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Smoked Out: As Wildfires Ravage Canada And Western US, Wisconsin's Air Quality Is Challenged

July 30, 2021 - 3:00pm

People in Wisconsin are feeling the effects of smoke traveling from wildfires out west and from Canada, and the smoke isn't likely to relent as summer forges on.

Health Systems Across The U.S., Including In Wisconsin, Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination For Employees

July 30, 2021 - 3:00pm

A woman in a yellow gown and protective hood walks through a hospital hallway

This week, health care systems across country announced that they would require employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. We talk to a healthcare reporter about mandating vaccination and to an SSM Health doctor about its decision to mandate employee vaccination.

Renewed Proposal Would Require Consent For Pelvic Exams On Unconscious Patients In Wisconsin

July 30, 2021 - 12:40pm

A proposal at the state Capitol would require health care providers to get consent from female patients before doing pelvic exams while the patient is under anesthesia.

Green Bay's New Police Chief Managed Response To 2020 Unrest In Portland

July 30, 2021 - 12:10pm

Green Bay's new police chief will be a longtime veteran of the Portland police force. The city's Police and Fire Commission selected Chris Davis for the job after a monthslong search process.

News Roundup With WPR Reporter

July 30, 2021 - 8:30am

Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding discusses her latest stories. We learn about disputes at the state Natural Resources Board, tribal land transfers, eviction moratoriums and more.

How Athletes' Brains Respond Under Pressure

July 30, 2021 - 8:00am

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Olympic athletes and everyday people experience performance anxiety or choke under pressure at some point in their lives. We explore the neuroscience of performing under pressure.

Select Committee's First Hearing On Capitol Attack

July 30, 2021 - 7:30am

supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber

The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection held its first hearing to listen to officer testimony of what happened on Jan. 6. We discuss the investigation, next steps and fallout months after the riot.

Mosquitoes Out For Blood? Not So Much This Year

July 30, 2021 - 6:35am

With a long and cold spring earlier this year, mosquitoes didn't have as much of a chance to ramp up in numbers, said Lyric Bartholomay, a professor in the department of pathobiological sciences at the University of Wiscconsin-Madison.

State Regulators Reject Claims That Their Review Of A Controversial Transmission Line Was Tainted

July 30, 2021 - 5:50am

State regulators are denying they were biased in their decision to approve a controversial transmission line nearly two years ago. Members of the Public Service Commission are defending their review of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line as the project’s owners are asking them to revoke that decision and file a...

Why Wisconsin Dinosaurs Made The Move To Wyoming

April 14, 2021 - 3:30pm

How did rocks from Wisconsin travel a thousand miles west, to Wyoming? A new study guesses that giant dinosaurs carried them in their stomachs. A paleontologist explains. Plus, we take a look at what prehistoric life looked like in Wisconsin.

Hmong Community Rejoices As Sunisa Lee Becomes First Hmong American Gold Medalist

July 29, 2021 - 1:50pm

Wisconsin's Hmong community celebrated the gold-medal victory of Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee in Thursday's individual all-around competition.

First Deer District Night Market Draws Businesses, Crowds Downtown

July 29, 2021 - 1:45pm

The first Deer District Market Wednesday evening drew crowds and dozens of vendors to the downtown area around Fiserv Forum. The market's organizer said he hopes the crowds will grow even as the Bucks championship energy wears off.

'It Only Takes One Storm': Clean Up Begins After Widespread, Severe Storms

July 29, 2021 - 12:40pm

Clean-up efforts are underway in central and southeastern Wisconsin after wild weather ranging from severe thunderstorms to possible tornadoes rolled across the state late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.

Wisconsin Senator Aims To Block State Universities From Requiring COVID-19 Testing, Masking

July 29, 2021 - 12:20pm

A Republican state lawmaker plans to block the University of Wisconsin System from instituting COVID-19 protocols on campuses across the state.

How Bad Are Wisconsin's Mosquitoes This Year?

July 29, 2021 - 7:30am

As we plod through another sticky summer, we get an update on Wisconsin’s mosquito population and how best to avoid the pests. We also hear about a mosquito-themed comic book.

U.S. Rep. Steil On Inflation, Infrastructure And The Economy

July 29, 2021 - 7:00am

Rep. Bryan Steil waves at a campaign stop for Vice President Mike Pence

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, who represents the Janesville, Kenosha and Racine area, discusses how he feels the government is handling inflation and infrastructure as well as the pandemic and economic recovery.

CDC Says Everyone In Schools Should Wear Masks. Wisconsin Schools Have Varying Masking Rules.

July 29, 2021 - 6:10am

In light of recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some Wisconsin schools will move forward with mask requirements for all students, staff and teachers, while others have made them optional.

'Let's Not Get There': Local Leaders Reluctant To Renew Mask Mandates

July 29, 2021 - 6:10am

Local government leaders in Wisconsin may face difficult decisions in the wake of new public health guidance that even some fully vaccinated people should mask up to fight COVID-19.

Failed Veto Overrides Have A Long History In Wisconsin. So Why Do They Keep Happening?

July 29, 2021 - 5:35am

It has been at least 36 years since the state Legislature has been successful in overriding a veto from the governor, including another attempt this week. But experts say lawmakers won't stop trying any time soon.

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Smoked Out: As Wildfires Ravage Canada And Western US, Wisconsin's Air Quality Is Challenged

Health Systems Across The U.S., Including In Wisconsin, Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination For Employees

Renewed Proposal Would Require Consent For Pelvic Exams On Unconscious Patients In Wisconsin

Green Bay's New Police Chief Managed Response To 2020 Unrest In Portland

News Roundup With WPR Reporter

How Athletes' Brains Respond Under Pressure

Select Committee's First Hearing On Capitol Attack

Mosquitoes Out For Blood? Not So Much This Year

State Regulators Reject Claims That Their Review Of A Controversial Transmission Line Was Tainted

Why Wisconsin Dinosaurs Made The Move To Wyoming

Hmong Community Rejoices As Sunisa Lee Becomes First Hmong American Gold Medalist

First Deer District Night Market Draws Businesses, Crowds Downtown

'It Only Takes One Storm': Clean Up Begins After Widespread, Severe Storms

Wisconsin Senator Aims To Block State Universities From Requiring COVID-19 Testing, Masking

How Bad Are Wisconsin's Mosquitoes This Year?

U.S. Rep. Steil On Inflation, Infrastructure And The Economy

CDC Says Everyone In Schools Should Wear Masks. Wisconsin Schools Have Varying Masking Rules.

'Let's Not Get There': Local Leaders Reluctant To Renew Mask Mandates

Failed Veto Overrides Have A Long History In Wisconsin. So Why Do They Keep Happening?

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