Wisconsin
WI Ballot Question Sparks Calls to End Cash Bail
In the coming months, Wisconsin residents will hear plenty of arguments before they vote on a constitutional amendment to change state policy on cash …
Study: Wolf Packs Suffer Greatly When One Dies by Human Action
Wolf packs lose their ability to thrive when one of their members dies as a result of human activity, according to a new study that comes amid calls …
Grassroots Campaign Underway for 'Final Five Voting' in WI
Polls often show dissatisfaction among voters with the current political system. An emerging alternative to standard elections is getting some …
WI Sees Renewed Calls for Caregiver Tax Credit
Wisconsin lawmakers are back in session and have a large budget surplus to work with. Advocates for the state's older residents hope any spending …
Despite Obstacles, LGBTQ Farmers Find Fertile Ground in Midwest
By Bennet Goldstein for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Wisconsin Watch-Public News Ser…
WI Officials Still Investigating Eagle Death
As the New Year takes shape, Wisconsin officials say they are still trying to get to the bottom of a recent death involving a bald eagle and are …
Borrowers Inundated with Student-Loan Scams
Scammers targeting student-loan borrowers in Wisconsin and elsewhere are shifting into high gear - spurred by the uncertainty surrounding President Jo…
Bike Libraries Boost Access to Cycling in WI, Elsewhere
By Cinnamon Janzer for Next City.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public Ne…
WI Sees Hope After 3M Decision on Forever Chemicals
Wisconsin and all other states have seen the effects of so-called "forever chemicals." Those pushing for their removal say 3M's announcement to phase …
WI's Political Boundaries Tilt Even More to GOP; What Happens Now?
By Matthew DeFour for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for Wisconsin Watch-Public News Service C…
Scam-Avoidance Warning Fatigue Mounts During Holidays
Holiday shoppers in Wisconsin and elsewhere are starting to face a time crunch in wrapping up their gift lists. As they rush to the stores or sift …
Lack of Public Funding Overshadows WI Health Ranking
Wisconsin is 21st in the country when measuring health data, but an annual ranking found the Badger State is behind most other states in funding …