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ICE Tells International Students They Must Leave US If Fall Classes Move Entirely Online

July 7, 2020 - 3:30pm

International students studying in Wisconsin will not be allowed to stay in the U.S. if their college classes are moved online according to new federal guidelines. The announcement has drawn condemnation from university and international student advocacy groups.

DHS: 495 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

July 7, 2020 - 2:30pm

There were 495 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Tuesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were nine new deaths from the virus.

Dane County Issues Mandatory Mask Order For All Indoor Public Spaces Starting Monday

July 7, 2020 - 12:30pm

Everyone in Dane County age 5 and older will be required to wear a face covering in indoor public places starting Monday under a new order from health officials.

US Commerce Department: Wisconsin's Economy Shrunk By 5 Percent In First Part Of 2020

July 7, 2020 - 11:10am

Wisconsin's economy shrunk at an annual rate of 5 percent in the first three months of the year, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce Tuesday. The numbers give a first glimpse at the effects of the coronavirus and Wisconsin's stay-at-home order on the state's economy. ...

Outbreak Wisconsin: ‘What If This Is To Be My Last Summer On Earth?’

July 7, 2020 - 9:30am

Confined to her apartment since mid-March, senior living facility resident Beverly Blietz grew increasingly depressed. A former recreational pilot, Uber driver, art gallery docent and community volunteer, 85-year-old Blietz loved to drive around Door County visiting with friends and family, but found herself involuntarily locked down when the pandemic hit....

Disinfecting During The Pandemic

July 7, 2020 - 7:30am

Cleaning supplies shelves at Metro Market on North Van Buren Street in Downtown Milwaukee

Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Wipe down surfaces. Disinfect everything. These are our pandemic cleaning mantras. We'll talk cleanliness with a biohazard expert who can give advice on how to properly clean homes, schools and offices.

A Pandemic Makes For An Unstable Cheese Market

July 7, 2020 - 7:00am

During the pandemic, the price of cheese has soared to record highs and plummeted to 20-year lows, all in the span of a few weeks. We discuss why the cheese market has become so volatile.

Central Wisconsin Lab Will Be CDC Hub For COVID-19 Testing

July 7, 2020 - 6:00am

A Marshfield Clinic laboratory will be the CDC's central site for testing on multiple COVID-19 studies from 20 sites around the nation. The laboratory will double its number of scientists working on the testing.

While Still Few, Coronavirus Cases Double Within Two Weeks In One Northern Wisconsin County

July 7, 2020 - 6:00am

One northern Wisconsin county has seen a spike in coronavirus cases over the last two weeks, prompting several bars to voluntarily close.

The Swifts Behind A New Chimney Survey

July 6, 2020 - 4:20pm

The chair of Wisconsin's Chimney Swift working group tells us about a new project to help develop habitat for the bird.

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Says Online Comments About Sexual Harassment Were Misinterpreted

July 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

A UW-Milwaukee lecturer and former lieutenant colonel in the Wisconsin Air National Guard says Facebook comments about sexual harassment in the military were misinterpreted, as thousands sign a petition calling for her to be fired.

Milwaukee Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer For Alleged Assault Of A Protester

July 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

A photographer says she was assaulted by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer while attending a protest in the city Sunday.

After Hitting An All-Time High, Number Of New COVID-19 Cases Declines Slightly

July 6, 2020 - 3:00pm

There were 484 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were no new deaths from the virus.

The National Weather Service Is Proposing Changes To Weather Alerts, And Wants Public Input

July 6, 2020 - 12:55pm

From advisories to warnings and watches, the National Weather Service is considering changing its approach to alerting the public to weather events — and it’s asking citizens to weigh in.

Healthcare Heroes Bill Introduced By State Democrats

July 6, 2020 - 7:30am

Democrats in the state Legislature have proposed a bill that would support healthcare workers throughout the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus. We get the details from one of the bill sponsors, Sen. Jon Erpenbach.

Breaking Down Court Actions On Wisconsin Elections

July 6, 2020 - 7:00am

The state Supreme Court and federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals took actions that affect Wisconsin’s elections. We get the details from WPR State Capitol Reporter Laurel White.

'The Whole Neighborhood Is Sad': Beloved Madison Cafe's Closure Underscores Challenges Restaurants Face

July 6, 2020 - 6:10am

Restaurants around Wisconsin shut down indoor seating at the end of March under the statewide "Safer at Home" order in March as part of an effort to contain the coronavirus. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association estimates 30 percent of eateries around the state that temporarily closed because of COVID-19 won’t reopen....

Major Wisconsin Frac Sand Producer Expects To File Bankruptcy

July 6, 2020 - 5:55am

Another major frac sand producer in Wisconsin is planning to file for federal bankruptcy protections. Hi-Crush Inc., which owns mines in the cities of Augusta, Blair, Whitehall and Wyeville, has defaulted on loans and reported a net loss of nearly $147 million in the first three months of 2020.

UW Tests Drug To Prevent Deadly Complication In COVID-19 Patients

July 6, 2020 - 5:50am

University of Wisconsin researchers are among those testing a drug called ruxolitinib to see if it helps severely ill COVID-19 patients with an overreactive immune response.

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ICE Tells International Students They Must Leave US If Fall Classes Move Entirely Online

DHS: 495 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

Dane County Issues Mandatory Mask Order For All Indoor Public Spaces Starting Monday

US Commerce Department: Wisconsin's Economy Shrunk By 5 Percent In First Part Of 2020

Outbreak Wisconsin: ‘What If This Is To Be My Last Summer On Earth?’

Disinfecting During The Pandemic

A Pandemic Makes For An Unstable Cheese Market

Central Wisconsin Lab Will Be CDC Hub For COVID-19 Testing

While Still Few, Coronavirus Cases Double Within Two Weeks In One Northern Wisconsin County

The Swifts Behind A New Chimney Survey

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Says Online Comments About Sexual Harassment Were Misinterpreted

Milwaukee Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer For Alleged Assault Of A Protester

After Hitting An All-Time High, Number Of New COVID-19 Cases Declines Slightly

The National Weather Service Is Proposing Changes To Weather Alerts, And Wants Public Input

Healthcare Heroes Bill Introduced By State Democrats

Breaking Down Court Actions On Wisconsin Elections

'The Whole Neighborhood Is Sad': Beloved Madison Cafe's Closure Underscores Challenges Restaurants Face

Major Wisconsin Frac Sand Producer Expects To File Bankruptcy

UW Tests Drug To Prevent Deadly Complication In COVID-19 Patients

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