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Black Movement And Suffrage In Wisconsin

February 12, 2021 - 8:30am

Studies show Wisconsin often ranks among the worst states for African Americans to make a life. We explore early Black migration to the Midwest, racial relations and African American voting rights.

On Tuesday, U.S. senators voted 56-44 to move forward with the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. A reporter details how the prosecution and defense teams are presenting their cases and what lawmakers have to say about the trial so far. We examine the likelihood of a conviction, too.

'Wisconsin Life' Turns 10

February 12, 2021 - 7:30am

A journalist interviews owner of casket company

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Wisconsin Life, which has featured more than a thousand stories about ordinary and extraordinary Wisconsinites from all walks of life. To celebrate, we talk to the feature’s co-founder and its current producer about the many stories they've told.

State AG On Police Response To Mental Health Crises

February 12, 2021 - 7:00am

State Attorney General Josh Kaul discusses proposals to change how law enforcement responds to mental health crises and efforts to expand access to mental health services. We also look at his goals and requests for the next state budget.

Walker Says Act 10 Still Working For Wisconsin

February 11, 2021 - 8:30am

Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker discusses the 10-year anniversary of Act 10, which he introduced to erase collective bargaining rights for most public employees in the state.

White Wisconsinites Are Most Likely To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19. Here's How Officials Aim To Change That

February 12, 2021 - 6:10am

As of Thursday, more than 11 percent of Wisconsinites had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But as few as 3 percent of Black and Hispanic residents fell into that category, according to new data from the state’s Department of Health Services.

Frigid Temperatures Add To The Strain On Wisconsin Homeless Shelters

February 12, 2021 - 5:35am

Extreme weather puts additional stress on homeless shelters that are already grappling with COVID-19 outbreaks and added costs from the pandemic.

Republican Lawmakers Order Audit Of Wisconsin's Election System

February 11, 2021 - 4:55pm

Republican state lawmakers have ordered an audit of the way elections are administered in Wisconsin, a move Democrats warn could feed conspiracy theories and cast doubt on the next election.

Judge Declines New Arrest Warrant For Kyle Rittenhouse

February 11, 2021 - 3:05pm

A judge is refusing prosecutors’ request to issue a new arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse — the 18-year-old from Illinois who's accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a police brutality protest in Kenosha last summer.

More Than 11 Percent Of Wisconsinites Have Received At Least 1 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

February 11, 2021 - 2:25pm

There were 1,239 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 11 new deaths.

Judge Orders DNR To Begin February Wolf Hunt

February 11, 2021 - 1:25pm

A Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge has ordered the state Department of Natural Resources to hold a wolf hunt this month. The decision gives the DNR just over two weeks to implement a hunt before state statute requires the wolf season to end.

Teachers Weigh Loss Of Collective Bargaining Rights

February 11, 2021 - 8:00am

Wisconsin’s Capitol during Act 10 protests

Two union leaders representing Wisconsin teachers discuss the 10-year anniversary of Act 10, which eliminated collective bargaining rights for educators and most other public employees in the state.

Trucking Through The Pandemic

February 11, 2021 - 7:30am

During the pandemic, the country is relying more than ever on the delivery of food and other necessities, which is increasing the demand for trucking and freight services. We hear from a trucking company executive about how the industry is responding.

Should Employers Mandate Vaccines?

February 11, 2021 - 7:00am

As Wisconsin's vaccine rollout continues, employers are weighing protocols in the workplace. A labor and employment attorney discusses how employers are talking about the vaccine with workers and whether getting vaccinated can — or should — be a job requirement.

The Pandemic Has Upended Events, But Thousands Are Heading Up North To Ski The Birkie

February 11, 2021 - 6:05am

Thousands of skiers are planning to attend the American Birkebeiner Ski Race in northern Wisconsin this year, even as health officials have advised people to participate virtually. But, race organizers and businesses say they’re taking precautions to make the event as safe as possible.

A Decade After Act 10, It's A Different World For Wisconsin Unions

February 11, 2021 - 5:40am

When tens of thousands of union members and supporters flocked to the state Capitol a decade ago, they warned that Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining bill known as Act 10 could redefine organized labor in Wisconsin. They were right.

'The Influenza Season That Wasn't': Wisconsin Health Officials Report 38 Cases

February 11, 2021 - 5:40am

In Wisconsin, from October through Jan. 30, 38 people tested positive for the flu, and 11 have been hospitalized, all of them older adults, according to the Wisconsin Respiratory Surveillance Report put out weekly by DHS.

Some Skip COVID-19 Tests Out Of Anxiety. Health Experts Say Shaming Won't Reach Them.

February 11, 2021 - 5:00am

Along with misinformation, the emotional and financial costs of contracting COVID-19 could be driving some to not get tested for the infectious disease, experts say. A tonal shift in the public’s conversation around the pandemic could help change that.

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Black Movement And Suffrage In Wisconsin

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'Wisconsin Life' Turns 10

State AG On Police Response To Mental Health Crises

Walker Says Act 10 Still Working For Wisconsin

White Wisconsinites Are Most Likely To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19. Here's How Officials Aim To Change That

Frigid Temperatures Add To The Strain On Wisconsin Homeless Shelters

Republican Lawmakers Order Audit Of Wisconsin's Election System

Judge Declines New Arrest Warrant For Kyle Rittenhouse

More Than 11 Percent Of Wisconsinites Have Received At Least 1 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Judge Orders DNR To Begin February Wolf Hunt

Teachers Weigh Loss Of Collective Bargaining Rights

Trucking Through The Pandemic

Should Employers Mandate Vaccines?

The Pandemic Has Upended Events, But Thousands Are Heading Up North To Ski The Birkie

A Decade After Act 10, It's A Different World For Wisconsin Unions

'The Influenza Season That Wasn't': Wisconsin Health Officials Report 38 Cases

Some Skip COVID-19 Tests Out Of Anxiety. Health Experts Say Shaming Won't Reach Them.

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