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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...

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 - 9:19am

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.

Dean Accused Of Harassment At UWSP Went On To Hold Similar Jobs

May 21, 2018 - 8:45am

Records show a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point official who handled sexual misconduct complaints and resigned when he was accused of sexually harassing a woman on campus in 2015, went on to hold similar positions at other universities.

Waukesha Rally Remembers Texas School Shooting Victims

May 21, 2018 - 8:15am

In Waukesha, a few dozen people turned out to show support for victims and protest gun violence

UW Health Chief Flight Physician: Single-Engine Helicopters 'Have No Place' In EMS

May 21, 2018 - 6:00am

It may be months before a cause is determined for the medical helicopter crash that killed three crew members in northern Wisconsin.

Tribes Want Seat At The Table On CWD Management

May 21, 2018 - 6:00am

Representatives of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) say they’ve been pushing for tighter controls for years to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. The commission represents the treaty rights of 11 Ojibwe tribes to hunt, fish and gather in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Using Plain Language To Improve The Concussion Conversation Among Athletes

May 19, 2018 - 8:40pm

A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher is examining ways to improve athletes' reporting of brain injuries — a key to preventing long-term neurological damage.

The Fallout Of Football Brain Injury Risks For Wisconsin's Youth Athletes

May 19, 2018 - 8:25pm

Debra Pyka did not know the true risks of football when she decided to allow her three sons to play youth tackle football.

Sidelined By Headaches, Former Badger Plans To Sue NCAA Over Brain Injury Risk

May 19, 2018 - 7:55pm

At 6 feet tall and 195 pounds, Tony Megna was considered too small to be a college football linebacker. Megna was determined, though, to play for the University of Wisconsin-Madison squad.

College Students Majoring In Perfectionism

January 30, 2018 - 3:30pm

New data that takes a look at college students from the U.S., Canada, and Britain shows that perfectionism has increased by 33 percent since 1989. We take a look at factors like social media and technology to examine perfectionism and why its becoming ever-present.

New Project Captures Stories of Milwaukee Fair Housing Marchers, 50 Years Later

March 30, 2018 - 4:15pm

Fifty years ago, hundreds of Milwaukeeans took to the streets to fight for fair housing, marching from the city’s north side to its south side. Now, an ongoing effort from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and several other organizations is making sure the stories of the marchers aren’t forgotten.

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Drug Use By Workers At Highest Rate In A Decade

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

Dean Accused Of Harassment At UWSP Went On To Hold Similar Jobs

Waukesha Rally Remembers Texas School Shooting Victims

UW Health Chief Flight Physician: Single-Engine Helicopters 'Have No Place' In EMS

Tribes Want Seat At The Table On CWD Management

Using Plain Language To Improve The Concussion Conversation Among Athletes

The Fallout Of Football Brain Injury Risks For Wisconsin's Youth Athletes

Sidelined By Headaches, Former Badger Plans To Sue NCAA Over Brain Injury Risk

College Students Majoring In Perfectionism

New Project Captures Stories of Milwaukee Fair Housing Marchers, 50 Years Later

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