Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison
More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Applies for Federal Unemployment Supplement
Program provides an additional weekly $300 to unemployment insurance.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioBlake No Longer Handcuffed in Hospital
Kenosha police chief walks back comments on shootings Tuesday.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills
Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Defends Kenosha Response
Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioProtests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night
Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.
Aug 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 Cases At 5 Wisconsin Colleges
UW-Milwaukee, Marquette and Madison all have positive cases.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Marchers Shot At in Pennsylvania
Black Lives Matter protesters led by Frank Nitty threatened, Pennsylvania police investigating.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioShots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests
Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake
Aug 26th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioUnemployed Struggle Without Federal Aid
In week 5 without $600 federal supplement unemployed workers call on Evers, Congress to find solution.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioProtesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting
Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.
Aug 25th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Calls for Special Session on Policing
In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio