Health
More People Relying on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Regular state unemployment insurance will soon start running out.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer‘Complete Streets’ Projects Focus on Health and Safety
In 2019, majority of projects were completed in areas with economic disparities.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin Posts Record High 1,547 New COVID-19 Cases
Just misses setting a one-day positive case rate record.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike
After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio1/3 of Wisconsinites Won’t Take COVID-19 Vaccine?
New poll shows many state residents wouldn't take the vaccine.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Might Extend Mask Order
Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak
Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Asks FEMA To Rescind PPE Rules
New federal rules won't cover costs of cleaning personal protection equipment.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioPositive Case Rate Highest Since March 14th
717 of 4,083 tested -- or 17.6% -- were positive, a new single day high.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHealth Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism
"A constant power struggle from Day One," says outgoing commissioner Jeanette Kowalik.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene567 New COVID-19 Cases
Positive case rate continues to climb.
Sep 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Battle Over Face Masks
The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?
Sep 7th, 2020 by Will Cushman, WisContext