Wisconsin Public Radio
Over 300 COVID-19 Cases At Long Term Care Facilities
Nearly 100 reported cases at group homes, homeless shelters.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tia Nelson Considers the 50th Earth Day
Started in 1970 by her father, Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Climate change the key challenge, she says.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Enforcement Down in Midwest
New report finds declining enforcement, spending and staff in six Great Lakes states.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Asked to Block State Shutdown
Republican legislators charge that ’Safer At Home’ order will leave state “in shambles.”
Apr 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown
"For those not afraid of the Devil,” says one police chief, social distancing may not be needed.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Home Sales Hurt By Pandemic
2020 housing market starts strong, but hits sharp decline due to pandemic.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Demand for Food Assistance Doubles in State
Food share applications rise by 5,000 per week, food banks balance face shrinking supply.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Utilities May Recover Pandemic-Related Costs
PSC allows them to track expenses due to state order barring disconnections for non-payment.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Furloughs 588 Employees
Every administrative employee furloughed, due to revenue losses caused by pandemic.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Smithfield’s Cudahy Meat Packing Plant Closed
28 workers there have COVID-19 and nearly 300 at company’s South Dakota plant.
Apr 18th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lamenting the Loss of Eugene Kane
“Incredibly talented” columnist for Journal Sentinel, dead at 63, mourned by community.
Apr 18th, 2020 by Alana Watson and Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
