Friday, May 29, 2020 - 4:30pm
A new poll from AP-NORC shows about half of Americans surveyed said they will get a coronavirus vaccine once it's ready for the public, but the other half said they were either unsure or would refuse a vaccine. We talk to a public health expert about why, and what those numbers could mean for efforts to combat the virus.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 4:30pm
A new poll from AP-NORC shows about half of Americans surveyed said they will get a coronavirus vaccine once it's ready for the public, but the other half said they were either unsure or would refuse a vaccine. We talk to a public health expert about why, and what those numbers could mean for efforts to combat the virus.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 2:30pm
There are 17,707 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 733 cases from the day before.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 1:00pm
Wisconsin may have its first known cases of an inflammatory condition which affects children and is linked to the coronavirus. Two children remain hospitalized in good condition; five others have been discharged from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 11:30am
Rural hospitals shut down many services for months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they're reopening, with new procedures in place and concerns about the potential for new outbreaks in rural Wisconsin.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 11:00am
One-third of all confirmed coronavirus cases in Milwaukee County are Hispanic or Latino patients, according to county health leaders.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 7:15am
Leaders in Lake Geneva are grappling with how to respond after images of large crowds there over Memorial Day weekend attracted unwanted national attention.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 7:00am
We discuss how transit systems are preparing for the return of more passengers. Then, a lawyer explains what employers can require of workers returning to their jobs amid the pandemic.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 7:00am
Bus systems around the state have kept running throughout the pandemic in reduced capacity. But now that the state’s economy is slowly coming back to life, transit systems are bracing for a return of passengers. We talk to the managers of two systems about how they’re trying to keep everyone safe while balancing their budgets.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 6:30am
As restaurants across the state reopen, some people are still concerned about the safety of indoor dining. Now, several cities are making it easier for restaurants to expand outdoor seating.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 6:00am
With warmer weather in full swing and pandemic restrictions eased, we invite listeners to share their ideas for safely enjoying the weekend.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 5:05am
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is running a public service announcement featuring former state governor and U.S. health official Tommy Thompson urging people who need medical attention to get it.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 3:45pm
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to send absentee ballot applications to roughly 2.7 million registered voters in the state. We'll learn more about the move and how it could impact the November election.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 3:00pm
Finding a job after graduation--- college or high school-- is often a time of transition, sometimes a long and challenging one, but 2020 graduates are facing some unique obstacles. We talk with a university dean about how students are coping and what career advice universities are offering at this time.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 4:10pm
Professional baseball and basketball are still exploring options for returning to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, but at least one Wisconsin venue is confident it can safely host large-scale sporting events this summer. Road America in Sheboygan County is holding televised motorcycle racing this weekend without fans in attendance. It will welcome spectators to its events in June.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 3:45pm
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to send absentee ballot applications to roughly 2.7 million registered voters in the state. We'll learn more about the move and how it could impact the November election.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 3:00pm
Finding a job after graduation--- college or high school-- is often a time of transition, sometimes a long and challenging one, but 2020 graduates are facing some unique obstacles. We talk with a university dean about how students are coping and what career advice universities are offering at this time.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 2:40pm
UW System President Ray Cross has announced 40 layoffs in the central office's UW-Shared Services division.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 2:20pm
The Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander will not happen in July, despite having received permission this week from an Oneida County Board committee to move forward.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 2:00pm
There are 16,974 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 512 cases from the day before.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 1:45pm
A Milwaukee Common Council member is asking Gov. Tony Evers to reinstate a coronavirus-related moratorium on evictions that expired earlier this week.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 11:05am
This Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 8:00am
More than half a million people have filed for unemployment in Wisconsin since March. We discuss the lasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic on lower income families and individuals with an associate professor of human development and family studies at UW-Madison.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 7:30am
Now that the statewide stay-at-home order is over, Wisconsin is reopening. But now that restrictions have been lifted, medical professionals worry a second wave of COVID-19 could overwhelm hospitals. We talk with an infectious disease doctor about that possibility.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 7:15am
As data shows movement of Wisconsin residents increased in May, health experts warn continued social distancing and health precautions are needed.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 7:00am
If you are looking for entertainment away from others, binge-watching TV or movies is one option. We discuss research examining how it may affect your health. Then, a doctor joins us to talk about a possible second wave of the coronavirus and how people could prepare.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 6:15am
Retailers are grappling with two new realities as they re-open storefronts: the expense of operating a business safely during the pandemic, and uncertainty about whether they’ll get as many customers as they did before.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 8:15pm
The state would send roughly 2.7 million registered voters absentee ballot applications under a motion approved unanimously Wednesday night by the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 3:15pm
The weather is getting warmer, and many Wisconsinites may be starting to think about their summer travel plans to Northern Wisconsin. We talk about a new essay from WisContext looking at some of the risks for those communities, many of which have fewer hospital resources to cope with the pandemic.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 4:55pm
Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the newest allocation of federal CARES Act funding will go to local governments for “unbudgeted expenditures” they incurred during the pandemic. The $200 million will include $10 million for Wisconsin’s tribal nations, with the rest disbursed by the Department of Administration to each county and…
