Wisconsin Public Radio
Western Wildfires Impact State’s Air Quality
Measurable smoke level 10 times higher than normal in Wisconsin.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line
Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide
Ex-Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah fatally shot Jay Anderson Jr. In 2016.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan
Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Cop Who Killed Michael Bell Jr. Running for Sheriff
Albert Gonzales shot Bell, which resulted in $1.75 million wrongful death settlement.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?
Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Children’s Wisconsin Gets $20 Million Donation
Yabuki Family Foundation’s donation is largest gift in Milwaukee health system’s history.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students
Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Health officials fear a spike could come. Half of county residents are not vaccinated.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
