Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Says Wisconsin Should Reopen
Ex-governor tells far-right Breitbart News he’s concerned about citizens’ civil liberties.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Bay Meatpacking Plant Shut Down
JBS USA announces temporary shutdown. 189 cases of COVID-19 traced to plant.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Historical Society Would Like Your Pandemic Journals
Entries will become part of historical record documenting life during the pandemic.
Apr 26th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Manufacturers Shift to Pandemic Supplies
Ramping up production of face masks, ventilators, hospital beds and hand sanitizer.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Regulators Target State’s Meatpackers
Wisconsin has 5 meatpacking plants where workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Than A Thousand Safer-At-Home Protesters Converge On Capitol
Counter-protests crop up.
Apr 24th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS, Other Districts Using Pass/Fail for Second Semester
School leaders say it's most equitable grading system under Safer At Home order.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospitals Begin Rescheduling Surgeries Postponed During Pandemic
Medical care not deemed essential was halted in mid-March, saving hospital capacity for COVID-19 patients.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, 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
