Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid
Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.
Apr 23rd, 2024
Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter
Data from 14,000 beach cleanups shows tiny pieces of plastic are most common type of trash.
Apr 13th, 2024
Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024
Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant
Detonated with explosives, it's the 7th coal plant decommissioned by utility in last decade.
Mar 20th, 2024
BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control
Ever directs DHS order: pharmacies can provide Opill at no cost for recipients.
Mar 19th, 2024
Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations
But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.
Mar 14th, 2024
New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin
Opill be available later this month. Some pharmacists plan to carry it as soon as possible.
Mar 6th, 2024
PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill
New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund
Mar 1st, 2024
Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions
Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.
Feb 23rd, 2024
Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024
Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes
Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.
Feb 20th, 2024
Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails
Proposal to allow absentee ballot counting to start early dies in State Senate.
Feb 19th, 2024
Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years
And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.
Feb 13th, 2024
Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline
Federal funding for victim services in state will decline by more than $30 million this year.
Feb 8th, 2024
Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?
Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.
Jan 23rd, 2024
Federal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises
Change, aimed at improving health, will allow children to stay on BadgerCare for up to 12 months.
Jan 5th, 2024
Black Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization
Marquette study examined data from 14,000 Medicare patients at 31 U.S. hospitals.
Jan 2nd, 2024
Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS
Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.
Dec 28th, 2023
State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers
Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.
Dec 13th, 2023
Former US Rep. Ron Kind Gets British Award
Honored with British Empire award for 'services to UK/US relations.'
Dec 12th, 2023
Harvard Law Student Quits Western Wisconsin Congressional Race
Aaron Nytes backs Rebecca Cooke, one of several Democrats challenging GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Dec 5th, 2023
Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023
Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022
Number of incidents involving guns also surged.
Oct 18th, 2023
Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations
Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.
Oct 13th, 2023
State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy
Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.
Oct 11th, 2023
Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood
Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.
Oct 5th, 2023
State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot
Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.
Sep 14th, 2023
Pabst Will Again Brew Old Style Beer In La Crosse
"World's largest six pack" will again be filled with Old Style.
Aug 9th, 2023
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023
Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave
It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.
Jul 27th, 2023
Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees
Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.
Jul 20th, 2023
Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden
Eau Claire business owner Rebecca Cooke to run for 3rd District Congressional District that flipped Republican in 2022.
Jul 11th, 2023
Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023
How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.
Apr 20th, 2023
Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students
Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.
Mar 15th, 2023
Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary
Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.
Feb 15th, 2023
State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs
Higher cost for barley and shortage of truck drivers, but NA beer sales a bright spot.
Jan 30th, 2023
Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request
Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.
Jan 17th, 2023
Wisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms
But new report finds many issues inhibiting future growth, organic acreage falling.
Jan 5th, 2023
Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard
Concerns about vaccine requirements and handling of sexual assault and BLM protests.
Dec 27th, 2022
Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing
Sep 30th, 2022
Property Values See Record Growth in 2022
Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.
Sep 28th, 2022
State Program Helps Companies Pay Child Care
Using $10 million federal ARPA funding for grants, testing if child care coverage helps businesses recruit employees.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Health Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots
Flu vaccination has declined since 2019.
Sep 21st, 2022
Afghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin
One year after fleeing their homeland, it's 'a kind of cultural shock.'
Aug 29th, 2022
Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing
The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.
Aug 18th, 2022
State’s Democrats Warn More Federal Help Needed to Fight Monkeypox
Letter from Baldwin, others requests more vaccines and health care.
Aug 17th, 2022
Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary
Pfaff faces Republican Derrick Van Orden in race for seat currently held by Democrat Ron Kind.
Aug 10th, 2022
Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition
Clean energy advocates applaud tax credits for new infrastructure, electric vehicles.
Aug 9th, 2022
Woman Shares Struggle With Receiving Miscarriage Care
With abortion illegal, providers and advocates say legal due diligence causing delays.
Jul 30th, 2022
Recent Open Records Law Interpretation Bad for Public
Not allowing recoupment of attorney fees could have a chilling effect on record requests, according to a conservative law firm.
Jul 29th, 2022
State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers
Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.
Jul 21st, 2022
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care
Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.
