What to Know About New COVID-19 Booster Shots
Switching brands may help, switching arms may not.
Sep 25th, 2023
Pandemic Shows Value of Local Pharmacies
Hayat Pharmacy has 12 locations and a staff that speaks 22 languages.
Sep 22nd, 2021
HIPAA Does Not Prevent Asking For Vaccine Status
A Q&A on what the medical privacy law actually covers.
Aug 11th, 2021
How is PFAS Getting Into Rhinelander’s Water?
Researchers using ground-penetrating radar to search for source of dangerous forever chemicals.
Aug 6th, 2021
Good Bad News, Mosquito Numbers Down
Wisconsin has 56 species of them, but cooler spring means less of them out for blood.
Aug 1st, 2021
Western Wildfires Impact State’s Air Quality
Measurable smoke level 10 times higher than normal in Wisconsin.
Jul 31st, 2021
Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan
Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.
Jul 28th, 2021
Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?
Law professor discusses legal precedent, current laws related to vaccination.
Jul 23rd, 2021
Boswell Books’ Owner Recommends Five Books for Summer
Daniel Goldin makes suggestions for this summer's beach reads, including one by a local author.
Jun 17th, 2021
State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication
Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.
May 24th, 2021
State Republican Helps Draft Letter Calling For a New GOP
Former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble among 150 party stalwarts calling for major changes.
May 19th, 2021
Could State Improve Testing for Harmful Blue-green Algae?
Testing all 15k lakes is impractical given time, funding constraints, researcher says.
May 14th, 2021
Students Want More Mental Health Services
In focus groups, state’s middle and high school students discuss pluses and minuses of pandemic.
May 10th, 2021
Moore Hopes Biden Plan Can Replace City’s Lead Pipes
Milwaukee's 70,000 lead pipes including those for home of her great granddaughter.
Apr 17th, 2021
Anti-Vaxxers, Scare Stories Nothing New
History shows examples of resistance going back centuries, since the smallpox vaccine.
Mar 30th, 2021
Spring Bird Migration Is Well Underway
Canada geese, redwing blackbirds, robins and sandhill cranes have arrived with songbirds like bluebirds coming soon.
Mar 28th, 2021
Underly Makes Case for State Superintendent
Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.
Mar 24th, 2021
Calls For Change in Treating Juvenile Offenders
Alliance pushes for nurturing, not life sentences for teen offenders.
Mar 21st, 2021
‘Growing Up In Milwaukee’ Returns
Film Festival celebrates Black History Month with that movie and many others.
Feb 19th, 2021
Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage
Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.
Feb 14th, 2021
Learning An Instrument During the Pandemic?
Here are some tips on where to begin and how to keep going.
Feb 4th, 2021
For New Year’s Some Wisconsin Cocktails
Local author Jeanette Hurt’s new book gets into the lore and ingredients of state's unique cocktail culture.
Dec 30th, 2020
‘You Left Us’ Restaurants Lament
Government relief helped but isn't enough, local restaurants say. "We've lost so much."
Dec 15th, 2020
Snowy Owls Return to Wisconsin
Sightings of birds migrating from Arctic Circle reported across the state.
Dec 6th, 2020
What You Need to Know About Rent and Eviction
Raphael Ramos, of Legal Action of Wisconsin, answers your questions.
Sep 24th, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Hitting Low-Wage Workers Hardest
Low-wage workers are more likely to lose their job and get the virus.
Aug 1st, 2020
Wisconsin 1st In Youth Vote Clout
Voters 18 to 29 will have more influence on presidential race here than any other state, study finds.
Jul 13th, 2020
2020 Tax Deadline Approaching
If you haven't filed your taxes yet you have until July 15.
Jul 5th, 2020
State Used Bulk of COVID-19 Relief for Businesses, Farms
New report from WEDC shows how the state spent $13.7 billion in federal and state aid.
Jul 2nd, 2020
Demand Up But Home Sales Down
Home owners reluctant to sell now, but low interest rates have buyers hot to buy, pushing up prices.
Jun 29th, 2020
Police Chiefs Decry Killing of George Floyd
Chiefs from Kenosha, Green Bay, Wausau weigh in. “Against everything I stand for.”
Jun 3rd, 2020
Study Finds No Link Between Allergies and COVID-19 Risk
More research needed, but early evidence may be reassuring to those with allergic Asthma.
May 23rd, 2020
Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is pushing its plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses next week.
Apr 30th, 2020
Historical Society Would Like Your Pandemic Journals
Entries will become part of historical record documenting life during the pandemic.
Apr 26th, 2020
COVID-19 Victimizes the Uninsured
And under-insured. Those lacking coverage struggle to get specialty care, hospital services.
Mar 28th, 2020
The Return of Phonics
New state DPI leader pushing schools for greater use of phonics.
Feb 5th, 2020
Questions, Answers About 2020 Census
How do I know if it's a real census worker at the door?
Jan 2nd, 2020
City Youths Learning Taekwondo
500 youth at 11 Milwaukee schools getting Korean martial arts instruction.
Dec 1st, 2019
Milwaukeean Breaks Pinball World Record
Wins Guinness world record and gets donations for Children’s Wisconsin.
Nov 11th, 2019
Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford Housing
Even “affordable” apartments unaffordable for low-wage workers in Milwaukee, experts say.
Jul 17th, 2019
Human Trafficking Still a Hidden Problem
State had more than 60 cases in 2018, but much of it undetected, experts say.
Jun 30th, 2019
Republican, Democrat Offer Different Takes On Budget
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts failure to expand Medicaid, tax breaks for manufacturers
Jun 20th, 2019
Democrats Push Voucher Transparency
Bill would disclose how much taxpayer dollars go to voucher schools.
May 30th, 2019
City Had 8,000 Pothole Repair Requests
Compares to 3,000 in 2018. Brutal winter added to state-wide roads “crisis”.
May 24th, 2019
Carr Promises Criminal Justice Reform
“Just wait and see,” Corrections secretary says. But advocates are impatient for reform.
Apr 29th, 2019
Would a “Heartland Visa” Solve Labor Shortage?
New report suggests immigrants on visas could provide needed workers in Midwest, Wisconsin.
Apr 25th, 2019
Art Exhibit Features Easter Candy
PEEPS candy, bunnies and chicks star at Racine Art Museum.
Apr 20th, 2019
State Treasurer Wants To Be Watchdog
Godlewski pushes for more accountability, smart long-term investments.
Feb 25th, 2019
Evers Will Give Pardons
Reversing Walker’s policy, governor to consider pardons, as other predecessors did.
Feb 15th, 2019
Photographer Documents Vintage Bar Signs
Wisconsin native captures vanishing way of life, vintage beer signs across this state and Midwest
Jan 21st, 2019
Grant Helps Attract Native American Teachers
$1.1 million federal grant to UWM helps First Nation students pursue education degrees.
Nov 15th, 2018
MPS Becomes Issue in Governor’s Race
Budget cuts, poor achievement, Walker’s call for state action heat up discussion.
May 20th, 2018
Airport Will Collect Change for Homeless
Similar program in Denver raises $93,000 annually for homeless programs.
May 19th, 2018
