Wisconsin Public Radio
New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks
State DWD Secretary predicts 6-8 week wait till recipients get $300 supplement.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPD Community Service Officer Fatally Shot
"Neighbor dispute" led to killing of civilian officer with police department. Suspect is 65-year-old male.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Kyla Calvert Mason, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Skip Special Session on Police
Evers called on lawmakers to consider reforms. Session quickly ended with no debate or votes.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha
Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Shooter Will Claim Self-Defense
Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, charged with intentional homicide, protected himself from ‘mob’, his attorneys argue.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Alyssa Allemand, Wisconsin Public Radio
Recall Effort Launched Against Evers
Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison
More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Applies for Federal Unemployment Supplement
Program provides an additional weekly $300 to unemployment insurance.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blake No Longer Handcuffed in Hospital
Kenosha police chief walks back comments on shootings Tuesday.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills
Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Defends Kenosha Response
Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night
Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.
Aug 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
