Wednesday September 30, 2020 - Updated 4:42pm
Governor
- 11:27am
- Gov. Evers. Lt. Gov. Barnes, DHS, and UW Population Heal Institute announce Just Recovery initiative to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin's communities of color.
- 9:51am
- Gov. Evers. Announces appointments to Health Equity Council.
Budget
- 3:16am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State expects to address outdated unemployment system in next budget.
Legislative
- 2:35pm
- Dairy Business Association. Endorses COVID-19 lawsuit protection legislation.
- 2:22pm
- Sen. Hansen. Former U.S. Attorney General to testify at People's Maps Commission hearing.
- 1:11pm
- PerSISTERS. Letter to Sen. Kooyenga and Rep. Hutton.
- 1:07pm
- Rep. Allen. What is your child being taught in school about families?
- 11:50am
- LAB. Local retiree life insurance reporting for participating employers. Briefing Sheet.
- 11:49am
- LAB. Report 20-17: State retiree life insurance reporting for the State of Wisconsin. Briefiing Sheet.
- 11:48am
- LAB. Report 20-16: Retiree life insurance programs. Briefing Sheet.
- 11:47am
- LAB. Report 20-15: Wisconsin Retirement System reporting for participating employers. Briefing Sheet.
- 11:46am
- LAB. Report 20-14: Wisconsin Retirement Ssytem. Briefing Sheet.
- 11:10am
- Sen. Smith. Every day, every farmer counts.
- 9:45am
- LRB. Redistricting in Wisconsin.
- 3:30am
- WISN. Milwaukee election head hopes to begin counting absentee ballots early.
- 3:29am
- WISN. Some state Republicans differ with U.S. Sen. Johnson over when to count absentee ballots.
State Agencies
- 1:24pm
- DOR. Wisconsin residents who did not file taxes may still be eligible for a federal Economic Impact Payment; application deadline is October 15.
- 1:05pm
- The People's Maps Commission. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to testify at Inaugural People's Map Commission hearing Oct. 1.
- 12:48pm
- AG Kaul. Announces $39.5 million multistate settlement over 2014 Anthem data breach; 1.7 million Wisconsin consumers affected.
- 12:10pm
- DNR. To fund sampling of hundreds of potable wells for PFAS in the town of Peshtigo.
- 11:48am
- DOT. Wisconsin-Minnesota passenger rail project selected to receive $31.8 million federal grant.
- 11:44am
- ETF. Publishes 2019 WRS financial report,
- 11:17am
- DATCP. And Wisconsin Elections Commission help consumers avoid election scams.
- 11:12am
- DNR. View fall foliage via Wisconsin's trails.
Economy/Business
- 9:48am
- Wisconsin Workforce Development Association. Workforce Development Month activity includes visits with federal elected officials.
- 4:09am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Closure of Advanced Pain Management facilities will eliminate nearly 240 jobs.
- 3:43am
- Wisconsin State Journal. WEDC to award $3 million to small businesses with COVID-19 innovations.
- 3:33am
- Fox 6. 47% of WI hotels may close amid COVID, counting on local business.
- 3:19am
- Fox 11. Some Brown County businesses voluntarily close doors due to rising COVID-19 cases.
- 3:17am
- Fox 11. Survey: Internet access limiting work-from-home capabilities.
Coronavirus
- 1:03pm
- DHS. With surge in cases, DHS launches new COVID-19 data and mitigation strategies to aid local communities.
- 2:56pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. With COVID-19 cases spiking in Brown County, local officials call for caution ahead of Trump rally Saturday in Green Bay.
- 2:50pm
- WAOW. 27 deaths in Wisconsin is highest single-day total since pandemic began.
- 2:49pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. State Hospital Association warns of increased deaths, economic woes if COVID-19 cases keep rising.
- 2:48pm
- WTMJ. Wisconsin 'in the red zone' for COVID-19 cases, White House task force report says.
- 12:01pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Some hospitals forced to wait-list or transfer patients as Wisconsin's coronavirus surge continues.
- 4:57am
- WBAY. Door, Manitowoc County Public Health Departments strained by growing coronavirus cases.
- 4:33am
- WSAW. DHS, central Wisconsin health officials urge cancelling all non-essential activities as COVID-19 surge continues.
- 4:16am
- CBS 58. COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state are skyrocketing and Milwaukee County is seeing similar trends.
- 3:42am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'We are in a crisis right now': Wisconsin surge continues with 2,367 new cases, 22% positivity rate and 17 deaths.
- 3:41am
- Fox 6. COVID-19 surge strains Wisconsin hospitals' capacity, officials say.
- 3:40am
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin sets a new coronavirus hospitalization record, again.
- 3:38am
- WXPR. Wisconsin COVID-19 cases 'picking up speed', Forest County still has highest case rate in state.
- 3:35am
- WBAY. In-person court proceedings canceled in Brown, Outagamie counties.
- 3:34am
- Fox 6. With 400+ COVID cases at Kettle Moraine prison, group seeks release.
- 3:32am
- WTMJ. 'It's not slowing down, it's picking up speed': WI health officials say now's the time to take COVID-19 seriously.
- 3:31am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers calls on public to avoid gatherings as Wisconsin's COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
- 3:28am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. As COVID-19 spreads across Wisconsin, state shifts testing site resources.
- 3:27am
- Janesville Gazette. Rock County sees largest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since May.
- 3:26am
- WISN. White House mask recommendation removed in new report to Wisconsin.
- 3:23am
- U.S. News & World Report. Evers, Wisconsin health officials say state in 'crisis.' Newsweek.
Courts
- 9:46am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Guy Norman Maras.
- 12:13pm
- AP. GOP loses bid to suspend Wisconsin absentee ballot ruling.
- 11:59am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Appeals court delivers second blow to Republicans in Wisconsin voting case.
- 4:54am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in voter purge, mail-in ballot cases.
- 4:02am
- U.S. News & World Report. Court upholds Wisconsin ballot extension, hands Dems a win.
Education
- 2:38pm
- University System President Thompson. Is cultivating a culture of responsibility responding to COVID-19.
- 2:24pm
- UW-Stout. Animation student creates gem of a show focusing on history and landmarks of hometown.
- 1:58pm
- UW-Platteville. Family legacy honored with renaming of Busby Hall of Engineering.
- 1:57pm
- UW-Platteville. Engineering alumni and professor launch Skillzboard, LLC.
- 1:56pm
- UW-Platteville. Recent alumni publish academic work, credit summer research program.
- 1:22pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Elevating needed voices: Dr. Dorothy Ka-Ying Chan.
- 12:49pm
- UW-Milwaukee. Engineer awarded funding to build a 'smart' robotic assistive arm.
- 11:41am
- Edgewood College. New physics transfer pathways with Madison college.
- 10:56am
- UW-Madison. Virtual events explore science of well-being, feature new insights from Dalai Lama.
- 12:34pm
- NBC 15. Teachers unions across Wisconsin urge universal, statewide virtual schooling.
- 4:56am
- Fox 11. Oconto schools move to virtual learning.
- 4:53am
- Racine Journal Times. 'My child needs to be in school:' Unified parents speak out in favor of in-person learning.
- 4:19am
- NBC 26. Notre Dame moving football, boys soccer to spring.
- 4:19am
- WISC. Monroe Middle School moving to virtual instruction due to positive COVID-19 cases among students, staff.
- 4:11am
- WEAU. G-E-T High School moves to virtual learning after faculty member tests positive.
- 4:10am
- WKBT. Aquinas Middle School switches to virtual learning, asks football team to quarantine.
- 4:03am
- WAOW. UW-Stevens Point enrollment rises for first time since 2012.
- 4:02am
- WTMJ. School boards meet to evaluate distance learning, discuss state's COVID-19 surge.
- 3:38am
- WQOW. UW-Eau Claire COVID-19 cases decline sharply.
Local
- 1:55pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Logsdon. Announces funding for new MCTS route to Oak Creek Amazon facility.
- 1:18pm
- Various Milwaukee Community Organizations. Demands immediate action to protect MPS students, families, workers and our communities.
- 9:47am
- Millwaukee Ald. Rainey. Renters must submit key document to landlord to avoid eviction.
- 4:17am
- NBC 15. Residents may face higher property taxes after largest state reimbursement gap ever is reported.
- 3:15am
- La Crosse Tribune. Stagnant state funding could spell trouble for La Crosse's post-COVID budget.
Congress
- 12:45pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Brown blast Trump administration for failing to protect workers.
- 11:03am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Colleagues introduce China Task Force report.
- 10:58am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. To Verso Corporation: Sell the mill to a buyer committed to north central Wisconsin.
- 4:44am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Joins effort to force vote on PPP funding.
- 4:18am
- NBC 15. Confusion over census deadline changes raises accuracy concerns.
Politics
- 4:42pm
- SSDC. COVID-19 infections skyrocket in Portage County. Senator Testin's response? Do nothing.
- 3:37pm
- Ellenson for 75th Assembly. Our police and first responders need more funding, not less.
- 3:25pm
- WisDems. The danger of Dan Kapanke.
- 2:03pm
- Protect Our Care. Senator Brown, Senator Baldwin and Protect Our Care blast Trump’s health care lies from first debate.
- 11:53am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Republican legislative candidates hold sharp money lead.
- 11:47am
- Lyerly for 88th Assembly. The Republican-led legislature is a public health menace.
- 9:04am
- Wsiconsin Democracy Campaign. The old man and the snake.
- 9:01am
- Protect Our Care Wisconsin. Trump continues health care and Covid lies in first debate.
- 4:48am
- RPW. President Trump offers clear contrast vs. Joe Biden.
- 4:47am
- Zunker for 7th Congress. Responds to first presidential debate.
- 4:45am
- Grothman for 6th Congress. Releases second TV ad "Independent."
- 12:23pm
- Cap Times. Powder keg: Right-wing activists, armed with guns, increase protest tensions as Election Day approaches.
- 12:19pm
- AP. Republicans don't want Bucks, Brewers at early voting sites.
- 4:31am
- AP. Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions. Reuters.
- 3:37am
- WBAY. Finding mistakes Neenah Clerk urges voters to follow instructions on absentee ballots.
Tuesday September 29, 2020
Governor
- 10:07am
- Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers. Announce grant award to address Alzheimer's Disease in Wisconsin.
Budget
- 9:12am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. Serving state facilities.
- 3:35am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Energy efficiency: Budget proposal seeks $100M for untapped energy savings.
Legislative
- 1:32pm
- Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz. Legislators ask State Builiding Commission to fund Elory-Sparta 400 state trail repairs.
- 11:15am
- Joint Finance Committee Democrats. Republican inaction continues.
- 9:58am
- Rep. Nygren. The Evers administration must end the blame game with UI backlog.
- 3:32am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee Common Council members call for ballots to be counted before Nov. 3.
State Agencies
- 3:00pm
- DWD. Unemployment data information release.
- 1:26pm
- OCI. Orders permanent revocation of insurance agent's license to protect elderly consumers.
- 12:07pm
- DNR. One million and counting: Wisconsin reaches new milestone in avian citizen science.
- 11:47am
- WEDC. We're all innovating contest celebrates Wisconsin small business creativity amid COVID-19 pandemic.
- 11:28am
- DNR. To hold smallmouth bass virtual meeting Oct. 13.
- 10:59am
- DOJ. Wisconsin, FTC and federal law enforcement partners announce nationwide crackdown on phantom and abusive debt collection.
- 9:44am
- DNR. Lake Superior virtual preliminary hearing Oct. 13.
- 4:29am
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To hold Zoom meeting.
- 3:56am
- WXPR. $63 million in grants now available to replace private lead water lines.
Economy/Business
- 9:11am
- WMC. Top 8 announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
- 3:09pm
- WTMJ. Trysting Place Pub in Menomonee Falls closes doors due to pandemic.
- 11:53am
- Reuters. Meatpackers deny workers benefits for COVID-19 deaths, illnesses.
- 3:50am
- NBC 15. Industry survey paints bleak picture for Wisconsin hotels and lodges.
- 3:45am
- CBS 58. Businesses fear high COVID-19 cases could cause a regression in reopening.
- 3:25am
- Madison.com. IRS: Tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents could still be eligible for stimulus checks.
Coronavirus
- 1:15pm
- Door County Public Health. An important message.
- 9:08am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 test sit hours change beginning October 5.
- 9:07am
- DVA. Chippewa Falls Veterans Home COVID-19 update.
- 3:12pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS reports most COVID-19 deaths in single day since May, as cases continue to climb.
- 3:11pm
- WISC. Over 2K new COVD-19 cases confirmed for 6th consecutive day as 67 more hospitalized in Wisconsin.
- 3:10pm
- NBC 26. Contact tracing in Door County strained by COVID-19 spread.
- 1:23pm
- Newsweek. Wisconsin hospital sees surge in coronavirus patients: 'Second wave is here with a vengeance.'
- 1:22pm
- Spectrum News. Concern rises along with Wisconsin coronavirus cases.
- 1:18pm
- Fox 11. Door County reports surge of COVID-19 cases.
- 1:17pm
- WBAY. "Nightmare situation": Dr. Rai talks local COVID surge and impact on community.
- 11:52am
- Chippewa Herald. Less than 2% of Wisconsin residents had COVID-19 antibodies in July, study says.
- 9:17am
- NBC 5. Chicago to update coronavirus travel order requiring 14-day quarantine.
- 9:16am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Some people are considering trading city life for rural Wisconsin due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- 9:15am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin's September COVID-19 spike 'couldn't have come at a worse time.'
- 4:19am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton reports 142 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, marking the fifth straight week of record-breaking cases.
- 4:18am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. As coronavirus cases surge, Manitowoc County Health Department changes its contact tracing.
- 4:17am
- Sheboygan Press. Sheboygan County reported over 100 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, the most in one weekend.
- 4:08am
- WKBT. Wisconsin seen as COVID-19 hotspot, health experts warn of grim outcomes.
- 4:07am
- WBAY. Surge in COVID cases close to overwhelming local hospitals.
- 4:04am
- WISC. COVID testing site at Alliant Energy Center to switch operations, hours next week.
- 4:03am
- WAOW. Marathon County sees record high COVID-19 increase over the weekend.
- 3:55am
- Wisconsin State Journal. COVID-19 outbreak at Kettle Moraine prison tops 260 active cases, Wisconsin DOC says.
- 3:48am
- WISN. Wisconsin coronavirus spike, bed limits cause for doctors' concern.
- 3:47am
- WTMJ. WI National Guard to turn over Milwaukee COVID-19 community testing sites to civilians by Thanksgiving.
- 3:47am
- CBS 58. 'It would work:' Infectious disease expert says following guidelines could stop state's COVID-19 surge.
- 3:43am
- WKOW. Experts looking for root of Wisconsin COVID-19 spike.
- 3:40am
- WUWM. Marquette study shows mask mandates are necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19.
- 3:33am
- WTMJ. Record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations driven by Dane County and Fox Valley region.
- 3:31am
- Racine Journal Times. 'Sharp uptick' in Racine County COVID cases, testing through Wednesday at Festival Hall.
- 3:29am
- Fox 11. Wisconsin Veterans Home at King reports six additional COVID-19 cases.
- 3:24am
- Fox 6. Football coach 'exposed players, coaches to COVID' in Washington Co. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Statewide
- 9:57am
- Focus on Energy. Pukall Lumber logs award for commitments to energy efficiency.
- 9:22am
- Wisconsin Women in Government. Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors and leadership team.
- 9:11am
- AFT-Wisconsin, IBEW Local 953, Progress North, Wisconsin Main Street Alliance, Wisconsin Farmers Union. Teachers, farmers, activists, and business owners call for rural broadband investment.
Courts
- 3:30pm
- Alliance Defending Freedom. Court bars Madison school district from deceiving parents about children’s claimed gender identity.
- 2:36pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. Judge issues injunction: Madison school district staff cannot lie or deceive parents about gender transitions at school.
- 11:43am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Accepts seven new cases.
- 9:22am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Jean M. Robinson.
- 9:20am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Coral Dawn Pleas.
- 3:16pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's voter rolls case hinges on Justice Brian Hagedorn, a conservative who sometimes sides with liberals.
- 3:13pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin justices weigh removal of 130K from voter rolls.
- 3:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in voter rolls and voter ID cases.
- 3:54am
- U.S. News & World Report. Conservative law firm seeks to end Wisconsin mask order. Chippewa Herald.
- 3:30am
- Racine Journal Times. $942K grant to support Racine's election efforts in jeopardy.
Education
- 12:36pm
- UW-Marquette. Selects new mural design to celebrate diversity, racial equity on campus.
- 12:13pm
- UW-Madison. $11.4M Army grant supports aircraft hybrid-electric engine research at UW–Madison.
- 9:44am
- UW-Madison. Explore over 100 virtual events at the 10th annual Wisconsin Science Festival.
- 3:15pm
- AP. COVID-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen.
- 4:28am
- WSAW. Wausau School Board approves potential Nov. 2 return.
- 4:20am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. COVID-19 prompts Pulaski schools to go online-only on Oct. 5.
- 4:05am
- WISC. Brodhead High School switching to blended instruction following positive COVID-19 tests.
- 4:02am
- WCLO. Adams Elementary School moving to online instruction.
- 3:44am
- WKOW. Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District to continue all-virtual learning model.
- 3:42am
- WSAW. Wausau School District sees enrollment drop 433 students.
- 3:42am
- WSAW. UWSP flips the trend, sees decrease in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:39am
- NBC 26. West De Pere schools switching to remote learning Oct. 1.
- 3:37am
- NBC 26. Gillett, Denmark school districts switching to virtual learning. Fox 11.
- 3:36am
- Madison.com. Failed UW System presidential search cost $216,400.90.
- 3:28am
- NBC 15. Belmont Community Schools to go virtual after second student tests positive for COVID-19.
Local
- 3:31pm
- City of Madison. ‘Zoom in’ for new flooding maps in upcoming public information meetings.
- 11:25am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Announces next phase of Lower Yahara River Trial, several initiatives to improve water quality as part of 2021 budget.
Congress
- 11:49am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Introduces legislation to give unemployed Americans tax relief.
- 4:15am
- The Hill. Census Bureau intends to wrap up count on Oct. 5 despite judge's order.
Politics
- 12:43pm
- Republican Party of Dane County. Climbing protesters deface anti-slavery billboard.
- 4:29am
- State Senate Democratic Committee. Alberta Darling is apparently unwilling to rebuke domestic terrorism.
- 3:53am
- AP. Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises.
- 3:35am
- WTMJ. HUD Secretary Ben Carson visits Milwaukee. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:27am
- NBC 15. Dr. Jill Biden asks Wisconsin voters to get involved and head to the polls. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 3:25am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Trump to campaign in La Crosse and Green Bay as COVID-19 cases soar.
- 3:22am
- Fox 6. WI elections officials: 'If you want to vote absentee, take action now.
Monday September 28, 2020
Budget
- 2:17pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Proposed DNR budget includes $50 million annually for land acquisition, no funds for PFAS cleanup.
Legislative
- 2:15pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Service academy nomination deadline.
- 11:03am
- Sen. Hansen. Encourages people to participate in People's Maps Commission Public Hearing on October 1.
- 2:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ron Johnson says Wisconsin Legislature should pass a law to allow ballot counting before Election Day.
- 2:35am
- WKOW. GOP senator calls for session to end mask order.
State Agencies
- 1:27pm
- DOJ. AG Kaul files brief in support of states’ authority to regulate price gouging.
- 11:17am
- DNR. Snowmobilers: Time to complete required safety certificate course.
- 2:16am
- Spectrum News. "Leave this building alone": Volunteers clean Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison.
Economy/Business
- 4:04pm
- Wisconsin Technology Council, Tech Council Innovation Network. 'WisBiz: The Show' features Zerology's Kalluri, Tech Metrics and upcoming events.
- 12:31pm
- Growth Energy. Applauds house passage of RFS Integrity Acit in clean energy package.
- 11:46am
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Farmer-Labor alliance calls for food system that works for Main Street, not Wall Street.
- 11:42am
- Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association. Wisconsin could lose nearly half of hotels & lodging establishments without financial assistance.
- 11:25am
- CNBC. Over half of small businesses worry social distancing will hurt their chances of survival: Survey.
- 2:51am
- U.S. News & World Report. Rise in virus cases adds to economic uncertainty ahead of U.S. election.
- 2:48am
- Politico. No forgiveness: Small businesses still on hook for rescue loans.
- 2:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Number of Wisconsinites needing help with food surges during coronavirus pandemic.
- 2:07am
- WKOW. Janesville family still waiting on unemployment insurance after 6 months.
- 2:06am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. EC entrepreneur: Virus created 'immense struggle.'
Coronavirus
- 3:09am
- DVA. Letter to Chippewa Falls Veterans Home members regarding COVID-19. Sept. 27 update.
- 3:08am
- DVA. Letter to King members regarding COVID-19.
- 2:50pm
- Marshfield News Herald. State reports nearly 22% positive coronavirus tests as outbreak in northeast Wisconsin worsens.
- 2:49pm
- NBC 15. Average new COVID-19 cases continue climbing in Wisconsin as active cases near 20K.
- 2:48pm
- Fox 11. Coronavirus surge continues in Wisconsin.
- 12:57pm
- WBAY. More coronavirus cases at King Veterans Home.
- 12:06pm
- CNBC. The U.S. is 'not in a good place' as daily coronavirus cases grow beyond 40,000, Fauci says.
- 9:52am
- The Hill. More than 20 states report coronavirus spikes as experts warn of fall, winter surge.
- 9:45am
- Kenosha News. With time running out, bids for Wisconsin's federal COVID-19 relief intensify.
- 4:18am
- KFIZ. COVID testing remains high in state, nearly 60 new tests come back positive in FDL County.
- 4:15am
- Spectrum News. 'Recipe for disaster': Wisconsin on the wrong track with COVID-19.
- 2:57am
- Reuters. Positive COVID-19 test rates top 25% in some U.S. Midwest states.
- 2:56am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wisconsin reports 2,217 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday with a positivity rate of 27.6%. Wisconsin Public Radio.
- 2:55am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin tops 2,000 COVID-19 cases for 4th straight day.
- 2:54am
- WKOW. WDVA reports COVID outbreak at veterans facility.
- 2:41am
- Superior Telegram. 60 people test positive for COVID-19 in Northwestern Wisconsin on Sept. 27.
- 2:38am
- WEAU. Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era.
- 2:36am
- Door County Pulse. Covid cases, hospitalizations increase in northeastern Wisconsin.
- 2:32am
- CNBC. Fewer than 10% of Americans show signs of past coronavirus infection, study finds.
- 2:31am
- Fox 11. Local leaders have a warning for Brown Co. after Friday COVID-19 update.
- 2:26am
- WBAY. Brown county health leaders 'alarmed' by number of positive COVID-19 cases.
