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
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
