(Undated) An advisory group wants the Centers for Disease Control to carefully evaluate the country’s smallpox vaccination program and not expand it too quickly. Wisconsin health experts agree some caution is appropriate. Sandra Harris reports.

(Green Bay) People who are looking for a job might have a better chance of finding one in the Green Bay area rather than in Milwaukee. A new report shows Northeastern Wisconsin's employment growth outpacing that of the state's largest city. Patty Murray reports.

(Statewide) On Tuesday, the voters of Wisconsin will choose the next justice of the state Supreme Court. Benson Gardner brings us this final look at the two candidates.

3/31/03 – Shibiliski Seat Wanna-Be's

(Central Wisconsin) April First features the special election to replace three former legislators who took full time state appointments. Shamane Mills reports on those running for the Senate seat formerly held by Tourism Director Kevin Shibilski.

(Madison) The American Red Cross in Milwaukee has been overwhelmed by donations for troops engaged in the war in Iraq. As Terry Bell reports, there've been so many donations, the Red Cross is actually starting to turn people away.

(Madison) Since the war in Iraq began tensions between supporters and oponents of the war in Wisconson have been rising. Civil Libertarians are urging both police and protesters to take steps to keep the rallies peaceful. Gil Halsted reports.

(Madison) There could be more hunters in Wisconsin this fall. The courts now say dove hunting is legal. Shamane Mills reports.

(Madison) The first student-led, anti war rally on the U-W Madison campus since the war began started peacefully yesterday at noon . But it ended with police using pepper spray while arresting two demonstrators. Gil Halsted reports.

(Madison) A Dane County judge has released some previously secret documents relating to the charges against former Milwaukee state senator, Brian Burke. They include a search warrant issued for the senator's office. Frederica Freyberg reports:

(Madison) An animal rights activist wants the Natural Resources Board to create an alternative to the Conservation Congress. Gil halsted has more.

(Madison) Republicans have launched the latest attempt to stop the governor from approving Indian gaming compacts of indefinate length. They're threatening a lawsuit over the Potawotomi compact, saying it may be unconstitutional. The Doyle administration calls the move a waste of time and money. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Madison) The state elections board is fighting a plan to combine with the ethics board. A senate bill would combine the panels and give the new board a full-time prosecutor able to lodge criminal charges. But today, the elections board unanimously opposed the bill. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Statewide) The state Elections Board has dismissed a complaint brought against the Democratic party by a former party worker. The former employee claimed the party broke campaign finance laws by not reporting it got voter information lists from legislative staffers. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Madison) Many deer hunters aren't happy with Department of Natural Resources plans to reduce the deer herd in the state. They're calling for an audit of the system the state uses for calulating the size of the herd. Gil Halsted reports.

(La Crosse) A La Crosse area campaign to distribute yellow lapel ribbons and bumper stickers in support of U.S. troops is going statewide. Sandra Harris reports.

(Undated) There have been a number of demonstrations around Wisconsin, both for and against the American war in Iraq. But one of the sponsors of some of the pro U.S. rallies is raising a few eyebrows. Terry Bell reports.

(Menasha) The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee held its second hearing on the state's budget deficit. Tuesday was the committee's second full day of testimony. At the hearing in Menasha, legislators heard about how Governor Jim Doyle's proposed budget could affect health care services. Patty Murray has more.

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle is publicly thanking the thousands of employers who are supportive of workers shipped off to active duty. The governor also said the state is looking at ways to financially support its citizen soldiers. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Statewide) A lack of snow and warm, windy days have state Department of Natural Resources crews stamping out fires around the state. Mike Simonson reports the fire season is getting an early start.

(Oak Creek) A plan to build the state's largest coal-base power plant has moved a step forward. WE Energies and the City of Oak Creek have reached a tentative deal that city officials claim would protect the environment and help the city financially. Chuck Quirmbach reports that opponents of the deal still hope to stop the project.

(West Allis) Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold says he isn't sure if his plan to use part of a proposed federal tax cut to pay for the Iraqi war will survive action in congress this week. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Milwaukee) Some anti-war groups are urging Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl to oppose the war against Iraq. But Kohl made his position clear to some school children in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(West Allis) The homefront controversy about the war with Iraq has reached the point where some people say Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is not liberal enough. Chuck Quirmbach reports on a listening session the democratic senator held in West Allis.

(Racine) The backlash against the French has reached Wisconsin. France won't support the U.S. invasion of Iraq. This has prompted protests in Congress and vandalism of businesses with french names. Now, a concert in Racine celebrating classical music by French composers is getting a makeover. Dave Cole reports.