- 2:24am
- Duluth News Tribune. Most Northland counties experience a record-high week of COVID-19; two St. Louis County residents dead.
- 2:22am
- Reuters. Four U.S. states including Wisconsin report record one-day increases in COVID-19 cases. The Hill.
- 2:21am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Another record set for new COVID-19 cases, percentage of positive tests spikes.
Statewide
- 12:19pm
- ACLU. Of Wisconsin hires Tomás Clasen as community engagement manager.
- 10:59am
- WHCA/WiCAL. Names Rick Abrams President & CEO.
- 10:23am
- Focus on Energy. Ashley Nelson Homes wins award for embracing the energy efficiency market.
- 9:11am
- Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Extension. Program creates excitement for the new 4-H program year.
Courts
- 2:46pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. Files motion for immediate injunction in lawsuit challenging Governor Ever's emergency declartion.
- 1:07pm
- Reuters. Fourth U.S. judge issues order blocking Postal Service cuts.
- 9:51am
- Reuters. 'Take home' lawsuits over COVID infections could be costly for U.S. employers.
- 2:52am
- U.S. News & World Report. Appellate court halts Wisconsin ballot-counting extension. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 2:25am
- The Hill. Third judge orders Postal Service to halt delivery cuts.
Education
- 3:28pm
- UW-Marquette. Announces expansion of urban scholars with scholarships for 40 students from Milwaukee.
- 12:54pm
- UW–Madison. Awarded grant to develop educational pathways for Native youth.
- 11:18am
- Fox Cities Chamber. Smart Girls Rock event offers expanded virtual format to showcase STEM careers to local female students.
- 9:55am
- Marquette University. Board of Trustees elects two new members.
- 9:54am
- UW-Stout. Employers: Opportunities exist for job-seekers.
- 9:53am
- UW-Madison. Journalist in Residence virtual talks highlight challenges of current news environment.
- 12:59pm
- WTMJ. Three Kenosha schools to remain on virtual learning for another week.
- 12:58pm
- WISC. Pardeeville closes high school, elementary school following 2 positive COVID-19 cases in district.
- 4:13am
- AP. U.S. colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks.
- 3:19am
- WKBT. Some Aquinas Middle School students moving to virtual learning for two weeks after COVID-19 exposure.
- 3:15am
- WAOW. Marshfield School District reports 5 new COVID-19 cases.
- 2:50am
- WSAW. Wausau East suspends tennis and football programs for two weeks due to rising COVID-19 cases.
- 2:42am
- WKOW. 'They need to step up': Gov. Evers wants Big Ten to invest in safe viewing campaign.
- 2:33am
- WSAW. Adams-Friendship closes middle school for two weeks due to positive COVID-19 tests.
- 2:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. As three UW campuses move toward reopening, Tommy Thompson touts UW System's fall plan.
- 2:23am
- Daily Beast. Why is this college reopening during 'near-exponential' COVID surge?
- 2:08am
- WKOW. Edgerton elementary school moves to all-virtual learning following increase in COVID-19 cases.
- 2:05am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Ashwaubenon schools cite COVID-19 in decision to move to online-only classes.
- 2:04am
- CBS 58. Marquette students head home, despite university telling them to quarantine at Cobeen Hall.
- 2:03am
- Fox 6. Marquette students quarantine after residence hall case cluster.
- 2:01am
- WKBT. Local school's COVID-19 statistics confuse parents; district says it's for student privacy.
Local
- 4:14pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Proposes elevating care and county services for older residents.
- 2:40pm
- Washington County Exec. Schoemann. Youth football coach attends practice and scrimmage positive for COVID-19.
- 12:59pm
- City of Madison. New rescue boat, Yapper," honors retired Fire Lieutenant.
- 9:44am
- PJ Media. Did these two conservative groups crack the code on how to get off the SPLC 'hate group' list?
- 1:25pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Milwaukee on pace to break homicide record.
- 2:19am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee County Board proposal calls for some inmates to be released to stop COVID-19 spread.
Congress
- 4:14am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court nomination and Senate confirmation process.
- 3:06am
- Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Johnson discusses investigation of Russia probe, transition on Fox News.
- 3:04am
- Wisconsin Family Action. Pro-family, pro-life, pro-religious freedom PAC applauds President Trump's nominee for U.S. Supreme Court.
- 3:00am
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Statement on President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to SCOTUS.
- 2:47am
- WTMJ. Senator Tammy Baldwin refuses to vote for new justice 'until American people have voted.'
- 2:32am
- AP. Trump caps judiciary remake with choice of Barrett for court.
- 2:18am
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin politicians have mixed feelings on SCOTUS nomination.
Politics
- 3:56pm
- WisDems. Kapanke's "Law and Order" hypocrisy.
- 2:19pm
- Anderson for 47th Assembly. Take back our communities: #WalkAway from violence.
- 9:42am
- Bradley for 28th Senate. Milwaukee Police Association endorses.
- 3:05am
- RPW. Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court vacancy.
- 3:03am
- RSLC. Congratulates Judge Amy Coney Barrett on nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 3:02am
- Zunker for 7th Congress. Responds to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
- 1:15pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. City clerk: More than 10,000 ballots collected during Democracy in the Park.
- 12:05pm
- MarketWatch. 'He wants to tell everybody to wear a frickin mask' - mixed COVID-19 reaction only tightens close Wisconsin race.
- 9:48am
- WFRV. Pres. Trump to visit Green Bay on Oct. 3.
- 3:31am
- Reuters. Trump frequently paid no federal income taxes in years leading up to presidency: New York Times.
- 2:53am
- Madison.com. Wisconsin Hispanic voters emerge as a political force both campaigns are courting.
- 2:49am
- AP. Trump's tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise.
- 2:46am
- La Crosse Tribune. 'Pivotal region in a pivotal state': How western Wisconsin could determine the election.
- 2:44am
- NBC 26. Little Chute man receives absentee envelope without ballot.
- 2:44am
- USA Today. 'I beat the socialist': Biden tacks to the center in fight with Trump over Rust Belt moderates.
- 2:43am
- Politico. Trump readies thousands of attorneys for election fight.
- 2:40am
- WSAW. Wisconsinites 50 and older likely to be the deciding factor in the 2020 election.
- 2:37am
- La Crosse Tribune. Young voters are energized, despite COVID hurdles on the way to the polls.
- 2:34am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin officials say presidential election 'will be decided by the voters,' not GOP lawmakers.
- 2:29am
- Racine Journal Times. Evers recall campaign at 275,000 signatures and growing.
- 2:18am
- WISC. Jill Biden to visit Madison on Monday.
- 2:15am
- WISC. 'Clearly this event is neither unsecure nor unlawful': City attorney responds to GOP allegations that Democracy in the Park is illegal.
- 2:14am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State GOP leaders send cease-and-desist letter to Madison Clerk ahead of ballot collection event.
- 2:10am
- WTMJ. Rep. Ron Kiind accuses opponent of harassment over 2015 Navy Seals memoir.
- 2:09am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Madison park ballot drop-off event proceeds as planned, despite last-minute Republican effort. WKOW.
Friday September 25, 2020
Governor
- 10:33am
- Gov. Evers. Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Wisconsin's firefighters.
Budget
- 4:43am
- The Center Square. UW President Tommy Thompson to state government: Stop over-bossing us.
Legislative
- 2:06pm
- Sen. Wanggaard. Unemployment audit shows shocking ineptness.
- 10:32am
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit Bureau reviews unemployment insurance call centers.
- 10:31am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: More than just masks.
- 9:34am
- Rep. Kolste. Appointed to Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance.
- 9:34am
- Rep. Hintz. Appoints Rep. Deb Kolste to the Joint Committee on Finance.
- 9:19am
- LAB. Report 20-13: Unemployment Insurance Call Centers. Briefing Sheet.
- 2:13pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Audit highlights woes at Wisconsin unemployment call centers.
- 12:19pm
- WTMJ. Less than 1 percent of unemployment calls were answered, new audit of Wisconsin DWD shows.
- 3:36am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin election officials: GOP lawmakers cannot unilaterally select presidential electors.
State Agencies
- 2:04pm
- DMA. Wisconsin Army Guard engineer company returns to Wiconsin from Afghanistan, Middle East.
- 12:38pm
- WEDC. Milwaukee County receives $144,400 state grant to support office renovation for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin.
- 11:35am
- AG Kaul. Announces $60 million multistate agreement with C.R. Bard.
- 9:45am
- DNR. To update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan.
Economy/Business
- 9:17am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Business update.
- 3:59am
- Hunger Task Force. USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program snubs Wisconsin - once, twice, three times!
- 3:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin eviction rates have slowed during the CDC's moratorium, but landlords are continuing to toss tenants.
Coronavirus
- 9:16am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Phase 4.1 order update.
- 4:01am
- DVA. Letter to King members regarding COVID-19.
- 2:42pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. For the second time ever, Wisconsin tops 2,500 daily COVID-19 cases.
- 2:29pm
- WKOW. 65 more Wisconsinites hospitalized with COVID-19; 9 more deaths.
- 2:22pm
- Fox 11. Wisconsin reports 2,000+ coronavirus cases for 3rd time in past 7 days.
- 2:20pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Health officials studying COVID-19 spillover from UW-Madison campus.
- 2:14pm
- Chippewa Herald.. COVID-19 treatment costs about $14,500 per person, new study says.
- 2:12pm
- AP. Virus cases rise in U.S. heartland, home to anti-mask feelings.
- 12:23pm
- Chippewa Herald. Wisconsin nursing homes report 271 COVID-19 deaths.
- 12:22pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Feds' shipment of masks for schools, child care centers arrives with no child-size face coverings.
- 4:44am
- WQOW. EC County sees highest increase of COVID-19 cases to date.
- 4:41am
- CBS 58. Evers urges college students to skip on parties, bars and calls on GOP to set example with masks.
- 4:33am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Does a friend have COVID-19? Your 'close contact' phone call might come from them.
- 4:08am
- Fox 11. Local COVID-19 hospitalizations have approximately tripled in September.
- 4:05am
- WKOW. Record COVID hospitalizations putting strain on some WI hospitals.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Evers warns of 'near-exponential' COVID-19 growth; more people in Wisconsin now hospitalized with virus than ever before.
- 3:53am
- Appleton Post Crescent. 'No reason' COVID testing should be down in Wisconsin, federal testing boss says, as cases keep climbing.
- 3:52am
- Fox 11. In-person visits temporarily suspended at Ascension Wisconsin Fox Valley hospitals.
- 3:51am
- Fox 9. Wisconsin metro areas top charts for COVID-19 case increases in New York Times analyses.
- 3:44am
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin sees record-breaking hospitalizations due to coronavirus. Up North News.
- 3:42am
- WFRV. Green Bay hospitals dealing with spike in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:28am
- WXOW. Trempealeau County sees surge in new cases.
- 3:27am
- WXOW. Wisconsin DHS reports COVID-19 cases rise among people between the ages of 18-34.
- 3:18am
- Spectrum News. Evers points to colleges for source of COVID outbreak.
- 3:17am
- WXPR. Wisconsin COVID-19 cases surge, county health officials warn of widespread community spread.
Courts
- 2:07pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. James v. Heinrich, WCRIS v. Heinrich, St. Ambrose Academy v. Parisi - order.
- 3:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Group sues to stop 5 large cities from using grants to aid election, calls it bribery.
- 3:14am
- AP. Hearing seeks to move protest shooter for trail in Wisconsin.
Education
- 4:44pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. School plans update.
- 4:36pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Gardens are part of National Science Foundation study.
- 3:47pm
- UW-Madison. Partners with state and federal public health agencies on COVID-19.
- 3:46pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Paleontologist to share details of North America's oldest winged dinosaur and other recent discoveries.
- 2:27pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Theatre and Dance fall season to be offered virtually.
- 10:39am
- UW-Madison. Astronomers model, determine how disk galaxies evolve so smoothly.
- 9:44am
- UW-Stout. Construction team places in ABC naitonal competition.
- 4:00am
- FAST Fund. Milwaukee County partners with Local 212/MATC FAST Fund to fight student homelessness and evictions.
- 2:41pm
- WTMJ. Menomonee Falls schools shifts from hybrid to in-person classes.
- 2:40pm
- WBAY. Howard-Suamico schools switching to virtual learning due to COVID-19 spread.
- 2:37pm
- WSAW. Pittsville vs Assumption football game cancelled due to 2 positive COVID-19 tests.
- 4:37am
- WSAW. Marshfield suspends HS football program until Oct. 4, due to COVID precautions.
- 4:32am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW-La Crosse plans to resume in-person classes despite community spike of COVID-19.
- 4:31am
- CBS 58. Doctors warn against college students who want to contract COVID-19 to 'get it over with.'
- 3:49am
- WBAY. COVID-19 forces high school football cancellations.
- 3:48am
- WBAY. NEW Lutheran goes virtual after two students positive for coronavirus went to school.
- 3:33am
- Cap Times. UW athletic department finishes budget cycle with deficit, anticipates bigger losses to come.
- 3:31am
- WKBT. Sparta school parents voice concerns on how to adjust to district's suddenly shutting down.
- 3:26am
- NBC 26. Unified School District of De Pere moves to all-virtual instruction.
- 3:25am
- NBC 26. Appleton school district will continue with an online learning model for now.
- 3:23am
- WAOW. Private, non-profit, tribal colleges receive $8.3 million for COVID-19 testing.
- 3:22am
- WJFW. Chequamegon discontinues most fall sports activities.
Local
- 4:39pm
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway, Madison Common Council. Announce first round of Civilian Oversight Board appointments.
- 4:37pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Applauds County Board approval of diverse group to lead key county departments.
- 3:45pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Lack of charges in Breonna Taylor case a miscarriage of justice.
- 2:27pm
- Sen. Taylor. Measure calling for early release of Wisconsin inmates adopted by Board.
- 2:25pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Proposal to create Harriet Tubman Park adopted by Board of Supervisors.
- 12:12pm
- Downtown Sun Prairie. Presents 14th annual Fall Fun in Downtown Fall Sun Prairie.
- 10:38am
- City of Madison. Vision Zero: City to lower speed limit on East Washington Avenue.
- 10:31am
- Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association. Tosa Council demanded body cams. Now chair peerson of ad hoc committee is caught threatening police on a body cam.
- 4:09am
- WCLO. Rock County Board votes to reduce fine for marijuana possession to $1.
- 3:35am
- Cap Times. Homeless encampments in Madison parks signal worsening housing crisis ahead.
- 3:24am
- WTMJ. Only 60 percent of Milwaukee residents have responded to U.S. Census.
Congress
- 2:05pm
- Milwaukee County Board Members. Express support for Colectivo workers union.
- 12:10pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Demands answers after independent GAO report confirms Trump administration mismanaged payments to farmers for trade damages.
- 3:13am
- Politico. Pelosi preps new coronavirus relief plan amid stalled talks.
Politics
- 4:48pm
- Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP. Letter to Madison City Clerk regarding "Democracy in the Park".
- 3:48pm
- Priorities USA Action, Latino Victory Fund. Expand Spanish radio ad campaign to Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
- 2:24pm
- Andraca for 23rd Assembly. Endorsed by former President Barack Obama.
- 12:43pm
- Marquette University. New naitonal Marquette Law School Poll finds that, even amid partisan differences on judicial philosophy, most voters say U.S Supreme Court decisions are based on law and not politics.
- 9:15am
- Polack for 1st Congress. Releases first general election ad.
- 2:10pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Madison poll workers will accept absentee ballots in parks this weekend, raising GOP concerns.
- 12:26pm
- AP. Voters struggling with witness rules in early voting.
- 12:18pm
- WISC. Ballots with inaccurate title sent to Platteville voters still valid, Grant Co. clerk says.
- 10:26am
- Reuters. Special Report: Will your mail ballot count in the U.S. presidential election? It may depend on who's counting and where.
- 4:06am
- NBC 15. Dane Co. has highest number of absentee ballots returned in the state.
- 3:50am
- Spectrum News. The sooner you send your absentee ballot back, the better. CBS 58.
- 3:47am
- WBAY. Clerk in Waupaca County village expresses frustration over mail routing changes.
- 3:46am
- WAOW. Clerks advise that witness signatures are required for absentee ballots.
- 3:45am
- NBC News. Biden's personal touch and the Supreme Court boost Democrats' enthusiasm in this swing county.
- 3:39am
- NBC 26. Some returned absentee ballots missing important information, Green Bay official says.
- 3:39am
- WTMJ. City of Racine ramps up efforts to meet absentee ballot surge, group sues them over funding.
- 3:37am
- Fox 6. Officials advise checking for accuracy after Waukesha ballot mix-up.
- 3:32am
- WISC. Wisconsin Democrats decry Trump transfer of power statements as undermining democracy, Johnson sees no issue. WTMJ.
- 3:29am
- WKBT. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin calls out President Trump, says he hasn't followed through with health care promises.
- 3:16am
- WSAW. Pence makes his pitch to Wisconsin manufacturing workers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Thursday September 24, 2020
Governor
- 12:41pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces $8.3 million for COVID-19 testing at Wisconsin's private, non-profit, and tribal colleges and universities.
- 3:41am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Evers appoints a former legislator and a public defender as judges in Milwaukee County.
Budget
- 3:49am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Deferred maintenance makes up majority of Wisconsin DNR's $93M request for capital projects.
Legislative
- 4:43pm
- Rep. Edming. Recognized with Building Wisconsin Award.
- 4:02pm
- Sen. Smith. State Republicans show up to work for Washington but not Wisconsin.
- 12:03pm
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. Opposes new mask mandate.
- 10:29am
- Sen. Marklein. CARES Act funds Broadband Expansion Grants.
- 9:00am
- AP. Pompeo shatters diplomatic norms with political appearances.
- 4:43am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mike Pompeo warns of Chinese influence on American government and politics in Capitol speech at height of election season.
- 3:46am
- WHBL. GOP leaders disapprove of mask order, but are unlikely to challenge it in special session.
- 3:39am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin speech leads to new scrutiny of Pompeo's political agenda.
State Agencies
- 4:04pm
- The People's Maps Commission. Seeking public comment on redistricting maps.
- 2:04pm
- OCI. Insurance Commissioner Afable and Health Services Secretary-Designee Palm lead effort to extend 2021 open enrollment period.
- 12:30pm
- DATCP. Wisconsin consumers fall victim to Facebook Marketplace scams.
- 10:30am
- DOJ. $678 million national kickback settlement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
- 10:27am
- DOA. Gov. Evers declares September Coastal Awareness Month.
- 8:57am
- DNR. From survivor to mama: Whooping crane endured one of Wisconsin's harshest winters to hatch a happy milestone.
- 8:56am
- OCI. Governor, Insurance Commissioner urge Wisconsinites to plan for the future during Life Insurance Awareness Month.
Economy/Business
- 3:10pm
- Arch Electric. Installs largest privately owned solar system in state history.
- 11:48am
- Focus on Energy. Bright Wood Corporation chips away at energy costs, wins award.
- 10:28am
- Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Sikich LLP joins as newest Gold Member.
- 9:11am
- St. Croix Economic Development Corp. Proclaims September 24 as Craft Brewery Day in St. Croix County.
- 9:09am
- Alliant Energy. To electrify 100 percent of light-duty fleet vehicles by 2030.
- 1:06pm
- Reuters. Visits to U.S. stores, restaurants stall as concern over economic recovery grows.
- 9:01am
- CNBC. Weekly jobless claims rise unexpectedly, total 870,000.
- 3:46am
- WTMJ. DWD: Unemployment rates drop across Wisconsin cities, counties.
Coronavirus
- 12:51pm
- Lt. Gov. Barnes. Delivers democratic radio address asking college students to mask up.
- 12:48pm
- City of Merrill. The Merrill Transit System will be closed due to COVID-19 with an anticipated return on October 5th, 2020.
- 9:12am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. Rise in Foodshare another indicator of pandemic's toll.
- 8:53am
- DVA. Letter to King members regarding respiratory outbreak.
- 4:24am
- Marathon County Health Department. Surge in COVID and impacts on community.
- 3:05pm
- WTMJ. Wisconsin hits second-highest daily total of COVID-19 cases.
- 3:03pm
- WKOW. 76 more Wisconsinites hospitalized with COVID-19; 6 more deaths.
- 3:02pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Gov. Evers warns of 'new and dangerous phase' of pandemic in Wisconsin.
- 1:53pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Gov. Tony Evers calls on GOP leaders to lead by example and comply with state mask order.
- 1:41pm
- WKOW. Dane County COVID-19 cases rising outside UW-Madison campus.
- 9:06am
- Wisconsin State Journal. COVID-19 'far from done,' expert tells biotech meeting in Madison.
- 9:03am
- Ashland Daily Press. COVID-19 shuts down schools and bars...again.
- 9:02am
- The Hill. Coronavirus cases surge among young people in Wisconsin 'We are facing a new and dangerous phase.'
- 4:23am
- Aspirus. Urges flu shots early in 2020-21 season.
- 4:12am
- La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse County COVID-19 cases up by 87, over 80% of new cases in week ending Sept. 20 attributed to those 18 to 24.
- 4:01am
- Reuters. Houston study: More contagious coronavirus strain now dominates. Washington Post.
- 3:59am
- WAOW. Portage County having difficulty keeping up with positive cases.
- 3:56am
- WISC. 56 hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin as 7-day average positivity rate approaches 17%.
- 3:55am
- Fox 11. Kewaunee County rises to third in the state for COVID-19 activity level.
- 3:50am
- WKBT. Coulee COVID-19 Collaborative concerned by high case rate.
- 3:49am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: All Wisconsin counties have high levels of COVID-19 activity.
- 3:42am
- WSAW. Aspirus leaders say central Wisconsin at "pivotal" point as COVID hospitalizations spike.
Statewide
- 3:23pm
- Supporting Families Together Association. National report highlights financial burden of Wisconsin child care.
- 4:16am
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. Introduces Cattails Cottage for visiting oncology patients.
Courts
- 12:41pm
- District IV Court of Appeals. Certification: State v. Jacob Richard Beyer.
- 11:15am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calendar and case synposes.
- 11:11am
- District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Scott W. Heimbruch.
- 1:10pm
- AP. Kenosha shooter's defense portrays him as 'American patriot.'
- 4:30am
- U.S. News & World Report. Judge punts on voting case over Wisconsin student IDs.
Education
- 3:43pm
- UW-Madiosn. Coldest Northern Hemisphere temperature, first recorded by UW–Madison, officially confirmed.
- 3:38pm
- UW-Marquette. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston president to deliver virtual Marburg Lecture, Oct. 8.
- 3:15pm
- UW-Stout. Faculty, staff project earns international film festival experimental award.
- 2:11pm
- UW-Madison. Fitter increases the benefits of wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2:09pm
- DPI. Stanford Taylor congratulates eight Wisconsin schools for recognition as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
- 2:05pm
- UW-Madison. Stem cells can repair Parkinson’s-damaged circuits in mouse brains.
- 12:28pm
- UW-La Crosse. New ranking identifies UWL as state’s best in class.
- 9:45am
- UW-Eau Claire. Continuing Education announces October program offerings.
- 8:59am
- UW-Stout. Student studies effects of COVID-19 on retail merchandising during summer cooperative.
- 3:51pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. 'We're at a breaking point': Shawano schools to shift to online next week as cases climb.
- 3:51pm
- Kenosha News. Wilmot High School to close for two weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak.
- 1:40pm
- WKOW. Darlinton Elementary/Middle school moving to virtual learning for two weeks.
- 1:39pm
- NBC 26. Green Bay continues with virtual learning for students.
- 4:32am
- WFRV. Manitowoc County schools release statement in response to spike in COVID-19 cases.
- 4:11am
- Marshfield News Herald. Stratford students asked to pack lunches after positive COVID-19 case shuts down food service.
- 4:00am
- WXOW. College asks for off-campus gatherings to stop.
- 3:56am
- Fox 11. As COVID-19 spreads on college campuses, UWO is cracking down.
- 3:53am
- WBAY. St. Bernard Catholic School: School-wide quarantine in place, no in-person classes until October 5.
- 3:52am
- WBAY. Shawano School District to begin all virtual learning starting Tuesday.
- 3:51am
- WKBT. La Crosse schools extend virtual learning to Oct. 11.
- 3:45am
- WTMJ. Oconomowoc school district transitions to face-to-face learning model with virtual option.
- 3:41am
- Spectrum News. UW investigating hundreds of students for breaking COVID-19 protocol.
Local
- 4:04pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Cullen. County Board adopts resolution expanding access to polling locations.
- 3:13pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Nicholson. Measure providing housing support to MATC sutdents approved.
- 2:34pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Milwaukee County Transit System creates new bus route to connect residents with jobs at Amazon facility in Oak Creek.
- 12:26pm
- City of Milwaukee. Mayor Barrett announces launch of Milwaukee Restart 2.0.
- 12:01pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. 2020 Census deadline drawing near, now just six days away.
- 11:31am
- Dane County Executive, Board of Supervisors. Announce plans to pursue development of mental health triage and retoration center.
- 4:14am
- Racine Mayor Mason. City to hold voter registration event Saturday at Festival Hall.
- 1:39pm
- WFRV. Officials investigating box of mail, absentee ballots found in Outagamie County ditch.
- 3:58am
- CBS 58. Milwaukee protesters march on I-94 following decision in Breonna Taylor case.
Congress
- 11:37am
- Rep. Grothman. Workplace choice for individuals with disabilities.
- 9:47am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Introduces legislation authorizing funding for humanitarian assistance programs in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
- 4:18am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Statement on government funding bill.
- 4:15am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Cosponsors bill to enhance federal penalties for criminals who target law enforcement.
- 1:06pm
- Reuters. Trump, eyeing Farm Country, starts working on ethanol industry's year-old wishlist.
- 4:05am
- Politico. 'The hits just keep coming': Congress stumbles from crisis to crisis.
- 3:57am
- WKOW. Sen. Johnson: Report renews questions about Biden's son; critics say it's the same debunked info.
- 3:47am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Ron Johnson report on Joe Biden's son alleges conflict of interest, but offers no evidence of wrongdoing.
- 3:45am
- WTMJ. '9-8-8': House of Representatives passes Baldwin's reform for 3-digit suicide hotline.
- 3:44am
- WISC. Helicopter safety legislation honors Madison mother and daughter who died in helicopter crash.
Politics
- 4:21pm
- Anderson for 47th Assembly. Police reform, here's how...
- 2:42pm
- State Senate Democratic Committee. Senator Testin: Does he care more about China than his own Constituents?
- 1:32pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'I just decided I couldn't stand it anymore:' Janine Geske, former state Supreme Court justice, endorses Joe Biden for president.
- 12:35pm
- UW-Marquette. New Marquette Law School poll finds two-thirds of American public approve of U.S. Supreme Court job performance.
- 11:04am
- Winker for 38th Assembly. Promotes expanded passenger rail at Columbus train station, Wed Sept 30th 4pm.
- 11:02am
- WisDems. Kapanke's crusade to cancel health coverage.
- 10:31am
- Pfaff for 32nd Senate. Tours Western Wisconsin Technical College Apprenticeship and Industry Tranining Center.
- 9:57am
- DPW. Ott's record fails seniors.
- 8:55am
- UW-Madison. Battleground state poll shows Biden with persistent but surmountable leads.
- 8:54am
- Stafsholt for 10th Senate. Announces key endorsements.
- 8:54am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Where do Wisconsin state legislative candidates stand on non-partisan redistricting reform?
- 9:52am
- AP. Records: Mail delivery lags behind targets as election nears.
- 9:07am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Pandemic, campus shutdowns add additional hurdles for Wisconsin's college voters.
- 9:02am
- Wisconsin State Journal. New poll finds big gulf on top issues between Biden, Trump voters in battleground states.
- 4:01am
- The Hill. Trump refuses to commit to peaceful transition of power.
Wednesday September 23, 2020
Governor
- 4:08pm
- Sen. Smith. Statement on broadband expansion grant investment.
- 3:32pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces more than $5 million in CARES Act funding for Broadband Expansion.
- 10:24am
- Rep. McGuire. Statement on Kenosha small business relief program.
- 9:53am
- Rep. Ohnstad. Announce millions in loan funds for Kenosha businesses.
- 9:52am
- Sen. Wirch. Applauds state aid to Kenosha businesses.
- 9:09am
- Gov. Evers. And WEDC announce $4 million available in loans to aid Kenosha businesses.
- 12:31pm
- U.S. News & World Report. More loan money available for rebuilding Kenosha businesses.
Budget
- 3:31am
- CBS 58. Wisconsin state agencies cutting $300 million, including $45 million at UW system.
Legislative
- 4:40pm
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Governor continues to ignore Legislature, courts in pandemic response.
- 4:23pm
- Rep. Kuglitsch. Opposes governor's mask extension.
- 4:11pm
- Sen. Kooyenga, Rep. Hutton. Letter to Wauwatosa Mayor McBride urging preparedness for possible further unrest.
- 3:37pm
- WASB. Letter to Sen. Fitzgerald, Speaker Vos regarding statutory relief.
- 3:20pm
- Rep. Shankland. Applauds new funding for Broadband Expansion.
- 2:23pm
- Rep. Gallagher. Applauds Secretary Pompeo's visit to Wisconsin State Capitol.
- 1:01pm
- Sen. Carpenter. Republican senators convene to pass the buck.
- 12:07pm
- Sen. Larson. "Our senate chamber is not a prop." - Senator Larson reaction to Sec. Pompeo's Madison visit.
- 10:25am
- Sen. Smith. Column: How "doing nothing" works for politicians.
- 2:35pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Pompeo speaks to GOP lawmakers at state Capitol.
State Agencies
- 2:43pm
- WHEDA. Altoro gains national appointment on advisory board of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- 11:53am
- DWD. August local employment and unemployment data released.
- 9:08am
- DNR. More hunters and organizations encouraged to join the fight against chronic wasting disease.
- 9:07am
- WEDC. Accepting applications for Entrepreneurship Support Program.
- 3:49am
- WSAW. August incident prompts operational changes at Lincoln Hills.
Economy/Business
- 12:26pm
- Coextruded Plastic Technologies. Molds energy efficiency into operations, earns award.
- 12:20pm
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Viral marketing pro, entrepreneur Jacques joins 2020 Early Stage Symposium line-up.
- 10:34am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. More than 40 percent of 2020 farm income projected to come from federal payments.
- 4:32am
- WAOW. Ginseng farmers included in expanded Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
- 3:35am
- WKOW. Dane County restaurant's closing possible harbinger of things to come.
Coronavirus
- 12:34pm
- Opportunity Wisconsin. COVID-19 and the Childcare: “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Worth Anything”
- 11:56am
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. Statement on COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
- 3:57am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Governor Evers violates state law again with third covid emergency declaration.
- 2:41pm
- Wausau Daily Herald. Aspirus sees highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the pandemic began.
- 2:35pm
- WTMJ. DHS Chief Medical Officer Ryan Westergaard says pandemic 'could be worse' in Wisconsin without mask mandate.
- 12:28pm
- CNBC. CDC director says more than 90% of Americans remain susceptible to the coronavirus.
- 4:32am
- CBS 58. Governor Evers' extension on the mask mandate brings mixed reaction from area leaders.
- 4:21am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin college towns top nationwide list for rapid spread of COVID-19.
- 4:02am
- Reuters. Wisconsin sounds alarm after surge in COVID-19 cases as nation surpasses 200,000 deaths.
- 3:58am
- The Hill. FDA to soon issue tougher emergency vaccine standards: report.
- 3:52am
- U.S. News & World Report. Chicago puts Wisconsin on quarantine list for second time.
- 3:51am
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin sees record-breaking hospitalizations due to coronavirus.
- 3:41am
- Fox 11. Local doctors discuss mask mandate extension as hospitalizations reach record level.
- 3:36am
- NBC 15. GOP leaders call new mask order 'mind-boggling' and 'illegal.'
- 3:35am
- NBC 15. Concerns over elderly patients amid visitor restrictions at Madison hospitals.
- 3:33am
- WKOW. UW-Platteville Chancellor reacts to latest emergency order.
Statewide
- 3:50am
- WSAW. Wisconsin leads nation in deadly falls among elderly as experts say it could get worse.
Courts
- 9:26am
- District II Court of Appeals. Scott Dhein v. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company.
- 2:29pm
- Mliwaukee Journal Sentinel. GOP appeals ruling that extended time to count Wisconsin absentee ballots.
- 2:29pm
- Fox 11. Wisconsin Legislature appeals absentee ballot ruling.
- 3:55am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear lame-duck lawsuit.
- 3:30am
- WTMJ. Lawsuit alleges Facebook allowed militia groups to promote conspiracy theories that led to Rittenhouse shootings.
Education
- 3:41pm
- Uw-Eau Claire. Students see opportunities in new Center for Racial and Restorative Justice.
- 11:51am
- UW-Stout. Packaging majors help move essential COVID-19 products to market.
- 9:27am
- American Federation for Children. Support for school choice surges as schools start.
- 9:03am
- UW-Eau Claire. Announces final decision following investigation of racist social media posts.
- 10:44am
- WKOW. Mineral Point School District continuing with hybrid learning model.
- 10:34am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. With COVID-19 on the rise in Wisconsin, many school have transitioned to virtual learning.
- 10:33am
- Wisconsin State Journal. UW-Madison lifts dorm quarantine, will resume some in-person classes.
- 4:27am
- Racine Journal Times. Kenosha Unified staffing levels return to normal after many call in sick, but 7 schools continue online this week.
- 3:56am
- WCLO. School District of Beloit extends online learning one week.
- 3:46am
- WAOW. UWSP 'prepared to pivot' to online learning.
- 3:45am
- WKBT. Potential inaccurate school enrollment data could affect funding for schools, expert says.
- 3:44am
- WEAU. UW-La Crosse requiring negative test results for students moving back to campus.
- 3:42am
- WBAY. UW-Green Bay bucking the coronavirus trend.
- 3:42am
- WFRV. UW-Oshkosh students, staff hope to slow spread of coronavirus on campus.
- 3:31am
- WTMJ. Washington-Ozaukee Health Department: 'Known positive kids have gone to school.'
Local
- 3:25pm
- Touchdowns for Hope. Oren and Jocelyn Burks of the Green Bay Packers will host Touchdowns for Hope virtual charity gala on October 2.
- 12:46pm
- Rape Crisis Center. Names Missy Mael and Dana Pellebon co-executive directors.
- 12:01pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Milwaukee Police Department continues discriminatory stop-and-frisks despite 2018 settlement of lawsuit, data shows.
- 11:42am
- Thysse, Arch Electric, Legacy Solar Co-op. Thysse partners with Arch Electric for solar roof install.
- 4:06am
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Introduces 2021 Executive Budget.
- 3:38am
- WISC. Dane County budget to include plan for minority-owned business hub on Madison's south side.
Congress
- 4:39pm
- Wisconsin Family Action. President Trump steps up again for life.
- 2:15pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Senate democrats release new report detailing how health care and reproductive rights are at risk with new supreme court vacancy.
- 9:05am
- Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Johnson, Grassley release report on conflicts-of-interest investigation.
- 4:07am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Statement following vote on continuing resolution.
- 4:05am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. No American deaths since Taliban peace treaty.
- 10:29am
- The Hill. Top GOP senators say Hunter Biden's work 'cast a shadow' over Obama Ukraine policy.
- 3:54am
- Politico. House approves stopgap spending measure to avert shutdown.
- 3:53am
- AP. Senate GOP plans vote on Trump's court pick before election.
- 3:51am
- WXPR. Wisconsin wolf population tops 1,100, Tiffany introduces legislation to delist wolves.
Politics
- 12:37pm
- UW-Marquette. New Marquette Law School poll finds almost half of voters nationwide rate choice of next supreme court justice as "very important".
- 11:04am
- UW-Madison. New Battleground Poll results coming Thursday.
- 10:24am
- Lee for 14th Assembly. Where is Rep. Robyn Vining?
- 10:23am
- RPW. ICYMI: Bryan Steil stands for law and order while Dem opponent supports rioters.
- 9:28am
- Schierl for 55th Assembly. Stands ready and open to fair, unbiased debate.
- 9:06am
- Schachtner for 10th Senate. Long-serving Republican District Attorney endorses.
- 9:05am
- Tiffany for 7th Congress. Releases new TV ad highlighting his work to preserve our Wisconsin way of life.
- 3:50am
- The Hill. FBI, DHS warn that foreign hackers will likely spread disinformation around election results.
- 3:44am
- WBAY. Referendum on November ballot in Winnebago County is raising questions.
- 3:39am
- Fox 11. Officials say additional time could be useful after extension of absentee ballot deadline.
Tuesday September 22, 2020
Budget
- 3:46pm
- Rep. Nygren. Gov. Evers' misplaced priorities create whiplash and hurt education...again.
- 12:31pm
- Gov. Evers. Department of Administration announces $300 million in cost savings targeted.
Legislative
- 10:08am
- Rep. Allen. Education or indoctrination?
- 9:04am
- Leg. Council. The California Consumer Privacy Act.
- 4:32am
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on officer involved incident.
State Agencies
- 3:35pm
- DMA. Red Arrow veteran killed in WWII receives headstone after 76 years.
- 2:12pm
- DNR. First-ever invasive carp state case: DNR investigartion shows illegal sales in Madison.
- 9:17am
- DNR. Debuts new hunting regulations pamphlet.
- 4:38am
- DOJ. UPDATE: Kenosha officer-involved shooting.
- 4:38am
- Fox 6. Independent consultant will review police shooting of Jacob Blake.
- 4:04am
- WISN. Corrections department deputy secretary tapped to head DWD.
Economy/Business
- 9:00am
- WMC. Top 16 announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest.
- 4:15am
- Stevens Point Journal. From jobs to housing, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed Wisconsin's economy.
- 3:53am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Survey finds 33% of Wisconsin restaurants could close within six months.
- 3:49am
- NBC 15. A third of WI restaurants likely to close in six months, says survey.
- 3:41am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Milwaukee warns more than 50 businesses over health order violations, including mask mandate.
- 3:40am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. P.F. Chang's cutting employment hours at Wisconsin locations.
Coronavirus
- 4:49pm
- Rep. Born. Statement on Evers' use of inaccurate information.
- 4:19pm
- Rep. Gundrum. Opposes mask mandate extension.
- 3:18pm
- Wisconsin Medical Society. Statement on COVID-19 pandemic behaviors.
- 3:16pm
- Rep. Felzkowski. Statement on Governor Evers' mandate: It is time to convene and vote it down.
- 3:14pm
- Sen. Marklein. Statement on Governor Tony Evers' new Declaration of Public Health Emergency.
- 3:07pm
- Rep. Duchow. Opposes Governor's latest overreach.
- 2:26pm
- Speaker Vos Statement: Illegal extension by Governor Evers.
- 1:55pm
- WMC. Statement on Gov. Evers mask mandate extension.
- 1:36pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Legislature needs to act to repeal latest overreach by Governor Evers.
- 12:25pm
- WPHA, WALHDAB Support emergency order announcement.
- 11:54am
- Rep. Dittrich Condemns Governor's continued power grab.
- 11:48am
- Sen. Nass Calls for immediate session of the legislature to stop Evers republican leadership needs to stop hiding behind court actions...time to vote!
- 11:40am
- Sen. Stroebel The state legislature must act to rescind unlawful order.
- 11:36am
- Rep. Allen Mask mandate still an unconstitutional, unscientific travesty.
- 11:33am
- Sen. Fitzgerald Statement on illegal emergency order extension.
- 11:25am
- Rep. Spreitzer Statement on new public health emergency.
- 11:22am
- Sen. Craig Responds to Evers' unlawful mask mandate...again!
- 10:52am
- Rep. Neubauer. New public health emergency order, mask mandate released.
- 10:36am
- Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on Governor Evers' extension of mask order.
- 10:10am
- Rep. Horlacher. We must overturn the statewide mask mandate.
- 9:44am
- Gov. Evers. Declares new public health emergency due to campus outbreaks, issues new face coverings order. Executive Order #90.
- 9:01am
- DVA. Letter to King members regarding COVID-19.
- 2:18pm
- WFRV. Wisconsin COVID-19 7-day average continues to rise amid new mask order.
- 2:17pm
- WISC. Thompson on Evers' mask extension: UW System creating 'culture of responsibility' with students.
- 2:16pm
- WTMJ. State Sen. Nass calls for legislative session to stop Gov. Evers' new face-covering mandate.
- 2:16pm
- WXOW. Winona County issues travel advisory to 'leisure activities' in La Crosse County.
- 2:06pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. COVID-19 pandemic prompts drive-thru flu shots in Wisconsin.
- 11:04am
- U.S. News & World Report. Evers extends Wisconsin's mask mandate until Nov. 21.
- 11:03am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Gov. Tony Evers extends statewide mask mandate.
- 11:01am
- Reuters. U.S. surpasses grim milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths.
- 9:16am
- WKOW. Rock County prepared to issue mask order if statewide mandate expires.
- 4:17am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Marathon County COVID-19 surge exceeds contact tracing capacity, according to health department.
- 4:16am
- La Crosse Tribune. Mayo adds restrictions due to COVID spike.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Department of Health Services: House-to-house trick-or-treating 'is not recommended.'
- 3:53am
- WBAY. Local COVID-19 numbers trending wrong way for fans to be allowed inside Lambeau Field.
- 3:52am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Per capita cases of COVID-19 in Oconto County now higher than state level.
- 3:50am
- WBAY. Green Bay hospitals experience record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations.
- 3:48am
- NBC 15. Over $8 million to be given to farmers in financial need from COVID-19.
- 3:47am
- Fox 9. Wisconsin sees highest COID-19 case growth in the U.S. over last 2 weeks.
- 3:45am
- WTMJ. Wisconsin National Guard has processed almost half a million COVID-19 tests.
- 3:44am
- WISC. Over 1.3K new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin; 7-day average for positivity rate now at 16.4%.
- 3:43am
- Fox 11. Percentage of positive coronavirus tests remains high as overall testing down.
- 3:36am
- The Hill. Government watchdog finds supply shortages are harming U.S. coronavirus response.
Statewide
- 10:35am
- Wisconsin Dental Association. Overcoming dental anxiety during a pandemic: 5 stress-reducing tips for your next appointment.
Courts
- 3:11pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Vos v. Kaul-order.
- 1:11pm
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Praise for Judge Conley’s prudent decision on voting.
- 4:28am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calendar and case synposes.
- 3:34am
- The Hill. Judge extends Wisconsin's mail-in voting deadline.
Education
- 3:57pm
- UW-Madison. New vaccine strategy harnesses ‘foot soldier’ T-cells to provide protection against influenza.
- 2:42pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Managing COVID-19 cases, prepared to pivot.
- 12:35pm
- Herb Kohl Education Foundation. Teacher and principal nominations can now be submitted online.
- 10:55am
- UW-Stout. Enginering technology student interns at company helping to stop COVID-19.
- 9:55am
- UW-Madison. Meet the UW-Madison Class of 2024.
- 8:59am
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Announces new position to lead diversity, equity and inclusion recruitment efforts.
- 4:29am
- UW-Eau Claire. 'Racing Toward Justice' series begins Sept. 29.
- 4:29am
- UW-Eau Claire. Establishes The Center for Racial and Restorative Justice.
- 12:20pm
- Jefferson County Daily Union. Fort Atkinson schools switching to all-virtual Wednesday.
- 12:17pm
- NBC 15. Two Janesville schools extend online learning after COVID-19 found in community.
- 9:15am
- Fox 11. All Oshkosh schools to go virtual starting Thursday.
- 4:26am
- WBAY. More schools switching to online learning as COVID-19 activity spikes.
- 4:23am
- Fox 11. Menasha schools, Freedom and Hilbert high schools move to virtual learning.
- 4:22am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Dane County again urges UW-Madison to move classes online, send dorm residents home.
- 4:04am
- WEAU. La Crosse colleges respond to county surge in COVID cases.
- 3:47am
- Fox 11. Oshkosh supt. warns back to in-person learning 'not possible' until COVID spread stops.
- 3:39am
- WKBT. COVID-19 disrupts not only education methods but also budget planning.
- 3:37am
- WKBT. UWL outlines COVID-19 'Eagles Return Safely' plan aiming for Oct. 2 in-person classes.
- 3:32am
- U.S. News & World Report. UW leader: County needs to stop wishing students were gone.
- 3:31am
- WSAW. Community spread of COVID-19 surging, affecting Marathon County schools.
Local
- 4:50pm
- City of Sun Prairie. Named as one of the Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine.
- 1:25pm
- Milwaukee Common Council Members. We have your back, Colectivo workers.
- 11:30am
- Dane County Executive Parisi Announces first 2021 budget initiative: $2 million for urban league to acquire property for minority owned business hub.
- 10:56am
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. 2021 Executive Budget Address.
- 10:37am
- City of Madison. Public Safety Review Committee invites public input on police department budget.
- 4:42am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Introducing the Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson.
- 9:25am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee to lose 120 police officer positions under Mayor Tom Barrett's 'sobering' 2021 proposed budget.
Congress
- 4:17pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. House of Representatives passes bipartisan reform to create three-digit suicide prevention hotline.
- 1:20pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls on republicans to stand for science, support bill to stop Trump Administration's political interference in COVID-19 response.
- 11:52am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Calls on house leadership to cancel October recess, pass Coronavirus relief.
- 10:09am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Introduces Amy and Jocelyn Gannon Helicopter Tour Safety Act.
