Health
Measles Will Likely Arrive in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's vaccination rate has declined and every neighboring state has seen cases.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Khushboo RathoreLegislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign
Bipartisan bill allows nurses with advanced training to practice independently.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerDangerous Heat and High Humidity Will Create ‘Soupy’ Weather In Wisconsin This Weekend
With heat indexes over 100 degrees expected across much of the state, the National Weather Service is urging residents to take precautions
Jun 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRate of Syphilis in Wisconsin 2.5 Times Higher Than in 2019
Decreasing from 2002 peak but still high, with a hike in babies born with syphilis.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioGrand Opening Held For New Coggs Building
County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Graham KilmerClinic at Milwaukee VA Complex Could Be Renamed For Famed ‘Six-Triple-Eight’ Member
Veteran Anna Mae Robertson served in the only battalion of Black women to serve abroad during the war.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood
Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerSen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr.
Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Hospital Systems Remove DEI Language
Promises of 'commitment to diversity,' 'equal opportunity' and 'anti-racism' gone.
Jun 8th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner, Wisconsin ExaminerRising Housing Costs Forcing Some to Delay Medical Care
UW report finds some in Wisconsin can't afford both housing and health care.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin No Longer a Leader in Childhood Vaccinations
Percentage of children not getting vaccinated 4 times higher than 25 years ago.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Tom KertscherWisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills
Nine by Democratic state Rep. Robyn Vining, most aiming to help minors.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio