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State’s Election Clerks Prepare for COVID-19
Officials plan for worker shortages, potential polling place closures.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus
University extending spring break a week, transitioning to online courses.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Ginseng Festival Cancelled
Coronavirus cited for cancelling Wausau event that attracts 2,000 international visitors.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioCity’s Children Lack Access to Child Care
Report finds half of Milwaukee’s 47,000 children under age 6 lack access to quality child care.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio5 UW Campuses Phasing Out Coal
UW System will end its statewide contract to provide coal for campuses.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Wins 45 Gold Medals for Cheese
Gruyere from Switzerland wins World Series of Cheese grand prize. Wisconsin wins more than any state.
Mar 7th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioState Adds 12 New Circuit Court Branches
Bill signed by Gov. Evers makes first additions in a decade.
Mar 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCoronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say
Health Department officials are planning for response to outbreak.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAs Molson Coors Restarts, Company Looks at Culture
Not all employees are back, company still dealing with emotional toll of the shooting.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Counties Need More Census Workers
Census Bureau raising pay to attract more applicants.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Calls for More Gun Safety Laws
Molson Coors shootings reignite debate over background checks, red flag laws.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioMetro Groundwater Has Rising Radium Levels
Study finds high radium levels in southern Wisconsin’s well water, including Brookfield, Sussex, Waukesha.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio