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12 Percent Of State Population Is Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

March 13, 2021 - 2:05pm

There were 462 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 13 new deaths.

What You Need To Know About Mammograms And The COVID-19 Vaccine

March 13, 2021 - 8:55am

An immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine that presents similarly to a symptom of breast cancer can be alarming for some mammography patients, but medical experts say there's no immediate cause for concern.

Environmental Groups Want Swifter Climate Change Plan For Upper Mississippi River Basin

March 13, 2021 - 7:40am

Environmental groups are calling on Midwestern governors to produce a climate change study of the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

How To Get Over A Fear Of Needles

March 12, 2021 - 4:45pm

A sign says "COVID VACCINE" with an arrow pointing guests in the right direction.

Fear of needles is fairly common. One study found that 16 percent of adults avoided getting their flu vaccine due to this fear . In a global pandemic where getting a shot is the most surefire step towards normalcy and safety, our guest explains this fear and gives tips on how to overcome it.

American Rescue Plan Impact On Child Poverty

March 12, 2021 - 4:00pm

Masked childcare workers assist children in daycare

The recently passed American Rescue Plan Act includes an increased child tax credit. Many families could receive $3600 for kids under 6 years of age and $3000 for children between the ages of 6 and 17. We analyze this legislation’s relationship to poverty as researchers predict the bill could reduce it by a third.

2020's Huge Increase In Mass Shootings

March 12, 2021 - 3:00pm

Several law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting at Mayfield Mall

Mass shootings in 2020 increased more than twofold from the year before, which is in line with the jump of 47 percent in the U.S. as a whole. Our guest explains the underlying factors that contributed to these sobering statistics and what policymakers might consider doing next.

Community COVID-19 Vaccination Site To Open In Racine

March 12, 2021 - 2:05pm

There were 550 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There was one new death.

Stevens Point Mayor: Send Detroit's 'Robocop' Statue To Actor's Hometown

March 12, 2021 - 11:50am

A central Wisconsin mayor is calling for a recently completed 11-foot, two-and-a-half ton statue of Robocop to be installed in Stevens Point.

How To Raise Boys After #MeToo

March 12, 2021 - 8:00am

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and other powerful men under scrutiny by the #MeToo Movement were once young boys. Washington Post reporter Emma Brown broke the story on Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh . We discuss Brown's new book about raising boys.

State Regulators Seek A Roadmap Toward A Clean Energy Future

March 12, 2021 - 6:05am

Wisconsin’s electric utilities are already transitioning away from fossil fuels in their power mix. Now, regulators will investigate how the state can chart a course toward a clean energy future while maintaining reliable and affordable electricity.

Landmark Stimulus Plan Could Help Those Hit Hardest By Pandemic

March 12, 2021 - 6:00am

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act signed by President Joe Biden Thursday includes nearly $600 million for Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. That’s money leaders say could help residents who have been the hardest hit during the year-long pandemic.

How To Get A COVID-19 Shot In Wisconsin: Vaccine Hunters Share Tips

March 12, 2021 - 5:55am

Wisconsin is among the nation's leaders in distributing inoculations to those who want them, but demand still outpaces supply, and some eligible residents still struggle to find appointments.

USDA Expands Pandemic School Meal Access Through The Summer

March 12, 2021 - 5:50am

Wisconsin schools will have the flexibility to serve free meals curbside and outside normal mealtimes or group settings through Sept. 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.

Wisconsin Bill Would Penalize Cities For 'Defunding' Police Departments

March 11, 2021 - 4:15pm

Wisconsin cities that "defund" their police departments would get less state funding under a GOP proposal at the Capitol.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.8 Percent In January, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels

March 11, 2021 - 1:40pm

In the first look at the health of the state's economy in 2021, Wisconsin's unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in January, marking the closest the unemployment rate has been to pre-pandemic levels since the start of the outbreak.

DHS: People With Certain Medical Conditions Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine March 29

March 11, 2021 - 12:35pm

Three months after the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine were injected into the arms of frontline health care workers, the largest priority group — those with underlying health conditions — will soon get their turn.

Some State School Districts May Adjust Summer School And Fall Start Date To Help Kids Catch Up

March 11, 2021 - 7:30am

Signs of encouragement in windows of a Madison school

Earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers suggested that school districts around the state could begin the fall semester sooner to help kids catch up academically for any learning loss over the last pandemic year. We discuss that possibility as well as new options for summer school.

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12 Percent Of State Population Is Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

What You Need To Know About Mammograms And The COVID-19 Vaccine

Environmental Groups Want Swifter Climate Change Plan For Upper Mississippi River Basin

How To Get Over A Fear Of Needles

American Rescue Plan Impact On Child Poverty

2020's Huge Increase In Mass Shootings

Community COVID-19 Vaccination Site To Open In Racine

Stevens Point Mayor: Send Detroit's 'Robocop' Statue To Actor's Hometown

How To Raise Boys After #MeToo

State Regulators Seek A Roadmap Toward A Clean Energy Future

Landmark Stimulus Plan Could Help Those Hit Hardest By Pandemic

How To Get A COVID-19 Shot In Wisconsin: Vaccine Hunters Share Tips

USDA Expands Pandemic School Meal Access Through The Summer

Wisconsin Bill Would Penalize Cities For 'Defunding' Police Departments

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.8 Percent In January, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels

DHS: People With Certain Medical Conditions Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine March 29

Some State School Districts May Adjust Summer School And Fall Start Date To Help Kids Catch Up

Rape Case Raises Questions About Milwaukee Police

Report: Tech Schools Hit Especially Hard By COVID-19 Enrollment Declines

COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Rising, Cases Are Falling, And Milwaukee Is Reopening

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