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Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioDon’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump
Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioUniversities Require COVID-19 Pledge
Many UW System campuses requiring pledge by staff, students to wear face masks, maintain safe distances, wash hands.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioKanye West Nomination Papers Too Late?
His attorneys argue petitions turned in 14 seconds after 5 p.m. deadline are still legal, question state Elections Commission's clock
Aug 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBig Ten Expected to Cancel Football Season
Reports say 12-2 vote supported cancellation. PAC 12 conference expected to cancel this week.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioMask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate
State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioSuspended Tosa Police Officer Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters
Officer Joseph Mensah's home was vandalized a large group of people says Wauwatosa PD
Aug 9th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioOpioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic
Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioKanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged
Complainants argue his nomination papers are filled with errors and were turned in late.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Imperils Arts and Culture Industry
These organizations may be among the last to bounce back.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioRegents Approve Rules Complying with Title IX Changes
Without changes, UW-System could have lost $1 billion in federal revenues.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio