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Milwaukee County Executive Reacts To Federal Agents Being Sent To City

July 31, 2020 - 4:15pm

Federal law enforcement officers will be arriving in Milwaukee in the coming weeks to assist local authorities in dealing with violent crime. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joins us to share his reaction to the move.

What Comes Next After An Historic Drop In The US Economy?

July 31, 2020 - 4:00pm

People stand in line to file for unemployment

Between April and June this year, American economic output dropped more than 30 percent, new figures show. We look at the numbers with a UW-Madison professor of economics.

DHS Reports 15 New COVID-19 Deaths, The Most In One Day Since June 9

July 31, 2020 - 2:30pm

There were 832 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 15 new deaths from the virus.

GOP Leader: Senators Ready To Override Statewide Mask Mandate

July 31, 2020 - 12:05pm

The leader of the Wisconsin state Senate says GOP lawmakers are ready to override Gov. Tony Evers’ new statewide mask mandate.

Owner Of Wisconsin's Largest Utility Pledges To Go Carbon-Neutral By 2050

July 31, 2020 - 11:00am

One of the nation's largest electric utilities serving Wisconsin is pledging to go carbon-neutral by 2050, joining a growing list of companies that are looking to step up their carbon reduction goals.

Milwaukee Brewers Home Opener Postponed

July 31, 2020 - 9:45am

Opening day at Miller Park has been postponed after two players on the St. Louis Cardinals tested positive for COVID-19, according to Major League Baseball. Saturday's game is set to take place as scheduled.

Life In The NBA Bubble: Bucks To Resume Title Quest Amid Pandemic

July 31, 2020 - 6:05am

The league-leading Milwaukee Bucks pick up their season Friday after a four-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. While waiting for play to resume, the team has been adjusting to life in "the bubble" in Orlando.

Report Shows Inequality Among Jobs Widening During Pandemic

July 31, 2020 - 5:00am

The Center on Wisconsin Strategy, or COWS, at UW-Madison recently unveiled a website to track COVID-19's impact on the state's economy. In its initial review of the pandemic's influence, released on July 22, the repot shows that inequality in the workplace has been further exacerbated....

More Than 500 Wisconsin Residents Received Unidentified Seed Packages, Other Items

July 31, 2020 - 5:00am

State officials say they're working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the unsolicited seeds and warned residents against planting them.

A Look At The Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

July 30, 2020 - 4:30pm

A woman looks at an image of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga.

Civil rights icon and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis will be laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday. We look back at Lewis' life and what his legacy means for the fight for racial equality and justice.

UW-Madison's Uniforms Change And Racial Justice In College Sports

July 30, 2020 - 4:00pm

We look at the move by UW-Madison to change part of team uniforms in social justice solidarity -- after a public request from student-athletes. And we talk with a college athletes' rights and equity expert about his ideas for moving racial justice forward in college sports.

Fifth Congressional District Primary Candidate Interview: Cliff DeTemple

July 30, 2020 - 3:45pm

GOP congressional candidate Cliff DeTemple

Businessperson Cliff DeTemple is running as a Republican for Wisconsin's Fifth Congressional seat. He faces State Senator Scott Fitzgerald in the August 11 primary. The winner will face Democrat Tom Palzewicz, who does not have a primary opponent.

Barron County Sees 162-Percent Increase In Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In 2 Weeks

July 30, 2020 - 3:35pm

The Barron County Department of Health and Human Services has reported more than 150 new cases of COVID-19 within the past two weeks. The increase is due to an outbreak at a food processing center in the city of Cumberland and growing numbers of cases in the city of Rice...

DHS Reports 1,059 New COVID-19 Cases As Mask Order Is Announced

July 30, 2020 - 2:20pm

There were 1,059 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were eight new deaths from the virus.

Gov. Tony Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate For Wisconsin

July 30, 2020 - 12:50pm

Gov. Tony Evers issued a statewide mask mandate in Wisconsin on Thursday, likely setting off a partisan battle about whether he has the legal authority to do so.

WEDC Sec. Hughes Outlines Impact Of COVID-19 On State's Economy, Complexity Of Recovery

July 30, 2020 - 11:15am

The head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation briefed lawmakers Thursday on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the state's economy. She told lawmakers that Wisconsin continues to deal with the public health effects of the outbreak, adding that no one expected to not be well into an economic...

Pandemic Could Hurt Local Government Budgets Into 2021

July 30, 2020 - 10:35am

City and town governments in Wisconsin could face sharp cuts to their budgets next year without additional federal aid.

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Milwaukee County Executive Reacts To Federal Agents Being Sent To City

What Comes Next After An Historic Drop In The US Economy?

DHS Reports 15 New COVID-19 Deaths, The Most In One Day Since June 9

GOP Leader: Senators Ready To Override Statewide Mask Mandate

Owner Of Wisconsin's Largest Utility Pledges To Go Carbon-Neutral By 2050

Milwaukee Brewers Home Opener Postponed

Life In The NBA Bubble: Bucks To Resume Title Quest Amid Pandemic

Report Shows Inequality Among Jobs Widening During Pandemic

More Than 500 Wisconsin Residents Received Unidentified Seed Packages, Other Items

A Look At The Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

UW-Madison's Uniforms Change And Racial Justice In College Sports

Fifth Congressional District Primary Candidate Interview: Cliff DeTemple

Barron County Sees 162-Percent Increase In Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In 2 Weeks

DHS Reports 1,059 New COVID-19 Cases As Mask Order Is Announced

Gov. Tony Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate For Wisconsin

WEDC Sec. Hughes Outlines Impact Of COVID-19 On State's Economy, Complexity Of Recovery

Pandemic Could Hurt Local Government Budgets Into 2021

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