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Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows
UW-Madison research shows risk of death is 18% higher during extreme heat events.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioTwo Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore
Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioHarris, Walz and Vance All Campaign in Eau Claire
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance also held an event in Eau Claire.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Marquette Poll Shows Harris, Trump In Dead Heat in Wisconsin
It's the first Marquette University Law School poll since Harris replaced Biden.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioLawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility
The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioKennedy, Cornel West File To Appear On Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Four independent candidates filed signatures to run for president in Wisconsin. Nine candidates could appear.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFour Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt
Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioFired Teacher, WILL Suing School District After Declining To Use Student’s Preferred Pronouns
Teacher Jordan Cernek says using transgender student pronouns violates his religious beliefs.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls
FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMinimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled
But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Startup Investments Fell in 2023
So far in 2024, the state tech council has tracked $256M in startup investments.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioDodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution
Death appears to be self-inflicted, sheriff's office says of ongoing inquiry
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio