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This Week In Washington: September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020 - 3:30pm

Workers preparing for debate in 2016 presidential election

We look at some of the top stories in national politics, focusing on the first presidential debate Tuesday evening.

Presidential Candidate Don Blankenship

September 30, 2020 - 7:30am

The Morning Show talks with Don Blankenship as part of the series with candidates who will be on the ballot this November. Blankenship, a former coal baron, is running under the banner of the Constitution Party.

Reaction To The First Presidential Debate

September 30, 2020 - 7:00am

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will debate each other for the first time during the 2020 presidential campaign on Sept. 29 in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ll get reaction to the debate from a political scientist at Emory University.

Appeals Court Ruling Reinstates Wisconsin's 6-Day Extension For Counting Absentee Ballots

September 29, 2020 - 7:45pm

Absentee ballots could be counted for up to six days after the Nov. 3 election under a ruling handed down by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday. But Republicans could still appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Evers Calls On Public To Avoid Gatherings As Wisconsin's COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise

September 29, 2020 - 5:20pm

Gov. Tony Evers says he is counting on people's good will to slow the spread of the coronavirus as COVID-19 cases have surged to new heights and the state's top epidemiologist warned Wisconsin had entered a "crisis."

DHS Reports Most COVID-19 Deaths In Single Day Since May, As Cases Continue To Climb

September 29, 2020 - 2:00pm

There were 2,367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Tuesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 17 new deaths.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Voter Purge, Mail-In Ballot Cases

September 29, 2020 - 1:35pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on two cases that could affect the Nov. 3 election.

'Rent Is Still Due': What You Need To Know About The CDC’s Order To Pause Residential Evictions

September 29, 2020 - 1:15pm

Here's what Wisconsin renters who are struggling to keep up with payments need to know about the CDC's moratorium on residential evictions.

As COVID-19 Spreads Across Wisconsin, State Shifts Testing Site Resources

September 29, 2020 - 11:10am

Wisconsin intends to shift COVID-19 testing resources, deploying the Wisconsin National Guard from the state’s two largest cities to other parts of the state, as new cases of the disease continue to climb.

Researchers Develop COVID-19 Test That Uses Saliva

September 29, 2020 - 7:30am

A man in a face mask, face shield, gown, and gloves handles a COVID-19 test at an outdoor testing facility under a tent

A team of UW-Madison researchers have developed a new COVID-19 saliva test and are taking it mobile. We talk with a researcher to learn what it will take for the FDA to regulate it.

Kettle Moraine Prison Has Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases

September 29, 2020 - 7:10am

Wisconsin corrections officials say Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution has more than 260 active cases of the coronavirus, in addition to another 100 inmates who have recovered from the virus.

Task Force Of Black Doctors To Review Potential COVID-19 Treatments, Vaccines

September 29, 2020 - 7:00am

Black man and woman wearing COVID-19 masks in the street

Black Americans have died of COVID-19 at more than twice the rate of white Americans. As vaccine trials continue, a group of Black doctors has come together to bridge the trust gap between the government and underserved communities.

Wisconsin's September COVID-19 Spike 'Couldn't Have Come At A Worse Time'

September 29, 2020 - 5:55am

Wisconsin has seen a spike in new COVID-19 cases in September. Experts say 'COVID fatigue' has aided the spread of the virus, and warn that Wisconsin's winter may be even more challenging.

Some People Are Considering Trading City Life For Rural Wisconsin Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

September 29, 2020 - 5:15am

Economic development officials say there's been an influx of seasonal and second homeowners working remotely after COVID-19 shut down business as usual. Now, they say some people who vacation in the area are weighing whether to turn a temporary getaway from the city into a permanent lifestyle change.

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This Week In Washington: September 30, 2020

Presidential Candidate Don Blankenship

Reaction To The First Presidential Debate

Appeals Court Ruling Reinstates Wisconsin's 6-Day Extension For Counting Absentee Ballots

Evers Calls On Public To Avoid Gatherings As Wisconsin's COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise

DHS Reports Most COVID-19 Deaths In Single Day Since May, As Cases Continue To Climb

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Voter Purge, Mail-In Ballot Cases

'Rent Is Still Due': What You Need To Know About The CDC’s Order To Pause Residential Evictions

As COVID-19 Spreads Across Wisconsin, State Shifts Testing Site Resources

Researchers Develop COVID-19 Test That Uses Saliva

Kettle Moraine Prison Has Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases

Task Force Of Black Doctors To Review Potential COVID-19 Treatments, Vaccines

Wisconsin's September COVID-19 Spike 'Couldn't Have Come At A Worse Time'

Some People Are Considering Trading City Life For Rural Wisconsin Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Evictions Damage Public Health. The CDC Has Banned Them — For Now.

Jill Biden Paints Picture Of United Country Under Biden Administration

Can The Brewers Beat The Dodgers? Christian Yelich Thinks So

Weekly Averages For New COVID-19 Cases, Positive Test Rate Continue At Record Highs In Wisconsin

Conservative Group Seeks Immediate Stop To Wisconsin Mask Mandate

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