- 10:09am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Calls on AG Barr to investigate Kenosha riots.
- 4:21am
- Politico. Hill leaders feud over short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown.
- 3:30am
- Reuters. Senators urge bankruptcy judge to reject Purdue Pharma CEO bonus.
Politics
- 4:19pm
- DPW. Jim Ott takes 150-day taxpayer funded vacation.
- 4:17pm
- DPW. Novak is nowhere to be found.
- 3:27pm
- Polack for 1st Congress Calls on Steil to stop lying.
- 1:42pm
- Becker for 33rd Assembly. Assembly candidate's wife tests positive for Coronavirus.
- 9:56am
- Wisconsin Conservation Voices. On National Voter Registration Day, Milwaukee nonprofits highlight their work to make voting more accessible.
- 9:03am
- Priorities USA Action. New TV ad highlights Trump's tax cuts for the rich and attempt to use Supreme Court to destroy Affordable Care Act.
- 9:02am
- NFIB Wisconsin. Small business endorse Scott Fitzgerald for election to Congress.
- 9:00am
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Participates in National Voter Registration Day.
- 4:45am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Today is National Voter Registration Day.
- 4:40am
- Stuck for 8th Congress. Announces campaign Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Advisory Committee.
- 9:14am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Milwaukee Bucks "Bucks Vote" T-shirt will benefit ALCU of Wisconsin, League of Women Voters of Milwaukee.
- 3:59am
- USA Today. 'He loves his rallies:' Biden says Trump puts supporters at risk with big events while keeping himself safe.
- 3:58am
- Reuters. Biden bashes Trump's leadership on pandemic, Trump attacks Biden on trade.
- 3:57am
- WTMJ. Joe Biden: Replacing Ginsburg should wait because 'we're in the middle of an election.'
- 3:56am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. In Manitowoc, Biden rips Trump over COVID-19 response as cases surge in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:42am
- WISC. 'Ballots are secure as they can be': Local clerks emphasize security behind absentee ballot drop boxes.
Monday September 21, 2020
Governor
- 4:18pm
- Gov. Evers. Appoints Jon Richards and Reyna Morales to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
- 4:33am
- Gov. Evers. Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- 3:35am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Evers fires DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman as unemployment claims backlog persists.
Budget
- 1:35pm
- U.S. News & World Report. DNR seeks 10-year stewardship renewal.
- 3:30am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Republican Rep. John Nygren rips DNR for not requesting PFAS cleanup dollars.
Legislative
- 4:17pm
- Sen. Larson. Letter to U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Johnson regarding Supreme Court confirmation.
- 1:01pm
- Rep. Dittrich The importance of Workforce Development during COVID.
- 9:54am
- Wisconsin Towns Association. Rep. Tranel receives Friend of Towns award.
State Agencies
- 4:16pm
- AG Kaul. Announces cleanup agreement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Superfund site in Marinette.
- 3:55pm
- DWD. Unemployment data information release.
- 2:12pm
- PSC of Wisconsin. Schedules webinars for Broadband Expansion Grant applicants.
- 1:30pm
- DNR. Enrollment open for landowners to provide public access to private lands in Wisconsin.
- 1:28pm
- DOR, DATCP. Wisconsin Farm Support Program distributes over $8 million in second round of funding.
- 1:06pm
- DMA. Disasters don’t wait — make sure children are prepared.
- 11:48am
- DNR. The show must go on: Annual fall color extravaganza beginning in northwoods.
- 11:46am
- DNR. Environmental review of the village of Bruce for the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP).
- 9:34am
- Wisconsin Lottery. $1.9 million dollar Megabucks ticket claimed by Neenah man.
- 8:51am
- DNR. Notified of possible separate contamination issue at Marinette facility that has paused PFAS treatment.
- 9:56am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DNR aims to collect 24K samples for chronic wasting disease testing.
- 3:56am
- WISN. Veterans cemetery in Racine County has burial backlog.
Economy/Business
- 4:26am
- Janesville Gazette. COVID-19 effect starts to hit Milton Avenue retail corridor with permanent restaurant, store closures.
- 3:44am
- CNBC. Coronavirus recession ends for the rich but is far from over for lower-income communities.
- 3:42am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. 'Decimated' Wisconsin Center District implements layoffs, furloughs.
Coronavirus
- 12:36pm
- Madison Capitols. Suspend Operations for 2020-2021 Campaign.
- 11:15am
- DMA. 21 SEPTEMBER UPDATE: Wisconsin National Guard will surpassed half-million COVID-19 tests today as it continues specimen collection this week.
- 4:42am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. COVID-19 continues to spread quickly in community, renews call for UW campus to go virtual.
- 4:00am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Business update.
- 12:39pm
- CNBC. CDC says it erroneously posted guidance that said coronavirus spreads through air and travels beyond 6 feet.
- 10:10am
- WTMJ. Busy day at two Milwaukee COVID-19 testing sites, but health leaders say still not enough people are being tested.
- 9:59am
- The Hill. CDC quietly shifts guidance on coronavirus transmission through the air.
- 4:06am
- NBC 26. Percentage of daily positive COVID-19 tests rise to 20% in Wis.
- 3:58am
- Newsweek. North Dakota, Wisconsin and Missouri report most COVID infections since start of pandemic.
- 3:54am
- KPVI. Sawyer County move to give teeth to public health orders.
- 3:45am
- Politico. Millions of children may miss pandemic food aid as states scramble to meet Trump administration mandate.
- 3:41am
- AP. Analysis: U.S. to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret.
- 3:31am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Advances in ICU care are saving more patients who have COVID-19.
- 3:28am
- USA Today. A fall 'twindemic'? As U.S. nears 200,000 coronavirus deaths, experts fear COVID-19, flu may be a deadly combo.
- 3:26am
- WISC. 'The data tells the real story of what's happening': Parisi cites UW-Madison reopening as reason for Dane Co. COVID-19 case spike.
Statewide
- 1:34pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. State efforts battle growing falls crisis in Wisconsin.
- 9:10am
- Wisconsin Realtors Association. August 2020 Home Sales Report.
- 3:48am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin public records advocates worry about Marsy's Law.
Courts
- 1:21pm
- Clean Wisconsin Circuit court upholds permit denial, protecting "imperiled" wetlands.
- 4:14pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Judge gives Wisconsin voters more time to return absentee ballots. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 1:23pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Judge denies key permit for Monroe County sand project; Meteor Timber sought to fill rare wetlands.
- 3:55am
- U.S. News & World Report. Judge finds state improperly released test scores to media.
Education
- 2:26pm
- UW-Madison. Shared protein fingerprint could simplify treatment of common inherited heart disease.
- 2:16pm
- UW-Madison. Chancellor Blank to County Executive: Partner with us in enforcing safe behavior off-campus.
- 2:15pm
- UW-Madison. New national imaging center has potential to transform medicine.
- 12:47pm
- Charter Communications. Relaunches Free 60-Day Spectrum Internet & WiFi Offer to Help Connect New Households With K-12 and College Students or Educators
- 12:02pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Exhibit highlights the Chippewa Valley women who fought for the right to vote.
- 11:32am
- UW-Stout. UW-Stout student awarded prestigious Gilman Scholarship for study abroad.
- 10:59am
- UW-Platteville. Highly-competitive federal grant to bring $1.1 million new investment to region.
- 9:08am
- UW-Eau Claire. Renowned scientist to discuss Antarctic seals during Sept. 24 livestream.
- 4:00am
- Milwaukee Health Department. School plans update.
- 1:19pm
- Fox 11. Oshkosh high schools moving to virtual learning for two weeks.
- 1:19pm
- WTMJ. More than 276 teachers at Kenosha Unified School District call in sick Monday, schools move to virtual learning.
- 4:41am
- WEAU. UW-River Falls temporarily shifts to remote learning, implements shelter-in-place for campus housing.
- 4:37am
- ABC News. Colleges scrapping spring break amid travel concerns during coronavirus pandemic.
- 3:52am
- Fox 6. 'Surge of absences' means virtual learning for some KUSD students.
- 3:51am
- Fox 6. COVID-19 cases prompt school changes in southeastern Wisconsin.
- 3:42am
- WTMJ. Local teacher's union leaders push to end in-person classes in Wisconsin.
- 3:33am
- WKOW. UW President defends football testing access, admits some chancellors opposed reopening.
- 3:29am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Monroe High School to close for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak.
- 3:22am
- Beloit Daily News. Six Beloit College students test positive for COVID-19.
Local
- 2:03pm
- City of Madison. Issues plea for all to complete census despite confusion.
- 11:54am
- Milwaukee Sheriff Lucas Rescues Man from the Hoan Bridge.
- 11:27am
- Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. PSC votes to extend moratorium on utility disconnections until spring.
- 10:03am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Milwaukee County announces mortgage assistance program.
- 4:19am
- Baraboo News Republic. Sauk County District Attorney seeks state funds to keep staff as grant set to run out in 2021.
Congress
- 1:42pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Leads colleagues to urge judge to reject $3.5 million bonus for CEO of bankrupt Purdue Pharma.
- 4:32am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on U.S. Supreme Court nomination and Senate confirmation process.
- 4:32am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- 4:31am
- Milwaukee Ald Coggs. Statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- 4:27am
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson. Statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- 4:08am
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Calls on Senator Johnson to honor Justice Ginsburg's last wish and his own rule: No SCOTUS appointment before the election.
- 4:15am
- The Hill. GOP set to release controversial Biden report.
- 3:53am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin politicians react to death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- 3:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sen. Ron Johnson says GOP should confirm a new justice this year, despite his 2016 opposition to filling election-year vacancies.
- 3:46am
- AP. 2020 serves another blow as Ginsburg's death ignites fight.
- 3:38am
- WKOW. Sen. Tammy Baldwin calls for U.S. Supreme Court nomination to wait until election.
- 3:32am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. In a change from 2016 stance, Ron Johnson favors vote on SCOTUS nominee.
Politics
- 4:27pm
- UW-Madison. Make your plans to register and vote now.
- 3:11pm
- UW-Marquette. Law school poll to release national survey of public views of the U.S. supreme court, Sept. 23
- 2:22pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Joe Biden visits union facility in Manitowoc.
- 1:36pm
- RPW. Biden is bad for workers, would bow to China.
- 9:07am
- Priorities USA Action, Senate Majority PAC, For Our Future, LCV Victory Fund, NextGen America, and America Votes. Announce partnership aimed at expanding vote by mail program.
- 8:53am
- United Way, LeaderEthics Wisconsin. Vote Safe Project - a virtual discussion on the voting process and safety.
- 8:52am
- Bradley for 28th Senate. NRA endorses.
- 8:52am
- League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County. Releases results of young Latinx voter study.
- 4:43am
- Anderson for 47th Assembly. Accepting bitcoin, challenging Ethics Commission, again.
- 4:09am
- Republican Party of Dane County. Black lives have mattered to Republicans for over 160 years!
- 4:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Democrats see 'organizing, advertising' and overall message as keys to victory in Wisconsin.
- 3:49am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's mask mandate mostly ignored at Republican events.
- 3:40am
- Spectrum News. 'You can do anything': Katzenmeyer is the first transgender woman to win Milwaukee-Waukesha election.
- 3:34am
- WKOW. Voters confused by group's inaccurate voter registration text messages.
- 3:25am
- WISC. Biden on Wisconsin surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 cases: Consequence of Trumps 'failure of leadership.'
- 3:23am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Biden headed to Manitowoc day after state hits 100,000 COVID-19 cases.
Friday September 18, 2020
Governor
- 4:43pm
- Sen. Kapenga. It's about time!
- 3:20pm
- Gov. Evers. Asks for resignation of Workforce Development Secretary.
- 4:07am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Baldwin, Evers: Funding promised by Trump to help Kenosha can't be used to rebuild.
Budget
- 2:21pm
- Rep. Nygren. DNR's budget request fails to address PFAS contamination.
- 3:08am
- Cap Times. State superintendent says DPI budget proposal will include increases in mental health, special education funding. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Legislative
- 4:06pm
- Wisconsin Grocers Association. Senator Cowles receives "Friend of Grocers" award.
- 1:17pm
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit assess IT needs assesment, procurement, and security.
- 11:51am
- LAB. Report 20-12: Master Lease Program. Briefing Sheet. Highlights.
- 11:50am
- LAB. Report 20-11: IT needs assessment, procurement, and security (DOA). Briefing Sheet. Highlights.
- 11:49am
- LAB. Report 20-10: IT needs assessment, procurement, and security (UW System). Briefing Sheet. Highlights.
- 10:15am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: Hunting: An important social distancing activity.
- 11:23am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State committee extends suspension of unemployment work search requirements.
State Agencies
- 3:15pm
- DOJ. Sheboygan County nuse charged with medical assistance fraud while failing to provide care to frail toddler.
- 9:10am
- DHS. Wisconsin awarded $16.7 million federal grant to counter addictions to opioids and stimulants.
- 3:48am
- PSC. Votes to extend the COVID-19 utility disconnection moratorium to November 1.
- 3:36am
- WKBT. Wisconsin PSC extends moratorium on disconnecting utilities to Nov. 1.
- 3:06am
- U.S. News & World Report. DNR estimates wolf population up about 13%.
Economy/Business
- 10:14am
- Business Health Care Group, The Alliance, WMC. New research shows wide hospital price disparities in Wisconsin, high prices.
- 11:25am
- CNBC. Metrics show consumers pulling back on spending in September as Congress debates second stimulus.
- 11:24am
- USA Today. 'This is going to bankrupt me': Americans rack up $45B worth of medical debt in collections.
- 3:23am
- Kenosha News. White House trade advisor says Foxconn project 'will bear great fruit.' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:22am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Bars, restaurants near UW-Madison express mixed feelings about return of big ten football.
- 3:10am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin added 16,700 private sector jobs in August. Wisconsin Public Radio.
- 3:01am
- Fox 6. Milwaukee restaurants, bars adapt to COVID-19 safety changes.
Coronavirus
- 11:52am
- Sen. Hansen. Statement: The passing of Heidi Hussli.
- 9:08am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Phase 4.1 order update.
- 3:49am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement: Passing of Wisconsin teacher due to COVID-19.
- 2:58pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin breaks record of daily positive cases for third day in less than a week.
- 1:21pm
- NBC 15. Dane Co. average COVID-19 cases per day nearly doubles since last week.
- 1:07pm
- AP. CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash.
- 3:47am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Bay Port teacher dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19, Howard-Suamico School District says.
- 3:46am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. New coronavirus cases reach all-time high of 2,000 as young people, schools drive surge.
- 3:45am
- WISN. COVID-19 cases spike in young adults, experts say they're from college campuses.
- 3:43am
- WEAU. The 20-29 age group continues to lead Eau Claire County in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:40am
- WXOW. Nursing homes, care facilities seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:16am
- The Hill. Controversial CDC guidelines were written by HHS officials, not scientists: reports.
- 3:13am
- The Hill. Second GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus.
- 3:00am
- Fox 6. 'Worse it's ever been:' Wisconsin sees record virus case increase.
- 2:59am
- WXPR. Forest County case rate jumps to 1002, nearly double the second highest county case rate.
Statewide
- 3:13am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Decision in Blake case approaches, in a process born of another Kenosha police shooting.
Courts
- 12:26pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Judge ruled DPI violated state law in release of 2019 school choice data.
- 3:00pm
- WKOW. La Crosse man files suit against governor, city clerk over mask order.
- 3:03am
- U.S. News & World Report. U.S. judge blocks postal service changes that slowed mail.
Education
- 7:12pm
- UW System. Statement on UW-River Falls mitigation steps.
- 4:06pm
- UW-Platteville. Foundation covers application fees for prospective students.
- 1:18pm
- WIAC. Fall semester COVID-19 update.
- 12:05pm
- UW-Madison. 13th among public universities in Wall Street Journal rankings.
- 3:28am
- UW-Stevens Point. Wausau internship gives wildlife ecology major insights into black bears.
- 3:27am
- UW-Stevens Point. CWES offering weekend family camps this fall.
- 1:19pm
- WEAU. WIAC suspends all winter sports through December 31st, 2020.
- 4:04am
- Baraboo News Republic. Baraboo School District refuses to disclose number of COVID-19 cases.
- 3:44am
- WISN. 119 students, 10 teachers in quarantine after exposure to coronavirus.
- 3:38am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Edgewood College reports 'spike' in COVID-19 cases, pauses athletics.
- 3:25am
- WKOW. Argyle Schools closed on Friday after staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
- 3:24am
- WKOW. Markesan School District temporarily closing following 'dramatic rise' in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:12am
- WQOW. Health department not recommending UWEC closure.
Local
- 3:23pm
- RYDE. Transit system to reinstitute paid service starting Monday, September 28th.
- 2:55pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Applauds Milwaukee County Audit Committee's approval of Jeffery Roman's appointment as Director of the Office on African-American Affairs.
- 2:54pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Applauds Milwaukee County Health and Human Needs Committee for approving Shakita LaGrant-McClain's appointment as Director of Health and Human Services.
- 10:13am
- Portage Daily Register. Heather Gove appointed as county HHS director, Chairman Vern Gove abstains.
- 4:09am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Groups contend county could face criminal charges for attempts to regulate large swine farms.
Congress
- 4:28pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Klobuchar. Urge online platforms to take additional measures to stop voting related misinformation and disinformation.
- 2:17pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. To DHS IG: Investigate alleged forced hysterectomies at ICE facility.
- 9:09am
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Rubio. Bipartisan resolution for National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
- 1:21pm
- WISC. Sec. of State Pompeo to speak at Wisconsin State Capitol next week.
- 3:26am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Introduces the NERD Act.
- 3:06am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. A GOP colleague questions Sen. Ron Johnson's investigation of Joe Biden.
Politics
- 3:50am
- Zunker for 7th Congress. President Trump and Rep. Tom Tiffany risk Wisconsin lives with campaign visits to Marathon County.
- 3:49am
- RPW. Statement welcoming President Trump to Wisconsin.
- 4:17am
- AP. Trump heats up culture war in appeal to Wisconsin voters.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'A fundraiser of unusual size': Princess Bride reunion raises $4.25 million for Wisconsin Democrats.
- 3:43am
- WBAY. Concerns over counting absentee ballots.
- 3:26am
- USA Today. Russia 'very active' in 2020 election; antifa not a terror group, FBI director testifies.
- 3:24am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Trump announces aid to farmers at Mosinee rally.
- 3:19am
- USA Today. Trump seeks to energize rural voters key to 2016 success in Wisconsin campaign rally.
- 3:09am
- Cap Times. Wisconsin Democrats' high-profile fundraisers continue Thursday with stars of 'Parks and Rec.'
- 3:02am
- WSAW. Congressional candidate Zunker says Trump rally is dangerous due to COVID cases.
Thursday September 17, 2020
Governor
- 10:02am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And Governor Tony Evers call on President Trump to keep his promise to deliver federal funding for Kenosha to rebuild.
Legislative
- 3:59pm
- Sen. Larson. Applauds Superintendent Stanford Taylor's vision for Wisconsin's public schools.
- 2:26pm
- Rep. Vruwink. Alice in Dairyland to tour Town of Plymouth farms.
- 2:24pm
- Assembly Democrats. Letter to WI Congressional Delegation regarding Georgia whistleblower complaint.
State Agencies
- 2:41pm
- DNR. A new method to count wolves, a better fit for Wisconsin.
- 2:39pm
- WEDC. And PSC to launch new broadband technical assistance pilot.
- 1:02pm
- AG Kaul. Joins 22-state coalition urging USDA to remove bureaucratic barriers threatening SNAP during pandemic.
- 1:01pm
- DOJ. UPDATE: Investigation of shooting in Mayville, Wis.
- 12:20pm
- DMA. One Huey - two intersecting lives.
- 11:01am
- DATCP. Increases consumer protection service access to Milwaukee area.
- 9:47am
- DMA. Madison-based Black Hawk unit receives Meritorious Unit Commendation for work on recent overseas deployment.
- 9:21am
- DNR. Offers robust statewide CWD testing.
- 9:15am
- ETF. And DFI awarded $100,000 grant to build employee financial wellness program.
- 6:20am
- DOJ. Investigation of shooting in Mayville, Wis.
- 4:01am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Milwaukee County defers accepting $15 million for youth detention center renovation.
- 3:37am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Elections Commission: 19 reported cases of possible fraud over nearly 2 years.
Economy/Business
- 1:41pm
- Foxconn. "Tops off" 100-foot -high performance computing data center globe.
- 12:21pm
- Focus on Energy. Fuller's Milker Center butters up energy efficiency and receives honor.
- 12:18pm
- DWD. BLS data: Wisconsin's unemployment rate falls to 6.2 percent; over 34,000 total non-farm jobs added in August.
- 9:12am
- Reuters. U.S. weekly jobless claims stuck at higher levels.
- 3:42am
- WISN. Lawmaker critical of Evers' handling of Wisconsin unemployment backlog.
- 3:39am
- WSAW. National aluminum shortage hits manufacturers, distributors.
Coronavirus
- 2:37pm
- La Crosse Tribune. State: La Crosse County posts 110 new cases.
- 2:32pm
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Nearly 1,000 inmates, more than 200 staff in Wisconsin prisons have tested positive for coronavirus.
- 2:31pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin sets new daily record of 2,034 COVID-19 cases.
- 9:05am
- La Crosse Tribune. 122 more cases in La Crosse County -- fastest rise in cases in U.S.
- 9:05am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. COVID hospitalizations have spiked in the Fox Valley. Health officials warn if behavior doesn't change, we could be in for a tough fall.
- 4:34am
- WISC. Masks will be required in Dane County, even if statewide mandate expires.
- 4:31am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin COVID-19 cases rise as September spike hits college towns.
- 4:14am
- WQOW. Menomonie City Council to consider COVID ordinances.
- 4:02am
- Fox 11. With less than two weeks to go, it's unclear of the state mask mandate will be extended.
- 4:00am
- Fox 9. COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Cases increase 52% over the last 2 weeks, 4th highest rate in U.S.
- 3:58am
- Politico. Trump contradicts his CDC director over masks, vaccine timeline.
- 3:52am
- Fox 11. COVID-19 cases among college-aged adults on a rapid rise in Wisconsin.
- 3:49am
- Spectrum News. Uptick on COVID-19 cases a point of reflection for community.
- 3:46am
- WISC. Over 1.5K more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin as 11.5% of new tests come back positive.
- 3:45am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. County Administration Committee approves health orders ordinance.
- 3:44am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Wisconsin counties top the nation in fastest-rising cases: NYT.
- 3:41am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. (Audio) State Corrections head discusses COVID-19 in prisons.
Environment/Outdoors
- 4:18am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Study finds more human than animal waste in Southwest Wisconsin wells.
Statewide
- 1:05pm
- Security Health Plan. Wisconsin residents may qualify for national emergency Special Enrollment Period.
