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No Ballots Counted On First Day of Recount
Trump campaign presents many challenges to recount process.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
600 Law Enforcement Agencies Operate in Wisconsin
See how many law enforcement agencies operate where you live.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
What To Expect With Milwaukee’s Recount
How does the process work? Who can watch? We explain.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle
The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind
COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Trump Campaign Pays For Recount in Milwaukee, Dane Counties
Campaign wires $3 million. Work must be completed by December 1st.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Are Parties Realigning In Wisconsin?
Lots of new voters for both parties in election. What it means for the future.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Lawsuit Seeks to Invalidate Votes in Milwaukee County
Suit uses anonymous sources to allege voter fraud.
Nov 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns
State could see 5,000 deaths by January 1 if people don’t change behavior, stay at home, wear masks.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
53% Get COVID-19 If Someone In Household Infected
New study of families in Wisconsin, Tennessee finds high rate of secondary infection.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands
Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Cannabis Reform Gets Bipartisan Support
Appleton reduces fines for possession. Two Republican legislators are leading voices for change.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Stay Home to Reduce COVID-19 Spread, Evers Says
New study shows that reducing contact and travel is effective in curtailing transmission.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals there were so many other winners and losers.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin
A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Turnout High in Rural Wisconsin
Some still loyal to Trump, some flip Democratic.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Judge Rules Against Marsy’s Law
Circuit Court rules amendment passed by referendum didn't fully inform voters of constitutional changes.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties
Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Corrections Officials Reveal COVID-19 Deaths
5 deaths in first such report; 20% of state’s prison inmates have disease.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin
Especially for Black voters.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Claire Campbell and Laura Schultz
Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
How to Avoid Election Misinformation
The best defense from rumors, hoaxes, propaganda is knowing the truth.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
Voters and Election Officials Push Forward
“Tremendous turnout.” State-wide more than 785,000 election ballots already turned in.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman
COVID-19 Facility at State Fair Park Opens
Alternative care facility fielding calls from hospitals across state looking to transfer patients.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote
ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Will Pro-Trump Militia Threaten Election Polls?
State Elections Commission planning for gun-wielding intimidators at polling places.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State’s Election Technology Seen As Secure
But threats against it, worries about tampering, remain significant.
Oct 11th, 2020 by John Bassett
Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC
But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%
Oct 8th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Officials Prepping State Fair Park Care Facility
Hospitalization surge in COVID cases pushes northeast Wisconsin hospitals to their limits.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites
Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Court to Rule on Purging 130,000 from Voter Rolls
Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing two challenges affecting November election.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers
State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Drive-Through Flu Shots Being Offered
In Menomonee Falls, West Bend. Advocate Aurora will give free shots in underserved city neighborhoods.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Is UW-Madison Spreading COVID-19?
Dane County executive pushes for virtual classes, chancellor says UW efforts are working.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
Evers Declares New Health Emergency, Extends Mask Mandate
Scheduled to expire September 28th, mandate now runs to November 21st.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races
“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate
Order expires in two weeks, governor looking at "every possible avenue” to extend it.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Will Legislature Pass Any Policing Reforms?
Some 20 proposed bills with more to come. Will any pass and when?
Sep 14th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State High Court Ruling Forces Printers to Stop the Presses
Supreme Court wants to consider Green Party challenge to stay on ballot, delay could cause costly confusion.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?
State Supreme Court’s Dane County ruling could threaten longstanding power of all local health officials, expert believes.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Judge Denies Kanye West’s Bid to be on Presidential Ballot
His campaign could still appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
COVID-19 Spreading Across UW System
Multiple schools are experiencing high positivity rates, UWM's results unclear.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Henry Redman
WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots
The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
UW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike
After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Evers Might Extend Mask Order
Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak
Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Battle Over Face Masks
The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?
Sep 7th, 2020 by Will Cushman
COVID Cases Rising at State’s Universities
Up 6.1% at UW-Madison, up 6% at UW-Milwaukee.
Sep 6th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
UW System Begins In-Person Classes
As outbreaks drive other universities online, Thompson says UW has 'got to try’.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate
Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters
COVID-19 Cases At 5 Wisconsin Colleges
UW-Milwaukee, Marquette and Madison all have positive cases.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid
How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers
MCTS Wins $3 Million Federal Grant
Grant will pay for a less exciting part of running a transit system - repairing a maintenance facility.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored
State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic
Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court
She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Laurel White
Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate
Order goes into effect August 1st.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Bay Officials Get Death Threats for Mask Mandate
'What have we come to, not in Green Bay, no one should be threatened.'
Jul 27th, 2020 by Megan Hart
How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?
Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
How Pandemic Could Reshape Our Cities
Fewer cars, more housing and sustainable infrastructure in cities like Milwaukee?
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
State Supreme Court Race Cost $10 Million
Shatters spending record; 51% by Karofsky and outside groups supporting her in April election.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
MPS Will Begin School Year Virtually
School districts aren't prepared to educate in person with current levels of COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Madeline Fox and Rachael Vasquez
Milwaukee Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak In State, Gap Widening
821 new cases reported in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers
Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
COVID-19 Early Indicators Are “Very Troubling”
Medical College of Wisconsin CEO warns of accelerating spread of COVID-19. Positive case rate has increased for 25 days.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate
Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Straight Days of Over 750 New COVID-19 Cases
But a negative death total, how did that happen?
Jul 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Three Straight Days of Record COVID-19 Case Growth
Testing falls, but number of new cases keeps setting new highs. Why haven't hospitalizations followed suit?
Jul 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The War Against Masks
It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Has Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.
New study has alarming figures, with spread coming since state shutdown ended.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Outdoor Dining Expanding Across State
Restaurants in Milwaukee, Madison, Wausau look for safer ways to attract and serve customers.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many
The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
1 of Every 200 in State Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
14-day positive case rate continues to climb upward.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Suit Challenges ‘Marsy’s Law’ Amendment
Opponents of victim rights amendment argue voters were deceived about its provisions.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers
Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State Was a Leader in Handling AIDS
Wisconsin less partisan and leaders had broad authority under law state Supreme Court recently overruled.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Andy Soth
Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID
28 voting rights groups urge him to enforce executive order he issued.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions
Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
What Happened at Madison’s Protests
State Sen. Tim Carpenter assaulted, two Capitol statues toppled, windows broken, Evers condemns violence.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks
Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Shamane Mills
County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms
Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Brady Carlson and Kyla Calvert Mason
Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”
What could it mean? We ask some experts.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Why UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout
They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Meetings Often More Open During Pandemic
More live-streamed government meetings, court hearings. But why do some erase recordings?
Jun 1st, 2020 by John Foust
Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know
Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.
May 29th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Report Predicts Second COVID-19 Surge in State
Virus reproducing faster in Wisconsin than all but nine states, British study finds.
May 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State
For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.
May 26th, 2020 by Laurel White
Will Silk Disobey City, Open Strip Clubs?
Company plans to open three strip clubs on May 29th, which would violate city order.
May 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage
Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.
May 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use
May 22nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Fear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons
Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.
May 21st, 2020 by Parker Schorr
State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan
Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.
May 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants
Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.
May 19th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Wants 270-Day Shutdown! Nope
Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