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle cites the war with Iraq and potential terrorist threats as reasons to support his state budget plan. Doyle held a news conference calling for support of his plan to transfer a half-billion dollars from the state transportation fund. Under his budget, most of it would go to shared revenue. That money, in turn, goes to municipalities for local services like police and fire. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Madison) New census data shows for the most part, men still make more than women. But that salary gap is becoming more narrow. Shamane Mills reports.

(Madison) A Wisconsin veteran of the first Gulf War says U-S soldiers fighitng the current war are facing a much tougher situation than he did twelve years ago. Gil Halsted reports.

(Superior) Family support groups for National Guard units are springing up around Wisconsin. One group in the Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior is gathering to help each other and to help their soldiers. Mike Simonson has the story.

(Milwaukee) Government wildlife officials are getting ready to kill gray wolves that are confirmed threats to livestock and domesticated pets. The governments warn that private landowners in Wisconsin still cannot kill the wolves. Chuck Quirmbach has the story.

(Statewide) Wisconsin residents who want to send moral support to U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf can get involved in a "Letters to Soldiers" project. Melba Lara reports.

(Green Bay) Last week marked the beginning of spring. That means the start of road construction season. Beginning this morning, a major route through Northeastern Wisconsin will be torn apart. Highway 41 is how thousands of drivers get around Green Bay and how they get to vacation spots "up north." Patty Murray has more.

(Undated) Biologists from seven countries are banding together to protect an ancient fish. Earlier this month, scientists launched a global effort to preserve the sturgeon. Patty Murray has more.

(Milwaukee) State Supreme Court candidates reached out to minority voters at a forum in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Eau Claire) The war in Iraq means heighted alert for hospitals, public health, police, fire and emergency medical service agencies in Wisconsin. The state received more than $19 million in Homeland Security funds to prepare for acts of bioterrorism. But not all of the work is done yet. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

(Madison) A delegation of Russian Mayors is in Madison this week. They're meeting with local government and education officials looking for advice on how to create partnerships between industry and local government. Gil Halsted has more.

(Madison) Madison, like other cities around the country, was the scene of anti-war protests following the U-S invasion of Iraq. Shamane Mills was at the state Capitol at a rally to stop a war demonstrators wish had never started.

(Statewide) As air bombardment and ground troop movements continue in Iraq, there are war demonstrations, prayer vigils, and tight security at airports around Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Radio reporters checked in around their communities for reaction to the latest developments. We begin our report with Sandra Harris, who's checking in with troops preparing to depart a military base in Wisconsin.

(Statewide) As the war against Iraq presses ahead, most Wisconsin Democratic Party politicians are holding off their usual attacks against Republican President George W. Bush. Among those Democrats staying on middle ground is the party's top officeholder Governor Jim Doyle. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Statewide) The state has begun staffing a round-the-clock emergency operations center in Madison to deal with potential terrorist attacks. Gil Halsted reports.

(Statewide) UW-Madison students studying abroad are being told to keep a low profile following the U-S invasion of Iraq. Shamane Mills reports.

(Sparta) The war in Iraq has begun, but the mood at Fort McCoy in southwestern Wisconsin remains one of anticipation. Sandra Harris reports.

(Oshkosh) An expert on warfare in Wisconsin says American air strikes in Iraq appear to be going as well as can be expected. Terry Bell reports.

(Statewide) A new poll shows Wisconsin residents have mixed feelings about a war with Iraq. Most respondents say war is necessary. But many would have liked to see more support from the United Nations and European Allies. Patty Murray has results from the Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College Survey.

(Milwaukee) Nine anti-war protestors were arrested in Milwaukee as they raised concerns about the possible United States invasion of Iraq. One of the protestors' targets is Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl. Chuck Quirmbach prepared this report.

(Statewide) Universal insurance coverage would be one prong of a new plan to reform health care in this state. The Wisconsin Medical Society has a plan they say will help contain "out-of-control" medical costs. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(La Crosse) Restaurants throughout La Crosse County would become smoke free under an ordinance being considered by the county board. If passed it would be the first such countywide ordinance in Wisconsin. Sandra Harris reports.

(Superior) Wisconsin's senior member of Congress says he's frustrated by the lack of information being given to legislative leaders about using force in Iraq. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle he has issued an executive order to form a statewide homeland security team. The six-person team includes the general of the Wisconsin National Guard, top state police, health administrators and the director of Wisconsin Emergency Management. The Governor says the federal government has told Wisconsin to put special guards at one location vulnerable to terrorist attack. Frederica Freyberg prepared this report.