Jul 17th, 2022
State Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care
How to handle miscarriages, other medical issues unclear under 1849 law.
Jul 14th, 2022
State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth
Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.
Jul 6th, 2022
Kohl’s Could Sell to Vitamin Shoppe Owner
Menomonee Falls-based company negotiating with Franchise Group Inc., which has offered $60 per share.
Jun 8th, 2022
State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs
Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.
May 19th, 2022
Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More
Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.
May 16th, 2022
Baby Formula Shortage Stressing Families
Pediatric professionals, food banks say families struggling to find formula they need.
May 13th, 2022
Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe
Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.
May 12th, 2022
Congressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden Cited For Having Gun At Airport
Paid fines, ordered to take firearms safety course for having gun in his carry-on bag.
May 10th, 2022
State Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results
200 reports, more than 150 people accused, 1 criminal case, other prosecutions possible, Kaul says.
Apr 20th, 2022
Experts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles
Federal funds available for charging infrastructure, but first state needs utility law reform.
Apr 1st, 2022
Summerfest Announces Lineup For June, July
Over 135 national artists including Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys.
Mar 29th, 2022
More Women In State Hold Elected Office
But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.
Jan 21st, 2022
Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse
Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.
Jan 19th, 2022
USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding
Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.
Dec 17th, 2021
Sen. Jacque Won’t Discuss Whether Getting COVID-19 Changed His Views
Prior to being hospitalized, he advocated against mask-wearing, vaccine mandates.
Dec 14th, 2021
Christmas Tree Sellers See Steady Supply
Wisconsin is fourth largest Christmas tree supplier in the nation.
Dec 7th, 2021
Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports
80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.
Oct 28th, 2021
Feds Will Begin Resettling Afghan Refugees from Fort McCoy
Nearly 400 refugees expected to be resettled in Wisconsin.
Sep 23rd, 2021
State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement
Baldwin, Kind, Pocan confident about vetting and vaccination of refugees.
Sep 8th, 2021
COVID-19 Surging in Western Wisconsin
La Crosse County has 15-fold increase in cases, hospital beds 90% full.
Aug 30th, 2021
State Colleges, Universities Pay Down Student Debt
UWM, MATC lead the way, using millions in federal COVID-19 relief to slash debt.
Aug 24th, 2021
Hospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units
Hospitalizations increasing. Young patients making up larger percentage of the sick.
Aug 10th, 2021
French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution
Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.
Aug 2nd, 2021
Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.
Jul 22nd, 2021
Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe
GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.
Jul 21st, 2021
Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage
Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.
Jul 15th, 2021
State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority
DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.
Jul 9th, 2021
Picnic Costs Are Up Thanks to Meat Prices
Those hamburgers are costing you compared to pre-pandemic prices.
Jul 2nd, 2021
Climate Advocates Want Electric Car Infrastructure
Press conference held promoting stricter emissions standards and infrastructure investments.
Jun 25th, 2021
Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant
Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.
Jun 23rd, 2021
State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative
Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.
Jun 10th, 2021
Severe Drought Hits Southeast Wisconsin
Precipitation as much as 7 inches below normal.
Jun 5th, 2021
Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation
Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.
Jun 4th, 2021
Every Adult Should Be Vaccinated, Experts Stress
Including those who recovered from COVID-19. They still need protection.
May 19th, 2021
Most of State Has High Risk of Fire
Wisconsin has had 600 wildfires in 2021, most fire-prone year in nearly a decade.
May 15th, 2021
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021
Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill
Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions
Producers say state unfairly limits sales, some home businesses are ‘downright bullied.’
Feb 24th, 2021
Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved
2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.
Feb 13th, 2021
Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold
Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021
Food Bank Leaders Applaud Federal Aid
U.S. Department of Agriculture announced another round of funding for Farmers to Families food program.
Jan 11th, 2021
State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020
High crop prices, pandemic assistance drives up income.
Jan 2nd, 2021
Understaffing Taking Its Toll on Milwaukee VA
Nurses, workers exhausted by staffing demands, employees union says.
Dec 19th, 2020
Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine
New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.
Dec 11th, 2020
Pandemic Spreads to State’s Veterans Homes
47 deaths in homes as virus spreads from surrounding communities.
Nov 24th, 2020
Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress
All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.
