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More than 2,500 unique books were banned or challenged in the U.S. last year according to the American Library Association. 40% of the banned titles had protagonists or prominent secondary characters of color.While public schools and libraries sort through these challenges, one local public library is ensuring there is space on its shelves for Native American authors.
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The Forest County Potawatomi Community is getting ready to host its first Round Dance.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen met with several of the organizers to learn more about the event that is open to the public.
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Wisconsin is experiencing an increase in opioid drug abuse. As of June of this year, 2,147 people had been to the hospital because of opioids.If you look…
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MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin is home to 11 sovereign American Indian tribes, and rarely do any of the tribes spend much money supporting political committees…
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Wisconsin Public Service crews have begun to extend a natural gas pipeline from Crandon to the Forest County Potawatomi Community. WPS Spokesperson Leah…
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The Potawatomi Indian tribe filed suit today, to try-and-reverse the federal government's rejection of possible state tax payments if a competing casino…
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The Menominee tribe says its proposal for a Kenosha casino is getting closer to reality, now that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has rejected an amendment…
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The Wisconsin DNR is giving an award to the Forest County Potawatomi Community for having one of the three highest rates of recycling in the state in…
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A new waste recycling plant built by the Forest County Potawatomi is up and running. The Milwaukee facility turns organic material into electricity that’s…
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A group opposing more off-reservation gambling casinos is hoping a recent federal policy change won't mean a new casino in Kenosha. The Bureau of Indian…