Wisconsin Public Radio
Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction
Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMadison Protester Faces Heavy Charges
Two federal counts of extortion, up to 40 years in prison.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioDemand Up But Home Sales Down
Home owners reluctant to sell now, but low interest rates have buyers hot to buy, pushing up prices.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioBrewers Season May Include Pictures of Fans
A shortened season, health guidelines and maybe cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioAntimicrobial Product Misuse May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
Their heavy use during the pandemic has some experts worried.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioWill COVID-19 Vaccine be a Silver Bullet?
UW-Madison Medical School Dean lays out challenges that remain, even if vaccine is developed.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioA COVID-19 Case Spike May Merit Bar Limits, Sen. Johnson Says
But schools should open this fall.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioClean Energy Jobs Hard Hit by Pandemic
Steadily growing industry saw thousands of job losses.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained
Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioUnemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks
Unemployed workers who have exhausted their benefits can apply for an additional 13 weeks of support.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio