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Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown

Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown

"For those not afraid of the Devil,” says one police chief, social distancing may not be needed.

State Home Sales Hurt By Pandemic

State Home Sales Hurt By Pandemic

2020 housing market starts strong, but hits sharp decline due to pandemic.

Demand for Food Assistance Doubles in State

Demand for Food Assistance Doubles in State

Food share applications rise by 5,000 per week, food banks balance face shrinking supply.

Utilities May Recover Pandemic-Related Costs

Utilities May Recover Pandemic-Related Costs

PSC allows them to track expenses due to state order barring disconnections for non-payment.

UW System Furloughs 588 Employees

UW System Furloughs 588 Employees

Every administrative employee furloughed, due to revenue losses caused by pandemic.

Smithfield’s Cudahy Meat Packing Plant Closed

Smithfield’s Cudahy Meat Packing Plant Closed

28 workers there have COVID-19 and nearly 300 at company’s South Dakota plant.

Lamenting the Loss of Eugene Kane

Lamenting the Loss of Eugene Kane

“Incredibly talented” columnist for Journal Sentinel, dead at 63, mourned by community.

Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.

State Still Reviewing Triage Guidelines for Ventilators

State Still Reviewing Triage Guidelines for Ventilators

Committee has more time to decide how scarce medical equipment will be used.

First Responders Blast COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Law

First Responders Blast COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Law

Police, Firefighters say it will be too difficult to determine where they contracted virus on the job.

Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case

Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case

Justice Dan Kelly could lift his recusal from the case now that he lost his election.

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.