Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Colleges Meet State’s Nurse Shortage?
More health workers, more diversity needed but new report finds mixed enrollment data.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Broadband Access a Health Issue for Seniors
Wisconsin trails 32 states in percent of those over 65 who have access to high-speed internet.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill to Help Paper Mills
A 'gut punch,' Republican says. Using federal pandemic aid could be prohibited, Evers says.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant
New tool offers better tracking of vaccinations rates. ‘This variant is less forgiving.’
Jul 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority
DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservative Group Sues MPS
WILL suing school district over policy allowing leave for union activities.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs State Budget
GOP backed tax cut and reduced school spending survive veto.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations
City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Zoos Will Vaccinate Animals
No COVID-19 infections at Milwaukee County Zoo, but tigers and lions at Bronx Zoo got sick last year.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Evers Could Change State Budget
Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training
Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