(Milwaukee) The grey wolf in Wisconsin and several other states is being reclassified from an endangered species to a threatened one. Reduced protection may mean more wolf deaths here and could lead to lawsuits elsewhere. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Madison) Members of a delegation of Russian Mayors visiting Madison this week say they're worried about the impending war with Iraq. Gil Halsted spoke with one of the mayors.

(Madison) Two state agencies have signed a pact promising to cooperate on policing the white tailed deer farms in Wisconsin. The goal is to prevent the farms from contributing to the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Gil Hasted has more.

(Platteville) Students at the University of Wisconsin in Platteville will soon have an opportunity for a very different educational experience. The campus in Platteville expects to benefit from greater diversity, too. Terry Bell explains.

(Madison) State lawmakers are being urged to significantly hike cigarette taxes, in an effort to reduce cancer from smoking. Its part of a lobbying effort from Wisconsin anti-cancer groups. Melba Lara reports.

(Milwaukee) Some of the state's largest health care providers, unions and businesses will work together on health care quality and cost issues. The partnership was unveiled today in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Madison) The Governor's administrators are on the hot seat over their boss' proposed budget. And it's just beginning. Members of the budget shaping Joint Finance Committee, started hearings Monday. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Undated) Federal officials are trying to determine what is causing a mysterious pneumonia-like illness blamed for nine deaths around the world. Health officials in Wisconsin say caution, not panic, is the best response. Melba Lara has more.

(Milwaukee) The latest attempt to help Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines may run into turbulence depending on what happens in the skies over Iraq. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Undated) Striking meatpackers in the town of Jefferson are getting strong support from their neighbors in the town of Jefferson . Hundreds of people in the town turned out yesterday for support rally outside the gates of Tyson Foods plant. Gil Halsted reports.

(Superior) The city of Superior is the first in the state to pass a resolution opposing the use of remote-controlled trains locomotives operating with no one on board. Mike Simonson has the story.

(Undated) Some concrete heads are about to start sprouting up around Milwaukee. It's part of a student art project tied to the so-called social justice movement. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Undated) A project that's decoding the genetic blueprint of humans is scheduled to wrap up soon. The results will come as Congress is considering what medical information should be kept private. Some key players in the genetics debate gathered for a conference in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Green Bay) Schneider National's orange semi-trucks are familiar sights on highways all over the U-S and Canada. The Green Bay-based company is the largest trucking firm in the country. And it has 200 truck driving jobs open. Schneider wants to fill the vacancies with people from Northeastern Wisconsin. Patty Murray visited a Schneider job fair this week and has this report.

(Wausau) Anti gay protesters from Kansas plan to picket seven churches and the University of Wisconsin campus in Wausau this weekend. Church leaders say they'll ignore the protest and hold a celebration of tolerance after the group leaves. Gil Halsted reports.

(Undated) A never-ending gaming deal between the state of Wisconsin and at least two Indian nations have been described as both a mistake and financial opportunity. While many other states are also attempting to cash in on Indian gambling, few have perpetual agreements with tribes. The exception is neighboring Minnesota. Shamane Mills has a look at how perpetual compacts have worked there.

(Undated) National wildlife refuges in Wisconsin are starting to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Refuge System. Many of the sites will hold celebrations. But there are threats to the refuges from plants, pollution and politicians. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Superior) The Red Cliff Tribe is planning a major expansion including a waterfront casino, marina and hotel overlooking the Apostle Islands. Maria Macioce has the story.

(Undated) Those who will have to make tough financial decisions about education with fewer state dollars heard from the governor today. Jim Doyle spoke to school board members from around the state about a budget that education officials hope will be passed on time and in their favor. Shamane Mills reports.

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle is vowing to veto any legislation which would limit the ability to negotiate tribal gaming deals. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Green Bay) UW Green Bay's womens' basketball team is going to the National Tournament. The Phoenix have made a big impression on people in Green Bay, a town best known for football fanaticism. At Nationals, the team will face off against much larger schools. But the team thinks it has a good shot at making it past the first round game. Patty Murray has more.

(Undated) Wisconsin legislators are considering a ban on releasing presidential voting returns until they're in all across the country. A legislative committee has given its approval and the full Assembly votes later this week. Shamane Mills reports.

(Superior) A part of Wisconsin's summer under the Big Top could be coming to a school near you next winter. Half a million dollars of federal money will pay for the Bayfield-based group to take its show on the road. Mike Simonson reports.

