Author’s Novel Set in Northwoods
‘Raft of Stars’, by area author Andrew Graff, follows two boys who commit a crime and flee to the woods.
Apr 11th, 2021
Milwaukee Native Helps Capture Images of Mars
Darian Dixon, Mission's Mastcam-Z data management lead, was ‘jumping for joy.'
Apr 4th, 2021
Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent
Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.
Mar 24th, 2021
Kelly Hamilton Is State’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate
Milwaukeean Dasha Kelly Hamilton is published novelist, has been an ambassador for poetry for years.
Jan 20th, 2021
Cheese Prices Volatile During Pandemic
Cheese prices have not been unaffected by the mass closures across the country.
Jul 12th, 2020
Antimicrobial Product Misuse May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
Their heavy use during the pandemic has some experts worried.
Jun 28th, 2020
Child Care Providers Struggle to Stay Safe
Low pay, high turnover, and now a pandemic that threatens to put them out of business.
Jun 1st, 2020
Musicians Find Creative Ways to Perform
Livestreaming home shows, making TikTok videos, coping with financial losses.
May 10th, 2020
Independent Restaurants Devastated by Pandemic
Restaurants were already a tough business, then the pandemic hit.
May 2nd, 2020
Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.
Apr 17th, 2020
How to Enjoy State Parks Safely
Visit parks and natural areas, DNR Secretary says, but keep your distance.
Apr 5th, 2020
Will Climate Change Hurt State’s Craft Brewers?
Heat, drought and water concerns can threaten their stability and bottom line.
Mar 11th, 2020
New Bills Would Fully Fund And Expand 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
Bills could help close the achievement gap, says State Sen. Luther Olsen
Oct 13th, 2019
The Search for Lake Michigan’s Meteorite
It crashed into lake two years ago. Scientists are close to finding it.
Sep 14th, 2019
Deaths From Running Red Lights Rising
Up nationally but Wisconsin “has one of the worst increases.”
Sep 11th, 2019
Unanimous Senate Committee Vote on Hemp Bill
Bipartisan bill would make pilot program for growing hemp in the state permanent.
Sep 1st, 2019
Can State Reduce Long Lines at DMV?
Agency has made efforts and some progress, but Evers wants faster service.
Aug 2nd, 2019
Baldwin Bill Hikes Great Lakes Funding
Bipartisan bill boosts allocation for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Aug 1st, 2019
State’s Honey Production Hits 10-Year Low
Yet wild honey bees are rebounding, thriving after steep decline.
Jul 6th, 2019
Drunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?
State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.
Jul 6th, 2019
Lives of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Pioneers
50 years after Stonewall, new book chronicles early leaders in state’s gay history.
Jun 30th, 2019
New Plan for Bradford Beach Ramp
The Ability Center announces $100,000 plan to make beach accessible for people with disabilities.
Jun 13th, 2019
Artist Embraces Tintype Photography
Margaret Muza, former Pfister artist in residence, uses technique dating back to Civil War.
Jun 5th, 2019
Counting the State’s Frogs and Toads
Annual survey overseen by DNR covers about 100 roadside routes across the state, measuring growth or decline.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Three Hospitals Offer 40 Recovery Coaches
Ascension hospitals have new way to treat opioid addiction.
Mar 22nd, 2019
Public Museum Show is Pure Poison
"The Power of Poison" looks at how its used by insects, snakes, animals to kill and save.
Mar 8th, 2019
Chisholm Supports Probe of Clergy Sex Abuse
Calls for statewide investigation of Catholic Church’s handling of child sex abuse allegations.
Jan 24th, 2019
Kaul Calls Lame Duck Laws ‘Terrible’
Changes for Department of Justice will endanger public safety, new Attorney General says.
Dec 19th, 2018
Climate Change Hurting State Highways
Federal report says flooding a particular problem in Midwest.
Dec 14th, 2018
Most Americans Want Walkable Cities
Polls show 53% want this. But urban planning still dominated by needs of cars.
Nov 18th, 2018
Study Finds Public Transportation Inequities
Funding rose 67% for state roads but only 1% for local roads.
Nov 14th, 2018
Milwaukee County Poverty Persists
New study shows Milwaukee is now state’s only county worse than national average in poverty.
Oct 3rd, 2018
ACLU Targets Anti-Panhandling Laws
Citing Supreme Court case, calls on five suburbs to repeal ordinances against panhandling.
Sep 5th, 2018
Meth Use Up 167% Since 2013
New report tracks Midwest, as prevention, treatment in state remains a huge challenge.
Jun 14th, 2018
Conference Shows Latino Economic Impact
Latinos drive one quarter of national GDP and 93% of metro population growth.
May 21st, 2018
State’s Drinking Water Has Radium Problem
Waukesha is among dozens of communities in Wisconsin with radium-tainted well water.
Mar 6th, 2016
