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
Activists Demand Police Firings But Mayors Can’t
Barrett, McBride lament lack of control over police chief. Law insulates police from elected officials.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan
Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
$31M Donation to Marquette Will Support 80 Scholarships a Year
Darren and Terry Jackson's gift will aid underrepresented students in the nursing program.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Work Search Waiver for Unemployment Continues
DWD still not requiring work search for unemployment insurance claims.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
