vietnamese.”
Record-high diesel prices in Wisconsin are easing, but the state’s transportation industry still feels the squeeze.
