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$322M In Rental, Utility Assistance Available For Those Facing Housing Instability

February 26, 2021 - 4:00pm

Wisconsin renters who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic could qualify for up to 12 months of rental, utility assistance thanks to more than $322 million from the latest federal stimulus bill.

DHS Releases Interactive Map Of Wisconsin Sites Administering COVID-19 Vaccine

February 26, 2021 - 2:25pm

There were 656 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were five new deaths.

Wisconsin Representatives Say COVID-19 Relief Will Buy State, US Economy More Time To Vaccinate

February 26, 2021 - 1:45pm

Democratic U.S. Reps. Ron Kind and Mark Pocan both say they still support passing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage, despite Senate leadership deciding against considering the measure.

Renewable Energy Group Sues Regulators, Hoping To Remove Barriers To Clean Energy Development

February 26, 2021 - 11:45am

A renewable energy group is suing state regulators about policies they argue stifle Wisconsin's clean energy economy and interfere with the ability of residents and businesses to access alternative energy.

Data Shows Wisconsinites Flocked To The Outdoors As A Respite From The Pandemic

February 26, 2021 - 6:10am

New research from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows significant spikes in state park sticker sales and fishing licenses in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

No. 1 Badgers Look To Springboard Into Women's Hockey Playoffs

February 26, 2021 - 6:05am

The Wisconsin Badgers are the No.1 women's hockey team in the country. They wrap up the regular season this weekend. This season has been different but "we still have the same goals and the same mindset," said senior forward Brette Pettet.

Hunters Harvest Nearly 100 More Wolves Than Allowed Under Quota

February 25, 2021 - 4:55pm

Hunters killed nearly 100 more wolves than allowed under quota as part of the state’s first wolf hunt this week in six years.

DHS: New COVID-19 Cases Flat, Deaths Up Over Last 7 Days

February 25, 2021 - 2:45pm

There were 840 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 52 new deaths.

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Bill To Move Toward Unemployment System Upgrades

February 25, 2021 - 1:30pm

Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill on Thursday that will begin the process of updating the antiquated technology underpinning Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system.

GOP Bill Would Make It Illegal For Sports Venues To Skip National Anthem

February 25, 2021 - 12:30pm

It would be illegal for some sports venues to skip the national anthem before games under a new bill proposed by a Republican legislator.

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$322M In Rental, Utility Assistance Available For Those Facing Housing Instability

DHS Releases Interactive Map Of Wisconsin Sites Administering COVID-19 Vaccine

Wisconsin Representatives Say COVID-19 Relief Will Buy State, US Economy More Time To Vaccinate

Renewable Energy Group Sues Regulators, Hoping To Remove Barriers To Clean Energy Development

Data Shows Wisconsinites Flocked To The Outdoors As A Respite From The Pandemic

No. 1 Badgers Look To Springboard Into Women's Hockey Playoffs

Hunters Harvest Nearly 100 More Wolves Than Allowed Under Quota

DHS: New COVID-19 Cases Flat, Deaths Up Over Last 7 Days

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Bill To Move Toward Unemployment System Upgrades

GOP Bill Would Make It Illegal For Sports Venues To Skip National Anthem

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