Articles by Chuck Quirmbach

Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

State Of Wisconsin, City Of Milwaukee Urge Trauma-Informed Care

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
May 22, 2018 | 4:20 p.m.
A Wisconsin pediatrician is recommending closer attention be paid to what appears to be the slightest injuries on very small children.
Series: Milwaukee Gun Violence
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Milwaukee Expands Trauma Counseling For Gun Violence

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Feb. 21, 2017 | 3:15 p.m.
More children and families may receive counseling in response to exposure to gun violence and other trauma as a Milwaukee program expands.

Eviction Defense Project Offers Hope To Renters

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Feb. 20, 2017 | 12:10 p.m.
A program aimed at helping renters facing court-ordered evictions has begun in Milwaukee County.
Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

EPA Gives Green Light To Revision Of Wisconsin Phosphorus Plan

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Feb. 7, 2017 | 11:20 p.m.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a Wisconsin program that backers say will give the state more flexibility in meeting standards aimed at reducing algae growth in waterways.

Milwaukee Common Council Bans Coal Tar Sealants

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Feb. 7, 2017 | 6:20 p.m.
Wisconsin's largest city has banned the sale and use of coal-tar sealants with high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical compound.
Series: Renewable Energy In Wisconsin

Solar Jobs Report Shows More Growth In Wisconsin

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Feb. 7, 2017 | 4:35 p.m.
A national study shows jobs in the solar power industry are increasing in most states – including Wisconsin.

$20M For Manure Digester Draws Interest, Questions

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Feb. 6, 2017 | 6 a.m.
Even with $20 million in public funds on offer to back a manure digester project, some in the energy and agriculture sectors say things remain murky.

Rusty-Patched Bumblebee Found In Wisconsin Listed As Endangered

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Jan. 10, 2017 | 4:45 p.m.
A bumblebee species reported in 10 Wisconsin counties has become the first bumblebee to be listed as endangered under a federal law.
Series: Waukesha And Lake Michigan Water

Waukesha Water Diversion Project Faces Fresh Round Of Scrutiny

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Jan. 9, 2017 | 11:15 a.m.
The city of Waukesha says it's moving ahead with plans to pipe in drinking water from Lake Michigan. But there could be a snag.
Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

As State Plans For More Manure Digesters, Questions Pile Up

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
Dec. 29, 2016 | Noon
It looks like Wisconsin will be counting on more animal waste digesters to handle the growing amount of cow manure at large dairy farms.