Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospital Association Reports Worsening Nurse Shortage
Burnout, violence against healthcare workers driving high job vacancy rates.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Says State Can’t Decertify 2020 Election Results
Republican activists still pushing speaker to overturn 2020 election.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio50,000 State Residents Eligible for Citizenship
Many live in Milwaukee County. Advocates push for naturalization by 2022.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioWastewater Tests Show Uptick in COVID-19
Too early to tell but increases found in several cities, including Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Ron Johnson Win Reelection?
His unfavorability ratings are high, but the politics of 2022 may be on his side.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers
Governor kicks off statewide tour to thank health and front-line workers who helped battle pandemic.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals
AG seeks monetary damages, cleanup by Johnson Controls, Tyco for PFAS pollution in Marinette.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Madeline Fox and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGas Prices Hurt Ride-Share Drivers
'Drivers are going to be dropping like flies.'
Mar 14th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioTesting Kids For Lead Poisoning Declined During Pandemic
25% reduction in lead tests in state compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019
Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias
Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioChronic Absenteeism Rising in Wisconsin Schools
Educators find it will be hard to reshape the attendance patterns created by virtual learning.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio