Articles by Rich Kremer

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

Eau Claire County Judge Mandates Quarantine For Individual Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 5:20pm
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The Eau Claire City-County Health Department has secured a court order mandating an individual be quarantined amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Details about the individual and circumstances not being released.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW System Working To Test All Students, Faculty, Staff For COVID-19

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, May 8, 2020 - 1:45pm
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University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says campuses will provide extensive COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff in hopes that campuses can resume in-person classes this fall.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW System Estimates $212M In Losses Through Summer Due To COVID-19

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 9:30pm
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Estimates from the University of Wisconsin System administration office show the state's 13 universities and branch campuses are expecting more than $212 million in losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic through the summer semester.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

'To Ensure The Survival' Of Universities, UW System President Calls For Further Restructuring

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 5:00am
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UW System President Ray Cross has unveiled a plan to "streamline" duplicate degree programs and centralize administrative functions along with online class offerings. Years of declining state support and financial hits from COVID-19 make layoffs inevitable.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Employee Furloughs Announced At All UW System Campuses

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 1:40pm
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All 13 University of Wisconsin System campuses have announced initial furlough plans for employees to address unprecedented budget shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW Regents To Consider Dropping ACT Requirements For All Campuses But UW-Madison

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 4:45pm
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The UW System Board of Regents will consider a proposal dropping ACT requirements at all campuses except UW-Madison. The change is meant to make it easier for prospective freshman to enroll amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Dane County Executive Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration To July 15

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 11:30am
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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced he will extend the county's COVID-19 emergency declaration through at least July 15. The order is meant to ensure the county is positioned to receive state and federal aid.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsinites Delay Bills, Goals While Unemployed In The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, May 4, 2020 - 6:30am
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The toll on Wisconsin's economy from COVID-19 and the state's social distancing orders hasn't yet been reflected in monthly unemployment statistics. But state estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of residents are out of work and negotiating an overloaded unemployment system.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

DNR Asks Anglers To 'Change Their Traditions' During Weekend Fishing Opener

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, May 1, 2020 - 1:45pm
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging anglers to stay within their home communities during the weekend inland fishing season opener to avoid spreading COVID-19 to other regions of the state.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

COVID-19 Testing Capacity Improving, Though Challenges Remain

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 4:30pm
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Shortages of swabs and other testing supplies are still hampering efforts to increase Wisconsin's COVID-19 testing to 12,000 per day. The goal is part of Gov. Tony Evers' "Badger Bounce Back" plan for easing social distancing restrictions and reopening the state's economy.