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4K Wisconsinites who lost Medicaid coverage will be reinstated after DHS identifies system error

September 25, 2023 - 2:00pm

In first three months of resuming annual renewals for Medicaid programs, just under half of people renewing have had their coverage ended.

What you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shots

September 22, 2023 - 2:00pm

One epidemiologist is advocating for getting COVID-19 booster shots now to target recent variants in hopes of avoiding another spike this fall and winter.

Advocates against gun violence call on lawmakers to take up background check bill

September 22, 2023 - 10:50am

On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers and advocates against gun violence were at the Wisconsin State Capitol to demand action on legislation that they say will reduce gun homicides and suicides.

Wisconsin school districts not spending federal funds on upgrading aging HVAC

September 22, 2023 - 6:35am

Wisconsin school districts have had millions of dollars available to improve air quality in aging buildings since the pandemic. But only about 20 percent of federal dollars have been utilized to fix aging HVAC systems in aging school buildings.

Sheboygan storytelling project features elders and returns to stage after pandemic pause

September 21, 2023 - 3:00pm

An effort to preserve the memories of elderly Sheboygan residents through song, dance, poetry and visual art is returning to the stage this weekend.

Wisconsin Superintendent says cutting DEI programs hurts children of color, LGBTQ+ students

September 21, 2023 - 2:20pm

State Superintendent Jill Underly says cutting DEI initiatives would harm students of color and LGBTQ+ students.

Outdoor wheelchair program makes state parks and forests accessible

September 21, 2023 - 5:25am

Later this month the DNR will introduce its second motorized all-terrain outdoor wheelchair at Point Beach State Forest. A non-motorized all-terrain outdoor wheelchair is also coming to Kettle Moraine State Forest at Pike Lake.

Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

September 20, 2023 - 2:00pm

Richard Schwinn ran Waterford Precision Cycles out of the same plant in southeastern Wisconsin previously owned by his family. But no longer.

Wisconsin seeks to virtually train 10K new caregivers amid job shortages

September 20, 2023 - 12:25pm

According to the state Department of Health Services, Wisconsin's caregiver workforce is in "crisis" and 20,000 more caregivers are needed by next year.

Study: A few minutes of counseling from a pediatrician can reduce risky teen behavior on social media

September 20, 2023 - 5:20am

Research found youth were more likely to report a decrease in "friending" strangers online and more likely to talk with caregivers about social media after intervention during routine check-ups.

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4K Wisconsinites who lost Medicaid coverage will be reinstated after DHS identifies system error

What you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shots

Advocates against gun violence call on lawmakers to take up background check bill

Wisconsin school districts not spending federal funds on upgrading aging HVAC

Sheboygan storytelling project features elders and returns to stage after pandemic pause

Wisconsin Superintendent says cutting DEI programs hurts children of color, LGBTQ+ students

Outdoor wheelchair program makes state parks and forests accessible

Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

Wisconsin seeks to virtually train 10K new caregivers amid job shortages

Study: A few minutes of counseling from a pediatrician can reduce risky teen behavior on social media

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