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Plover Man Charged in U.S. Capital Attack
21-year-old Wisconsinite among more than 800 charged in Jan. 6 insurrection.
May 14th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife
Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.
May 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Health Systems Launching Health Disparity Investigation
After a recent survey, local hospitals and systems are partnering to develop solutions.
May 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioBaby Formula Shortage Stressing Families
Pediatric professionals, food banks say families struggling to find formula they need.
May 13th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Supports Abortion Ban Exceptions For Rape, Incest
State Assembly Speaker finds himself at odds with GOP candidates for governor.
May 12th, 2022 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe
Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.
May 12th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioPlover Union Organizer Fired By Starbucks
Company faces labor complaints, fired organizer days after workers voted for union at Starbucks in central Wisconsin.
May 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioKohl’s Corp. Rejects Board Takeover Bid
Activist investor group defeated, but discussions to sell company continue.
May 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Cites Progress Fixing Unemployment System
Department of Workforce Development now paying 84% of claims within three days.
May 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioCongressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden Cited For Having Gun At Airport
Paid fines, ordered to take firearms safety course for having gun in his carry-on bag.
May 10th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCitizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee
Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.
May 9th, 2022 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio