Health
How Are State’s Local Governments Spending Opioid Settlement Payouts?
Milwaukee County seen as national model for transparency.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Sees First Measles Cases, 9 Confirmed in Oconto County
Cases reported nationally hit their highest level in 33 years in July.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students
MCW President says Trump’s tax and spending act eliminates the ‘backbone’ of how aspiring doctors pay for education.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mosquitos in Milwaukee Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Health officials urge Wisconsinites to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
How County Will Spend $9 Million in Drug Settlement Funds
Money from $111 million opioid settlement deal fights drug addiction.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Dentists Worry As Insurer Buys Dental Practices
Delta Dental buys company with 30 locations in the state. Conflict of interest?
Jul 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Exec, Governor Celebrate New Affordable Housing Development
New facility provides supportive housing units for seniors with disabilities experiencing homelessness.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Vape Industry Sues Over Wisconsin Ban
State banned sale of non-FDA approved products.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Colleen Leahy, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin
Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Older Adults Account for 20% of Wisconsin’s Suicides
Older men have highest rate. Experts discuss possible causes and solutions.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Sreejita Patra
What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?
More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid
And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
