Health
County Launches Housing Program for Homeless Veterans
County wins federal grant to provide housing for up to 20 veterans at a time.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WI Health Officials Advise Early Measles Vaccines for Some Infants Amid Outbreak
Wisconsin, with third lowest vaccination rate in U.S., has 477 confirmed cases in 15 counties.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Infant Death Tied To Measles Outbreak In Southwest Wisconsin
State reports first measles-associated death in more than 30 years amid 431 cases statewide.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds More Care Is Going Unpaid at Wisconsin Hospitals
As health care costs rise, both charity care and bad debt has increased for hospitals.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Vote Down Amendment That Would Have Saved Millions In Drug Costs
Sup. Shawn Rolland proposed amendment to increase cost for popular weight loss drug.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Free Health Clinic Makes Plea for County Support
Nonprofit Health Connections Inc. has become a lifeline for Milwaukee-area patients in need.
Oct 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Scrubs Nursing Home Owners From Public Directory
Older adult advocates say the change shields private buyers and weakens family choice on care homes.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low-Waste Store Planned For Riverwest
Stevens Point business plans a second location in former co-op grocery store.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Rogers Behavioral Health Charged with Labor Law Violations
NLRB complaint that six union supporters were fired will go before Milwaukee judge.
Oct 14th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Has Nation’s 4th Highest Hospital Prices
The highest in Midwest and 26% higher than Illinois. Report looks at why, how to fix it.
Oct 13th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
EPA Proposes Shifting Oversight of Coal Ash Landfills to Wisconsin Regulators
Wisconsin has 6 active landfills. Will shift mean less oversight of water pollution?
Oct 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Outbreak Tests Vaccine Attitudes In Rural Southwest Wisconsin
As cases climb, parents, doctors and parents weigh risks, rights and misinformation.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
