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CIA Analyst's New Book Investigates Examples Of Fake News Throughout History

August 3, 2020 - 6:05am

Sharing tips that she used in her career to spot misinformation, Cindy Otis' new book, "True or False? A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News," reveals different ways that misinformation can be spotted, and dives deep into the ways fake news twisted knowledge of historic events.

Wisconsin Professors: Women Governors May Be More Successfully Managing Pandemic

August 3, 2020 - 5:25am

Research from two Wisconsin professors shows the nine U.S. states with female governors have experienced fewer COVID-19 deaths.

Report Shows Inequality Among Jobs Widening During Pandemic

July 31, 2020 - 5:00am

The Center on Wisconsin Strategy, or COWS, at UW-Madison recently unveiled a website to track COVID-19's impact on the state's economy. In its initial review of the pandemic's influence, released on July 22, the repot shows that inequality in the workplace has been further exacerbated....

River Food Pantry Distributes Ready-To-Make Meals For Those In Need

July 27, 2020 - 5:20am

The River Food Pantry in Madison has gotten creative in its response to COVID-19 by prepackaging ready-to-make meals and handing them out to people in need.

As Pandemic Keeps Workers, Students Home, Milwaukee Wants To Expand Broadband Access

July 24, 2020 - 5:00am

Many Milwaukee residents lack access to affordable, reliable internet. This week, the city’s Finance and Personnel Committee began looking at ways to expand high-speed internet access for residents.

WisContext: From Union Contracts To City Commissions, How Police Oversight Works In Wisconsin

July 23, 2020 - 4:00pm

Police unions and the labor contracts they negotiate with local governments are seeing renewed scrutiny in communities across the United States.

'We Need Help': First Responders Ask For Mental Health Aid As Part Of Pandemic Response

July 23, 2020 - 1:50pm

First responders providing emergency medical services routinely face high rates of depression, burnout and suicidal thoughts. The added stress of the pandemic is making it worse.

Wisconsin Private Schools Have Advantages — And Concerns — Public Schools Don't As They Plan For Fall

July 23, 2020 - 6:00am

Private schools across Wisconsin are, like their public counterparts, making plans for fall ...

Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Menominee Tribal Police To Ask For Help Finding Missing 22-Year-Old Woman

July 22, 2020 - 4:30pm

Menominee Tribal Chairperson Joan Delabreau said there are "significant numbers" of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the country. On Wednesday, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul discussed the state's plan to address the issue.

State Law Allows Suspended Officers To Remain On Payroll, Often For Years

July 20, 2020 - 5:30am

Across Wisconsin, police and fire fighters are suspended for months, sometimes years, and still collect a salary from taxpayers.

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CIA Analyst's New Book Investigates Examples Of Fake News Throughout History

Wisconsin Professors: Women Governors May Be More Successfully Managing Pandemic

Report Shows Inequality Among Jobs Widening During Pandemic

River Food Pantry Distributes Ready-To-Make Meals For Those In Need

As Pandemic Keeps Workers, Students Home, Milwaukee Wants To Expand Broadband Access

WisContext: From Union Contracts To City Commissions, How Police Oversight Works In Wisconsin

'We Need Help': First Responders Ask For Mental Health Aid As Part Of Pandemic Response

Wisconsin Private Schools Have Advantages — And Concerns — Public Schools Don't As They Plan For Fall

Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Menominee Tribal Police To Ask For Help Finding Missing 22-Year-Old Woman

State Law Allows Suspended Officers To Remain On Payroll, Often For Years

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