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Drug Use By Workers At Highest Rate In A Decade

May 22, 2018 - 3:15pm

New data analyzing employee drug test results has been released by one of the largest medical labs in the country. Data shows that between 2016 and 2017 the nation has seen major increases in positive test results for cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana. WPR's health reporter tells us about what Wisconsin...

State Of Wisconsin, City Of Milwaukee Urge Trauma-Informed Care

May 22, 2018 - 4:20pm

"Trauma-Informed Care Day" in Wisconsin prompts medical experts, politicians and violence prevention advocates to speak up.

Walker Open To Lifting Limits On Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits

May 22, 2018 - 4:15pm

Gov. Scott Walker is suggesting he's open to lifting the statute of limitations on civil child sex abuse lawsuits.

Wisconsin Milk Production Slows As Tough Prices, Snowy Spring Take A Toll On Farms

May 22, 2018 - 2:30pm

The latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Wisconsin farmers produced 2.52 billion pounds of milk in April 2018, down 0.6 percent from 2017.

Utility Proposes Gas Pipeline Near Wisconsin Foxconn Site

May 22, 2018 - 12:00pm

An electric utility company is asking for regulatory approval to construct a $196 million gas pipeline near the Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex in southeastern Wisconsin.

Frac Sand Pond Drained, Reaches Trempealeau River After Worker Rescue

May 22, 2018 - 11:55am

A pond holding industrial process water at the Hi-Crush Proppants frac sand mine in Whitehall was emptied to save a worker who became trapped after bulldozer he was driving slipped under water.

State Supreme Court Sides With Ho-Chunk, Protects Burial Sites

May 22, 2018 - 10:35am

The state Supreme Court says a concrete company can't dig up burial sites.

McKinley: Gas Is Cheap Compared To These Per Gallon Costs

May 22, 2018 - 8:45am

Although the cost of gas is increasing, Kevin McKinley reminds listeners that other products per gallon are much more expensive.

Discovery Of CWD Prions In Soil Adds Piece To Deer Disease Puzzle

May 22, 2018 - 6:07am

After years of Wisconsin testing fewer deer for chronic wasting disease but finding more cases of infections, a new study offered some additional clues about how CWD might spread through the environment.

Wisconsin Joins International Efforts To Curb Fraudulent Cryptocurrency-Related Investments

May 22, 2018 - 5:25am

Wisconsin is joining securities regulators across the United States and Canada to crack down on cryptocurrency-related investment schemes and warning the public of their risks. Since the beginning of May, North American regulators have launched almost 70 investigations into these types of investments.

Trump Administration Says It Will Separate Families Crossing Into U.S. Illegally

May 21, 2018 - 4:35pm

A Trump Administration policy could split up children from their parents when families illegally cross the border into the United States. Officials say they are enforcing the laws as they are. However, advocates say the zero-tolerance policy could prevent people from seeking asylum. Alise Coen, Assistant Professor of Political Science...

Lobbyist: Plans Needed To Protect Disabled Students During Active Shooter Scenarios

May 21, 2018 - 4:15pm

Police car in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Whether suffering from a physical or emotional disability, some students might not be able to adhere to the generic run, hide and fight method often touted as the go-to response for students involved in an active shooter scenario.

Interim MPS Superintendent Takes Office, Pledges Improvements

May 21, 2018 - 2:30pm

Keith Posley takes over as Milwaukee Public Schools Interim Superintendent, and hopes improvements erase state takeover talk.

Epic Wins In Supreme Court Decision Seen As Blow To Worker Rights

May 21, 2018 - 2:00pm

The nation’s highest court has ruled in a case that involves Wisconsin-based software giant Epic Systems.

Wisconsin Home Prices Rise, Sales Drop In April

May 21, 2018 - 11:10am

The Wisconsin real estate market continues to be defined by high demand, limited supply and increasing prices. The latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association found sales of existing homes last month fell four-tenths of a percent from those of April 2017, largely due to a decline in the number...

Democratic Governor Candidates Face Friday Deadline

May 21, 2018 - 10:35am

Democratic candidates for governor who want to speak at the state party convention face a Friday deadline to prove they have collected enough signatures to get on the ballot.

Dead Cows Are Changing The Way Wolves Eat

May 21, 2018 - 9:20am

It's not an undertaking that most people must think about in everyday life, but dealing with cow carcasses is serious and oftentimes strenuous business.

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Drug Use By Workers At Highest Rate In A Decade

State Of Wisconsin, City Of Milwaukee Urge Trauma-Informed Care

Walker Open To Lifting Limits On Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits

Wisconsin Milk Production Slows As Tough Prices, Snowy Spring Take A Toll On Farms

Utility Proposes Gas Pipeline Near Wisconsin Foxconn Site

Frac Sand Pond Drained, Reaches Trempealeau River After Worker Rescue

State Supreme Court Sides With Ho-Chunk, Protects Burial Sites

McKinley: Gas Is Cheap Compared To These Per Gallon Costs

Discovery Of CWD Prions In Soil Adds Piece To Deer Disease Puzzle

Wisconsin Joins International Efforts To Curb Fraudulent Cryptocurrency-Related Investments

Trump Administration Says It Will Separate Families Crossing Into U.S. Illegally

Lobbyist: Plans Needed To Protect Disabled Students During Active Shooter Scenarios

Interim MPS Superintendent Takes Office, Pledges Improvements

Epic Wins In Supreme Court Decision Seen As Blow To Worker Rights

Wisconsin Home Prices Rise, Sales Drop In April

Democratic Governor Candidates Face Friday Deadline

Dead Cows Are Changing The Way Wolves Eat

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