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Wausau Could Become First Wisconsin City To Launch Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

January 26, 2021 - 1:20pm

A group of struggling families in Wausau could get $500 per month with no strings attached under a program designed to study the effects of providing a guaranteed income.

Wisconsin's Rural Vaccine Rollout Stymied By Thin Staffing, Long Drives

January 26, 2021 - 5:40am

Wisconsin’s vaccination rate has lagged behind neighboring states like Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. In rural Wisconsin, the rollout has been complicated further by limited resources, staffing, storage and transportation barriers.

Facing Uncertainty, Wisconsin Tribe Switches To Indian Health Service For Vaccine Shipments

January 25, 2021 - 5:10am

One northern Wisconsin tribe that had signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the state has since shifted to getting doses through the federal Indian Health Service after facing uncertainty regarding when shipments would arrive.

Judge Modifies Bail Conditions For Rittenhouse

January 23, 2021 - 4:25pm

A Wisconsin judge has modified bail conditions for 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who's charged with fatally shooting two people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin.

More Women Are Serving As Wisconsin State Lawmakers Than Ever Before

January 22, 2021 - 6:20am

This year, more women are serving as state lawmakers across the United States than ever before — and Wisconsin's Capitol reflects the nationwide trend.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package

January 21, 2021 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin's lawmakers have introduced a police reform package designed to change use-of-force policies and investigations.

Milwaukee Native Looks To Modernize City's Affordable Housing Options

January 21, 2021 - 5:50am

In Milwaukee, where many affordable homes are several decades old, a young developer is working to build modern options for economically challenged neighborhoods in his hometown.

Meet The Wisconsin 8-Year-Old Speaking At The Inauguration Special

January 20, 2021 - 1:30pm

An 8-year-old from Wisconsin will be honored for her contributions during the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday when she's featured in an inauguration special alongside the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Justin Timberlake.

Expected Protests In Madison Fizzle 2 Days In A Row

January 18, 2021 - 1:20pm

Tensions continue to run high nationwide following the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, and ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration Wednesday. But in Madison, a planned mass demonstration largely failed to materialize for the second day in a row.

Tracking The Where, Why And How Of COVID-19 Vaccines

January 16, 2021 - 6:55am

Science writer Sarah Zhang has reported extensively on the newly-developed COVID-19 vaccines — how they work, the logistical and psychological challenges of the roll out, and what they mean for our society.

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Wausau Could Become First Wisconsin City To Launch Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Wisconsin's Rural Vaccine Rollout Stymied By Thin Staffing, Long Drives

Facing Uncertainty, Wisconsin Tribe Switches To Indian Health Service For Vaccine Shipments

Judge Modifies Bail Conditions For Rittenhouse

More Women Are Serving As Wisconsin State Lawmakers Than Ever Before

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package

Milwaukee Native Looks To Modernize City's Affordable Housing Options

Meet The Wisconsin 8-Year-Old Speaking At The Inauguration Special

Expected Protests In Madison Fizzle 2 Days In A Row

Tracking The Where, Why And How Of COVID-19 Vaccines

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