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Dane County extends mask mandate until March 1

January 26, 2022 - 3:15pm

An "incredibly high" level of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Dane County has prompted local health officials to extend an indoor mask mandate until March 1.

Steep decline in new Wisconsin COVID-19 cases predicted by Mayo Clinic computer modeling

January 26, 2022 - 2:55pm

Computer modeling from the Mayo Clinic Health System predicts Wisconsin's surge of new COVID-19 cases has peaked and is expected to sharply decline in coming months.

Republican lawmakers spearhead another attempt at medical marijuana in Wisconsin

January 26, 2022 - 11:50am

Two Wisconsin Republicans announced another attempt Wednesday to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Bill sponsors say they want to join 36 states already offering that treatment, but the proposal faces opposition on both sides of the aisle.

Poll: Most Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade, split on new abortion restrictions

January 26, 2022 - 11:15am

A new national poll from the Marquette University Law School found a majority of Americans support legal access to abortion, but are split on new abortion restrictions being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Judge rules DNR can test for PFAS, but it can't take legal action without standards

January 26, 2022 - 9:55am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources can test wastewater for PFAS, but a Jefferson County judge ruled Monday that the agency can’t pursue enforcement until water quality standards are in place.

Milwaukee sheriff's deputy shot, suspect reportedly shoots himself

January 26, 2022 - 8:00am

A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy is expected to survive after he was shot multiple times by a man who ran from a traffic stop near Interstate 94 on the city's southwest side early Wednesday morning

Green Bay tire service chain fined $14K in Wisconsin worker's death

January 26, 2022 - 6:30am

Green Bay's Pomp's Tire Service faces a fine of $14,502 after an OSHA investigation found it failed to properly train an Abbotsford employee who died servicing tire rims.

Growing number of cities seeking voter approval to exceed state property tax limits

January 26, 2022 - 5:00am

A growing number of Wisconsin cities are asking voters to support property tax increases in order to expand or maintain city services like police, fire and paramedics.

'Dying From COVID Is Not Pretty': A poet grieves the loss of her sister

January 26, 2022 - 5:00am

Pam Gustafson of Milwaukee shares a poem about her sister, who died from COVID-19 complications.

State Senate passes proposed constitutional amendment on federal funding

January 25, 2022 - 7:15pm

Wisconsin voters could be asked to give the Legislature more power over how to spend federal funds under a measure passed by Republicans in the state Senate Tuesday.

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Dane County extends mask mandate until March 1

Steep decline in new Wisconsin COVID-19 cases predicted by Mayo Clinic computer modeling

Republican lawmakers spearhead another attempt at medical marijuana in Wisconsin

Poll: Most Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade, split on new abortion restrictions

Judge rules DNR can test for PFAS, but it can't take legal action without standards

Milwaukee sheriff's deputy shot, suspect reportedly shoots himself

Green Bay tire service chain fined $14K in Wisconsin worker's death

Growing number of cities seeking voter approval to exceed state property tax limits

'Dying From COVID Is Not Pretty': A poet grieves the loss of her sister

State Senate passes proposed constitutional amendment on federal funding

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