- 10:01am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. Wisconsin property taxes and values both on the rise in latest data.
- 4:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'A sobering reminder': Wisconsin had 52 victims of domestic violence homicide last year, and experts fear those numbers are growing.
Courts
- 6:11am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. St. Ambrose Academy v. Parisi - Petitioners' motion to strike respondents' motion to vacate the temporary injunction and dismiss the actions or in the alternative to stay the injunction.
- 6:10am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. James v. Heinrich, WCRIS v. Heinrich, St. Ambrose Academy v. Parisi - order.
- 3:53am
- WKOW. State Supreme Court schedules arguments in Dane County school order case for December.
Education
- 4:01pm
- Edgewood College. A spike in positive cases.
- 2:25pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Foundation selling radio station license.
- 12:22pm
- DPI Supt. Stanford Taylor. Remarks as prepared for delivery for 2020 Virtual State of Education Address.
- 11:02am
- UW-Madison. F.H. King group provides students, local community with fresh produce despite pandemic.
- 9:01am
- UW-Stout. Graduate caring for trauma patients, pursuing physician assistant license.
- 6:08am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Statement about decision to hold Badger football games.
- 2:36pm
- WAOW. Port Edwards Elementary School closed because of COVID-19.
- 9:03am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. 'I really didn't feel comfortable going back': Some Wisconsin teachers quit, or retire early, due to COVID-19 concerns.
- 4:41am
- USA Today. With COVID-19 complicating enrollment counts, public schools brace for impact on funding.
- 4:33am
- CBS 58. Coronavirus cases at 19 schools in Washington and Ozaukee counties.
- 4:15am
- NBC 15. Beloit College to test all students weekly for COVID-19.
- 4:15am
- WBAY. Dozens of COVID-19 cases confirmed at St. Norbert College, infected students quarantined at area hotel.
- 4:13am
- WKBT. Just three days into in-person classes, West Salem transitioning back to virtual learning.
- 3:52am
- Chicago Tribune. COVID-19 cases have plummeted at Notre Dame since a two-week campus shutdown. Can that work for other universities struggling to contain the virus's spread?
- 3:50am
- WKOW. Vast majority of UW-Madison students who test positive for COVID-19 show symptoms.
- 3:43am
- WISN. Elementary school shutdown, ordered to quarantine after three positive cases.
Local
- 1:04pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Announces Small Business Initiative Grants and Community Resource Navigator Employment Program.
- 12:16pm
- Spectrum. Announces $60,000 in Spectrum Digital Education Grants to further digital literacy in Milwaukee.
- 10:00am
- Baraboo News Republic. Sauk County hires its first county administrator.
- 9:13am
- AP. 300 and counting: Push by feds to arrest in U.S. protests.
- 3:39am
- U.S. News & World Report. Fire chief: Damage from Kenosha unrest tops $11 million.
Congress
- 12:17pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Leads bipartisan effort in urging action to address practices of pharmaceutical companies undermining 340B Program.
- 11:00am
- U.S. Rep. Tiffany. Introduces bill to scrap "One China Policy," resume normal ties with Taiwan.
- 6:08am
- U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Kind. Introduce bill to support family farmers and strengthen Wisconsin dairy.
- 2:34pm
- WTMJ. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson quarantines after exposure to person with coronavirus.
- 3:59am
- WKBT. Wisconsin Reps. Kind, Gallagher propose dairy pricing, policy commission to address woes.
- 3:58am
- Politico. Senate Republicans shrug off Trump's call for larger Covid-19 relief measure.
- 3:55am
- The Hill. GOP senator blocks Schumer resolution aimed at Biden probe as tensions run high.
Politics
- 3:31pm
- Protect Our Care. Senator Tammy Baldwin, AG Josh Kaul, Sec. Kathleen Sebelius, and Wisconsinites highlight what's at stake for health care in 2020 election.
- 12:23pm
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Publishes bilingual voter guide for general election.
- 10:59am
- National Association of Home Builders. Endorses Rep. Glenn Grothman for Congress.
- 6:27am
- Winker for 38th Assembly. Will debate Rep. Barb Dittrich in public forum hoste by city high school student group on Wed Sept. 23; program to be livestreamed and taped.
- 6:25am
- Fond du Lac County Democratic and Republican Parties. Joint statement condemning the vandalism, theft and destruction of yard signs.
- 6:22am
- Anderson for 47th Assembly. Father and son candidates for Wisconsin State Assembly.
- 11:07am
- WEAU. Vice President Pence to visit Eau Claire.
- 4:08am
- Politico. 'He helped the Trump campaign' Wisconsin's Democratic governor under fire.
- 4:05am
- WJFW. Investigates: Assembly candidate addresses mileage reimbursement double-dipping.
- 4:03am
- WTMJ. Wisconsin election officers: 'Do not try to vote twice.'
- 4:02am
- La Crosse Tribune. District 3: Van Orden spotlighted by national GOP group in race against Kind.
- 3:54am
- WXPR. Rhinelander installs ballot drop box for November election.
- 3:40am
- U.S. News & World Report. Election officials refuse to allow deputies in nursing homes.
- 3:35am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Assembly battle could hinge on suburban districts.
- 3:34am
- U.S. News & World Report. Vos: Veto-proof GOP majority probably unattainable.
Wednesday September 16, 2020
Governor
- 4:18pm
- Gov. Evers. Seeking Nominations for Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award.
- 11:31am
- Gov. Evers And DOA Sec. Brennan announce more than $36 million for public infrastructure and facility projects.
Legislative
- 3:40pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Tommy Bartlett Show announces closure.
- 3:29pm
- Sen. Hansen. (Updated) Says Macco/Steffen police officer bill faces major hurdles in the State Senate.
- 1:02pm
- Sen. Smith. Congratulates recipients of CDBG-PF project award.
- 11:11am
- Sen. Smith. Column: Housing Crisis in a Pandemic.
- 10:30am
- Rep. Allen. What is your child being taught in school?
State Agencies
- 1:36pm
- DHS. New Call Center Expands Support for People in Emotional Distress.
- 12:57pm
- Wisconsin Lottery. $119 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Mount Pleasant First ever Mega Millions jackpot for WINsconsin
- 12:12pm
- DNR. Citizen scientists honored for monitiring Wisconsin's natural resources.
- 10:15am
- DNR. Emerald ash borer confirmed in Oconto and Shawano counties.
- 10:14am
- Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Small business owners invited to register for 7th annual Lieutenant Governor's Conference on Small Business Development.
- 4:06am
- DNR. To host online listening sessions Sept. 16 regarding PFAS deer tissue sampling and other investigation activities in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities.
- 3:58am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Most public water supplies in Wisconsin meet standards, but safe drinking water eludes some.
Economy/Business
- 3:48pm
- Fox Cities Chamber. Welcomes 2020-2021 leadership Fox Cities class.
- 10:12am
- Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Announces winners of 2020 Business Awards.
- 9:08am
- Cornerstone Business Services, James Moore & Co, Velocity Advisory Group. Partnership launched to assist business owners with transition and exit planning.
- 12:42pm
- WSAW. Pandemic forces Tommy Bartlett Show to close for good.
- 10:25am
- Politico. Trump hails 'manufacturing miracle' as factories bleed jobs.
- 9:29am
- Reuters. U.S. consumer spending losing steam as fiscal stimulus ebbs.
- 9:17am
- CNBC. Yelp data shows 60% of business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic are now permanent.
- 9:16am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DWD will not ask unemployment insurance recipients to repay $300 supplement.
- 4:50am
- WISC. 'Hesitantly exciting': Regent St. business prepares for possible return of fall Badger games.
- 4:31am
- Portage Daily Register. Amtrak to reduce train stops in Wisconsin due to pandemic.
- 3:59am
- Fox 6. 'Enormous strains:' Wisconsin unemployment wait continues for some.
- 3:54am
- WISN. Restaurant officials say more than a third of Wisconsin restaurants will go out of business within six months.
- 3:44am
- CBS 58. Milwaukee in-person dining restaurants could jeopardize their license without a COVID-19 safety plan.
- 3:38am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Kohl's to cut 15 percent of corporate workforce amid sales slump.
Coronavirus
- 2:01pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. Restaurant and bar COVID-19 safety plans drop box available.
- 2:09pm
- CNBC. CDC director says face masks may provide more protection than coronavirus vaccine.
- 12:44pm
- WTMJ. 8 Wisconsin cities on NYT's list of metro areas with fastest-growing COVID-19 numbers.
- 12:41pm
- AP. U.S outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines.
- 4:04am
- Sheboygan Press. Sheboygan County Board rejects public health ordinance after residents accuse officials of trying to 'rule.'
- 4:03am
- WQOW. Gov. Evers says COVID cases will continue to climb until people 'take it seriously.'
- 3:56am
- WXPR. Forest County currently has the highest COVID-19 case rate of all counties in Wisconsin.
- 3:55am
- Fox 32. Chicago warns against Wisconsin travel, cites COVID spike.
- 3:52am
- WISN. Whitewater among top cities in country for new coronavirus cases.
- 3:52am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Advocates call on Brown County to reinstate community COVID-19 testing as cases climb.
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin State Journal. UW-Madison COVID-19 outbreak impacts broader community, experts say.
- 3:41am
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin's coronavirus spread is spiking on multiple measures.
Environment/Outdoors
- 12:54pm
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps of Engineers removing contaminated Howards Bay sediment.
- 9:15am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Well sampling completed in southwestern Wisconsin study, but questions remain about contamination.
Statewide
- 3:35pm
- Wisconsin Hospital Association. Study: Analysis of Health Care Costs Shows Wisconsin’s High Health Care Value
- 3:27pm
- League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Construction Business Group. New partnership increases transparency and accountability for construction contractors working in Wisconsin.
- 12:07pm
- End Domestic Abuse WI. Releases Annual Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report: 2019 Homicides & a Review of 20 Years of Data
- 4:04am
- WJFW. Engineers grade Wisconsin's infrastructure; state receives a C grade.
Courts
- 6:57am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. James v. Heinrich, WCRIS v. Heinrich, St. Ambrose Academy v. Parisi - Motion to vacate the temporary injunction and dismiss the actions or in the alternative stay the injunction.
Education
- 4:23pm
- CORI. UW-Platteville and Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission selected to recieve highly competitive US economic development administration build to scale Venture Challenge grant.
- 3:46pm
- UW-Eau Claire. $3 million gift to expand education, research about first amendment rights.
- 12:22pm
- UW-Stout. Assistant chancellor named judge for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
- 12:10pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Virtual concerts, adapted masks and reorganized ensembles: Music in the time of coronavirus.
- 11:22am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Public health contact tracing: Over 88% of UW students with COVID-19 report illness.
- 11:05am
- UW-Madison. Tuition refund deadline extended for students impacted by COVID-19.
- 9:22am
- UW-Eau Claire. Composer helps to bring historic building to life.
- 9:22am
- UW-Madison Chancellor Blank. Statement on Big Ten return to competition.
- 9:20am
- Edgewood College. CUNA Mutual Group Foundation makes significant investment in Community Scholars Program.
- 4:33am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Urges school leadership to continue providing grades 3-12 virtually.
- 4:33am
- UW-Madison. Teams top national competition to help middle class.
- 9:20am
- WISC. Big Ten officially reverses course, announces return of football season.
- 9:15am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Lake Mills Area School District stops in-person school, activities for rest of week due to COVID-19.
- 4:25am
- WISC. University, county disagree on next steps for semester.
- 4:22am
- NBC 15. Dane Co. urges schools to keep 3rd-12th graders home as it makes its case in court.
- 3:56am
- Sheboygan Press. Sheboygan Falls Middle School moves to virtual learning for 2 weeks after 'increase in absences due to COVID-19.
- 3:50am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Iowa-Grant School District closes elementary/middle school for rest of week.
- 3:49am
- Wisconsin Dells Events. Two test positive for COVID-19 at Dells' Spring Hill Elementary School, classroom moves to virtual learning.
- 3:48am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Gov. Tony Evers defends UW System's handling of COVID-19 pandemic.
- 3:47am
- Janesville Gazette. Reversing course, UW-Whitewater says it will punish students for off-campus actions.
- 3:46am
- Cap Times. UW considers later tuition refund deadline, sees minimal housing cancellations.
- 3:45am
- CBS 58. 'It was a frenzy': Marquette students scramble to quarantine, grad workers union blames university.
Local
- 3:38pm
- Waukesha County Dept. of Emergency Preparedness. Waukesha county 911 dispatchers featured on new TV series.
- 1:57pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Letter to the Common Council reguarding payroll tax deferral.
Congress
- 4:26pm
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Celebrates introduction of Dairy pricing and policy commission.
- 9:09am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. To FDA: Maintain public trust in COVID-19 vaccine decision by making reviews transparent.
- 4:40am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Dr. Fauci endorses vitamin D.
- 10:25am
- The Hill. GOP votes to authorize subpoenas, depositions in Obama-era probe.
- 3:57am
- WDIO. Baldwin, others introduce legislation to increase icebreaking capacity on Great Lakes.
Politics
- 4:39am
- Grothman for 6th Congres. Releases first TV ad: "Back Porch."
- 4:27am
- LA Times. When will you know if Biden or Trump wins? It could depend on absentee ballot rules in these states.
- 4:25am
- AP. Politics creates economic illusion in Houdini's hometown.
- 4:00am
- Fox 11. Keep an eye on your mailbox; already requested absentee ballots will start arriving.
- 3:47am
- Cap Times. With court delay lifted, Wisconsin clerks race to send out absentee ballots to voters.
Tuesday September 15, 2020
Governor
- 9:02am
- Gov. Evers. Grants nine more pardons.
- 3:45am
- NBC 26. Wisconsin urging residents to enroll in special enrollment for health insurance.
Legislative
- 4:31pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on Wauwatosa Peace Officers' Association attempts to undermine Wauwatosa ad hoc committee.
- 11:42am
- Wisconsin Association for Justice. Wisconsin leaders should take a stand for safety: Legal immunity for COVID exposure puts Wisconsinites at risk.
- 9:06am
- WMC. Rep. Brooks receives "Working for Wisconsin" award.
- 9:04am
- Rep. Brooks. Receives the Conservative Excellence Award.
- 4:23am
- Sen. Cowles. Applauds Howard's partnership with HSSD to lessen the financial burden of COVID-19 on local schools.
State Agencies
- 4:30pm
- DMA. Wisconsin Emergency Management aids search for missing Sawyer County girl.
- 2:07pm
- AG Kaul. Announces $7.5 million in debt relief for former ITT students in Wisconsin.
- 11:45am
- Wisconsin Lottery. Milwaukee small business owner wins $82,000 Badger 5 jackpot.
- 11:18am
- DNR. And DHS issue Do Not Eat advisory for deer liver in five-mile area surrounding JCI-TYCO site in Marinette.
- 11:08am
- DMA. Zuccaro assumes command of Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing.
- 10:14am
- DNR. Elk Ridge yurt now open for Flambeau-area hunters.
- 4:24am
- DWD. Releases information on unemployment data.
- 11:15am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin officials warn against eating deer liver near PFAS spill; venison considered safe.
Economy/Business
- 4:27pm
- Food Finance Institute. FaBcap Accelerator choses 10 businesses for class of 2021.
- 10:13am
- Arch Electric. Awarded Madison College solar projects.
- 4:14am
- USA Today. A week before Trump's order protecting meat plants, industry sent draft language to feds.
- 3:48am
- Fox 11. State reports $60 million in unemployment benefits paid last week.
- 3:47am
- WISN. After 12 News investigation, state explains unemployment backlog.
- 3:42am
- Fox 11. Grant program aimed to help Wisconsin's struggling tourism industry. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:38am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. FEMA says it will supplement unemployment insurance benefits for 6 weeks.
Coronavirus
- 4:30pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. National Guard testing sites hours change.
- 2:41pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. As COVID-19 cases surge, Gov. Tony Evers doesn't rule out future statewide response, mask order extension.
- 2:16pm
- WBAY. More than 1,300 new coronavirus cases, 10 more deaths.
- 1:29pm
- Spectrum News. As numbers increase, officials ask for community help to slow coronavirus spread.
- 4:29am
- CBS 58. Area doctors say rise in COVID-19 cases shows Wisconsin heading the wrong direction.
- 3:59am
- NBC 15. Officials clarify statements about visiting downtown Madison amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:57am
- WFRV. Spike in COVID-19 cases in Kewaunee County concern local health officials.
- 3:52am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: 7-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Wisconsin.
- 3:52am
- NBC 26. Number of positive COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin still high at nearly 20% on Monday.
- 3:51am
- WISC. La Crosse County added to New York Times COVID-19 hotspot list.
Environment/Outdoors
- 1:27pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Under threat from high water, Great Lakes cities, property owners strive to become more resilient.
Statewide
- 2:38pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Releases results of internal study on guest and source demographics.
- 1:32pm
- American Society of Civil Engineers. Civil engineers give Wisconsin's infrastructure a "C".
- 4:26am
- American Lung Association. Transition to electric vehicles would save Wisconsin lives, avoid economic impacts.
Courts
- 9:05am
- District I Court of Appeals. Daniel J. Hennessy v. Wells Fargo Bank.
- 4:24am
- AG Kaul. Statement on Wisconsin Supreme court ballot decision.
- 1:38pm
- Fox 11. State appeals court reinstates lawsuit challenging new Kohler Company golf course.
- 11:14am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Elections Commission member advised Green Party.
- 3:40am
- The Hill. Wisconsin's top court keeps Green Party off ballot, allows absentee balloting to resume.
- 3:39am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Green Party effort to get on presidential ballot.
Education
- 1:47pm
- Marquette University. Law School to host discussion with election officials for virtual 'On the Issues,' Sept. 16.
- 12:53pm
- UW-Stout. Alumna digging her career designing for video game Minecraft.
- 10:18am
- UW System. Registration is now open for national public summit on preventing sexual harrassment in higher education.
- 1:44pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lowell Elementary School third graders are in quarantine, virtually learning after a classmate tests positive for COVID-19.
- 1:42pm
- Stevens Point Journal. Positive cases of COVID-19 surge in Portage County as UW-Stevens Point students return to campus.
- 1:26pm
- USA Today. Wisconsin chancellor on prospect of Big Ten return: 'What's changed?'
- 1:25pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW campuses still ramping up COVID-19 surveillance testing of dorm residents.
- 4:14am
- La Crosse Tribune. College students full of frustration, but not surprised as COVID-19 cases increase, lockdowns start.
- 4:01am
- WAOW. Wausau School Board doesn't reach decision on heading back to in person class; passes mask requirement.
- 4:00am
- WTMJ. College's COVID-19 plans tested amid growing case numbers.
- 4:00am
- WISN. UW-Milwaukee begins testing all dorm residents for coronavirus.
- 3:58am
- WKOW. UW-Madison officials defend COVID-19 response as 211 more students, staff test positive.
- 3:49am
- U.S. News & World Report. Colleges, universities continue battling major COVID-19 spikes.
- 3:44am
- Fox 11. School districts cancel in-person class Monday after positive COVID-19 tests.
- 3:35am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW-Madison: Spring break canceled and 300 students are being investigated for violating COVID-19 policies.
- 3:34am
- U.S. News & World Report. University of Wisconsin-Madison eliminates spring break.
- 3:33am
- WSAW. UW-La Crosse looks to slow COVID spread after nearly 300 cases in less than a week.
- 3:32am
- Fox 6. Students in MU's Schroeder Hall to quarantine for 2 weeks amid COVID 'cluster.' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Local
- 4:29pm
- Community Advocates, Connected Health Solutions. Milwaukee youth create "My New Friends" PSA.
- 1:33pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Cuts ribbon on cutting-edge techology that turns cow maure into drinkable water.
- 10:20am
- Venture Dairy Cooperative. Farmers ask Polk County Board to obey the law or force costly & criminal consequences.
- 10:15am
- Milwaukee County Sups. Johnson, Martin, Staskunas. County Board introduces resolution to prohibit use of chokeholds.
- 9:09am
- Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. Voter suppression to be focus of Hip-Hop Political Education Summit.
- 9:03am
- Kewaunee County. Tavern League donates to Veterans Relief Fund.
Congress
- 2:37pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And colleagues call on Postmaster Geneeral to immediately reverse operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service causing delays of critical mediations to Americans.
- 2:36pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher, U.S. Sen Cotton. Raise Chinese lobbying concerns to DOJ.
- 11:09am
- Wisconsin Biofuels Association. Commends the EPA's denial of petitions for small refinery exemptions from the renewable fuel standard.
- 9:07am
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Young, Peters. Introduce bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act.
- 3:36am
- The Hill. GOP chairman to release interim report on Biden probe 'in about a week.'
Politics
- 11:44am
- Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition. Brew pubs around Wisconsin kickoff 'Fair Maps Beer Week.'
- 10:17am
- AARP Wisconsin. New poll: 65-plus voters may tip the scales in 2020. Poll.
- 9:01am
- Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Voting in the time of pandemic training.
- 4:31am
- Hansen for 30th Senate. Joint fundraiser with State Senate candidate, Jonathon Hansen and Assembly candidate, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, with special guest State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.
- 1:09pm
- Politico. Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin decided the 2016 election. We'll have to wait on them in 2020.
- 1:07pm
- AP. Wisconsin election clerks rush to mail ballots after delay.
- 3:47am
- The Hill. At indoor rally, Pence says election runs through Wisconsin.
- 3:46am
- WEAU. October 14 deadline to register to vote online or by mail.
- 3:41am
- Politico. Down-ballot Dems split from Biden on door-knocking.
Monday September 14, 2020
Governor
- 1:00pm
- Gov. Evers. And OCI Commissioner Afable, DHS Secretary-designee Palm encourage Wisconsinites who lost health insurance anytime this year to enroll.
Legislative
- 10:58am
- Rep. Ramthun. Receives award for Conservative Excellence.
- 3:06am
- Kenosha News. Police reform bills in Wisconsin Legislature may not get passed for a while.
State Agencies
- 10:57am
- WEDC. Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold final listening session on Sept. 16.
- 10:56am
- WEDC. Menomonie business celebrates its Main Street Makeover.
Economy/Business
- 11:24am
- WMC. Voting begins for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.
- 11:22am
- Badger Fund of Funds. Winnow Fund to invest in key growing sector in Wisconsin.
- 1:04pm
- Cap Times. With a spike in Dane County COVID-19, what's next for businesses looking to reopen?
- 11:31am
- CNBC. Winter is coming, bringing a new challenge to already-struggling restaurants.
- 10:14am
- Reuters. Retirements, layoffs, labor force flight may leave scars on U.S. economy.
- 3:26am
- USA Today. Wisconsin asks unemployed residents to return $300 in jobless aid if Congress passes new relief.
- 3:25am
- Politico. The flip side of Trump's eviction ban: Landlords face big crunch.
