Wisconsin Public Radio
Rural Areas Have Highest COVID-19 Death Rates
Nationwide study finds rural areas have a death rate twice as high as urban areas.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Natural Gas Prices May Drive Heating Bills Up
Utilities customers will likely notice it's more expensive to heat their homes.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislation Aimed At Infant, Maternal Mortality Racial Disparities
Democrats sponsor bills intended to improve, increase access to healthcare for mothers and infants.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
44% of Eau Claire Wells Closed With PFAS Contamination
City closes seven out of 16 wells after testing for the harmful chemicals.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State AG Calls Election Probe a ‘Fake Investigation’
Attorney General Josh Kaul also said there were 'glaring' legal flaws in the investigation.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Calls For Investigation of Wisconsin’s Indian Boarding School
The governor signed an executive order officially apologizing for state's role in boarding schools.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Catalytic Converter Thefts Prompt State Legislation
New bill would require ID and proof of ownership upon sale.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Class Action Lawsuit Targets Schools For Lax COVID-19 Policies
The lawsuit is backed by a liberal super PAC controlled by the owner of Minocqua Brewing.
Oct 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’
The senator also criticized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders Election Probe Records Released
Dane County judge orders Speaker Vos to make the records public.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
No Federal Charges For Officer That Shot Jacob Blake
The U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue federal civil rights charges.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Republicans Pushing Abortion Restrictions
Gov. Evers has previously vetoed four of the bills being advanced.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
