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Milwaukee Jury Awards $6M To 3 Men In Lead Poisoning Lawsuit

May 31, 2019 - 2:00pm

A Milwaukee federal jury awarded $2 million each to three men who sued three major paint and pigment companies claiming they were responsible for the lead poisoning they suffered as toddlers in their homes.

Wisconsin Vets Museum To Unveil D-Day Display

May 31, 2019 - 1:35pm

The state Veterans Museum is set to unveil a new display next week featuring equipment a Wisconsin sailor used on D-Day.

Judge Rejects Shopko's Bankruptcy Plan

May 31, 2019 - 1:30pm

A federal judge has rejected Shopko's bankruptcy plan.

Judge Sentences Former State Worker For Stealing Food Stamps

May 31, 2019 - 1:20pm

A federal judge has sentenced a former state Department of Health Services worker to three months at a community correctional facility for stealing food stamps.

Milwaukee Mulls $400K Offer To Bucks Player To Settle Suit

May 31, 2019 - 12:50pm

The city of Milwaukee wants to offer Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown $400,000 to settle his lawsuit alleging that police used excessive force when they used a stun gun to arrest him over a parking violation.

Emergency Room Data Shows Young Adults Are Most Likely To Get Heat-Related Ailments

May 31, 2019 - 12:35pm

As summer-like temperatures start to hit Wisconsin, state health officials are out with data showing that extremely hot days over the last decade are taking their toll on teens and young adults.

Manitowoc Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For $3M Ponzi Scheme

May 31, 2019 - 10:05am

A Manitowoc man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a $3 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded 37 people, many of whom were elderly.

Sphagnum Moss: Wisconsin's 'Invisible Industry'

May 31, 2019 - 6:00am

Marshy swaths of northwestern Wisconsin are home to a prehistoric plant that can hold 20 times its weight in water. We speak with a local farmer about growing Sphagnum moss, the plant’s unusual properties, and how its commercial production became known as Wisconsin’s invisible industry.

Wisconsin Lags In Attracting Educated Workers, Study Finds

May 31, 2019 - 6:05am

Wisconsin is lagging behind neighboring states in attracting highly-educated workers. That's according to the new study "Wisconsin's Brain Drain Problem" from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum.

NASA Using Satellite Technology To Track Potentially Harmful Algae Blooms

May 31, 2019 - 5:45am

NASA has used satellites to track algal outbreaks but if there's a lot of clouds they can't get decent inmages. The SeaPRISM can get data "on the ground" (even though they're placed on poles in lakes etc) and to researachers more quickly than traditional methods.

Less Data Available For National Climate Assessment

May 30, 2019 - 4:15pm

The Trump administration has limited climate change data available in upcoming climate assessments to potentially omit worst-case scenario projections. We turn to an environmental law professor to help us understand the implications of the order.

How Do Tariffs Really Work?

May 30, 2019 - 4:00pm

Tariffs have been President Trump's tool of choice in attempting to make new trade agreements with the European Union, China and other countries. We find out how tariffs are enforced, where the money goes, and who ends up shouldering the cost.

Evers Says He'll Push For More UW Funding Before Budget Reaches His Desk

May 30, 2019 - 5:50pm

Gov. Tony Evers said he hopes he can convince GOP lawmakers to spend more money on the University of Wisconsin System before the state budget process is over.

Unit Leader Was Rehired By Wisconsin National Guard After Allegedly Assaulting Female Soldiers, According To Emails

May 30, 2019 - 3:45pm

According to emails obtained by the Cap Times, a unit leader in the Wisconsin National Guard was rehired after leaving the service following allegations of the sexual assault of female soldiers. We speak with the reporter who wrote the story and has been following the issue.

The Secret To Safe Swimming: Traffic Lights?

May 30, 2019 - 3:10pm

A new device on a Port Washington beach helps swimmers and surfers avoid dangerous rip currents.

Hemp Farmers, Businesses Call For Renewal Of State Regulations

May 30, 2019 - 2:30pm

A bipartisan group of lawmakers and representatives from Wisconsin’s burgeoning hemp industry are pushing for updated regulations for the crop in Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Jury Awards $6M To 3 Men In Lead Poisoning Lawsuit

Wisconsin Vets Museum To Unveil D-Day Display

Judge Rejects Shopko's Bankruptcy Plan

Judge Sentences Former State Worker For Stealing Food Stamps

Milwaukee Mulls $400K Offer To Bucks Player To Settle Suit

Emergency Room Data Shows Young Adults Are Most Likely To Get Heat-Related Ailments

Manitowoc Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For $3M Ponzi Scheme

Sphagnum Moss: Wisconsin's 'Invisible Industry'

Wisconsin Lags In Attracting Educated Workers, Study Finds

NASA Using Satellite Technology To Track Potentially Harmful Algae Blooms

Less Data Available For National Climate Assessment

How Do Tariffs Really Work?

Evers Says He'll Push For More UW Funding Before Budget Reaches His Desk

Unit Leader Was Rehired By Wisconsin National Guard After Allegedly Assaulting Female Soldiers, According To Emails

The Secret To Safe Swimming: Traffic Lights?

Hemp Farmers, Businesses Call For Renewal Of State Regulations

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