Coronavirus
- 12:57pm
- DMA. 14 September Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week.
- 11:08am
- Gov. Evers. Announces $8 million TRAVEL grants program for tourism industry.
- 9:01am
- Kewaunee County Public Health. Urges public to stop the spread of COVID-19.
- 1:09pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton sets another record number of new weekly COVID-19 cases - for the third week in a row.
- 9:03am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. As COVID-19 cases rise, officials say too few people are getting tested.
- 3:55am
- Beloit Daily News. Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests rise in Rock County.
- 3:39am
- WXOW. 129 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday in La Crosse County.
- 3:16am
- CNBC. Coronavirus cases are growing in 11 U.S. states as Fauci warns of 'disturbing' data.
- 3:14am
- Politico. Trump officials interfered with CDC reports on Covid-19.
- 3:12am
- WEAU. Record high COVID-19 cases reported in Eau Claire and La Crosse Counties.
- 3:11am
- Marshfield News-Herald. Coronavirus in Wisconsin: Record-setting day sees 1,582 more cases, positive rate of 20.5%
- 3:10am
- WISC. Wisconsin nears 90K coronavirus cases as 7-day average for positivity rate continues to climb.
Statewide
- 12:54pm
- WHCA/WiCAL. Assisted living communities celebrate National Assisted Living Week.
- 11:23am
- Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. Announces 2020 grant recipients.
Courts
- 5:08pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hawkins v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order.
- 4:56pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Supreme Court rules to keep Green Party off the ballot.
- 1:11pm
- NBC 15. Green Party demands Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on access.
- 11:38am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Green Party's legal team has ties to GOP and also represents counties that don't want party added to ballot.
- 10:13am
- The Hill. 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback.
- 9:08am
- New York Times. Wisconsin braces for a critical court ruling on its election.
- 3:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Municipal clerks have hundreds of thousands of printed ballots ready to be mailed pending Supreme Court case.
- 3:13am
- AP. Wisconsin Supreme Court action on ballots raises questions.
Education
- 2:07pm
- UW System. UW-Stevens Point chancellor finalists named.
- 10:59am
- Mount Mary University. 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges Report indicates steady growth and high rates of diversity.
- 10:17am
- UW-Eau Claire. New officers bring ethnic, gender diversity to campus policing.
- 10:13am
- UW-Eau Claire. District Attorney Brian Wright to discuss pros and cons of bail system Sept. 17.
- 10:12am
- UW-Stevens Point. Ranked among top Midwest public universities.
- 10:11am
- UW-Platteville. Free COVID-19 testing site on campus, Sept. 16.
- 10:11am
- UW-Platteville. Responding to industry needs, rolls out Internet of Things curricula.
- 10:10am
- UW-Platteville. Two advisors honored with statewide awards.
- 8:57am
- UW-Eau Claire. In U.S. News 2021 Best Colleges rankings.
- 8:57am
- Alverno College. U.S. News & World Report ranks Alverno best in the Midwest for strong commitment to teaching, innovation.
- 8:55am
- UW-Madison. U.S. News rankings: UW-Madison rises to 42nd overall, 13th best public college.
- 4:05am
- UW-La Crosse. U.S. News & World Report: UWL tops among UW System peers.
- 4:04am
- UW System President Thompson. Statement on UW-La Crosse mitigation steps.
- 4:03am
- UW-La Crosse Chancellor Gow. Urgent Shelter in Place starting at 5 p.m. today.
- 1:03pm
- Janesville Gazette. Craig High School, Roosevelt Elementary suspend face-to-face instruction.
- 10:25am
- WBAY. Bonduel moves to online classes, Menominee Mich. cancels school Monday.
- 9:04am
- WISC. UW-Madison considers canceling 2021 spring break over COVID-19 concerns.
- 4:14am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin-La Crosse halts classes for 2 weeks due to virus.
- 3:28am
- WTMJ. UW-Milwaukee says COVID-19 cases 'remain low' compared to other universities.
- 3:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pauses in-person instruction for two weeks as cases spike there and in other cities that host UW campuses.
- 3:26am
- Spectrum News. Local doctors say UW-Madison outbreak could spread beyond campus.
- 3:19am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Amid UW System cuts, ex-president paid full salary to review leadership search process, work on other jobs.
- 3:17am
- Cap Times. 'Steeper and faster than we expected': UW chancellor addresses campus COVID cases.
Local
- 9:02am
- Kewaunee County Public Health. Hosting flu vaccine clinics for adults.
Congress
- 3:28pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Introduces bill to increase insulin competition and affordability.
- 12:55pm
- Growth Energy. Welcomes EPA rejection of 'gap-year' exemptions.
- 11:33am
- U.S. News & World Report. Sen. Johnson says Trump deserves multiple Nobel Peace Prizes.
- 3:14am
- Politico. Johnson seeks IG probe of wiped Mueller team phones.
Politics
- 2:26pm
- Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin. Announces additional wave of Wisconsin legislative endorsements.
- 1:06pm
- RPW. Vice President Pence visits Wisconsin 50 days from Election Day.
- 12:56pm
- Concerned Veterans for America. Throws support behind Ott ahead of November.
- 11:09am
- Lee for 14th Assembly. Receives endorsement from Milwaukee Police Association.
- 4:00am
- Stuck for 8th Congress. Kicks off literature drop program.
- 3:59am
- League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay. Presents General Election Candidate Forums.
- 1:07pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Pence highlights law and order during Wisconsin visit.
- 3:35am
- WSAW. Wausau Mayor: Drive-thru voting 'basically confirmed,' will be discussed Wednesday.
- 3:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'Inconceivable!': More than 110,000 tune into 'A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion' fundraiser for Wisconsin Democrats.
- 3:13am
- AP. Judge: Kanye West stays off ballot in battleground Wisconsin.
- 3:09am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Judge rejects Kanye West's bid to be on Wisconsin's presidential ballot.
Friday September 11, 2020
Governor
- 3:42am
- NBC 26. Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of 9/11.
- 3:32am
- Racine Journal Times. Racine Unified staffer tabbed by Evers for the People's Maps Commission.
Legislative
- 1:16pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Weekly Republican Radio Address: Restoring confidence on our communities.
- 10:00am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: The pending cliff.
- 9:11am
- Rep. Allen. Congratulates Eaton Corporation on new investment.
- 3:38am
- WISC. Wisconsin lawmaker calls for full fee refund for UW students.
State Agencies
- 3:45pm
- DMA. Wisconsin National Guard Black Hawk helicopters sent to California to battle wildfires.
- 1:50pm
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Holds virtual meeting.
- 1:17pm
- DMA. Warrant Officer Candidate Class constructs Sparta park improvements.
- 12:22pm
- DOJ. Oshkosh man charged with elder abuse after alleged theft of $427,000 from elderly victim.
- 11:16am
- ETF. Secretary Conlin to step down.
- 9:46am
- WEDC. Wisconsin businesses invited to apply for 2020 Governor's Export Achievement Awards.
- 4:23am
- DMA. Volk Field welcomes new commander to nation's premier training complex.
- 9:12am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Nearly two-thirds of Wisconsin fire departments stock firefighting foam that contains PFAS.
- 3:35am
- Wisconsin State Journal. DNR: 2/3 of Wisconsin fire departments storing PFAS foam; 62% lack usage policy.
Economy/Business
- 3:57am
- WEAU. Eau Claire business leaders concerned with COVID-19 case rise.
- 3:36am
- WKBT. Four months after being laid off, a La Crosse man still hasn't received unemployment benefits.
Coronavirus
- 11:19am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Business update.
- 10:23am
- Milwaukee Health Department. City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 order update.
- 2:47pm
- Reuters. Fauci disagrees with Trump on coroanvirus, cites disturbing U.S. statistics.
- 2:47pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. New COVID-19 cases remain high as DHS reports 1,369 tests Friday.
- 2:46pm
- WKOW. Health officials: Average COVID-19 cases more than double in Dane County.
- 4:12am
- NBC News As states lift restaurant restrictions, CDC report links dining out to increased COVID-19 risk.
- 4:03am
- NBC 26. Winnebago Co. reports highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day.
- 3:59am
- Fox 11. New daily record of coronavirus cases puts Wisconsin's rolling average above 1,000.
- 3:45am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. 'I feel like my head is in a vice': Health officials describe competing concerns in pandemic response.
- 3:31am
- WXPR. National Guard helps with COVID-19 testing at Lincoln Hills, state prisons.
Statewide
- 12:21pm
- WisPQC. Annual summit features special guests Governor Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul.
Courts
- 12:39pm
- AG Kaul. Prevails against Trump administration; court rules undocumented immigrants must be included in congressional apportionment.
- 11:35am
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on Supreme Court ruling on school openings during a pandemic.
- 8:59am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Statement regarding state Supreme Court action on public health order.
- 4:45am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Dane County school closure order.
- 4:37am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement regarding state Supreme Court action on public health order.
- 4:33am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hawkins v. Elections Commission - Supplemental affidavit of Meagen Wolfe. Absentee ballots sent. Ballot printing status.
- 4:25am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. James v. Heinrich, WCRIS v. Heinrich, St. Ambrose Academy v. Parisi - Order.
- 3:55am
- WBAY. Local clerks concerned by Supreme Court's decision delaying ballots.
- 3:48am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Dane County's school restrictions as COVID-19 cases spike.
- 3:47am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends Dane County in-person school restrictions. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:40am
- CBS 58. Wisconsin election officials react to high court request to delay sending absentee ballots.
- 3:30am
- Spectrum News. Reprinting ballots would be "incredibly problematic," says state's top elections official after SCOWIS decision.
- 3:26am
- Politico. Federal judges block Trump census order on undocumented immigrants.
Education
- 3:25pm
- UW-Stout. University and school district reach agreement on Williams Stadium.
- 2:35pm
- UW-Eau Claire. And Eau Claire City-County Health Department lift quarantine on residence hall wings.
- 12:24pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. School plans update.
- 11:09am
- UW-River Falls. Hudson Center to close by end of year.
- 9:47am
- UW-Eau Claire. Chancellor: First graduates in dual-degree program with Changshu Institute of Technology are trailblazers.
- 12:37pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Big Ten needs medical answers, not lobbying, to address football season, Barry Alvarez says.
- 12:26pm
- Cap Times. Some private schools opening for in-person instruction Monday after state court order.
- 11:23am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW-Whitewater chancellor warns city it could be next to move classes online.
- 9:45am
- CNBC. Fraternities blamed for campus coronavirus outbreaks as universities struggle to keep students in class.
- 4:18am
- Chippewa Herald. 'Frustrated and overwhelmed': Quarantined UW-Madison students weigh being 'stuck,' going home.
- 4:15am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Number of positive COVID-19 tests for Badgers athletes climb.
- 4:14am
- The Hill. Trump pushes for schools to stay open, Big Ten to play football.
- 3:58am
- WFRV. UW-Green Bay officials hope "aggressive testing" helps limit Covid on campus.
- 3:51am
- NBC 15. 'It's just a disaster': Quarantined UW students flee isolated dorms.
- 3:47am
- Janesville Gazette. Tommy Thompson predicts UW-Whitewater will 'finish the semester.'
- 3:41am
- CBS 58. 'New territory for all of us:' 35 Waukesha third graders in quarantine after positive case at elementary school.
- 3:38am
- WKBT. UWL: "We are alarmed by how quickly our resources are being stressed."
- 3:34am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. People pushing for fall football encounter obstacle as UW-Madison moves online.
- 3:31am
- WSAW. UW-La Crosse orders quarantine for residence hall.
Local
- 2:08pm
- Racine Mayor Mason. City launches first phase of public access WiFi points throughout the community.
- 12:23pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Applauds Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee for approving Cassandra Libal's appointment as Director of the Office of Emergency Management.
- 8:58am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Statement in remembrance of September 11th.
Congress
- 2:35pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Announces over $23 million in Community Development Block Grant funding for Wisconsin.
- 10:22am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Video: And local Wisconsin leaders call for more federal emergency funding for state and local governments to provide essential services.
- 4:12am
- The Hill. GOP senators say coronavirus deal dead until after election.
- 3:35am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Unemployed workers rally outside of Ron Johnson's Milwaukee office.
Politics
- 9:13am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin brewery owners fault Trump's pandemic response.
- 3:56am
- WBAY. Wisconsin Elections Commission reports almost a million absentee ballot requests so far.
- 3:45am
- Spectrum News. Milwaukee installs 24-hour ballot drop boxes.
- 3:44am
- Fox 11. President Trump, Vice President Pence to campaign in Wisconsin next week.
- 3:43am
- WISN. Coronavirus pandemic could cause voting confusion for college students.
- 3:42am
- WXOW. State Sen. Schachtner, Pfaff team up to host virtual brewery conversation on Biden plan.
Thursday September 10, 2020
Governor
- 3:08pm
- Gov. Evers. Orders flags to half-staff in honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and remembrance.
- 1:54pm
- Gov. Evers. Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the People's Maps Commission membership and first public hearing.
- 11:00am
- Rep. Neubauer. People's Maps Commission appointees, hearing dates announced.
- 10:59am
- Gov. Evers. Announces judicial panel's selections for the People's Maps Commission.
- 9:55am
- Gov. Evers. Announces judicial panel's selections for the People's Maps Commission.
- 2:20pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Gov. Tony Evers announces members of nonpartisan maps commission.
Legislative
- 3:16pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Column: Wisconsin farmers can now call 24/7 and find help.
- 2:28pm
- Rep. Vruwink. Column: The forgotten problem.
- 11:00am
- Rep. Dittrich. Urges fee refund for UW students.
- 4:32am
- WJFW. 66 associations and local Chambers of Commerce ask legislators to protect Wisconsin business, schools.
State Agencies
- 1:50pm
- DNR. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board virtual meeting Sept. 23.
- 12:08pm
- DOT. State Patrol September Law of the Month focuses on railroad safety.
- 12:03pm
- DNR. Brownfield Program launches interactive map to highlight statewide cleanup and redevelopment successes.
- 10:57am
- DNR. Publishes results of firefighting department PFAS survey.
- 10:56am
- DOJ. 24/7 School Safety System can help prevent suicide.
- 10:05am
- DATCP. Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council members announced.
- 3:55am
- DMA. 829th Engineer Company back on U.S. soil after deployment that spanned Southwest Asia.
- 3:28am
- WJFW. DMV releases new Milwaukee Brewers license plates.
Economy/Business
- 9:01am
- Feeding Wisconsin. Applauds state effort to support hunger relief and Wisconsin's agriculture industry through COVID-19 response and recovery.
- 3:18am
- DWD. Releases information on unemployment data.
- 9:08am
- CNBC. The CDC banned evictions, but some renters are still vulnerable.
- 9:01am
- AP. U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 seek jobless aid.
- 3:40am
- Fox 11. State DWD: Over $3.62 billion in unemployment benefits paid since mid March.
Coronavirus
- 12:04pm
- DHS. Expands COVID Connect test registration website to include Spanish, Hmong, and Somali languages.
- 9:50am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement on record breaking COVID-19 case spike in past 24 hours.
- 2:40pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin sets new single-day record for COVID-19 cases with 1,547 positive tests.
- 11:06am
- Wsconsin State Journal. Vast majority of Dane County's single-day record number of COVID-19 cases came from UW-Madison.
- 11:03am
- WISC. Record-breaking 456 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Dane County.
- 10:02am
- AP. Scarcity of key material squeezes medical maak manufacturing.
- 9:04am
- TIME. COVID-19 has nearly destroyed the childcare industry - and it might be too late to save it.
- 4:26am
- WISC. Gov. Evers, DHS announce launch of 'You Stop the Spread' campaign.
- 4:20am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Brown County sets single-day record for COVID-19 cases at total surpasses 6,000.
- 4:19am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Dodge Correctional Institution nears 90 active coronavirus cases; county report sixth death.
- 3:50am
- AP. 'Deadly stuff': Trump's own words bring focus back to virus.
- 3:44am
- Fox 6. Wisconsin DHS: Residents should get flu vaccinations by Halloween.
- 3:42am
- Fox 11. Weekly measure shows Fox Valley, Northeast regions have state's highest COVID-19 levels.
- 3:32am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers leaves door open to extended mask mandate.
- 3:29am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS reports 15 new COVID-19 deaths, high virus activity levels in 65 counties.
Statewide
- 8:58am
- Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. PATCH Program recognized as "Best Practice" in innovation station.
- 4:22am
- Racine Journal Times. Damage due to rioting, unrest in Kenosha tops $50M; 2,000 National Guard troops assisted in city.
- 4:21am
- Racine Journal Times. ACLU calls for Kenosha curfew violations to be dismissed, investigation of alleged 'excessive use of force.'
- 4:09am
- USA Today. 'We all do stupid things at 17': Donald Trump Jr. speaks about Kenosha protest shootings.
Courts
- 12:51pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hawkins v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order.
- 3:31pm
- AP. States ask judge to reverse changes at U.S. Postal Service.
- 2:58pm
- The Hill. Wisconsin Supreme Court pauses absentee balloting amid dispute over third-party candidates.
- 2:22pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin court sets up possible delay in absentee mailing.
Education
- 4:23pm
- Marquette University. College of Nursing receives nearly $1 million grant to boost eldercare workforce.
- 1:56pm
- UW-Stout. Constitution Day speakers to discuss racial injustice ad First Amendment rights.
- 3:57am
- UW System President Thompson. Statement on UW-Madison mitigation steps.
- 3:55am
- UW-Madison. University shifts to two weeks of remote instruction, quarantines two residence halls.
- 2:41pm
- WKOW. UW-Madison reports nearly 400 new COVID-19 cases.
- 4:04am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Dane County executive asks University of Wisconsin to consider sending undergrads home.
- 3:59am
- WKOW. Virtual learning at Brodhead High School extended to three weeks.
- 3:48am
- U.S. News & World Report. Dane County exec tells UW-Madison to close dorms.
- 3:48am
- WSAW. Medford HS student tests positive for COVID, 30 placed in quarantine.
- 3:36am
- WISC. UW-Platteville students could face punishments, even suspensions, for not social distancing.
- 3:33am
- NBC 15. Albany Schools to go fully virtual after staff member tests positive for COVID-19.
- 3:28am
- WISN. Carroll University suspends three students after off-campus house party.
- 3:27am
- WISN. Wisconsin Lutheran College students must sign waiver acknowledging dangers of COVID-19.
- 3:24am
- Janesville Gazette. 'It's probably too late.' Head of UW-Whitewater gives prognosis for fall term amid virus.
- 3:23am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Badgers football, men's hockey on two-week pause due to COVID-19 test results.
- 3:22am
- Wisconsin State Journal. UW-Madison moves to all-online classes amid growing COVID-19 case count.
- 3:21am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW-Madison temporarily moves classes online after spike in positive COVID-19 tests. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Local
- 1:56pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. Board of Health statement on Dr Kowaliks resignation as Commissioner of Milwaukee Health Department.
- 9:53am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Office of Violence Prevention implores city residents to increase awareness and action for suicide prevention.
- 4:15am
- La Crosse Tribune. Mayor Kabat braces for little local support included in pending federal COVID relief.
- 3:39am
- WSIC. Madison, 7 other Wisconsin cities receives public transportation grants to buy more buses.
- 3:32am
- NBC 15. Madison awarded $7.5 million for new buses.
- 3:19am
- WJFW. Census response rates low in Northwoods counties.
Congress
- 3:58pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Honors Milton doctor as Wisconsin's First Congressional District Health Care Professional of the Year.
- 3:43pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Federal Trade Commission proposes to enforce stronger Made in USA standards to protect Wisconsin manufacturers.
- 2:49pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Announces $550,000 federal investment supporting Door County economy.
- 10:58am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Introduces new legislation to support milions of Americans who have lost health insurance during COVID-19 pandemic.
- 12:41pm
- Reuters. U.S. Senate kills $300 billion coronavirus aid bill.
- 9:05am
- The Hill. Trump payroll-tax deferral for federal workers sparks backlash.
- 4:23am
- Reedsburg Times-Press. Rep. Mark Pocan addresses potential COVID-19 relief, Postal Service issues at virtual town hall.
- 3:43am
- Politico. Senate paralyzed over coronavirus relief. The Hill.
- 3:37am
- The Hill. House panel details 'serious' concerns around Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin elections.
- 3:30am
- WEAU. Wisconsin senators express concern in USMCA dairy provisions.
- 3:25am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Ron Kind co-sponsor the Save Our Stages Act to help imperiled venues.
Politics
- 1:59pm
- Opportunity Wisconsin. COVID-19 and the Class of 2020: "We've all been dealt a losing hand one way or another."
- 1:58pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Absentee ballot drop boxes available at 15 locations across the city, including 13 Milwaukee Public Library branches.
- 12:27pm
- Engineers Local 139, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. Endorse Rep. Mike Gallagher for Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District.
- 12:05pm
- AARP Wisconsin. Spotlights importance of 50-plus voters in new presidential poll.
- 9:00am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Releases first TV ads, "Home" and "Safe."
- 8:59am
- Priorities USA Action. Releases new bilingual digital ad using Donald Trump's admission that he downplayed the coronavirus.
- 2:20pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Officials: Keep vote helpers out of Wisconsin nursing homes.
- 3:42am
- Politico. Trump's law and order message falls flat in Wisconsin .
- 3:26am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Don't 'be cocky' about Wisconsin Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett warns Democrats.
Wednesday September 9, 2020
Governor
- 2:48pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Racine awarded over $2 million on public transit & infrastructure grant funding.
- 1:17pm
- Sen. Smith. Congratulates Eau Claire as recipient of public transit grant.
- 11:54am
- Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DOA. Announce $18 milion in public transit grants for Wisconsin communities.
- 9:24am
- Gov. Evers. Welcomes students back to school with a video message.
- 2:21pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Evers has 'no regrets' about response to Kenosha shooting.
- 12:05pm
- Fox 11. Green Bay to buy 4 buses with Volkswagen settlement money.
Budget
- 11:58am
- LFB. Coronvirus Relief Fund monies under the fedal CARES Act.
- 9:56am
- Daily Reporter. Pandemic cost WisDOT $100M through June 30, state figures show.
Legislative
- 1:06pm
- Sen. Stroebel. Help Wisconsin heal: Stop taxpayer funding for a group inciting division.
- 1:03pm
- Sen. Feyen. Re-appointed to WEDC Board of Directors.
- 1:02pm
- WMC. 66 associations and local chambers of commerce ask legislators to protect Wisconsin businesses, schools and others as they safely reopen.
- 11:53am
- Sen. Smith. Column: Frances Perkin's new deal.
- 3:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. As COVID-19 cases mount at UW-Madison, GOP leaders push for fall Big Ten football.
- 3:43am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Task force aims for bipartisan proposals on policing, racial inequality early next year.