Nov 4th, 2020
Census Ends After Court Overrules Deadline Extension
Some worry the abrupt ending will leave out hard to reach communities.
Oct 16th, 2020
Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020
Absentee Ballot Applications Causing Confusion
Check the Wisconsin election website to see if you've already requested a ballot.
Sep 4th, 2020
Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions
COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.
Aug 20th, 2020
Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment
Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.
Jul 24th, 2020
State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment
Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.
Jul 15th, 2020
Kickapoo Coffee Now Wonderstate Coffee
Drops Indigenous name amid national reckoning about race after “being called out.”
Jul 6th, 2020
State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed
Wisconsin Apartment Association pushes tenant repayment plans, working with state rental assistance.
Jun 10th, 2020
State’s Beef, Pork Farmers Getting Squeezed
Prices for beef and pork plummet as meatpacking plants slow production, yet retail prices rising.
May 5th, 2020
Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally
The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.
Apr 16th, 2020
State’s Cheesemakers Against the World
26 countries and 36 states will compete at 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison.
Feb 10th, 2020
State Lost 10% of Dairy Farms in 2019
Low milk prices blamed for record breaking loss of farms.
Jan 7th, 2020
More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses
Survey shows those willing to provide loans has risen from 17% a year ago to 48% today.
Jan 6th, 2020
State’s Egg Producers Set New Records
Demand for cage-free eggs helps drive 19% increase in production in 2019.
Jan 4th, 2020
New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership
LeaderEthics Wisconsin offers 2020 Citizen’s Guide, hopes to battle disinformation.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Big Property Tax Hikes Hitting State
Report predicts highest increases in a decade, driven by state’s school districts.
Dec 19th, 2019
Green Groups Sue Public Service Commission
Two PSC members who okayed transmission lines had ties to utilities pushing project, suit charges.
Dec 12th, 2019
China Tariffs Hurting Farmers, Kind Says
Congressman pushes Trump to settle trade war, help farmers losing out on export markets.
Dec 8th, 2019
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019
Hemp Growers Assail State Regulators
Delays by state in testing fields means some growers lose valuable crops.
Oct 14th, 2019
Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable
Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC
State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.
Aug 30th, 2019
State’s Exports Down in 2019
But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.
Jul 23rd, 2019
Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans
Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.
Jun 16th, 2019
Monarch Butterfly Population Could Increase
Numbers traveling from Mexico higher this year. Efforts to replenish habitat, reduce pesticide use needed.
May 28th, 2019
Alcohol Abuse Causes Foster Care Placements
Adults drinking takes toll on children, cited in 80% of foster care placements in one county.
May 25th, 2019
Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition
UW System president says various campuses competing to get scarce funds for new facilities.
May 22nd, 2019
State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs
Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.
Apr 11th, 2019
Baldwin Wants More Federal Help With Flooding
State’s flooded areas need more help and changes in federal flood insurance needed, says Senator.
Apr 7th, 2019
Life Harder for Less Educated Workers
New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.
Mar 28th, 2019
Evers Says GOP Discouraging Private Donors
Legislators' rejection of capital budget may scare away private donations to university projects, governor says.
Mar 23rd, 2019
New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output
Dairyland Power Cooperative will purchase 149 megawatts from Jefferson County solar farm.
Mar 19th, 2019
Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill
GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.
Feb 28th, 2019
Ron Johnson Calls for Ending Tariffs
Study shows Wisconsin could lose 14,000 jobs from Trump’s tariffs.
Feb 8th, 2019
Evers Demands Respect for State Employees
First executive order prohibits discrimination in state employment, second calls on agencies to respect all employees.
Jan 9th, 2019
Federal Shutdown Impacts State Businesses
Wisconsin businesses booked more than $4.3 billion in government contracts in 2018.
Jan 7th, 2019
Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin
Survey finds almost half of private wells tested in the area are contaminated
Jan 4th, 2019
Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff
UW System officials say uncompetitive pay causing faculty turnover.
Dec 8th, 2018
State Enjoys Low Food Prices for Holiday
Survey of grocery stores finds fourth straight year of price declines.
Nov 21st, 2018
Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic
Four key counties that helped elect Trump switched to Evers, Baldwin.
Nov 8th, 2018
