Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Upholds Evers Mask Mandate
St. Croix County judge says Evers has power to do this and Legislature can overthrow it.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Students Increasingly Seeking Mental Health Counseling
The number of UW-System students that sought counseling is up 15% over five years.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC
But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%
Oct 8th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Bay Replaces Every Lead Pipe
Five-year effort replaces more than 2,000 pipes. Lambeau Field tax helped pay for it.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Teachers ‘At The End of Their Rope’, Union Leader Says
Calls for no in-person classes unless communities meet benchmarks set by health experts.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Youth Voter Turnout May Decide 2020 Election
Study says voters aged 18-29 could have more impact in Wisconsin than any state. Will they turn out?
Oct 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Construction Pay Dropped After Prevailing Wage Law Repealed
Study finds worker wages are lower, but total public project costs are not.
Oct 4th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eric Holder Meets With State Redistricting Commission
Republicans attack commission, accuse it of being a partisan ploy.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office
South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
