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Changing Visa Policies Concern Wisconsin Attorneys, Universities

August 8, 2018 - 5:25am

Immigration attorneys and other experts say changes to the way U.S. Customs and Immigration Services processes visa applications are creating uncertainty for employers, particularly universities in Wisconsin and across the country.

Walker: 'There's No Value' To Visiting Wisconsin Prisons

August 7, 2018 - 1:35pm

Gov. Scott Walker says he's yet to visit a prison in Wisconsin and he doesn't plan to if he's re-elected because "there's no value" in him doing so.

Justice Rebecca Dallet Calls For Diversity, Equality At State Capitol Investiture Ceremony

August 6, 2018 - 6:40pm

Justice Rebecca Dallet's term on the court began officially last week. While judicial races are technically nonpartisan in Wisconsin, Dallet's election in April was widely viewed as a victory for Democrats, trimming the conservative majority on the state Supreme Court from 5-2 to 4-3.

Meeting The Medical Needs Of Wisconsin's Growing Prison Population

August 6, 2018 - 6:35pm

Wisconsin's prison population is growing and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is responding. This fall a new course will be offered to teach future doctors about a unique group of patients they are likely to come in contact with.

Schimel: New Approach To Meth Lab Cleanup Will Lower Costs

August 6, 2018 - 3:20pm

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is paying for containers it says will cut methamphetamine lab cleanup costs by up to 90 percent. The units will be in Barron, Brown, Dane, Eau Claire, Marathon, and Vernon counties.

Bird Electric Scooter Company Voluntarily Pulling Out Of Milwaukee

August 6, 2018 - 2:55pm

Electric scooter company Bird Rides Inc. is voluntarily removing scooters from Milwaukee streets. The city and tech company announced plans to work together.

WORT Community Radio Considering Security Updates After Weekend Shooting

August 6, 2018 - 10:15am

Officials at WORT-FM are considering updates to building security after one person was shot inside the station early Sunday morning.

Police: Shooting Inside Madison Radio Station Not Random

August 5, 2018 - 5:10pm

Police say an early-morning shooting inside a community radio station in Madison doesn't appear to be random.

Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments In Back Forty Mine Case

August 2, 2018 - 6:35am

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on who should have permitting authority over a proposed mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Wisconsin Records 1st Death Linked To Synthetic Marijuana

August 1, 2018 - 1:10pm

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday confirmed a death in Milwaukee County related to the use of synthetic marijuana, often called fake weed, K2 and spice.

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Changing Visa Policies Concern Wisconsin Attorneys, Universities

Walker: 'There's No Value' To Visiting Wisconsin Prisons

Justice Rebecca Dallet Calls For Diversity, Equality At State Capitol Investiture Ceremony

Meeting The Medical Needs Of Wisconsin's Growing Prison Population

Schimel: New Approach To Meth Lab Cleanup Will Lower Costs

Bird Electric Scooter Company Voluntarily Pulling Out Of Milwaukee

WORT Community Radio Considering Security Updates After Weekend Shooting

Police: Shooting Inside Madison Radio Station Not Random

Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments In Back Forty Mine Case

Wisconsin Records 1st Death Linked To Synthetic Marijuana

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