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Teams organized to help with critical incidents at schools

June 17, 2022 - 4:40pm

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is creating 12 regional teams to support schools around the state deal with critical incidents such as shootings.

'They can’t be denied': Podcast series 'Be Seen' cements Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history

June 17, 2022 - 5:50am

The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project partnered with Radio Milwaukee on a six-part podcast series called "Be Seen," which one of the hosts said is cementing the state’s LGBTQ history, giving it the platform it deserves before it’s too late.

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, what will it mean for pregnancy loss care in Wisconsin?

June 16, 2022 - 5:15am

The potential of a state abortion ban has some people wondering if treatment for miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies could be affected.

On walking tour, Gov. Tony Evers hears troubles of Milwaukee neighborhood

June 15, 2022 - 5:30pm

With Milwaukee on pace to see a record number of homicides for the third year running, community groups have been working to combat gun violence. Gov. Tony Evers took a walk through one north side neighborhood Wednesday morning, looking to hear directly from hearing from residents and community leaders.

Ban on conversion therapy stands in La Crosse

June 15, 2022 - 10:05am

The mayor of La Crosse has refused to veto the city’s ban on conversion therapy, despite pressure from a coalition group.

As US Senate takes up gun legislation package, Wisconsin senators weigh in

June 15, 2022 - 6:15am

A bipartisan and wide-ranging gun control bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week is now before the Senate, including Wisconsin's Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin.

A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained

June 14, 2022 - 5:00pm

Rising rent, stagnant wages and a lack of available units have left Milwaukeeans navigating an affordable housing crisis. This crisis, say local housing experts, is a legacy of the city’s past policy choices.

'I dream of a world that is free of disparity': New graduates share their visions for the future

June 14, 2022 - 6:40am

This week, Wisconsin Public Radio is celebrating graduation season by featuring stories from new graduates around the state in their own words.

Milwaukee community organizations donate 1K cans of baby formula to area families

June 13, 2022 - 3:15pm

Families in Milwaukee hit by a continuing baby formula shortage will be getting some help Tuesday through a gift of a thousand cans of formula.

'Go everywhere and see what I'm able to do': New graduates share their visions for the future

June 13, 2022 - 6:30am

This week, Wisconsin Public Radio is celebrating graduation season by featuring stories from new graduates around the state in their own words.

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Teams organized to help with critical incidents at schools

'They can’t be denied': Podcast series 'Be Seen' cements Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, what will it mean for pregnancy loss care in Wisconsin?

On walking tour, Gov. Tony Evers hears troubles of Milwaukee neighborhood

Ban on conversion therapy stands in La Crosse

As US Senate takes up gun legislation package, Wisconsin senators weigh in

A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained

'I dream of a world that is free of disparity': New graduates share their visions for the future

Milwaukee community organizations donate 1K cans of baby formula to area families

'Go everywhere and see what I'm able to do': New graduates share their visions for the future

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