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Diabetics Struggle To Find Affordable Insulin, Despite Being Insured

August 22, 2019 - 4:00pm

The lengths that diabetics go to get needed insulin is outlined in a new government report showing nearly a quarter of adults last year asked their doctor for cheaper medication.

Number Of Mosquitoes Is 'Average' In Wisconsin So Far This Year, Professor Says

August 22, 2019 - 3:10pm

It’s been a wet summer in Wisconsin and wet summers are often filled with mosquitoes. But that isn’t how 2019 has played out so far.

No Charges In Columbia County Crash That Killed 2 Brothers In High-Speed Chase

August 22, 2019 - 2:50pm

Two brothers were killed in a crash in April after police used spike strips to try to stop their vehicle. An investigation concluded this week found the officers acted lawfully.

Milwaukee Airport Requesting $20.5M To Complete International Terminal Upgrade

August 22, 2019 - 1:00pm

Efforts continue to be made to draw international flights to Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport. Airport officials have asked Milwaukee County for $25.5 million in the 2020 budget to continue the international terminal project first announced in 2017.

Some Wisconsin Schools Are Recruiting Students To Get Into The Education Field

August 22, 2019 - 10:50am

A shrinking pool of candidates for teaching jobs has led some Wisconsin schools to get more creative to get students interested in education as a career.

Maintenance Issues Leave Milwaukee Public Museum In Danger Of Losing Accreditation

August 22, 2019 - 5:55am

The Milwaukee Public Museum is at risk of losing its accreditation if this year's county budget doesn't include money to make necessary building repairs.

Plans To Remake Historic Stevens Point Theater In Peril After Demolition Order

August 22, 2019 - 5:55am

Advocates of a plan to turn a historic theater in downtown Stevens Point into a maker space and community hub are scrambling for more time in the wake of a city order to demolish the building.

Milwaukee Alderman Calls For Gun Law Reform After Car Was Shot

August 21, 2019 - 2:35pm

Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson is calling for state legislators to create new gun control polices after his car was stuck by gunfire.

WEDC Offers No-Interest Loans To Businesses Affected By July Storms

August 21, 2019 - 1:45pm

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. announced Wednesday that it's allocated $1 million for its Disaster Recovery Microloan Program.

Evers' Health Secretary Advances Past GOP Committee

August 21, 2019 - 10:55am

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' pick to head the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has won approval from a Republican-controlled legislative committee.

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Diabetics Struggle To Find Affordable Insulin, Despite Being Insured

Number Of Mosquitoes Is 'Average' In Wisconsin So Far This Year, Professor Says

No Charges In Columbia County Crash That Killed 2 Brothers In High-Speed Chase

Milwaukee Airport Requesting $20.5M To Complete International Terminal Upgrade

Some Wisconsin Schools Are Recruiting Students To Get Into The Education Field

Maintenance Issues Leave Milwaukee Public Museum In Danger Of Losing Accreditation

Plans To Remake Historic Stevens Point Theater In Peril After Demolition Order

Milwaukee Alderman Calls For Gun Law Reform After Car Was Shot

WEDC Offers No-Interest Loans To Businesses Affected By July Storms

Evers' Health Secretary Advances Past GOP Committee

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