Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe
GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coastal Damage Costs State $245 Million
Climate change causes extensive damage in 48 communities on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools
The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Controversy Over Police Killing of Roberto Zielinski
Family says body camera footage released seven weeks later is 'heavily edited.'
Jul 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Labor Market Presents New Challenges
There's no worker shortage and many jobs' wages are too low, economists say.
Jul 17th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage
Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021
Milwaukee will likely surpass record breaking 2020, reflecting a national trend.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending
Some hoped pandemic might prompt action on this. Not so far.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
