Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes GOP Election Bills
Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Is Already Unfolding in Wisconsin
The past decade was warmest, wettest on record. UN Report warns of irreversible climate change.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units
Hospitalizations increasing. Young patients making up larger percentage of the sick.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public Health Officials Warn Against COVID-19 Misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General called misinformation a "serious threat to public health."
Aug 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Vaccination, Low COVID-19 in State Prisons
70% of people incarcerated in Wisconsin are vaccinated.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public and Private Schools Saw Enrollment Decline
Homeschool enrollment went up 47%.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Western Wildfires Degrade Wisconsin Air Quality
Climate Change linked to extreme heat and drought causing fires.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
How is PFAS Getting Into Rhinelander’s Water?
Researchers using ground-penetrating radar to search for source of dangerous forever chemicals.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Recommending Masks for Schools
Delta variant causing uptick in cases. Officials say masking will reduce school transmission.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Some Milwaukee Businesses Bring Mask Requirements Back
Public health officials recently began recommending that masks be worn indoors in public.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
