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Outbreak Wisconsin: ‘What If This Is To Be My Last Summer On Earth?’

July 7, 2020 - 9:30am

Confined to her apartment since mid-March, senior living facility resident Beverly Blietz grew increasingly depressed. A former recreational pilot, Uber driver, art gallery docent and community volunteer, 85-year-old Blietz loved to drive around Door County visiting with friends and family, but found herself involuntarily locked down when the pandemic hit....

Disinfecting During The Pandemic

July 7, 2020 - 7:30am

Cleaning supplies shelves at Metro Market on North Van Buren Street in Downtown Milwaukee

Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Wipe down surfaces. Disinfect everything. These are our pandemic cleaning mantras. We'll talk cleanliness with a biohazard expert who can give advice on how to properly clean homes, schools and offices.

A Pandemic Makes For An Unstable Cheese Market

July 7, 2020 - 7:00am

During the pandemic, the price of cheese has soared to record highs and plummeted to 20-year lows, all in the span of a few weeks. We discuss why the cheese market has become so volatile.

Central Wisconsin Lab Will Be CDC Hub For COVID-19 Testing

July 7, 2020 - 6:00am

A Marshfield Clinic laboratory will be the CDC's central site for testing on multiple COVID-19 studies from 20 sites around the nation. The laboratory will double its number of scientists working on the testing.

While Still Few, Coronavirus Cases Double Within Two Weeks In One Northern Wisconsin County

July 7, 2020 - 6:00am

One northern Wisconsin county has seen a spike in coronavirus cases over the last two weeks, prompting several bars to voluntarily close.

The Swifts Behind A New Chimney Survey

July 6, 2020 - 4:20pm

The chair of Wisconsin's Chimney Swift working group tells us about a new project to help develop habitat for the bird.

Milwaukee Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer For Alleged Assault Of A Protester

July 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

A photographer says she was assaulted by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer while attending a protest in the city Sunday.

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Says Online Comments About Sexual Harassment Were Misinterpreted

July 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

A UW-Milwaukee lecturer and former lieutenant colonel in the Wisconsin Air National Guard says Facebook comments about sexual harassment in the military were misinterpreted, as thousands sign a petition calling for her to be fired.

After Hitting An All-Time High, Number Of New COVID-19 Cases Declines Slightly

July 6, 2020 - 3:00pm

There were 484 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were no new deaths from the virus.

The National Weather Service Is Proposing Changes To Weather Alerts, And Wants Public Input

July 6, 2020 - 12:55pm

From advisories to warnings and watches, the National Weather Service is considering changing its approach to alerting the public to weather events — and it’s asking citizens to weigh in.

Healthcare Heroes Bill Introduced By State Democrats

July 6, 2020 - 7:30am

Democrats in the state Legislature have proposed a bill that would support healthcare workers throughout the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus. We get the details from one of the bill sponsors, Sen. Jon Erpenbach.

Breaking Down Court Actions On Wisconsin Elections

July 6, 2020 - 7:00am

The state Supreme Court and federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals took actions that affect Wisconsin’s elections. We get the details from WPR State Capitol Reporter Laurel White.

'The Whole Neighborhood Is Sad': Beloved Madison Cafe's Closure Underscores Challenges Restaurants Face

July 6, 2020 - 6:10am

Restaurants around Wisconsin shut down indoor seating at the end of March under the statewide "Safer at Home" order in March as part of an effort to contain the coronavirus. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association estimates 30 percent of eateries around the state that temporarily closed because of COVID-19 won’t reopen....

Major Wisconsin Frac Sand Producer Expects To File Bankruptcy

July 6, 2020 - 5:55am

Another major frac sand producer in Wisconsin is planning to file for federal bankruptcy protections. Hi-Crush Inc., which owns mines in the cities of Augusta, Blair, Whitehall and Wyeville, has defaulted on loans and reported a net loss of nearly $147 million in the first three months of 2020.

UW Tests Drug To Prevent Deadly Complication In COVID-19 Patients

July 6, 2020 - 5:50am

University of Wisconsin researchers are among those testing a drug called ruxolitinib to see if it helps severely ill COVID-19 patients with an overreactive immune response.

UW-La Crosse Professor Added to US Speed Skating Hall Of Fame

July 6, 2020 - 5:45am

Exercise physiologist Carl Foster said he is honored for the years he spent working with coaches and speed skaters on the U.S. Olympic team.

Wisconsin Coffee Company Stops Use Of Indigenous Name Amid National Reckoning About Race

July 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Kickapoo Coffee, now Wonderstate Coffee, announced a new name in June after its founder said they were "called out" for supporting the Black Live Matter movement while continuing appropriation of an Indigenous name.

2 Milwaukee Brewers Players Test Positive For COVID-19

July 6, 2020 - 12:10am

Two players with the Milwaukee Brewers are among the dozens of Major League Baseball players who have now tested positive for COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic continues to hamper efforts to bring back professional sports in 2020.

More Than 10 Percent Of COVID-19 Tests Come Back Positive For Second Day In A Row

July 5, 2020 - 2:20pm

New reports of COVID-19 decreased in Wisconsin on Sunday, based on the latest data published by the state Department of Health Services. DHS reported 522 new cases of the virus on Sunday, bringing the average for the past seven days to 548 daily cases. One week ago, the average was 418 daily...

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Outbreak Wisconsin: ‘What If This Is To Be My Last Summer On Earth?’

Disinfecting During The Pandemic

A Pandemic Makes For An Unstable Cheese Market

Central Wisconsin Lab Will Be CDC Hub For COVID-19 Testing

While Still Few, Coronavirus Cases Double Within Two Weeks In One Northern Wisconsin County

The Swifts Behind A New Chimney Survey

Milwaukee Police Investigating Off-Duty Officer For Alleged Assault Of A Protester

UW-Milwaukee Lecturer Says Online Comments About Sexual Harassment Were Misinterpreted

After Hitting An All-Time High, Number Of New COVID-19 Cases Declines Slightly

The National Weather Service Is Proposing Changes To Weather Alerts, And Wants Public Input

Healthcare Heroes Bill Introduced By State Democrats

Breaking Down Court Actions On Wisconsin Elections

'The Whole Neighborhood Is Sad': Beloved Madison Cafe's Closure Underscores Challenges Restaurants Face

Major Wisconsin Frac Sand Producer Expects To File Bankruptcy

UW Tests Drug To Prevent Deadly Complication In COVID-19 Patients

UW-La Crosse Professor Added to US Speed Skating Hall Of Fame

Wisconsin Coffee Company Stops Use Of Indigenous Name Amid National Reckoning About Race

2 Milwaukee Brewers Players Test Positive For COVID-19

More Than 10 Percent Of COVID-19 Tests Come Back Positive For Second Day In A Row

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