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Raising Wisconsin’s Minimum Wage Would Significantly Cut Poverty. So Why Is It Still $7.25?

July 25, 2021 - 6:25am

Thousands of residents in Wisconsin — many of them people of color — would see a higher standard of living if politicians raised the long-stalled minimum wage.

UW System Will Offer Scholarship Drawing For Students Who Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

July 25, 2021 - 12:00am

UW System students who are vaccinated against COVID-19 and attend a campus with vaccination rates at or above 70 percent will be entered into a scholarship lottery. This fall, 70 names will be drawn with the winners qualifying for $7,000 scholarships.

Weekend Roundup: State Sturgeon Biologist Resigns Following Investigation

July 24, 2021 - 10:00am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, updated every Saturday.

Man Decries Lengthy 'De Facto Probation' In Outagamie County

July 24, 2021 - 12:00am

Beau Jammes filed a complaint against Judge Vincent Biskupic, arguing that being subject to the judge’s scrutiny for months was "illegal" — and unhelpful.

Wisconsin Democrats Renew Push For $15 Minimum Wage

July 23, 2021 - 2:45pm

Democratic state lawmakers renewed their push on Thursday for a plan that would raise Wisconsin's minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Health Officials Warn Bucks Celebrations Could Lead To Increase In COVID-19 Cases

July 23, 2021 - 2:40pm

State, Milwaukee health officials say events that drew tens of thousands of people to city could result in Covid-19 uptick.

EAA Hopes To Drum Up Interest In Aviation Careers During AirVenture Event

July 23, 2021 - 12:55pm

The EAA AirVenture show returns to Oshkosh this year after organizers canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19. Organizers are hopeful that free admission for those 18 and younger will draw more youth to the event and encourage interest in aviation as a hobby and career.

At 'Goatapalooza,' Families Get A Look At Goats Working To Clear Invasive Species

July 23, 2021 - 11:50am

A team of 39 goats are at work clearing brush from Wausau's Barker-Stewart Island. At the "Goatapalooza" event, families interacted with them.

The Enduring Pain Of Colonialism

July 23, 2021 - 7:30am

Young Native Americans mourning children who died at Indigenous boarding schools

The discovery of hundreds of bodies in unmarked graves at Native American boarding schools shocked the world. But Indigenous people have been living with the pain of colonialism for centuries. We explore this legacy with a Menominee Nation member and UW System’s coordinator of Native student success.

Exploring New Innovations In Farm Technology

July 23, 2021 - 7:00am

dust flies up behind a combine harvesting soybeans

We discuss the latest improvements, tools and innovations in agriculture with two farm tech experts.

Preserving History: Negro League Recognized At Annual Milwaukee Brewers Tribute Game

July 23, 2021 - 6:25am

The Milwaukee Brewers will honor decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game on Saturday. Former athletes from the league say they're still fighting for recognition even now.

UW Researchers Using Computer Modeling, Social Science To Improve Vaccine Delivery

July 23, 2021 - 6:00am

Two researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are working to combine computer modeling and social science to design a more efficient and equitable vaccine delivery model for future pandemics.

Wisconsin Health Officials Push Vaccines For Eligible K-12, College Students As COVID-19 Cases Rise

July 22, 2021 - 4:25pm

Data from the state Department of Health Services shows the average number of daily cases this week is almost three times higher than it was two weeks ago.

'We Needed This': Fans Celebrate Milwaukee Bucks In First-Ever Championship Parade

July 22, 2021 - 3:00pm

Tens of thousands of Milwaukee Bucks fans welcomed the world champions back to the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee Thursday.

Groups Want Natural Resources Board Chair Removed Ahead Of Key Vote On Fall Wolf Hunt

July 22, 2021 - 9:45am

Two groups that are suing to restore federal protections for gray wolves sent a letter this week calling on Wisconsin’s Attorney General to remove the head of the state’s Natural Resources Board before its August meeting. The letter comes as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is expected to recommend...

Milwaukee Police Oversight Board Has New Leader

July 22, 2021 - 7:30am

Ed Fallone is the new chair of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. We discuss his priorities amid the city’s search for a police chief, an uptick in homicides and recent action from lawmakers seeking to address police use of force.

New UW Clinic Aims To Diagnosis Unknown Diseases

July 22, 2021 - 7:00am

Gloved hand picks up tray of blood and urine samples.

Doctors and medical researchers around the world are collaborating through a new UW clinic to diagnose unknown diseases. We talk with the clinic director about how they’re using genetic technology to help patients who don’t know what’s causing their illnesses.

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Raising Wisconsin’s Minimum Wage Would Significantly Cut Poverty. So Why Is It Still $7.25?

UW System Will Offer Scholarship Drawing For Students Who Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Weekend Roundup: State Sturgeon Biologist Resigns Following Investigation

Man Decries Lengthy 'De Facto Probation' In Outagamie County

Wisconsin Democrats Renew Push For $15 Minimum Wage

Health Officials Warn Bucks Celebrations Could Lead To Increase In COVID-19 Cases

EAA Hopes To Drum Up Interest In Aviation Careers During AirVenture Event

At 'Goatapalooza,' Families Get A Look At Goats Working To Clear Invasive Species

The Enduring Pain Of Colonialism

Exploring New Innovations In Farm Technology

Preserving History: Negro League Recognized At Annual Milwaukee Brewers Tribute Game

UW Researchers Using Computer Modeling, Social Science To Improve Vaccine Delivery

Wisconsin Health Officials Push Vaccines For Eligible K-12, College Students As COVID-19 Cases Rise

'We Needed This': Fans Celebrate Milwaukee Bucks In First-Ever Championship Parade

Groups Want Natural Resources Board Chair Removed Ahead Of Key Vote On Fall Wolf Hunt

Milwaukee Police Oversight Board Has New Leader

New UW Clinic Aims To Diagnosis Unknown Diseases

Wisconsin Athletes Ready To Represent Team USA At The Olympics

Wisconsin Lawmaker Proposes Lifetime Restraining Orders To Protect Sexual Assault Survivors

Bucks Fans Keep The Celebration Going For NBA Champs

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