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DHS Reports Record 1,165 New COVID-19 Cases Saturday

August 8, 2020 - 2:20pm

There were 1,165 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Saturday according to the state Department of Health Services. There were six new deaths from the virus.

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Administration Limiting DACA Program

August 7, 2020 - 4:30pm

President Trump speaks in the White House Rose Garden

The Trump administration isn't accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, despite a Supreme Court ruling that blocked a repeal of DACA. We talk with an immigration law expert about the legal questions this brings up, and what it means for young children of immigrants.

Challenges Argue Kanye West Filed Petitions Late, Should Be Barred From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

August 7, 2020 - 6:25pm

Multiple complaints filed Friday argue rapper Kanye West failed to meet key requirements to get on Wisconsin's presidential ballot, listing an incorrect address for himself and incomplete addresses for petition circulators while turning in his nomination papers late.

The Economic Impact Of Lapsed Unemployment Benefits In Wisconsin

August 7, 2020 - 4:15pm

The additional six hundred dollars federal enhancement in unemployment benefits passed through the CARES Act has expired. As lawmakers in Congress decide on whether to reinstate the benefit or lower it, we take a look at the long and short term impacts on Wisconsin’s economy.

Status Of The 2020 Census, And Why It Matters

August 7, 2020 - 4:00pm

202 census letter mailed to US household

The 2020 census has been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, and the Trump administration recently announced that the period of time for census-takers to go door-to-door is being shortened. We find out how many households have responded, and what the implications are for an inaccurate count.

Milwaukee Fire And Police Commission Vote To Demote Police Chief

August 7, 2020 - 3:45pm

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously to demote Police Chief Alfonso Morales. We speak with a reporter about Morales' response, the criticism of the commission itself, and what's next for the Milwaukee Police Department at a time when the public is watching.

How Wisconsin Food Plants And The Government Failed To Protect Workers

August 7, 2020 - 3:30pm

In the distance, a worker leaves a giant Tyson Foods plant as a car drives by in the forefront.

Despite warnings from food plant workers in Wisconsin and nationwide, many facilities and the government failed to take action when COVID-19 began to spread among workers. We talk with a journalist about the timeline of events in Wisconsin, what factories were involved and what was lost.

DHS: Cases Rising As Total Deaths From COVID-19 Statewide Near 1,000

August 7, 2020 - 2:50pm

There were 989 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 12 new deaths from the virus.

Drug And Alcohol Use Up During Coronavirus Pandemic, DHS Data Suggests

August 7, 2020 - 2:30pm

COVID-19 is compounding drug and alcohol problems across Wisconsin with opioid overdoses increasing by 117 percent since the start of the pandemic compared to the same time in 2019.

Wisconsin Sports Round Up: Bucks Clinch Top Seed, Badgers Ranked In Preseason Coaches Poll

August 7, 2020 - 11:40am

The Wisconsin sports world produced plenty of news this week. The Packers say there'll be no fans at their first two home games, the Bucks are a top playoff seed and the Badgers are in the preseason top 25.

Historian Who Correctly Predicted Every Presidential Election Since 1984 Makes 2020 Pick

August 7, 2020 - 11:30am

Using his method of 13 keys to identify who's going to win the presidency, historian Allan Lichtman predicts Joe Biden will defeat President Donald Trump.

Shake-up at the Milwaukee Police Department

August 7, 2020 - 8:30am

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has taken the rare step of demoting the city's police chief. We speak to a longtime criminal justice reporter in Milwaukee about the shake-up and what it means for police-community relations.

2020 Elections: Congressional Candidate Matthew Boor

August 7, 2020 - 8:00am

As part of its 2020 elections coverage, the Ideas Network is scheduling interviews with candidates on the ballot for seats in Congress. In this segment, we talk with Matthew Boor, a Democrat campaigning to unseat Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman.

As Weekly Unemployment Benefits Drop $600, Aid Agencies Brace For Spike In Demand

August 7, 2020 - 5:55am

Many unemployed workers in Wisconsin are beginning to receive their first weekly unemployment benefits without an additional $600 payment that lapsed July 31 amid inaction from Congress. Some Wisconsin agencies that provide services to the those in need are preparing for a spike in demand.

Policy Forum Report: Wisconsin’s Arts And Culture Industry Threatened By Pandemic

August 7, 2020 - 5:00am

Wisconsin’s arts and culture organizations have taken a huge financial hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum. ...

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DHS Reports Record 1,165 New COVID-19 Cases Saturday

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Administration Limiting DACA Program

Challenges Argue Kanye West Filed Petitions Late, Should Be Barred From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

The Economic Impact Of Lapsed Unemployment Benefits In Wisconsin

Status Of The 2020 Census, And Why It Matters

Milwaukee Fire And Police Commission Vote To Demote Police Chief

How Wisconsin Food Plants And The Government Failed To Protect Workers

DHS: Cases Rising As Total Deaths From COVID-19 Statewide Near 1,000

Drug And Alcohol Use Up During Coronavirus Pandemic, DHS Data Suggests

Wisconsin Sports Round Up: Bucks Clinch Top Seed, Badgers Ranked In Preseason Coaches Poll

Historian Who Correctly Predicted Every Presidential Election Since 1984 Makes 2020 Pick

Shake-up at the Milwaukee Police Department

2020 Elections: Congressional Candidate Matthew Boor

As Weekly Unemployment Benefits Drop $600, Aid Agencies Brace For Spike In Demand

Policy Forum Report: Wisconsin’s Arts And Culture Industry Threatened By Pandemic

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