Health
Vivent Health Rakes in Donations, Pays Big Salaries
United Way-funded nonprofit pays $8 million over 4 years to top employees.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Green Bay Area Ducks Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Warnings by state agencies to limit consumption given high levels of PFAS.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Baldwin Bill Extends Tax Credits to Cut ACA Health Insurance Costs
Wisconsin senator says some Senate Republicans 'quietly support' proposal.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Food Safety Experts Warn Staff Cuts Could Lead to Preventable Outbreaks
Increased workloads, less protection may mean food inspectors don't flag safety violations.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Biologist is Among Those Fired By EPA After Signing Dissent Letter
Superior resident Alexander Cole was one of at least 2 people fired from the EPA lab in Duluth.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Identifies Staffing Shortages At All Wisconsin VA Hospitals
Hospitals are short dozens of psychiatrists, medical officers and nurses.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Veterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life
Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Janelle Mella
Will Ascension Wisconsin Get Dropped by UnitedHealthcare?
Insurer wants to extend contract talks past October 1 but Ascension refuses.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Cuts Hit Senior Meals At Public Housing Sites
Federal funding cuts imperil county meal service at four HACM sites.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend
About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services
The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ascension Wisconsin Cancels Physician Outsourcing Plan
Hospital providers and Sen. Baldwin raised concerns about effects on patients.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
