WI: Community Issues and Volunteering
In helping people read better, experts tout accessibility, incentives
Even though March is barely underway, parents of Wisconsin kids are being encouraged to plan for summer reading activities - especially if their …
WI hospital closures add urgency to need for volunteer drivers
This week, a Midwest health care system announced the closure of two hospitals of two hospitals in western Wisconsin. Those who help transport older …
School libraries no longer just defined by Dewey Decimal System
American Education Week is underway, and those who work with Wisconsin school libraries are highlighting the value they provide to students. School …
Amid Concerning Data, WI Cities Carry Out Pedestrian Safety Projects
A recently released report shows pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. remain at alarming levels. In Wisconsin, local communities are stepping up with …
Beyond Infrastructure, EV Movement Includes First-Responder Training
The auto industry and public agencies are looking ahead to a bigger transition to electric vehicles, and it's not just adding more charging stations…
Bike Libraries Boost Access to Cycling in WI, Elsewhere
By Cinnamon Janzer for Next City.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public Ne…
'Food, Funds and Friends': WI Food Pantries Seek Holiday Support
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Wisconsin's food charities are preparing for a possible spike in demand heading into the holiday season. From the end of federal …
WI Family Caregivers Have Helpline Support into 2022
MADISON, Wis. - November is National Family Caregivers Month, and Wisconsin residents are being reminded about an extra resource they can lean on as …
Nearly a Decade in the Making, WI's New 9/11 Memorial Ready
KEWASKUM, Wis. -- Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and you don't have to visit New York or the Pentagon to pay tribute…
Will There Be Enough Election Volunteers in WI?
GREENVILLE, Wis. -- Just like 2016, Wisconsin is seen as a battleground state for the election, with a constant flow of court challenges possibly …
Health Official: Mask Mandate Opposite of Restriction
MADISON, Wis. -- Like many other parts of the country, Wisconsin residents now have to wear a mask when out in public as the pandemic continues…
Turbulent Times Offer Outreach Opportunities for WI Churches
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Progressive Christian clergy are finding new people to connect with as the nation confronts a host of turbulent issues - …