Wisconsin Public Radio
Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold
Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System
Republicans say they are responding to constituent concerns regarding the 2020 election.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse
Accused of killing two people and injuring a third, he is scheduled to go to trial in March.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal COVID-19 Aid Funneled to In-Person Schools
State GOP lawmakers' plan penalizes school districts that provided virtual instruction.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Act 10 Changed Wisconsin Unions
Public sector unions contend with declining membership, reduced political power and restricted collective bargaining rights.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sees Historically Few Flu Cases
Only 38 influenza cases as of January 30th. COVID-19 mitigation likely reduced the spread.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Prisons Badly Short of Staff
15% of staff positions in state unfilled, up to 40% at Waupun prison.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suburban Mayors Push State on Vaccine Numbers
Complaints of too few doses supplied and not enough information.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sees Second Case of Coronavirus Variant
A case in Waukesha of variant first discovered in UK and believed to spread more rapidly.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee United Way Gets $25 Million Gift
MacKenzie Scott distributing wealth received in divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Funding for Child Care, Long Term Care
Budget proposal would address worker shortages, support vulnerable populations.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bucks, Brewers Prepare Pandemic Safety Plans
Bucks' plan submitted to city health department include 25% capacity at Fiserv Forum.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