- 3:35am
- Wisconsin State Journal. With bipartisan leadership and community members, racial disparity task force aims to 'check politics at the door.'
State Agencies
- 4:22pm
- DMA. National Guard troops complete Kenosha support mission.
- 1:43pm
- DNR. Fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources highlights women who hunt.
- 1:01pm
- Wisconsin Lottery. Hayward man wins $1 million from scratch ticket.
- 11:44am
- AG Kaul. Issues victim restitution for 4,627 Wisconsin consumers.
- 9:26am
- DOT. DMV releases new Milwaukee Brewers license plates.
- 4:21am
- DHS. Announces funding opportunity for community outreach about flu viruses and flu vaccines.
Economy/Business
- 11:44am
- Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Welcomes humanworks as newest gold member.
- 4:30am
- CBS 58. Crushed by COVID, local entertainment venues ask Gov. Evers for grant to stay afloat.
Coronavirus
- 1:00pm
- DHS. Getting a flu vaccine now is critical during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- 12:08pm
- DHS. Wisconsin launches "You Stop the Spread" multimedia campaign.
- 10:01am
- Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin Hospital Association, Wisconsin Grocers Association, Wisconsin Restaurant Association, Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin Medical Society, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. Leading advocacy organizations enourage Wisconsin to 'Keep It Up' on COVID.
- 2:32pm
- WAOW. 15 deaths, 55 hospitalized since yesterday in Wisconsin due to COVID-19.
- 2:31pm
- WEAU. Eau Claire County with a record high 37 positive test results of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
- 12:06pm
- Reuters. U.S. COVID-19 deaths surpass 190,000; Iowa and South Dakota emerge as new hotspots.
- 12:04pm
- NBC 15. PHMDC: People how live or work downtown should assume they've been exposed to COVID-19.
- 3:59am
- USA Today. COVID vaccine candidate developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca on hold after 'unexplained illness.'
- 3:54am
- WKOW. COVID-19 vaccine trial halted at UW Health.
- 3:52am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. COVID-19 update: Door, Kewaunee counties report double-digit increase in one week.
- 3:50am
- WXOW. Two thirds of new Grant County COVID-19 cases are ages 18-27.
- 3:37am
- Beloit Daily News. Beloit council extends COVID-19 safety requirements.
- 3:34am
- Stevens Point Journal. Wisconsin reports 717 new COVID-19 cases and record positive rate, as Evers asks FEMA not to limit PPE funding.
Statewide
- 9:25am
- Alliant Energy. Providing rate stability into 2021.
Courts
- 2:35pm
- District III Court of Appeals. Timothy M. Casa De Calvo, Jr. v. Town of Hudson.
- 9:55am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. James T. Runyon.
Education
- 2:41pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Letter to UW-Madison Chancellor Blank, UW System President Thompson regarding COVID-19.
- 2:19pm
- WIAA. COVID-19 concerns alter state tournament plans in Madison.
- 1:31pm
- UW-Stout. Professor co-authors textbook on diversity, inclusion and cultural competency for family success.
- 1:12pm
- UW-La Crosse. Campus financial helper finding success assisting students.
- 11:56am
- UW-Eau Claire. Antigen testing underway for UW-Eau Claire students in residence halls.
- 11:42am
- UW-Madison. Massive halo finally explains stream of gas swirling around the Milky Way.
- 10:04am
- Alverno College. And A.O. Smith Foundation partner to construct campus greenhouse.
- 2:17pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. WIAA, University of Wisconsin rule out conducting state tournaments in Dane County this fall.
- 12:25pm
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Washington Elementary School moves to online classes due to staff exposure to COVID-19.
- 4:26am
- NBC 15. Rock Co. Health Dept. warns COVID-19 found in multiple schools.
- 4:10am
- Fox 11. St. Norbert seeing rise in COVID-19 cases.
- 3:53am
- NBC News. University of Wisconsin-Madison restricts student movement after coronavirus surge.
- 3:49am
- WTMJ. With students' return, colleges try to control spread of COVID-19.
- 3:47am
- NBC 15. 7 in 10 new COVID-19 cases were UW students or staff, PHMDC reports.
- 3:44am
- Fox 11. Sturgeon Bay first graders to learn virtually following positive COVID-19 test.
- 3:42am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW-Madison reports more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases, as students told to 'severely limit' interactions.
- 3:41am
- WKOW. 'Excited but also scared,' Platteville businesses react as students return and COVID cases increase.
- 3:39am
- WAOW. As COVID-19 cases rise at UW schools, UWSP works to keep spread under control.
- 3:38am
- WKBT. All eyes on college students, factors to keep in-person learning depend on students following UWL rules.
Local
- 2:59pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Milwaukee Mental Health Board approves $500,000 expansion for Crisis Assessment and Response Team.
- 1:16pm
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Announces contract expansion for fall 2020 youth employment opportunities.
- 11:46am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Calls for dismissal of charges for curfew violations, asks for investigation into excessive use of force by law enforcement.
- 11:42am
- Sheraton Madison. Announces hotel renovations complete.
- 12:04pm
- WTMJ. Wisconsin ACLU calls for dismissal of Kenosha curfew violations.
- 3:58am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee County posts drastic rise in suicide rate in August.
- 3:48am
- WISN. Milwaukee Health Commissioner says she faces racism, received threats on the job.
Congress
- 2:33pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins bipartisan push for answers on administration's implementation of the payroll tax deferral for federal employees, service members.
- 10:03am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And bipartisan group of senators call on VA Secretary Wilkie to provide coverage for telehealth services for America's veterans during the pandemic.
- 4:22am
- We Are Many - United Against Hate. Open letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security.
- 2:09pm
- The Hill. Senate panel to vote next week on authorizing subpoenas for Biden, Obama-era probes.
- 4:10am
- The Hill. McConnell works to lock down GOP votes for coronavirus bill.
- 4:05am
- The Hill. U.S. budget deficit hits record $3 trillion: CBO.
- 4:02am
- Reuters. Exclusive: Trump administration to deny pending retroactive U.S. biofuel waivers, say sources.
- 3:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'This is an outside insurgency': Ron Johnson suggests CARES Act may be funding Kenosha instigators.
Politics
- 12:59pm
- Marquette University Law School Poll. New poll finds little change in a close Biden-Trump contest and slight movement in Wisconsin voters' opinions following Kenosha events.
- 10:02am
- Fair Maps Coalition. 11 Wisconsin counties have a redistricting referendum on Nov. 3 ballot.
- 9:22am
- Priorities USA. New TV ad keeps focus on coronavirus, helath care and the economy.
- 4:31am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Overwhelming momentum and support for ending partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin.
- 4:27am
- RPW. "I think we're all done" - Sen. Harris' Wisconsin fiasco.
- 2:14pm
- Politico. Biden's lead in Wisconsin narrows to 4 points.
- 2:11pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Marquette poll: Presidential race remains virtually unchanged from last month.
- 2:10pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Marquette Poll: Biden holds lead, political opinions mostly stagnant despite coronavirus, unrest.
- 4:16am
- AP. In 3 big states, Biden looks to rebuild Democrats' Blue Wall.
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Jill Biden hears from moms in Green Bay on school reopening.
Tuesday September 8, 2020
Governor
- 3:13am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin caregiver task force to take up final proposals.
Budget
- 3:33pm
- LFB. Preliminary 2019-20 Transportation Fund Collections.
Legislative
- 1:27pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Democrat and Republican leading racial disparity task force say they can reach consensus.
- 10:06am
- Rep. Stubbs. Announcement of co-chair appointment to Speaker's Taskforce on Racial Disparity.
- 8:49am
- Speaker Vos. Announces co-chair of task force.
- 2:07pm
- Cap Times. After inaction on policing bills, Shelia Stubbs says task force is 'what we have' now.
- 1:35pm
- NBC 15. Fitzgerald, Vos urge Big Ten to kick off football season.
- 10:02am
- WISC. Vos appoints Democratic critic to police task force.
State Agencies
- 3:04pm
- AG Kaul. Announces $85 million multistate settlement with Honda.
- 11:51am
- State Treasurer Godlewski. Column: Wisconsin workers are our state's most valuable asset.
- 10:05am
- DNR. Second Lake Michigan whitefish virtual meeting Sept. 22.
- 10:04am
- DOT. Winneconne bridge competes for top national honor.
- 4:28am
- DHS. First human death from eastern equine encephalitis reported in Chippewa County.
- 4:27am
- ETF. WRS investment performance.
- 3:26am
- WSAW. New report shows Wisconsin suicide rate rose 40 percent.
Economy/Business
- 10:26am
- Lake Companies. Receives U.S. Patent for Shop-Trak.
- 9:01am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin economy takes a hit from sports delays, cancellations.
- 3:56am
- WSAW. Survey: Coronavirus causes construction project delays, cancellations in Wisconsin.
- 3:40am
- U.S. News & World Report. Milwaukee evictions surged after state, federal bans lapsed.
- 3:36am
- Fox 11. Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded contract for new naval ship.
- 3:25am
- Politico. 'A tale of 2 recessions': As rich Americans get richer, the bottom half struggles.
Coronavirus
- 1:27pm
- DMA. 31 August Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week.
- 11:49am
- Gov. Evers. Letter to FEMA regarding Public Assistance limitations.
- 10:20am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Business update.
- 4:37am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement on record one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
- 4:35am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Dane County has record setting number of COVID-19 cases yesterday.
- 2:21pm
- Fox 11. Percentage of positive coronavirus tests sets record again in Wisconsin.
- 1:40pm
- Spectrum News. Deadly overdoses spike in Wisconsin during coronavirus pandemic.
- 1:38pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Tony Evers asks FEMA to reconsider new limitations to emergency aid.
- 4:49am
- Racine Journal Times. Steil calls for investigation of Union Grove veterans home where 10 people with COVID have died.
- 4:10am
- WEAU. Eau Claire County ties single-day COVID-19 case increase record.
- 3:52am
- Sheboygan Press. Wisconsin sees 567 more COVID-19 cases confirmed as new cases, test positivity continue climb.
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin records highest positive percentage of COVID-19 tests since March as Dane County warns against gatherings.
- 3:49am
- WBAY. Ambulance providers worry about budgets, seek funding.
Statewide
- 10:02am
- 1848 Project Wisconsin. Former Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch launches 1848 Project.
- 3:31am
- WISN. 'UPFRONT' recap: Wisconsin police group wants to lead conversation on policing reforms.
Education
- 3:32pm
- UW-Stout. Professor honored for work in marriage and family therapy, sex therapy.
- 2:05pm
- Alverno College. Mental Health Summit will explore phychology and the law.
- 1:28pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Couple's gift funds Pointers Athletics graduate assistant positions.
- 11:52am
- UW-Madison. Everbody poops, some shed the virus that causes COVID-19. Wisconsin's wastewater surveillance is looking for it.
- 10:21am
- UW-Stout. Professor chronicles traditional pottery-making methods in India.
- 4:45am
- UW System President Thompson. Statement on UW-Madison undergraduate student gatherings.
- 4:30am
- UW-Stevens Point. Opens with strategies to maintain healthy communities.
- 4:14pm
- WAOW. Two Medford Area Senior High students test positive for COVID-19, 60 quarantined.
- 4:42am
- NBC 15. Two students of Janesville School District test positive for COVID-19
- 4:11am
- WQOW. UWEC students don't think semester will finish in-person as COVID cases climb.
- 4:08am
- WISC. Students hope UW-Madison restrictions on undergrads will slow COVID-19 spread, keep campus open.
- 4:06am
- WKOW. Student association at UW-Madison calling for university to move to all-virtual format.
- 4:06am
- WISN. COVID on campus: Marquette University monitors cases.
- 3:49am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. COVID-19 positives on the rise at some Wisconsin universities.
- 3:46am
- NBC 15. State Superintendent weighs in as unprecedented school year starts.
- 3:42am
- NBC 26. Classroom quarantined after a positive Covid-19 test at a De Pere elementary school.
- 3:34am
- Fox 11. Ashwaubenon, St. Mary's Springs students test positive for COVID-19.
- 3:27am
- WSAW. Parents alerted about COVID-19 cases at five schools across Wausau School District.
- 3:24am
- WKOW. 69 students infected, dozens more in quarantine at UW-Eau Claire.
- 3:22am
- WKOW. Brodhead High School COVID-19 outbreak prompts switch to virtual learning.
- 3:12am
- U.S. News & World Report. UW-Madison restricts student movement amid coronavirus spike.
Local
- 3:32am
- USA Today. Armed men arrested after traveling from Missouri to Kenosha to 'see for themselves,' FBI says.
- 3:28am
- Fox 6. Milwaukee group protests for 100th day, demands police reform.
Congress
- 2:35pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports bipartisan relief bill for Wisconsin's independent live music venues during pandemic.
- 1:33pm
- Gwoth Energy. Farm advocates & plant operators press President trump to defend biofuels.
- 10:24am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports bipartisan legislation to help small businesses in Wisconsin.
- 8:55am
- American Dairy Coalition. Applauds Congressman Mike Gallagher for his efforts to fix the 2020-25 dietary guidelines.
- 4:38am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls for Trump administration to enforce USMCA dairy provisions.
- 4:34am
- ABC News. Senate returns to partisan showdowns as election looms.
- 3:58am
- AP. Hopes fading for coronavirus deal as Congress returns.
Politics
- 3:35pm
- Engineers Local 139, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, Wisconsin Laborers' District Council. Endorse Bryan Steil for Wisconsin's First Congressional District.
- 10:28am
- Lyerly for 88th Assembly. Accepts League of Women Voters forum invite.
- 10:23am
- Disability Rights Wisconsin, Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Event addresses unique issues faced by voters with disabilities in the 2020 election.
- 8:57am
- Brooks for 21st Assembly. Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz endorses.
- 4:51am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Statement on VP candidate Kamala Harris visit.
- 4:44am
- Spreitzer for 45th Assembly. Announces Building Trades endorsement.
- 10:34am
- Reuters. How a 'blue shift' in U.S. mail ballots might set off Election Week chaos.
- 10:03am
- Politico. A battleground haunted by the ghosts of 2016.
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Letter from Trump in USDA food boxes has nonprofits concerned about playing politics.
- 8:59am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. In-person campaigning can be dangerous in a pandemic. Wisconsin politicians are finding ways to do it anyway.
- 4:05am
- CBS 58. Chief election official says additional poll workers needed more than ever for upcoming election.
- 4:00am
- Politico. Trump and Pence try a messaging reboot on economic recovery.
- 3:55am
- U.S. News & World Report. In battlegrounds, absentee ballot rejections could triple.
- 3:50am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Labor Day draws vice presidential candidates to Wisconsin.
- 3:47am
- U.S. News & World Report. Pandemic politicking: Democrats at laptops. GOP at your door.
- 3:44am
- NBC 15. Absentee ballots requests increase, come at a price.
- 3:41am
- WBAY. Fox Valley municipalities anticipate large number of absentee ballot requests.
- 3:39am
- NBC News. Democratic group American Bridge launches $4M Midwest ad buy hitting Trump on vets.
- 3:30am
- LA Times. New Trump ads stoke racial bias among white people in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- 3:29am
- Fox 6. 'My 1st trip on the ticket:' 1-on-1 with Kamala Harris in Milwaukee.
- 3:20am
- La Crosse Tribune. 'I know it's junk': Van Orden says he doesn't believe Trump disparaged fallen vets.
- 3:19am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Campaigning in opposite corners of Wisconsin, Pence and Harris respond differently to Kenosha shooting and unrest.
- 3:18am
- La Crosse Tribune. Pence paints optimistic picture on jobs during La Crosse Labor Day visit. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:17am
- Spectrum News. Kamala Harris and Mike Pence campaign in Wisconsin on Labor Day.
- 3:15am
- WKBT. WI union leaders say Trump administration has betrayed working Wisconsinites.
Friday September 4, 2020
Governor
- 8:55am
- Gov. Evers. First Lady Evers announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee's "Women Who Inspire" video and final nominee.
Legislative
- 2:23pm
- Kids Forward. The least they could do and still they refuse.
- 2:03pm
- Rep. Spreitzer. And legislative colleagues seek clarity on PUA program guidance. Letter to President Trump.
- 12:25pm
- WMC. Senator Kapenga receives "Working for Wisconsin" Award.
- 10:08am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: The state of our state's finances.
- 3:50am
- WISC. Wisconsin Assembly continues special session to next week, again taking no action on policing bills.
State Agencies
- 3:11pm
- DATCP. Federal eviction moratorium affects Wisconsin residential properties.
- 11:33am
- DNR. Lower Menominee River Area of Concern delisted.
- 11:27am
- DATCP. Summary of 2020 NASDA Annual Meeting.
- 3:42am
- Kenosha News. Utility definition continues to dog regulators as PSC considers Milwaukee solar case.
- 3:37am
- WJFW. Wisconsin awarded grant to foster opioid recovery through Workforce Development.
Economy/Business
- 9:05am
- Helping Hands for Housing Coalition. Statement on eviction moratorium.
- 9:07am
- Reuters. U.S. labor market slowing as fiscal stimulus boost ebbs.
- 4:42am
- Reuters. U.S. Job growth seen slowing in August, unemployment rate falling below 10%.
- 3:55am
- NBC 26. Some still wait for unemployment benefits, DWD says progress being made.
- 3:41am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin exports down slightly in July after double-digit declines since April.
- 3:40am
- USA Today. 'I'm wiped out financially': Number of Americans seeking unemployment stays high as COVID-19 pounds economy.
- 3:32am
- WJFW. Logging industry hit by COVID-19.
Coronavirus
- 4:26pm
- DHS. Governor Evers and state public health officials encourages residents to wear a mask and limit exposure ahead of Labor Day weekend.
- 1:54pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Murphy. Cultural organization grant program aims to help financially-strapped arts providers.
- 12:24pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order update.
- 12:22pm
- DHS. New data dashboard shows COVID-19 trends by age group.
- 11:32am
- Reuters. U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to more than double to 410,000 by January.
- 9:57am
- USA Today. Exclusive: Two-thirds of Americans say they won't get COVID-19 vaccine when it's available, USA Today/Suffolk Poll shows.
- 4:23am
- Fox 11. Fox Valley health departments urge safety amid coronavirus spike.
- 4:06am
- Janesville Gazette. Health officials can't pinpoint why Rock County COVID-19 numbers are trending up.
- 3:53am
- WFRV. COVID-19 outbreak at St. Paul's elder services.
- 3:46am
- WEAU. Health officials concerned over local surge in COVID cases before college starts.
- 3:39am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers says public health shouldn't be a partisan issue as DHS reports 727 new COVID-19 cases.
- 3:37am
- WKOW. Child care providers receive $30M, but worry fix is only temporary.
- 3:36am
- Sheboygan Press. 'We're not doing enough tests,' Wisconsin official says as state reports 727 more COVID-19 cases.
- 3:31am
- Fox 11. Following federal guidance, Wisconsin preparing to look at vaccine distribution.
Statewide
- 9:11am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. AG Josh Kaul declines to provide more details on knife found after Jacob Blake shooting, says most video recovered is dash-cam.
- 4:17am
- AP. Biden, in Kenosha, says U.S. confronting 'original sin.'
- 3:59am
- WISN. Biden explains why he believes Kenosha officer should be charged in WISN 12 News interview.
- 3:58am
- WTMJ. Full Interview: TMJ4 News' Charles Benson has 1-on-1 with Joe Biden.
- 3:44am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tony Evers says he 'made his position clear' to Biden that he was against Kenosha trip.
- 3:34am
- The Hill. Biden in Kenosha: Trump has 'legitimized a dark side of human nature.'
Courts
- 9:39am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hawkins v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order. Emergency petition and memo to take jurisdiction of an original action, emergency motion for a temporary injunction, and affidavits.
- 2:15pm
- WISC. Green Party candidates sue to get on Wisconsin's ballot this fall.
Education
- 2:04pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. School plans update.
- 1:57pm
- UW-La Crosse. Statement on RA petition.
- 1:55pm
- UW-Madison. UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses.
- 10:09am
- UW-Platteville. Student volunteers help bring learning outside.
- 9:41am
- UW-Platteville. Lands' End donates facemasks for Welcome Weekend.
- 9:40am
- UW-Platteville. First in state to offer cannabis-related certificates.
- 12:31pm
- Fox 6. Kenosha Unified school board discusses back-to-school plans-again.
- 3:54am
- NBC 26. DPI: almost 2,700 more students applying to switch school districts than last year.
- 3:48am
- CBS 58. UW-Milwaukee launches mandatory COVID-19 testing for students in residence halls.
- 3:47am
- WISC. UW System first-day enrollment for 2020 fall semester shows decrease of 1% compared to 2019.
- 3:45am
- WKOW. UW-Whitewater chancellor under investigation, UW System won't say why.
- 3:33am
- Fox 11. COVID-19 cases confirmed at Kimberly, West De Pere schools.
Local
- 2:09pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Appoints Cassandra Libal as Director of the Office of Emergency Management.
- 2:08pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Appoints Shakita LaGrant-McClain as Director of Health and Human Services.
- 2:05pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Election Commision urges Milwaukee residents to vote absentee ahead of November election with SafeVote Postcard.
- 11:56am
- First Pathway Partners. Asif Chhipa joins team.
- 4:25am
- Madison Common Council Members. Open letter to the public.
Congress
- 3:08pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Recognizes local heroes, announces recipients of NEWS Award.
- 11:58am
- U.S. Reps Tiffany, Satuber. Introduce bill to restore gray wolf authority to states.
- 3:43am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'This is dangerous': Sen. Tammy Baldwin wants USPS operational changes reversed, saying they are delaying mail.
Politics
- 4:19pm
- Winker for 38th Assembly. Calls on lawmakers to return to session and act with urgency to assist families, prevent more hardship.
- 8:58am
- Zunker for 7th Congress. To join regional native women leaders virtual talking circle today.
- 8:56am
- Common Cause Wisconsin. Only 60 days until Election Day - November 3rd!
- 2:13pm
- CBS 58. Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris to make stop in Milwaukee on Labor Day.
- 9:15am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Absentee ballot applications from state cause confusion among voters.
- 4:19am
- Politico. What we learned when the 2020 campaign came to Kenosha.
- 4:00am
- NBC 15. "Return it right away, don't sit on it:" Dane Co. Clerk shares message to be on the lookout for important election mail.
Thursday September 3, 2020
Governor
- 4:44pm
- Gov. Evers. DFI Sec. Blumenfeld delivers Democratic Radio Address on Governor's Task Force on Student Debt final report.
- 3:44am
- WFRV. Evers: 'We owe a great deal of gratitude' to those involved with Fox River Clean Up project.
Legislative
- 2:53pm
- Sen. Olsen. Delivers GOP Radio Address.
- 2:03pm
- Leg. Council. Information Memo: Regulation of high capacity wells.
