Health
County Insider Hired to Run Mental Health System
Former leader was forced out in March without explanation.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats Call for State Birth Control Protections
Warning that 'extreme forces' in the state and nation want to make birth control illegal.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Trails Nation in HPV Vaccine Rate
Can cause cancer in teens. Only half of Wisconsin youth aged 13 to 18 have gotten vaccine.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Childcare Providers Are About to Lose a Safety Net
At stake is a system that cares for 430,000 children in Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement
Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin
297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Gus Pirlot
Loss of Funding Could Close Up to 25% of State’s Child Care Agencies
Report warns lack of public dollars could limit access to Wisconsin's 'wealthiest families.'
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Weighs Whether Wisconsin Must Offer E-Ballots To Disabled Voters
Lawsuit says paper-only absentee voting denies a secret ballot to 110,000 residents with print disabilities.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Milwaukee’s Lead Pipe Program Is Cheaper, Faster — And Still At Risk
Drilling cuts costs and speeds work, but rising prices and funding cuts cloud the long-term picture.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Insurance Is Up, But Many Wisconsinites Still Cannot Afford Care
State report finds 1 in 10 adults skipped needed care and low-income residents fare far worse overall healthwise.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave
Milwaukee’s largest food bank has already seen traffic climb 35% and expects more after July 1 FoodShare cuts hit immigrants.
May 28th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
