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Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Running for U.S. Senate in 2012, Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde lamented the number of children “born out of wedlock,” saying it is “a direct path to a life of poverty. There’s been numerous studies that show that it leads to higher drug rates.”

Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight? After someone matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday, Aug. 12 the grand prize reset to $20 million for the Wednesday, Aug. 14 drawing. The...

MINNEAPOLIS — The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states.  A jubilant Rep. Ilhan Omar celebrated her win over Don Samuels. In 2022, Omar defeated him by roughly 2,500 votes that primary. This time, she won by a little more than 16,000 votes. She had admitted her near loss was her own fault, that she had taken the race for granted, but this time she put out a massive get-out-the-vote effort. "It's clear she did not do that this time. She spent millions of...

Imran Andrabi, MD, president and CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, talks about the integration of the systems, expanding access to care and the desire to innovate. It’s now been a little over seven months since the formation of Froedtert ThedaCare Health in Wisconsin, and Imran Andrabi is encouraged by the success of the integration of the two hospital systems.

Vision-Aire Farms near Eldorado in Fond du Lac County, Wis., is one of several farms that recently received a grant from Dairy’s Foundation, and sponsored in part by Nestle, to help pay for the cost of learning their farm’s carbon numbers. Janet Clark and her husband, Travis, milk...

Vermilion Development, in concert with Quartz Lake Capital, announce the closing on debt and equity financing for a $95 million multifamily development, 1617 Sherman Avenue. JLL Capital Markets secured $33.3 million in joint venture equity for the project from Clarion Partners. 1617 Sherman will comprise six mid-rise buildings, offering a...

To improve patient survival rates and minimize potential exposure to COVID-19, SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room is now equipped with a new LUCAS 3 chest compression system, a battery-powered device that performs automated chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The LUCAS 3 chest compression system provides additional benefits to cardiac arrest patients by delivering guideline-consistent, high-quality chest compressions even under difficult conditions and for extended periods of time. Studies demonstrate the LUCAS device improves quality of chest compressions, increases carbon dioxide monitoring levels, and sustains lifesaving blood circulation during prolonged resuscitation attempts. “Prolonged CPR can occur in many situations,” according to Emily Kosterman, RN, BSN, SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital Emergency Room manager. “LUCAS 3 can free up personnel to let them focus on other critical emergency patient care, such as defibrillation, intubation, and IV placement.” This newest technology has been made possible by the Dodge County Public Health team as part of a state public health grant funding tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Waupun Memorial Hospital is one of three area hospitals to receive a LUCAS 3 chest compression system. Waupun Memorial Hospital Emergency Room’s previous LUCAS system is now available within the hospital’s inpatient nursing unit. In the COVID-19 era, manual chest compressions on patients in cardiac arrest can be dangerous for health care staff performing the procedure. “The closeness to patients during CPR increases the danger of aerosol spread of virus,” according to Matt Bartol, Dodge County Emergency Preparedness coordinator. “The ability to stand aside and not be directly exposed while performing chest compressions greatly reduces the chance of infection. We are pleased to have provided this grant and ensure the long-term care of our communities.” “We greatly appreciate Dodge County Public Health’s donation of the Lucas 3 device,” Kosterman says. “Having an updated device will not only assist our healthcare staff, but most importantly improve patient outcomes.”

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials Thursday to reject plans to relocate part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline, warning that the threat of a catastrophic spill would still exist along the new route. About 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the Enbridge Line...

A multi-day rain event is occurring over Wisconsin and Sheboygan County following several weeks of mostly-dry weather that was punctuated by only a few short episodes. The latest, which started early Thursday morning, is a long-duration showery stretch that will allow water to soak in gradually. As of 4 p.m. Thursday the airport had collected a third of an inch for the day. Another third could fall before ending early Friday morning.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the primary. He advances to face Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a race that could determine majority control of the chamber. ...

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An employee of the Democratic National Committee filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin, arguing that the party is ineligible. It's the latest move by the DNC to block third-party candidates from the ballot. Democrats are also seeking to stop independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in several states.The Green Party's appearance on the presidential ballot could make a difference in swing state Wisconsin, where four of the past six presidential elections have been decided by between 5,700 votes and about 23,000 votes. Jill Stein is expected to officially become the...

If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!. August 2024 Episode: Managing Asthma, Allergies and Eczema. Nearly one in three adults and more than one in four children experience asthma, allergy or eczema symptoms. This episode Dr. Roopa Shah, a board-certified family medicine physician, who has served patients in the Madison, WI area for more than 20 years. Dr Shah discusses these three conditions, what causes them to occur, and treatment options. She also shares how these conditions are connected as part of a progression of allergic diseases from infancy to adulthood known as the allergic (or atopic) march, the likelihood of this occurring, and if there are steps you can take to stop the progression.

Protect yourself this flu season by getting your annual flu vaccination!. The Well Wisconsin Program is offering workplace flu clinics. Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for all site employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Insurance Program. You will be required to present your medical...

If you peruse the Convention Corridor section of Wispolitics.com, you’ll find a history of debates and political events in Chicago, including the 1968 DNC. Somewhere in that history story or in a blog, I also mentioned that I was in Chicago but stopped short of getting involved in the riots that went on outside the convention.

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a federal civil rights complaint against Cleveland Clinic over two programs that serve racial and ethnic minorities. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.

The Wisconsin State Building Commission approved spending $9 million to purchase the building that currently houses the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and turn it into a new and improved museum. The new museum has an estimated price tag of $140 million.