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Using Plain Language To Improve The Concussion Conversation Among Athletes

May 19, 2018 - 8:41pm

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 - 8:24pm

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 - 7:57pm

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% 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.

Wisconsin Man, Casualty Of Flawed Hair Forensics, Latest To Be Exonerated

May 18, 2018 - 4:25pm

A Wisconsin man who spent two decades in prison based in part on flawed FBI forensic work has been cleared of rape, battery and burglary charges, the latest in a series of exonerations around the country based on the now-discredited technique of microscopic hair comparison.

Fort Atkinson Priest Accused Of Assaulting Child At Least 100 Times

May 18, 2018 - 2:05pm

Sixty-four-year-old Bill Nolan is charged with six counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Raises Pay For Court-Appointed Defense Lawyers

May 18, 2018 - 1:45pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to raise the hourly rate of pay for court-appointed attorneys from $70 to $100 per hour, a move expected to cost county governments an estimated $32 million per year.

Madison Getting First-Ever Professional Men's Soccer Team

May 18, 2018 - 12:50pm

Madison’s Breese Stevens Field will be the home of the city’s first professional soccer league and Wisconsin’s first professional soccer league in 15 years. The team’s name and mascot have yet to be decided.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Lifetime GPS Monitoring Not Punishment

May 18, 2018 - 11:25am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says judges don't need to tell child molesters they'll be subject to lifetime GPS monitoring when they enter pleas because monitoring doesn't amount to punishment.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Adults Can Be Charged For Earlier Crimes

May 18, 2018 - 11:05am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reaffirmed that criminal charges in adult court can be brought against defendants for activity that happened when they were juveniles.

Wisconsin Correctional Staff Shortage Adds Up To $42M In Overtime

May 18, 2018 - 9:05am

The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau says there are currently 920 unfilled corrections jobs, or a vacancy rate of about 12 1/2 percent.

Attorneys And Judges Make Case To The Wisconsin Supreme Court To Raise Public Defender Pay

May 17, 2018 - 4:05pm

Lawyers and judges throughout Wisconsin asked the state Supreme Court to raise the pay for public defenders. They argued that the state has the lowest pay for public defenders in the country and that it's preventing attorneys from picking up cases. We speak with WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson...

Twin Ports Residents Express Doubts Over Environmental Monitoring After Refinery Incident

May 17, 2018 - 5:25pm

Twin Ports residents shared their doubts about environmental monitoring in the wake of explosions and fires at the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior last month. They voiced a lack of trust in government and company officials who are overseeing air, water and soil quality.

'Metal Mom' Takes On Stoughton Norwegian Independence Parade

May 17, 2018 - 3:15pm

Stoughton’s traditional Syttende Mai — Norwegian Independence Day — celebration is taking a dark turn this year. "Metal Mom" will be making a special appearance on a float fit with a Macy’s-style balloon and a throne made of knitting needles — think "Game of Thrones" — during Sunday’s parade.

Senate Votes To Keep Net Neutrality Guidelines Intact

May 17, 2018 - 3:05pm

The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday that would overturn the FCC's decision to end net neutrality guidelines in June. The Senate voted largely along party lines with all Democratic Senators and three Republicans--Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and John Kennedy of Louisiana--supporting the move. Longtime net neutrality...

'It Seems Like Nothing, But I Can Put That Money Away'

May 17, 2018 - 3:50pm

Joclyn Durrsumner is an educational consultant for people with developmental disabilities, a job that was inspired by her son, who was born without a cerebellum.

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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

Wisconsin Man, Casualty Of Flawed Hair Forensics, Latest To Be Exonerated

Fort Atkinson Priest Accused Of Assaulting Child At Least 100 Times

Wisconsin Supreme Court Raises Pay For Court-Appointed Defense Lawyers

Madison Getting First-Ever Professional Men's Soccer Team

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Lifetime GPS Monitoring Not Punishment

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Adults Can Be Charged For Earlier Crimes

Wisconsin Correctional Staff Shortage Adds Up To $42M In Overtime

Attorneys And Judges Make Case To The Wisconsin Supreme Court To Raise Public Defender Pay

Twin Ports Residents Express Doubts Over Environmental Monitoring After Refinery Incident

'Metal Mom' Takes On Stoughton Norwegian Independence Parade

Senate Votes To Keep Net Neutrality Guidelines Intact

'It Seems Like Nothing, But I Can Put That Money Away'

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