Health
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
Federal Reports Show Violations at UW-Madison Primate Research Center
Documents show incidents of monkeys suffering. Facility hasn't been penalized by USDA.
Oct 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley, Tiffany Offer Opposing Health Care Plans in Race for Governor
Affordability is an issue. Wisconsin's hospital prices among highest in the nation.
Oct 4th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Large Crowd Attends Rain-Soaked Groundbreaking for Stella’s Playground
A mother’s pledge after her daughter’s brain tumor sparks Milwaukee’s first fully inclusive play space.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$11 Million UW Project Targets Smoking In Low-Income Communities
Researchers will partner with safety-net clinics in Wisconsin and Massachusetts over five years.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards
Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer
Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Sen. Baldwin Calls For Tomah VA Investigation After Nurse Arrested
Complaint from Monroe County DA accuses hospice nurse of removing oxygen from Tomah VA patient.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Innovative Development Combines Crisis Stabilization, Affordable Housing
Redevelopment of former Jewish Home is a first-of-its-kind facility for Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates
Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Steven Walters
