Alana Watson

Articles by Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 6:35am

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State officials estimate 25 percent of Wisconsin's child care centers preemptively closed amid social restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. That's left some 3,500 families working in jobs deemed essential struggling to find child care.

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Wisconsin Businesses Pivot To Help Health Care Providers During Pandemic

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 6:10am

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Businesses are responding to healthcare providers' need for personal protective equipment.

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

DHS: 416 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 4:25pm

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The state Department of Health Services announced 416 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on March 23, as well as 7,050 negative tests. However, the number continues to grow as counties announce more positive test results.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Urges Absentee Voting Due To COVID-19

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 1:00pm

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission is encouraging residents who are concerned about being exposed to the new coronavirus to request an absentee ballot for the spring election and the presidential primary Tuesday, April 7.

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Wisconsinites Buying Toilet Paper, Cleaning Supplies Amid COVID-19 Fears

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 6:45am

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Many grocery stores in Wisconsin are being cleaned out of bottled water, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies and toilet paper as residents prepare for the possibility of staying home because of the new coronavirus.

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UW-Milwaukee Takes Precautions After Employee Tested For Coronavirus

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 8:55am

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced it is preparing to protect the campus from an outbreak of COVID-19 after a UW-Milwaukee Foundation employee was tested for the novel coronavirus.

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Third Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In Wisconsin, Second In Dane County

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 1:55pm

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Wisconsin health officials have confirmed a third case of COVID-19 and the second in Dane County.

Series: Disparities And Equity In Wisconsin

Half Of Milwaukee's Youth Don't Have Access To Quality Child Care

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 6:00am

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Milwaukee has roughly 47,000 children that are under the age of 6, and half of these children don't have access to quality early childhood education, according to a report by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Series: Hate In Wisconsin

Anti-Semitism Rises In Wisconsin, Report Says

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 3:30pm

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The Jewish Community Relations Council conducted an audit of 2019 anti-Semitic incidents in Wisconsin, and it shows a 55% increase in incidents from 2018 to 2019, and a 329% increase since 2015

Series: Renewable Energy In Wisconsin

Milwaukee Officials Announce Plans For City's Largest Solar Energy System

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Alana Watson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 5:55am

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Milwaukee city officials announced plans to build the largest solar energy system in the city's history. The 8-acre project will be located close to General Mitchell International Airport.