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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
Farmers Markets Opening Across State
About 40% opening, state association estimates, but with health precautions.
May 16th, 2020 by John Davis
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Kaul Backs DNR On High Capacity Wells
Reverses opinion by former AG Brad Schimel; Supreme Court to rule on whether DNR can weigh environmental impact of wells.
May 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Froedtert Hospital Testing Remdesivir
10 patients infected with COVID-19 will be treated with drug as part of nationwide study.
May 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Trump Lawsuit Tests Limits of Free Speech
The president's campaign is suing a local television station in Rhinelander for running a political ad that allegedly defamed him.
May 1st, 2020 by Natalie A. Harris
Wisconsinites Starting To Ignore Stay-At-Home Order
State residents starting to experience “quarantine fatigue.”
Apr 30th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Justice Kelly Asks to ‘Unrecuse’ Himself
While running for reelection he withdrew from two election cases. Now he wants in.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
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
Did Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?
Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
A Day to Consider Legalizing Pot
It can actually be a gateway to prosperity and increased opportunity, says state representative.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Karofsky Won 17 Milwaukee County Municipalities
Lost only Hales Corners and Franklin by small margins, got 86% in Shorewood.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
166 New Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3,721 Total
Death toll reaches 182
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Turnout Surged in Election
High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Did Voter Backlash Defeat Kelly?
Voters angry about in-person election may have reacted by opposing Republican choice for high court.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Karofsky Easily Defeats Kelly
54-46 margin for liberal candidate in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
County Jails Cut Inmate Population
Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic
The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?
It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Decimates Urban Polling Places
Lack of workers leaves few voting sites open in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic
Workers are jumping into new roles and challenges to deal with COVID-19
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger
Activists urge action to protect incarcerated individuals during this pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Karofsky Leads Kelly in Campaign Donations
She’s raised $2.4 million, he’s raised $1.6 million, in race for state Supreme Court.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Groups Spend $3 Million on High Court Race
Karofsky leads Kelly in special interest spending on state Supreme Court race.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out
Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
State reports over 2,000 tests processed in one day for the first time.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election
City of Green Bay sued, saying it couldn’t hold election safely, judge dismisses suit.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Laurel White
Karofsky Campaign Issues Cease and Desist Over Attack Ads
Campaign calls ads "false, baseless, and disgusting."
Mar 28th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
