Chuck Quirmbach
Chuck Quirmbach joined WUWM in August, 2018, as Innovation Reporter, covering developments in science, health and business.
Prior to that, he worked for Wisconsin Public Radio in Milwaukee and Madison, covering the environment, energy, and Milwaukee news of statewide interest.
He is a graduate of the UW-Madison.
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The man suspected of using his vehicle to crash through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday had his first court appearance. Darrell Brooks Jr. is accused of killing six people.
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An SUV sped through barricades and into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday — killing at least five people and injuring more than 40 others.
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Rittenhouse testified that he feared for his life when he shot three men, two fatally, during anti-police protests. "I didn't want to have to kill anybody. I was being attacked," Rittenhouse said.
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The Bucks won their first NBA title in 50 years — beating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game 6. After being down two games to none, the Bucks stormed back to take the next four straight.
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Catalytic converters on the underside of vehicles help reduce emissions. But rising prices for some metals has led to a jump in them being stolen — and some unique theft prevention methods.
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Johnson, a big Trump supporter, is facing scrutiny for comments including whether the Capitol insurrection was "armed." Some worry he might renege on a pledge not to run for a 3rd term.
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A $10 billion TV screen factory, which President Trump cited as proof of a revival of domestic manufacturing, failed to create enough jobs to meet a state target in Wisconsin for tax credits.
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The number of coronavirus cases is rising rapidly in Texas. Still, Wisconsin does not see an expected spike following the state supreme court canceling its stay-at-home order.
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Foxconn was touted as part of a new revival in U.S. manufacturing, and state officials offered nearly $4 billion to lure the company to Wisconsin. Things haven't gone quite as planned.
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President Trump heralded Foxconn's plan to build a big plant near Milwaukee, eventually creating 13,000 jobs. But the project has stalled and been downsized and is again in the political crosshairs.