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MAY 28, 2020
Student debt task force claws closer to solutions for Wisconsinites.
In their second meeting, the Governor’s Task Force On Student Debt heard from experts, debtors and the Governor. Graphic: Sam Buisman Listen to the audio version of this story here, …
MAY 27, 2020
US COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000.
The US’s coronavirus deaths make up nearly a third of deaths worldwide. Graphic: CDC, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman The United States’ coronavirus death toll passes 100,000. According to >
Not Going to Disney World: A look at the NBA’s 2020 non-playoff teams
Author: Uri Uziel As the NBA seems determined to head to Orlando Disney World Resort and finish the NBA season, several teams are already looking at next season as their …
State to give Madison $4 million to cover COVID-19 costs as part of new grant initiative.
The city will receive the money as part of the state’s $200 million “Routes to Recovery” program, announced today. Photo: Richard Hurd, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam BuismanListen …
MAY 26, 2020
Police find “potentially hazardous materials” in Fitchburg apartment, warn public to avoid the area.
Police are urging non-residents to avoid the area around an apartment building on the 2300 block of Chalet Gardens Road. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The Fitchburg Police Department …
Dane County continues fight against COVID-19 while beginning to re-open.
Officials urged caution and re-affirmed their duties as Dane County moves into “Phase 1” of its coronavirus re-opening plan. Photo: Dori, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County …
Dane County moves to “Phase 1” in re-opening plan, broadening permissions for businesses and gatherings.
During this phase, all businesses may re-open under capacity limits, and larger private and public gatherings are permitted. Photo: David Mark, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County …
MAY 25, 2020
Wisconsin maintains Memorial Day traditions with virtual celebrations.
State officials participated in online ceremonies, including a Facebook livestream from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, to recognize Memorial Day. Screenshot from the
Governor Evers congratulates Class of 2020 in video message.
The Governor praised this year’s graduates for persevering through a pandemic-stricken semester. Photo: Still from
MAY 24, 2020
Former Badger Football star Jonathan Taylor sends pizza smorgasbord to Madison’s frontline workers.
Taylor also recorded a video message thanking the frontline workers for their courage and endurance. Video still courtesy of UW Health. Listen to the audio version of this story above, …
MAY 22, 2020
WSUM Weekly Adds: 5/22
Every Tuesday at WSUM, our Music Director, Izzi, chooses her favorite new releases to add to our music library. Here are this week’s favorites, presented to you by WSUM’s >
MAY 20, 2020
Two new coronavirus relief funds aid Wisconsin farmers and food banks.
The Wisconsin Farm Support Program and the Food Security Initiative will provide a combined $65 million in aid. Photo: William Garrett, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony …
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