Articles by Megan Hart

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation Stands On Police Reform

Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 5:05pm
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Here's a roundup of what Wisconsin's congressional delegation has said on the topics of protest and police reform on the 14th consecutive day of Black Lives Matter demonstrations across the state.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

With Testing Down, Milwaukee Officials Warn COVID-19 Cases Could Be Rising

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 4:00pm
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Milwaukee County officials are concerned more residents aren't getting tested for COVID-19. For two weeks, the county has seen a downward trend in the number of people tested for the virus. At the same time, the percentage of positive tests has remained consistent.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Wisconsin Youth Sports Leagues Are Adapting To COVID-19 Conditions

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 7:00am
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Youth sports leagues across Wisconsin are figuring out ways to play amid the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes of offering kids some sense of normalcy.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

UW-Madison Football, Volleyball Players Return To Campus On Voluntary Basis

Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 5:30pm
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Athletic Department announced June 8 that some student-athletes are returning to campus this week with new safety protocols in place.
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Pro Athletes, Teams Speak Out In Support Of Black Lives Matter Protests

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 3:30pm
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the many Wisconsin professional athletes who have spoken out in support of protesters across the state, who first took to the streets in late May to demonstrate against the killing of George Floyd.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

How A Wisconsin Trucking Company Adapted To Strains On Supply Chains

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 5:10am
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Green Bay-based Schneider National, one of the country's largest surface transportation companies, was founded during the Great Depression. It’s weathered 12 recessions but hasn’t been immune to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters Matches Adjust To Online Mentorship Amid Pandemic

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 5:00am
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been connecting adult mentors, which the nonprofit calls "Bigs," with kids, called "Littles," in their communities for more than 100 years. But the COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique challenge.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Fans Will Return To Road America With Added Safety Precautions

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 4:10pm
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In early March 2020, it looked like live sports without fans might become the norm amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Road America in Elkhart Lake is taking that route as it prepares to host the first MotoAmerica Superbike event of the season.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Report: Nearly Half Of Wisconsin Nonprofits Have Made Cuts Amid Pandemic

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 7:00am
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With students home and a large number of Wisconsinites out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Wisconsin nonprofits are seeing increased demand for their services while also facing new challenges.

Wisconsin's First Bio-Secure Yellow Perch Hatchery Celebrates First Harvest

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, May 25, 2020 - 7:00am
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The Farmory, an indoor growing center in Green Bay, provides educational programming about sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. It's also home to the state's first bio-secure yellow perch hatchery.