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For The First Time In Wisconsin, 7-Day Average Of New COVID-19 Cases Tops 4,000

October 24, 2020 - 2:20pm

There were 4,062 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 25 new deaths.

Freshman QB Leads Badgers To Big Win At Empty Camp Randall

October 23, 2020 - 10:00pm

Wisconsin opened its season Friday with a dominant win over Illinois to mark the start of Big Ten football season. It was a breakout game for Badgers freshman quarterback Graham Mertz.

Appeals Court Blocks Wisconsin's Restrictions On Bar, Restaurant Capacity

October 23, 2020 - 5:45pm

Wisconsin's restrictions on bar and restaurant capacity have again been blocked, this time by a state court of appeals.

DNR Forms New Team To Address PFAS Contamination In Marinette Area

October 23, 2020 - 5:40pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has formed a new team to address PFAS contamination linked to a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam, which the agency says has resulted in the largest, most complex environmental investigation and cleanup in the state's history.

In Madison Visit, Deborah Birx Urges More Testing Of COVID-19 'Silent Spreaders'

October 23, 2020 - 5:00pm

Dr. Deborah Birx, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, met with a group of lawmakers and University of Wisconsin officials at the state Capitol Friday, at a time when hospitalizations have soared and daily cases of COVID-19 are at an all-time high.

Update On EPA Smog Regulations And Sheboygan Contamination

October 23, 2020 - 4:45pm

white smoke billows out of a smoke stack

Contamination of hazardous substances has been reported in Sheboygan. The city has been directed to investigate and clean up the site. Changes to EPA smog regulations will affect Wisconsin utilities. We get more on each of these environmental stories from a WPR reporter.

Analyzing The Final Debate Between Trump And Biden

October 23, 2020 - 4:00pm

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden debate on Sept, 29, 2020

We break down the second and final debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, and evaluate where the campaigns stand less than two weeks before the election.

DNR Report Shows Wisconsin's Air Quality Is Improving

October 23, 2020 - 3:50pm

The latest report from state environmental regulators shows Wisconsin's air quality is improving. The findings are part of the 2020 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends Report from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Foxconn's Next Challenge: Fulfill Promises Made To Racine County Taxpayers

October 23, 2020 - 3:45pm

Beginning in 2023, Foxconn must begin making tax payments to Mount Pleasant and Racine County, regardless of project's status, to help pay back hundreds of millions of dollars in public investments.

Sen. Patrick Testin Faces Democratic Challenger Paul Piotrowski In 24th Senate District Race

October 23, 2020 - 2:25pm

Democrat Paul Piotrowski is challenging incumbent Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, for the 24th Senate District seat in the Nov. 3 election.

Wisconsin Surpasses 190,000 Coronavirus Cases As State Clears Testing Backlog

October 23, 2020 - 2:20pm

There were 4,378 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 42 new deaths.

City Of Milwaukee Could Reach $4M Settlement With Family Of Sylville Smith

October 23, 2020 - 12:55pm

The City of Milwaukee is moving toward approval of a $4 million settlement to the family of Sylville Smith, the 23-year-old shot by former Milwaukee Police Department officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown in 2016.

Stopping The Spread Of COVID-19

October 23, 2020 - 7:00am

As coronavirus cases swell around Wisconsin, we speak with a family doctor about how to stay healthy, stop the spread of the virus and help our friends and family get medically sound advice about the pandemic.

COVID-19 Cases Spiking In State's Indigenous Communities

October 23, 2020 - 6:20am

Coronavirus cases among American Indians in Wisconsin have tripled since Sept. 1 as the state continues to grapple with the pandemic.

WisContext: COVID-19 Misinformation And The Paranoid Style In Wisconsin's Pandemic Politics

October 23, 2020 - 6:00am

Wisconsin faces a public health nightmare: Officials must simultaneously wage war on the COVID-19 pandemic and a parallel "infodemic" of false, misleading and dangerous claims that downplay the seriousness of the disease.

Eco-Friendly Interior Designer Has Tips To Combat Allergens In The Home

October 23, 2020 - 5:30am

In your home hide some of the biggest pollutants and toxins that can trigger asthma and allergies, said Robin Wilson, a nationally recognized eco-friendly lifestyle brand and interior designer who advocates for clean construction and design.

Wisconsin Counties See Improving Unemployment Rates, Many Close To Pre-Pandemic Levels

October 23, 2020 - 5:15am

The jobless rate declined in all 72 of Wisconsin's counties in September, but while many are closer to their pre-pandemic levels, some still have a ways to go. Economists say that's because the pandemic has affected different industries differently, and places hit hard by the downturn may recover the slowest.

CDC Director Tours UW-Madison COVID-19 Testing Lab

October 23, 2020 - 5:05am

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield toured UW-Madison's COVID-19 test processing center Thursday. Redfield says college campuses have been successful in limiting the spread of coronavirus despite high infection rates in some surrounding communities.

State Regulators Bar All Utilities From Shutting Off Water, Power And Heat Until Next Spring

October 22, 2020 - 4:45pm

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission voted 2 to 1 to ban all disconnections until next April. The decision means that utilities will not be able to shut off water, power or heat during the winter months.

The Latest On Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation

October 22, 2020 - 4:00pm

Judge Amy Coney Barrett appears to be on track to be confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice by the Senate -- we talk about the latest step in her progress with a political scientist.

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For The First Time In Wisconsin, 7-Day Average Of New COVID-19 Cases Tops 4,000

Freshman QB Leads Badgers To Big Win At Empty Camp Randall

Appeals Court Blocks Wisconsin's Restrictions On Bar, Restaurant Capacity

DNR Forms New Team To Address PFAS Contamination In Marinette Area

In Madison Visit, Deborah Birx Urges More Testing Of COVID-19 'Silent Spreaders'

Update On EPA Smog Regulations And Sheboygan Contamination

Analyzing The Final Debate Between Trump And Biden

DNR Report Shows Wisconsin's Air Quality Is Improving

Foxconn's Next Challenge: Fulfill Promises Made To Racine County Taxpayers

Sen. Patrick Testin Faces Democratic Challenger Paul Piotrowski In 24th Senate District Race

Wisconsin Surpasses 190,000 Coronavirus Cases As State Clears Testing Backlog

City Of Milwaukee Could Reach $4M Settlement With Family Of Sylville Smith

Stopping The Spread Of COVID-19

COVID-19 Cases Spiking In State's Indigenous Communities

WisContext: COVID-19 Misinformation And The Paranoid Style In Wisconsin's Pandemic Politics

Eco-Friendly Interior Designer Has Tips To Combat Allergens In The Home

Wisconsin Counties See Improving Unemployment Rates, Many Close To Pre-Pandemic Levels

CDC Director Tours UW-Madison COVID-19 Testing Lab

State Regulators Bar All Utilities From Shutting Off Water, Power And Heat Until Next Spring

The Latest On Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation

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