- 10:58am
- Wisconsin Towns Association. Rep. Novak receives Friend of Towns Award.
- 9:23am
- WMC. Calls on Legislature & Governor to protect Wisconsinites from frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits.
- 4:29am
- Kenosha News. Groundwater council calls for action on PFAS; nitrate remains top contaminant.
- 3:37am
- WISC. WPPA guidelines for police reform include expanded body cams, community policing, 'riot penalties.'
- 3:36am
- WBAY. State lawmakers introduce legislation to diversify hiring at local law enforcement agencies.
State Agencies
- 3:39pm
- Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network. Aging advocates encouraged by expanded DMV access.
- 2:51pm
- DNR. Daily admission passes available Friday, Sept. 4.
- 12:51pm
- DMA. Wisconsin National Guard part of massive reponse to Hurrican Katrina 15 years ago.
- 11:23am
- WEDC. Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold 'after hours' listening session on Sept. 8.
- 11:22am
- DNR. ATV/UTV operators: Ride responsibly Labor Day weekend.
- 4:20am
- DATCP. Application period open for organic cost share reimbursement.
- 3:41am
- WAOW. Wisconsin DOJ launches new program to report school safety threats.
Economy/Business
- 11:28am
- Brown County Port & Resource Recovery. Slowdown continues for the Port of Green Bay.
- 4:22am
- Community Advocates. New federal eviction moratorium helpful for renters, but more federal assistance is needed. FAQ.
- 1:06pm
- The Hill. Trump eviction ban tests limits of CDC authority.
- 10:25am
- Politico. Trump's rebound story meets mounting bankruptcies.
- 10:25am
- AP. Jobless claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated.
- 4:06am
- USA Today. Coronavirus pandemic likely to leave legacy of fear and uncertainty that holds back economy for decades.
- 3:48am
- CBS 58. Area landlords concerned after CDC halts evictions until end of the year.
- 3:45am
- WTMJ. Renters feel relief with national eviction moratorium, but announcement comes with criticism.
Coronavirus
- 3:23pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County updates large gathering recommendation.
- 12:48pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. National Guard testing sites shut down in observance of Labor Day.
- 12:09pm
- Rep. Emerson. Applauds Gov. Evers' $5 million COVID-19 cultural organization grant program.
- 12:08pm
- Milwaukee Health Department. UMOS National Guard testing site temporarily shut down.
- 12:07pm
- DHS. Opens second round of applications for funds to support health care providers affected by COVID-19.
- 10:12am
- Gov. Evers. Announces $5 million COVID-19 cultural organization grant program.
- 9:22am
- Gov. Evers. Announces additional CARES Act funding for early care and education.
- 12:52pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin prisons have a lower rate of COVID-19 cases than most neighboring states.
- 10:16am
- WKOW. Gov. Evers announces additional CARES Act funds for early care and education.
- 4:12am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Eau Claire County's health order renewed.
- 4:11am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: 64 counties have high level of Covid-19 activity.
Environment/Outdoors
- 3:38pm
- Sand County Foundation. Five finalists selected for Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award.
Statewide
- 12:54pm
- AP. Biden meets Jacob Blake's family to start Wisconsin trip.
- 3:47am
- U.S. News & World Report. Curfew ends in Wisconsin city ahead of visit from Joe Biden.
- 3:47am
- The Hill. Kenosha business owner accuses Trump of using destroyed store for political gain.
- 3:43am
- Kenosha News. Evers disputes president's claim of credit for National Guard involvement in city.
- 3:38am
- AP. In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation.
- 3:38am
- WKOW. Owner of burnt Kenosha car lot says riots caused $2.5M in damages.
Courts
- 10:41am
- District IV Court of Appeals. City of Mayville v. DOA.
- 10:41am
- District IV Court of Appeals. City of Stoughton v. Erik J. Olson.
- 4:27am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. St. Ambrose Academy v. Joseph Parisi - Response to petition for original action and emergency motion for temporary injunctive relief.
- 10:18am
- Fox 11. WEC files motion to have Kanye West's lawsuit moved to federal court.
- 3:57am
- NBC 15. Dane County officials respond to state Supreme Court on private schools' petition.
Education
- 3:24pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Respiratory therapist to discuss vaping's harmful effects during "Thursdays from the U.'
- 2:12pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Blugold student researchers win award for medical innovation.
- 1:58pm
- UW System. Reports very strong Day 1 enrollment.
- 10:13am
- DPI. Over 31 million meals served to Wisconsin students during pandemic.
- 10:11am
- Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Applauds partnership to support greater access to childcare.
- 10:04am
- UW-Stout. Made at UW-Stout foor pullers part of campus safety push.
- 9:29am
- UW System. Statement on UW-Whitewater Chancellor.
- 10:17am
- CBS 58. 5 staff members at Longfellow Middle School test positive for COVID-19.
- 9:25am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin lags nation in education spending, as COVID-19 fallout portends tough choices.
- 3:57am
- WISN. Schools allow in-person athletics, but not in-person classes.
- 3:56am
- WKBT. La Crosse colleges charging same tuition despite some courses shifting online.
- 3:50am
- Spectrum News. As UW campuses go back to school, more than 350 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
- 3:42am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Report: Wisconsin fell to middle of the states on K-12 spending as Act 10 took effect.
- 3:39am
- WISC. News 3 Now's Chris Stanford sits down with UW System Interim President, former governor Tommy Thompson.
Local
- 1:59pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. MCSO is asking the public's assistance in locating an endangered missing person.
- 12:50pm
- Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District. Proposed 2021 budgets seek 1% increases.
- 11:24am
- AARP Wisconsin. Two Milwaukee projects win 'Small Dollar, Big Impact' grants.
- 10:14am
- City of Madison. Call for nominations for at-large seats on Police Civilian Oversight Board.
- 9:24am
- Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa. Joel Acevedo deserves justice.
- 4:23am
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on behavior at the September 1 Common Council meeting.
Congress
- 2:04pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Leads bipartisan call to support whole milk products in federal programs.
- 4:06am
- The Hill. Social Security trust fund to run out by 2031: CBO.
- 3:59am
- WSAW. Wisconsin Congressman says schools would get financial help in Covid-19 stimulus plan.
- 3:34am
- Politico. U.S. deficit triples in 2020 to highest percentage of GDP since WWII.
Politics
- 4:27pm
- RPW. Thanking first responders in the face of violent attacks.
- 2:52pm
- Wisconsin Elections Commission. Mails voting information to registered voters.
- 10:10am
- Pfaff for 32nd Senate. Announces economic plan to invest in Middle Class.
- 10:05am
- Plotkin for 8th Senate. Announces endorsement from Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes.
- 1:03pm
- The Hill. Progressive group launches presidential, Senate ads in battleground states.
- 3:58am
- WISC. Wisconsin tells voters to request ballots now in push to improve mail-in voting.
- 3:50am
- Reuters. Biden looks to turn campaign focus to pandemic as Trump dwells on protests.
Wednesday September 2, 2020
Legislative
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on criminal justice reform special session.
- 1:19pm
- Reps. Macco, Steffen. Partner with local police chief to diversify hiring practices for local law enforcement.
- 1:18pm
- WMC. Rep. Jagler receives "Working for Wisconsin" award.
- 10:58am
- Sen. Smith. Column: Repair trust in pursuit of racial equality.
- 4:03am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Kyle Korver leads Bucks in expressing disappointment in Wisconsin legislature after seconds-long special session Monday.
- 3:54am
- AP. Bucks players upset with Wisconsin Legislature's inaction.
State Agencies
- 4:50pm
- DHS. New report provides guidance to address increased suicide deaths in Wisconsin.
- 3:08pm
- Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Expanded DMV access is good news for Wisconsinites with disabilities.
- 11:05am
- DOJ. Launches SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT 24/7 School Safety System.
- 11:04am
- DNR. Life jackets save lives: Labor Day boating safety reminders.
- 11:01am
- DHS. First human case of eastern equine encephalitis virus in Wisconsin in 2020.
- 10:11am
- DWD. Wiscosnin awarded grant to foster opioid recovery through workforce development.
- 4:47am
- OCI. Administrative Actions August 2020.
- 4:45am
- DVA. Announces grant application period open for nonprofits that serve veterans.
- 4:44am
- DOT. DMV expands services throughout Wisconsin.
- 4:11am
- DNR. Historic cleanup of Lower Fox River completed after 17 years.
- 4:00am
- Fox 11. Federal, state, and tribal leaders call Fox River PCB cleanup a success. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Economy/Business
- 1:16pm
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Calling all companies! Apply for three chances to pitch at Early Stage Symposium.
- 10:07am
- NFIB Wisconsin. Thirty-two percent of Wisconsin small business owners reported that the extra UI benefits made it harder to hire or re-hire workers.
- 10:01am
- WMC. Governor proclaims September as Chamber of Commerce Month.
- 9:00am
- Construction Business Group. Welcomes two new board members.
- 12:11pm
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Study: 43% of Wisconsin businesses say school districts' reopening plans could impact state's workforce availability.
- 11:07am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. APL Logistics to close Pleasant Prairie facility.
- 10:36am
- CNBC. United Airlines plans to cut 16,000 jobs as coronavirus continues to hammer demand.
- 10:35am
- Reuters. U.S. private payrolls miss expectations, point to slowing labor market recovery.
- 4:17am
- CBS 58. What President Trump's 'payroll tax holiday' means for businesses and employee paychecks.
- 3:58am
- CNBC. White House moves to halt evictions as fears of coronavirus-fueled housing crisis grow.
- 3:55am
- AP. Businesses in NFL cities bracing for possibility of no fans.
Coronavirus
- 11:03am
- Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin. Ambulance providers denied state assistance.
- 12:09pm
- Fox 11. Oconto County urges people to avoid large gatherings as Labor Day approaches.
- 10:14am
- AP. Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine.
- 4:12am
- WSAW. Wisconsin coronavirus cases, deaths, positive percentage and hospitalizations up. Wisconsin Public Radio.
- 4:02am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Deborah Birx touts masks in Wisconsin as conservatives try to throw out the state's mask mandate.
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Avoid Labor Day parties, White House COVID-19 adviser says in Madison.
Statewide
- 11:04am
- RPW. Biden's desperation trip.
- 11:01am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Responds to President Trump's remarks in Kenosha.
- 9:03am
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Releases comprehensive 'Blueprint for Change' reform package. Report.
- 12:07pm
- NBC 15. Wisconsin Professional Police Association calls for change.
- 10:15am
- WTMJ. Presidential candidate Joe Biden to visit Kenosha Thursday.
- 10:13am
- USA Today. Destroyed Kenosha store's owners resfused to be part of Trump 'circus,' president met with old owner instead.
- 4:37am
- The Hill. Trump punts when asked about systemic racism in U.S.
- 4:08am
- Kenosha News. President Trump in Kenosha: 'This is going to heal very quickly.'
- 4:07am
- USA Today. Trump claims credit for bringing calm to Kenosha in visit criticized as politicizing unrest.
- 4:06am
- Reuters. Protesters sue Kenosha claiming arrests, curfew violations violate U.S. Constitution.
- 4:04am
- Reuters. Trump visits Kenosha, not to urge racial healing but to back police.
- 3:57am
- Politico. With a hand from Trump, the right makes Rittenhouse a cause celebre.
- 3:56am
- Fox 6. President Trump, AG Barr announce $41M 'to address a surge in violence in Wisconsin.'
- 3:53am
- AP. Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism.'
Education
- 1:29pm
- UW System. Career Services offices launch virtual Career Treks program.
- 1:28pm
- UW-Stout. TRIO programs help students succeed, graduate.
- 11:00am
- UW-River Falls. Student Sophie Ackerman receives WiSys research grant.
- 10:10am
- UW-Madison. Moves up in Washington Monthly, Times higher ed rankings.
- 10:08am
- UW-Stout. Game design senior creates virtual training simulation for 3M.
- 10:02am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. K-12 trends offer caution as tough budget choices loom.
- 4:49am
- We Are Many - United Against Hate. Resources for guiding discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion in school.
- 4:48am
- UW-Platteville. Forum series to foster discussions on race and inequity.
- 1:27pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW System begins in-person classes as outbreaks drive other major universities online.
- 9:01am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Despite shortfall of tests, UW campuses begin in-person amid COVID-19 pandemic.
- 4:22am
- WKBT. La Crosse County Health officials already seeing COIVD-19 impact in schools.
- 4:10am
- Fox 11. Substitute teacher shortage amplified during pandemic for Wisconsin schools.
- 4:09am
- Spectrum News. Schools across Wisconsin in need of nurses.
- 3:52am
- WSAW. Feds to ship rapid coronavirus test for schools.
Local
- 3:58pm
- Milwaukee Common Council. Thank you, Dr. Jeanette Kowalik!
- 3:07pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. New eviction moratorium offers some relief for renters.
- 1:17pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County 2021-2025 capital invests in economic development and safety through infrastructure.
- 10:17am
- City of Madison. Madison Metropolitan School District, City of Madison and United Way of Dane County announce establishment of Child Care Scholarship Fund.
- 10:09am
- Milwaukee Health Department. Commissioner Kowalik will return to Washington D.C. to join renowned health policy organization.
- 9:04am
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on the passage of Police Monitor and Civilian Oversight Board.
- 8:58am
- West Allis Ald. Tenorio. West Allis bans conversion therapy for minors.
- 5:14am
- Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association. Wauwatosa Ad Hoc Committee members associated with violence against police & losses for local businesses.
- 4:46am
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson. Common Council approves Miller Park and Fiserv Forum voting sites.
- 12:30pm
- Portage Daily Register. Columbia County HHS director finalist named, questions arise regarding nepotism.
- 4:24am
- WTMJ. Off-duty Milwaukee community service officer killed over grass clippings, family friend says.
- 4:19am
- NBC 15. Madison Common Council approves police oversight measures after hourslong discussion.
- 3:59am
- Fox 11. Brown County taxpayers foot the bill as jail holds more prison inmates than normal.
Congress
- 10:03am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports bipartisan legislation to help struggling restaurants in Wisconsin.
- 1:28pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. With deadline approaching, Census Bureau says it has counted more than 92 percent of Wisconsin households.
- 10:11am
- The Hill. Pelosi, Mnuchin talk stimulus but stalemate remains.
Politics
- 8:59am
- Brooks for 21st Assembly. Franklin Mayor Steven Olsen endorses.
- 4:23am
- WFRV. Efforts to recall Gov. Evers underway.
- 4:04am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Former Brown Deer superintendent running for state superintendent.
- 3:56am
- U.S. News & World Report. Trump, Biden look to Kenosha for their vision of America.
Tuesday September 1, 2020
Governor
- 11:02am
- Gov. Evers. And Democrats, WEDC announce up to $1 million in no-interest loans authorized to assist Kenosha businesses.
Budget
- 3:36pm
- Rep. Felzkowski. Comments on 2019-2020 general fund tax collections.
- 4:49am
- Cap Times. 'Deleterious' public service cuts likely without federal aid, new research predicts.
- 4:27am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Despite COVID-19 shutdowns, preliminary figures show state tax collections increased.
Legislative
- 3:38pm
- Sen. Cowles. Applauds a milestone for northeast Wisconsin.
- 2:41pm
- LAB. Report 20-9: Retirement Funds Investment Activity. Briefing Sheet.
- 1:06pm
- Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. Wisconsin businesses, schools need liability protection.
- 12:13pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Introduces COVID-19 "Safe Harbor" liability reform legislation. LRB-6434
- 4:03am
- Sen. Carpenter. The Legislature's lack of action is shameful.
- 4:00am
- Fox 11. Local lawmakers on what's next after no discussion on police reform bills.
- 3:59am
- NBC News. Wisconsin special session on police reform lasts less than a minute. GOP not interested.
- 3:59am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. GOP lawmakers absent for Gov. Tony Evers' special session on policing. The Hill.
- 3:51am
- NBC 15. Black lawmakers, community organizers urge increased investment before special session.
- 3:45am
- WBAY. Rep. Steineke to chair racial disparity task force.
State Agencies
- 1:58pm
- DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe newsletter September 2020.
- 12:05pm
- DFI. Participates in coordinated international crackdown on COVID-19 investment scams.
- 11:49am
- DATCP. Releases Data Privacy and Security Report based on advisory committee recommendations.
- 9:42am
- DNR. Groundwaer Coordinating Council releases recommendations to improve groundwater quailty and quantity in Wisconsin.
- 9:23am
- PSC. And Governor Evers announce opening of 2021 Broadband Expansion Grants.
- 9:21am
- WEDC. Recognized for excellence in financial reporting.
- 4:13am
- SWIB. Launches "The SWIB Podcast: Wisconsin Retirement System Insights" podcast series.
Economy/Business
- 3:37pm
- Baordman & Clark. Labor & Employment Update.
- 3:02pm
- DWD. Releases informatin on unemployment data.
- 2:40pm
- Dairy Business Association. Dairy Strong conference going virtual.
- 1:59pm
- Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Celebrates Chamber of Commerce Month.
- 11:53am
- WWDA. Second statewide drive-thru job fair planned for September 17.
- 4:12am
- Alliant Energy. Cautions customers to be safe during outside work projects.
- 2:46pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DWD secretary: It will be 6 to 8 weeks before recipients see new $300 unemployment supplement.
- 3:50am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Region's manufacturing sector returns to growth for first time since January.
Coronavirus
- 11:52am
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County announces four-pronged approach to fight COVID-19 this fall.
- 2:47pm
- Fox 11. Coronavirus cases, testing spike after low weekend numbers.
- 1:09pm
- La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse County sees highest daily jump in COVID-19 cases.
- 4:40am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Officials: Less testing is likely driving a dip in EC County's virus cases.
- 4:36am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Fond du Lac County reports 85 new COVID-19 cases, another spike among residents in their 20s.
- 3:57am
- WISC. Dr. Deborah Brix meets with Gov. Evers, health professionals to discuss Wisconsin's fight against COVID-19.
- 3:56am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton health officials report record-high week for new COVID cases.
- 3:55am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. COVID-19 outbreak reported at Juneau County prison.
- 3:54am
- NBC 15. DHS didn't report many COVID-19 cases or tests Monday following computer glitch.
- 3:54am
- Fox 6. 'Really excited:' UW doctor volunteers to be Patient 1; university among 1st test sites for COVID-19 vaccine.
- 3:42am
- CNBC. Coronavirus cases are on the rise again across more than half of the U.S.
Statewide
- 4:28pm
- Rep. Kerkman. Statement on President Trump visit to Kenosha.
- 4:14pm
- RPW. Trump offers aid to rebuild Kenosha.
- 2:43pm
- DOJ. Update: Kenosha officer involved shooting.
- 1:07pm
- RPW. Welcoming President Trump to Kenosha after Democrat failures.
- 11:03am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on President Trump's visit to Kenosha.
- 10:08am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Statement on President Trump's visit to Kenosha.
- 4:14am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. St. Ambrose Academy v. Parisi - order.
- 11:47am
- Politico. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach slams Jared Kushner for 'ignorance' on NBA activism.
- 11:44am
- WBAY. Kenosha damage estimated at $2 million to city property.
- 10:11am
- USA Today. Trump tells Ingraham some officers 'choke' during shootings, saying 'They miss a 3-foot putt.'
- 4:35am
- Racine Journal Times. Trump's Tweet doesn't sit well in Kenosha, a day before his expected arrival.
- 4:23am
- Reuters. Trump defends Kenosha gunman, declines to condemn violence from his supporters. The Hill.
- 4:09am
- WISN. Sheriff: More than half of those arrested came from outside Kenosha.
- 4:01am
- AP. 2 shootings, 2 days: In Kenosha, a microcosm of U.S. strife.
- 3:47am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. City, county officials brace for Trump visit to Kenosha.
- 3:43am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Trump mischaracterizes Kenosha protest shooting, defends Rittenhouse on eve of visit to city roiled by unrest, violence. U.S. News & World Report.
- 3:41am
- Politico. The clash over Kenosha: Biden flips script on Trump as campaign heats up.
- 3:40am
- AP. Trump wades into racial tensions with visit to Kenosha, Wis.
Courts
- 10:09am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Nathaniel R. Lecker.
- 10:07am
- AG Kaul. Joins fight against Trump administration's attempts to reduce Census efforts.
- 9:27am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Theodore F. Mazza.
Education
- 4:30pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Dean Linda Young inducted into American Academy of Nursing class of 2020 fellows.
- 4:03pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Grace Crickette named vice chancellor for finance and administration.
- 2:42pm
- Marquette University. Summer giving program provides thousands of masks, raises $200,000 for students training to be on health care frontlines.
- 2:02pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. UW-Madison to continue fundamental data science research with phase II award from NSF.
- 11:54am
- UW-Eau Claire. Blugold fulfulls football dreams by coaching Eau Claire-area youth teams.
- 11:00am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. School may be virtual but kids still need shots.
- 9:38am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Coronavirus casts a shadow on today's return to school in most Wisconsin public school districts.
- 4:09am
- NBC 26. As new school year begins, districts struggle to find subs.
- 4:08am
- NBC 26. Oshkosh switches two schools to virtual learning.
- 3:52am
- Fox 6. 'Have to wear masks:' Wisconsin high school athletes adapt amid COVID-19 so there can be a season.
- 3:49am
- WSAW. New policy for Wisconsin Rapids school resource officers prohibits 'hands-on' for discipline, property damage.
- 3:47am
- La Crosse Tribune. UW students need to 'behave themselves' to keep campuses open, president Thompson says.
- 3:39am
- WXPR. Nicolet College fall term to start remotely with 80 percent of courses taught remotely.
Local
- 4:10pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Statement regarding the death of Community Service Officer Naeem Sarosh.
- 12:03pm
- Community Care. Celebrates National PACE Month.
- 11:51am
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Releases 2021 Executive Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
- 11:04am
- Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. Council unanimous in support for state lawsuit action on USPS changes.
- 10:06am
- Kewaunee County. Residents utilize hazardous waste collection.
- 9:26am
- Wisconsin Wetlands Association. First FEMA-supported natural flood management project kicks off in Ashland County.
- 4:30am
- Janesville Gazette. Pandemic fuels increase in Rock county BadgerCare Plus enrollments.
- 4:26am
- WXOW. La Crosse County has doubled drug overdose deaths in 2020.
Congress
- 4:11am
- U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Golden. Lead bipartisan call for Congress to lower prescription drug prices.
Politics
- 2:05pm
- NBC 15. Pence plans Labor Day visit to La Crosse.
- 9:46am
- The Hill. Wisconsin takes center stage in Biden-Trump fight.
- 9:39am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin is prepared for the Nov. 3 election, even with an increase in absentee ballots, report says.
- 3:44am
- NBC 15. Nonprofits team up to promote awareness of issues faced by voters with disabilities.
- 3:39am
- Fox 6. Fiserv Forum, Miller Park to serve as in-person, drive-thru early voting sites in general election.