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Wisconsin Assembly Battle Could Hinge On Suburban Districts

September 16, 2020 - 5:20pm

Races in just a handful of Wisconsin's 99 Assembly districts could decide whether Republicans win a big enough majority to override the vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Wisconsin Elections Commission: 19 Reported Cases Of Possible Voter Fraud Over Nearly 2 Years

September 16, 2020 - 4:45pm

According to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, municipal clerks across Wisconsin reported less than 20 incidents of possible voter fraud between the 2018 general election and this year’s fall partisan primary.

This Week In Washington: September 16, 2020

September 16, 2020 - 3:30pm

We check in on some top national political stories with a Congressional reporter, including the continued gridlock over additional coronavirus relief funding.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Cases Rise As September Spike Hits College Towns

September 16, 2020 - 2:45pm

There were 1,408 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were eight new deaths from the virus.

Woman Sues UW-Madison Over Cephus' Reinstatement

September 16, 2020 - 11:45am

A woman who accused former Badgers football player Quintez Cephus of sexual assault in 2018 is suing the University of Wisconsin-Madison over its decision to reverse Cephus’ expulsion and allow him back on the football team.

Wisconsin Dells' Tommy Bartlett Show To Close Permanently Due To Pandemic Effects

September 16, 2020 - 11:15am

The Tommy Bartlett Show will not reopen after nearly 70 years as a Wisconsin Dells tourist attraction.

Big Ten Reverses Course, Announces Plans For Fall Football Season

September 16, 2020 - 8:25am

The Big Ten has reversed course and announced plans to play football beginning the weekend of Oct. 23.

Well Sampling Completed In Southwestern Wisconsin Study, But Questions Remain About Contamination

September 16, 2020 - 8:00am

Researchers have completed the fourth and final round of private well sampling to determine sources of fecal contamination in wells that were previously flagged for issues as part of an ongoing groundwater study in southwestern Wisconsin.

DWD Will Not Ask Unemployment Insurance Recipients To Repay $300 Supplement

September 16, 2020 - 5:00am

A question from the state Department of Workforce Development that determines whether unemployment insurance recipients are eligible to receive a new $300 weekly benefit supplement included language that says recipients may have to pay back the benefit. The question has confused many, and now DWD says it's removing the language.

Milwaukee Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll By Neck Could Still Be Disciplined

September 15, 2020 - 4:45pm

Milwaukee Common Council members questioned Fire Department Chief Mark Rohlfing Tuesday about an incident in which a firefighter hung a Black doll by the neck in a station break room.

Gov. Tony Evers Defends UW System's Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic

September 15, 2020 - 4:40pm

Gov. Tony Evers says the University of Wisconsin System has done a good job managing the COVID-19 pandemic so far this academic year, citing "massive amounts" of testing that is still being ramped up.

As Millions Of Acres Burn, Should We Consider New Ways To Manage Wildfires?

September 15, 2020 - 4:30pm

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Wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington have burned millions of acres and killed more than 20 people. We talk with an expert on wildfires about what's making this year so bad and how we can rethink prevention strategies for the future.

Changing Economic Standing For Big Oil

September 15, 2020 - 4:15pm

The coronavirus pandemic initially upended travel and caused the demand for oil to drop. In April the price of oil was less than zero. We speak with a national energy reporter about how the oil industry has fared the last few months and why “Big Oil” isn’t as big as it once was.

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Wisconsin Assembly Battle Could Hinge On Suburban Districts

Wisconsin Elections Commission: 19 Reported Cases Of Possible Voter Fraud Over Nearly 2 Years

This Week In Washington: September 16, 2020

Wisconsin COVID-19 Cases Rise As September Spike Hits College Towns

Woman Sues UW-Madison Over Cephus' Reinstatement

Wisconsin Dells' Tommy Bartlett Show To Close Permanently Due To Pandemic Effects

Big Ten Reverses Course, Announces Plans For Fall Football Season

Well Sampling Completed In Southwestern Wisconsin Study, But Questions Remain About Contamination

DWD Will Not Ask Unemployment Insurance Recipients To Repay $300 Supplement

Milwaukee Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll By Neck Could Still Be Disciplined

Gov. Tony Evers Defends UW System's Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic

As Millions Of Acres Burn, Should We Consider New Ways To Manage Wildfires?

Changing Economic Standing For Big Oil

Kohl's To Cut 15 Percent Of Corporate Workforce Amid Sales Slump

Wisconsin COVID-19 Cases Up Again On Tuesday, With 1,348 New Positive Tests Reported

'Do Not Eat' Advisory Issued For Deer Liver Due To PFAS Contamination

Hazy Skies May Linger In Wisconsin Thanks To Wildfire Smoke

Most Public Water Supplies In Wisconsin Meet Standards, But Safe Drinking Water Eludes Some

In-Person Campaigning Evolves During COVID-19

How The Pandemic Is Tearing Up The Timber Industry

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