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court seems likely to weigh in on how courts should value a homemaker's contributions in a marriage. Benson Gardner reports.

(Eau Claire) A fast way to match the fingerprints of those who've been involved in crime has just been installed in 35 regions of the state. Friday the system was introduced in Eau Claire by Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

(Superior) The combination of soaring oil and natural gas prices and dropping temperatures is putting a strain on people with fixed or low incomes. Mike Simonson reports that more heating fuel assistance money is being released in Wisconsin.

(Madison) Five more lawsuits have been filed against the Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese by people who say they were abused by priests when the plaintiffs were children. The new cases come as a victims' rights group contends Milwaukee's Archbishop is unfairly treating five people who sued the Archdiocese a couple of months ago. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Madison) A state task force is out with hundreds of recommendations to cut state government that its members say would save hundreds of millions of dollars. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Madison) There's a renewed effort to increase tariffs on a dried dairy ingredient used in everything from processed cheese products to energy bars. Many farmers blame milk protein concentrate for driving down domestic milk prices. Shamane Mills reports.

(Madison) Surveys indicate only about 4% of us set goals; whether it be in the job or personal arena. But a growing cottage industry is helping people do that in order to bring about beneficial change. Shamane Mills reports on lifestyle coaches.

(Madison) The Governor won his first round with the majority republicans when they failed to over-ride his first veto. But in the wake of the governor's veto of a bill to allow legislators final say on Indian gaming compacts, the partisan gloves have come off. As Frederica Freyberg reports, Jim Doyle is going on the offensive.

(Tomah) People looking for a motel room in the Sparta or Tomah area are finding it's a bit more difficult than usual to find one. That's because the military is housing soldiers in a number of area motels. Sandra Harris reports.

(Madison) The state Supreme Court may decide the reach of Wisconsin's new Identity Theft law. Benson Gardner reports.

(Madison) Concerns over voting fraud should not discourage progress on internet voting. That's according to the mayor of Oconomowoc, who wants city voters to cast ballots on their computers. Terry Bell reports.

(Madison) The state senate failed to over-ride Governor Jim Doyle's first veto. Doyle last week vetoed a bill that would give legislators final say over Indian gaming compacts. The vote of one democratic senator was in the balance for two days. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Madison) A supreme court ruling could encourage more local governments to get into the real estate business. Shamane Mills reports.

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle could be dealt a blow should the state senate vote to over-ride a veto he made last week. Doyle vetoed a bill that would have given the legislature final say on Indian gaming compacts. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Madison) A new medical technique is offering hope for men with prostate cancer. Doctors at UW Hospitals, and half-a-dozen centers around the country have developed a procedure that alleviates two of the most devastating side effects of prostate surgery. Melba Lara reports.

(Madison) Actors in at least eight Wisconsin cities are scheduled to join an international anti-war effort tonight. They'll be reading an ancient Greek play in which women withhold sexual relations until their men stop fighting. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Madison) A possible war with Iraq is separating military families. Loved ones of active service military members want the public to appreciate the sacrifice. They're asking the public to show support by becoming more visibly patriotic. Patty Murray has more.

(Statewide) Wisconsin has high attendance at its state parks; but only a few visitors are buying annual permits. To change that, one legislator suggests that non profit groups be allowed to sell park passes. In exchange, they'd get a cut of the proceeds. Shamane Mills reports.

(Madison)Women who've been phsysically or emotionally mistreated by their partners are being told they're not alone. A new booklet is helping raise awareness amoung women in Madison. Terry Bell reports.

(Undated) This week the Federal Communications Commission ruled that states will continue to have the ability to regulate local telephone service. Regional Bell company SBC, Wisconsin's largest local phone carrier, had wanted the FCC to assume control over local service, arguing that their business carries between states and should be regulated by a federal agency. John Wanamaker reports.

(Madison) Republicans will attempt to override Governor Jim Doyle's veto of a bill giving legislators a say in approving Indian gaming compacts. And if they can't get their way at the capitol, they may go to court. Shamane Mills reports.

(Undated) Physicians and medical workers from throughout Wisconsin are on their way to Lima, Peru. It's a mission to get medical care to thousands of poor in the area. Sandra Harris reports.

(Undated) A proposal by the Bush Administration to limit malpractice awards is being denounced by consumer groups in Wisconsin. As Shamane Mills reports, the protest is part of a nationwide effort to block changes in limiting the amount injured people can recover in court.

(Madison) The investigation into illegal activity at the state capitol will go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court once again. One of the issues this time appears to be whether some legislative records should be confidential. Benson Gardner has more on an order issued by the Court.