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Milwaukee seeking change in state law to tackle reckless driving

November 6, 2023 - 4:50pm

Milwaukee's mayor signed a resolution Monday, calling on state lawmakers to give the city another tool to tackle reckless driving.

Milwaukee business owner must pay back COVID relief funds after state finds misuse

November 6, 2023 - 3:15pm

The owner of a Milwaukee nonprofit has 45 days pay back nearly $800,000 in COVID relief funds after the Evers administration determined the money was not spent on eligible expenses.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell hired by Chicago Cubs

November 6, 2023 - 1:45pm

Former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been hired by the Chicago Cubs.

UW System announces $32M plan to increase STEM, health care jobs

November 6, 2023 - 10:30am

The Universities of Wisconsin announced a plan to use $32 million in supplemental funding from the state budget to expand training in engineering, nursing and computer science.

Public Service Commission reveals draft Digital Equity Plan

November 6, 2023 - 7:30am

Blue wires plug into a purple panel box.

A Public Service Commission official discusses efforts to expand high-speed internet with federal funding under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. States must complete a Digital Equity Plan to gain access to federal dollars. We examine Wisconsin’s proposed plan.

Legislative updates with state Senate minority leader

November 6, 2023 - 7:00am

An arial view of the American Family Field

Lawmakers are debating a nearly $650 million bill that would keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin through 2050. We talk with the state Senate’s minority leader for an update on legislative priorities.

With colder days ahead, the Inflation Reduction Act could help reduce efficient energy costs

November 6, 2023 - 5:05am

CapTimes reporter Natalie Yahr joins "Morning Edition" host Alex Crowe to dive into how Wisconsinites can get help paying for green energy upgrades.

Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge under construction for safety improvements

November 6, 2023 - 5:00am

Although the Wisconsin Department of Transportation did not directly cite suicide risk as a reason for the installation, more than 40 people have jumped to their deaths from the bridge over the last two decades, and experts say the fence could go a long way towards prevention.

Campaigns ramp up with 2024 election less than a year away

November 6, 2023 - 5:00am

Wisconsinites can expect to see political campaigns at all levels ramp up with the 2024 election is now less than a year away, a nod to the perennial swing state's expected pivotal role in deciding the nation's next president.

Bill would create reentry center to ease transitions after prison

November 6, 2023 - 5:00am

Bipartisan supporters say the goal is a one-stop shop to help recently released inmates get housing, health care and jobs.

Understanding Wisconsin's new wolf management plan

November 3, 2023 - 3:00pm

Last week the Wisconsin Department of Resources's new wolf management plan was approved. The new plan does not set a population goal for wolves in the state, a provision that GOP lawmakers oppose. The previous wolf management plan set a population goal of 350 wolves; the state is now at 1,000. An expert explains.

GOP bill would ban merchant code specific to gun shops

November 3, 2023 - 1:00pm

A Republican bill would ban banks and credit card companies from using a merchandise code specific to gun retailers in Wisconsin — even though credit card companies already "paused" enacting the code months ago.

Study: PFAS detected in 71 percent of shallow private wells tested statewide

November 3, 2023 - 12:45pm

A statewide groundwater study has found PFAS within roughly 7 in 10 private wells, but state environmental regulators say areas with significant contamination from the chemicals are limited.

Northern Wisconsin agency talks challenges facing rural homeless populations

November 3, 2023 - 7:30am

According to the Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, more than 600 people seek homeless services in the northern region annually. We discuss housing and income insecurity. Plus, we learn how a former hotel was turned into a local shelter to support homeless people in rural Wisconsin.

New series explores lingering effects of racist policies in Wisconsin

November 3, 2023 - 7:00am

Civil Rights Movement participants protest in the Wisconsin State Capitol

A new four-part series explores how racist policies in Wisconsin’s history affect people’s lived experiences today. We talk with a journalist who worked on the series about how the effects of racist policies evolve through generations.

Wisconsin DNR forecasts hunters may bag fewer deer during the gun deer season

November 3, 2023 - 5:30am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forecasts hunters will likely bag fewer deer during this year’s gun deer season after snow provided ideal conditions for the harvest last year.

Nonprofit breaks ground on center focused on revitalizing the Menominee Tribe's native language

November 3, 2023 - 5:00am

An effort that began with online courses early in the COVID-19 pandemic to teach the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin’s native language took a major step forward Thursday with the groundbreaking on a 10,000-square-foot language campus.

GOP lawmakers formally introduce resolution to impeach state elections head following ad campaign targeting Vos

November 2, 2023 - 7:00pm

Republican lawmakers formally introduced a resolution to impeach Wisconsin's top election administrator Thursday, a move that came shortly after the start of a new ad campaign threatening to remove Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office if he stands in the way of impeachment.

Democratic lawmakers say bills will counter inhumane conditions in Wisconsin jails, prisons

November 2, 2023 - 6:00pm

Democratic lawmakers are introducing a package of legislation that they say will counter inhumane conditions in Wisconsin's prisons and county jails.

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Milwaukee seeking change in state law to tackle reckless driving

Milwaukee business owner must pay back COVID relief funds after state finds misuse

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell hired by Chicago Cubs

UW System announces $32M plan to increase STEM, health care jobs

Public Service Commission reveals draft Digital Equity Plan

Legislative updates with state Senate minority leader

With colder days ahead, the Inflation Reduction Act could help reduce efficient energy costs

Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge under construction for safety improvements

Campaigns ramp up with 2024 election less than a year away

Bill would create reentry center to ease transitions after prison

Understanding Wisconsin's new wolf management plan

GOP bill would ban merchant code specific to gun shops

Study: PFAS detected in 71 percent of shallow private wells tested statewide

Northern Wisconsin agency talks challenges facing rural homeless populations

New series explores lingering effects of racist policies in Wisconsin

Wisconsin DNR forecasts hunters may bag fewer deer during the gun deer season

Nonprofit breaks ground on center focused on revitalizing the Menominee Tribe's native language

GOP lawmakers formally introduce resolution to impeach state elections head following ad campaign targeting Vos

Democratic lawmakers say bills will counter inhumane conditions in Wisconsin jails, prisons

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