Wisconsin Public Radio
Teachers ‘At The End of Their Rope’, Union Leader Says
Calls for no in-person classes unless communities meet benchmarks set by health experts.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Youth Voter Turnout May Decide 2020 Election
Study says voters aged 18-29 could have more impact in Wisconsin than any state. Will they turn out?
Oct 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Construction Pay Dropped After Prevailing Wage Law Repealed
Study finds worker wages are lower, but total public project costs are not.
Oct 4th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eric Holder Meets With State Redistricting Commission
Republicans attack commission, accuse it of being a partisan ploy.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office
South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Economy Shrinks at Unprecedented Rate
State sees biggest quarterly drop in recorded history.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Unveils New Lead Regulations
But critics say allowable lead levels for drinking water are too high.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Campaign Events Canceled
After testing positive for COVID-19, Trump's Wisconsin rallies in Green Bay and Janesville are canceled.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Andrea Anderson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Defends Voting Events
Absentee ballot dropoff in parks, and voter registration at Miller Park criticized by GOP.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
