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DHS: 8,236 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 4, 2020 - 2:15pm

There are 8,236 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Monday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 272 cases from the day before.

'Today’s A Big Day': Wisconsin’s Yerkes Observatory Has New Ownership

May 4, 2020 - 8:55am

The Yerkes Future Foundation took over ownership of the Yerkes observatory and some land on Friday, May 1.

Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Wisconsin Agriculture Markets

May 4, 2020 - 8:30am

Coronavirus pandemic restrictions have forced businesses, restaurants and hotels to close or drastically adjust operations. In response, farmers have lost markets while food banks have seen demand spike. We explore policies to address the situation with a Wisconsin agriculture expert.

Dairy Farmer Required To Dump Milk For Over A Month

May 4, 2020 - 8:00am

Milk pours out of a truck at Golden E Dairy in West Bend, Wisconsin

As the coronavirus pandemic closed businesses and hit the economy, some farmers were left with nowhere to send their products. We hear the experience of a Wisconsin dairy farmer who has had to dump thousands of pounds of milk a day for over a month.

Updates On Wisconsin's Coronavirus Legal Showdown

May 4, 2020 - 7:30am

We discuss Republicans’ lawsuit to block Gov. Tony Evers’ extended “Safer At Home” order through Memorial Day. We also get updates on other battles before the state Supreme Court.

Head Of State Health Agency Discusses Pandemic

May 4, 2020 - 7:00am

State health officials expect more coronavirus cases as testing expansion continues. We check in with the head of the Department of Health Services about statewide efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Before You Dump Your Trash, Consider Your Waste Hauler

May 4, 2020 - 7:00am

The spread of COVID-19, and the subsequent response intended to keep the virus at bay, has highlighted the dependency for services like waste management — that prior to the pandemic were readily available.

Animal Adoptions Up At Wisconsin Shelters Amid Stay-At-Home Requirements

May 4, 2020 - 6:45am

Last month, with pandemic closures on the horizon, the Wisconsin Humane Society put out a call for people to clear out its shelters. From Sunday, March 15 to the following Friday, its Milwaukee and Green Bay locations adopted and fostered out 319 pets, clearing out every available animal.

Tough Choices: Wisconsinites Facing Unemployment Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Delay Bills, Goals

May 4, 2020 - 6:30am

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development estimates more than 700,000 people could be laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing orders. Now, many of those out of work are navigating an overloaded unemployment system for the first time.

Near-Record Year For Voter-Approved Referendums After Racine's Recount Confirmed

May 4, 2020 - 6:30am

Racine Unified School District’s five-vote margin in favor of a record-setting referendum stands, propelling Wisconsin to its highest rate of referendums approved since 2018.

GOP Mailer On Absentee Ballot Requests Confuses Voters, Putting Burden On Clerks To Explain

May 4, 2020 - 12:30am

A Republican Party mailer telling voters in the 7th Congressional District they can request an absentee ballot by postcard is confusing many who don't realize that they need to submit a copy of a photo ID.

Wisconsin Businesses Receive $1.7B In Second Round Of Federal PPP Funding

May 3, 2020 - 3:20pm

During the second round of the federal Paycheck Protection Program, nearly 30,000 Wisconsin business owners received $1.67 billion as of May 1, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

DHS: 7,964 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 3, 2020 - 2:15pm

There are 7,964 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Sunday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 304 cases from the day before.

DHS: 7,660 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 2, 2020 - 2:00pm

There are 7,660 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 346 cases from the day before.

Good Etiquette During Coronavirus

May 1, 2020 - 4:30pm

When someone around you isn't social distancing, should you say something or let it go? We ask an etiquette expert about all of your questions around some uncomfortable moments the pandemic has presented.

The Role Of Trust In The Fight Against Coronavirus

May 1, 2020 - 4:15pm

Medical staff administer COVID-19 tests to the public

Many countries are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, but with varying levels of success. Our guest compares the responses by various nations, and how trust in government, and in fellow citizens, can impact the results.

US Officials Say Chinese Actors Spread Disinformation About Fake Nationwide Lockdown

May 1, 2020 - 4:00pm

Disinformation about a fake nationwide lockdown was shared widely in March, and officials now say Chinese actors helped to spread it. We talk to a disinformation expert about the story, and the emerging tactic of sending disinformation directly to Americans' cell phones as text messages.

Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Business Lobby's Plan To Reopen State Economy

May 1, 2020 - 3:30pm

State lawmakers held a hearing on a proposal from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce that would reopen the state's economy sooner than the Evers administration's plan currently in place. We get an update on the competing ideas and the legal challenge to the governor's "safer-at-home" order.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear GOP Challenge To 'Safer At Home' Order

May 1, 2020 - 4:35pm

The state Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear a Republican challenge to Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order, scheduling oral arguments in the case for Tuesday.

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DHS: 8,236 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

'Today’s A Big Day': Wisconsin’s Yerkes Observatory Has New Ownership

Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Wisconsin Agriculture Markets

Dairy Farmer Required To Dump Milk For Over A Month

Updates On Wisconsin's Coronavirus Legal Showdown

Head Of State Health Agency Discusses Pandemic

Before You Dump Your Trash, Consider Your Waste Hauler

Animal Adoptions Up At Wisconsin Shelters Amid Stay-At-Home Requirements

Tough Choices: Wisconsinites Facing Unemployment Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Delay Bills, Goals

Near-Record Year For Voter-Approved Referendums After Racine's Recount Confirmed

GOP Mailer On Absentee Ballot Requests Confuses Voters, Putting Burden On Clerks To Explain

Wisconsin Businesses Receive $1.7B In Second Round Of Federal PPP Funding

DHS: 7,964 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

DHS: 7,660 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

Good Etiquette During Coronavirus

The Role Of Trust In The Fight Against Coronavirus

US Officials Say Chinese Actors Spread Disinformation About Fake Nationwide Lockdown

Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Business Lobby's Plan To Reopen State Economy

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear GOP Challenge To 'Safer At Home' Order

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