Wisconsin Public Radio
State Offers $100 Million in Broadband Grants
PSC administering program with federal dollars to expand high-speed internet.
Dec 11th, 2021 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
People Willing to Pay to Protect Great Lakes
Poll of U.S. and Canadian residents finds massive support for protecting Great Lakes.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
50% of State’s Working Women Considering Quitting Jobs
Top reason for leaving from respondents was "feeling undervalued in current role."
Dec 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations
Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah
Judge ruled there is probable cause former Tosa cop committed homicide with a dangerous weapon.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservationists Aim to Save Songbird
Connecticut warbler's range in Wisconsin has declined 80% in two decades.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospital Lawsuits For Unpaid Bills Rising In State
Up 37% since 2001. Black patients, rural patients most likely to be sued.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Christmas Tree Sellers See Steady Supply
Wisconsin is fourth largest Christmas tree supplier in the nation.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marcus Theatres Tries Vaccine-Only Movies
Pilot program at two theaters for only vaccinated audiences has good results.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Providers in Limbo After Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate
More than a quarter of state’s nursing home staff haven’t been vaccinated.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
87,000 Children In State Now Vaccinated
A minority of 500,000 kids aged 5-11 in Wisconsin. Many parents, even if vaccinated, are hesitant.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
