Wisconsin Watch wants to hear from folks who experienced measles outbreaks before vaccines were widely available.
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Posted inCriminal justice
Wisconsin asylum seeker sees ‘miracle from God’ in unexplained release from ICE detention
Miguel Jerez Robles has returned home after ICE took him into custody outside a Miami courtroom in May. His release raises as many questions as his arrest.
Posted inCommunity
‘Harder to rebuild than it is to destroy’: AmeriCorps regroups in Wisconsin after judge restores funding that Trump cut
Leaders of member organizations discuss what’s next for AmeriCorps in an uncertain future.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch, Criminal justice
Why is Wisconsin’s prison system such a ‘mess,’ and what can be done to fix it?
Deteriorating prisons, truth-in-sentencing, Act 10: Reasons for problems abound, while solutions remain elusive.
Posted inCriminal justice
‘The vacation turned into a nightmare’: Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests
Three years ago, a brother and sister crossed the border days apart and asked for asylum. Now she has a green card and he’s in an ICE prison.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
We don’t talk about DEI: Wisconsin hospital systems are quietly removing diversity language
After President Donald Trump threatened to pull back federal funding, SSM Health, Aurora Health and UW Health changed their websites.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch, Criminal justice
How do I get a video of a police shooting in Wisconsin?
The public can request video from police shooting cases under the state public records law, but they might have to pay a price — if there is any footage at all.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Wisconsin, once a leader in childhood vaccinations, now a leader in vaccine skepticism
Personal conviction waivers have increased by four times over the past 30 years.
Posted inCommunity, Inside the NNS Newsroom
Inside the NNS Newsroom: We’re looking for our next newsroom leader. And we need your help.
With the retirement of Tannette Elie, we are looking for a managing editor who can take us to new heights in journalism and community engagement.
Posted inCommunity
Memorable story of 2024: How the Social Development Commission failed its Milwaukee residents
Reporter Meredith Melland’s favorite story of the year is Wisconsin Watch and WPR reporter Addie Costello’s investigation into the Social Development Commission, which paints a vivid picture of SDC’s complicated history and weakened internal controls.