Health
Maine Went All-In on PFAS Problem; What Can Wisconsin Learn?
New book traces how and why Maine launched $200 million response to 'forever chemicals.'
May 12th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Advocates Warn Proposed Federal Changes Will Hurt Childcare
Changes target Biden policies putting ceiling on childcare costs and hiking pay for workers.
May 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Some Ascension ICUs Have No In-Person Critical Care Physicians
Ascension Wisconsin's smaller intensive care units now staff specialists via video call.
May 9th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why The VA Says Wisconsin Hospitals Can Hire Even After 30,000 Job Cuts
On Sparta stop, VA Secretary outlines staffing strategy and backs tougher rules on predatory robo-calls.
May 8th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Woman Charged With Defrauding State of $2.2 Million
Debbie Long, 44, charged with 5 felonies for defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid.
May 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Government Picks Wisconsin Lab to Research Psychedelic Drugs
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushing to use drugs in mental health treatment.
May 6th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walgreens Closing Yet Another Milwaukee Store
Retailer has now closed 8 of 28 Milwaukee stores as part of nationwide downsizing.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Infections in Wisconsin
34 cases in 13 states, including Wisconsin, are part of outbreak.
May 5th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Legal Decisions on Abortion Pill Access Could Impact Wisconsin
One third of abortions in state use pills ordered from out of state.
May 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Running for Governor Agree Healthcare Costs a Problem
How to fix this is where there was disagreement at candidate forums.
May 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
New Billboards Raise Awareness About Dangers of Fentanyl
Milwaukee man whose son died from fentanyl on a mission to save lives.
May 3rd, 2026 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
May 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
