A plastic medication bottle with a label reading Venclexta®, 100 mg and 28 tablets sits on a woven fiber surface, with two out-of-focus medication vials in the background.

Rx Uncovered

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

The rising cost of health care is among the biggest worries for Americans, and insurance coverage for prescription drugs has been decreasing as their prices have been increasing.

December 23, 2025

A collage graphic shows a handwritten letter, an aerial photo of a prison, the address of Winnebago Correction Center, two excerpts of printed text and an envelope with a stamp reading This letter has been mailed from the Wisconsin prison system.
A collage graphic shows a handwritten letter, an aerial photo of a prison, the address of Winnebago Correction Center, two excerpts of printed text and an envelope with a stamp reading This letter has been mailed from the Wisconsin prison system.

Courts

Wisconsin doesn’t track how many prisoners participate in work release programs

Wisconsin was the first state to let some incarcerated people work in the community, allowing them to save money and pay for room and board, but more than a century later, prisoners say there aren't nearly enough of these jobs to go around, and prison officials say they don't keep count.

December 22, 2025

Side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Francesca Hong and Joel Brennan seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.
Side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Francesca Hong and Joel Brennan seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jon Henkes, Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan

Here's what guests on the Dec. 19, 2025 episode said about Wisconsin Eye going off the air and the Democratic primary for governor in 2026.

December 22, 2025

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye
Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

Politics

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes considers how a funding shortfall led to the public affairs network presenting video of state government proceedings to go offline and options for any future operations.

December 19, 2025

A still image shows Mandela Barnes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Mandela Barnes' and '(D) candidate for Governor.'
A still image shows Mandela Barnes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Mandela Barnes' and '(D) candidate for Governor.'

Elections

Mandela Barnes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes discusses why he is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and how both state and national politics factor in the race.

December 19, 2025

A still image shows Missy Hughes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Missy Hughes' and '(D) candidate for governor.'
A still image shows Missy Hughes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Missy Hughes' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Elections

Missy Hughes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes discusses why she is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and how both state and national politics factor in the race.

December 19, 2025

A still image shows Francesca Hong seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francesca Hong' and '(D) candidate for governor.'
A still image shows Francesca Hong seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francesca Hong' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Elections

Francesca Hong on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

State Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, discusses why she is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and how both state and national politics factor in the race.

December 19, 2025

A still image shows Joel Brennan seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Joel Brennan' and '(D) candidate for governor.'
A still image shows Joel Brennan seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Joel Brennan' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Elections

Joel Brennan on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Former state Dept. of Administration Sec. Joel Brennan discusses why he is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and how both state and national politics factor in the race.

December 19, 2025

A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan.
A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan.

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans demand Dugan resign as a judge or face impeachment

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Tyler August said Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan must resign immediately or they will pursue impeachment following her federal felony obstruction conviction.

December 19, 2025

The center and one side span of riveted cantilever metal bridge splash on the surface of a river with clouds of dust rising into the air, with another span to the side still standing along with multiple concrete support structures, with ice downriver and along the edges of the shore and with wooded bluffs in the background.
The center and one side span of riveted cantilever metal bridge splash on the surface of a river with clouds of dust rising into the air, with another span to the side still standing along with multiple concrete support structures, with ice downriver and along the edges of the shore and with wooded bluffs in the background.

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Crews blew up the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge bridge over the Mississippi River, bringing a dramatic end to the riveted cantilever bridge that connected Lansing, Iowa and De Soto, Wisconsin, in order to make way for a modern replacement.

December 19, 2025 • Southwest Region