New rules for acquiring a teacher license in Wisconsin officially begin today. Mary Jo Wagner has more on the changes...

It's been an historically mild summer in Wisconsin. The weather is stressing out trees and stunting the growth of pumpkins. Patty Murray reports...

The outcome of the last presidential race hung in the balance of one state now infamous for its butterfly ballots and difficulties with recounts. Wisconsin election officials want to make sure what happened in Florida doesn't happen here. So Wisconsin poll workers are getting a refresher course on the rules. Shamane Mills reports...

A legal dispute over how to define a "waste treament facility" could end up costing Wisconsin taxpayers. Shawn Johnson reports...

Wisconsin is shaping up to take center stage in the battle over awarding federal funding to faith based groups. One of the state's Republican US Representatives is introducing legislation that would create a permanent White House office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives. Meanwhile, a Madison based group is filing a federal lawsuit aimed at declaring such an office unconstitutional. Patty Murray reports...

A study out of the University of Wisconsin suggests that huge media conglomerates aren't necessarily a bad thing. One of the study's authors says that in many cases, media giants actually improve programming diversity. Shawn Johnson reports...

A Bowler, Wisconsin man will spend six months in jail for abducting his 18-month-old son and driving off to an Indian reservation in the Dakotas. The boy's mother was also sentenced. Brian Bull reports...

A state with big budget problems may spend billions on research the federal government won't fund. Stem cell research may get a financial a boost in California -- if voters approve a referendum. Those promoting business growth and research in Wisconsin are watching to see what happens in that state, one of several Wisconsin is competing with for scientists and jobs.

Water levels on the Great Lakes have come up this summer thanks to the wet conditions. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin is trying to get a $10,000 dollar fine thrown out against a Milwaukee businessman who traveled to Iraq early last year. Brian Bull reports...

Olympians Paul and Morgan Hamm may have been raised in Waukesha, but one town in northern Wisconsin is calling the Hamm twins their own. It seems Bayfield County has bragging rights over these gymnastic medalists. Kate Houlihan has the story...

A group of nearly 80 delegates and alternates will represent Wisconsin at the Republican National Convention in New York this week. With the latest polls showing the state still closely divided, officials from both major parties will watch this convention closely. Shawn Johnson reports...

Wisconsin officials say a new scam is hitting people's answering machines across the country, with more than two dozen cases reported so far in the state. Brian Bull reports...

An Oshkosh man says Sheriff's deputies tried to stifle his right to free speech for holding a political sign above a highway overpass. But law enforcement says it's not about speech--it's about safety. Patty Murray reports...

Wolves in Ashland County have killed seven bear-hunting dogs this month, and hunters and dog trainers are being warned to stay away. Kate Houlihan has the story from Superior...

State health officials want residents to be cautious about an outbreak of "Whooping Cough" in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports...

A poll on President Bush's education reform shows half believe schools will improve under the No Child Left Behind act. Many state educators object to provisions in the law and even Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have asked for changes. Federal education officials say none are in the works, at least not right away. Shamane Mills reports...

State Senator Mary Panzer and State Representative Glenn Grothmann had their first community debate Thursday in a Republican primary race that could shape statewide politics. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

The government has detained more than 2,000 Hmong in a refugee camp in Thailand. Thai’s allege they’re in the camp illegally trying to join a program to resettle camp residents in the United States. Sandra Harris reports...

The U.S. Army Reserve command has completed an investigation of Fort McCoy soldiers’ participation in a political event. Sandra Harris reports...

Two Madison supporters of US Senator Russ Feingold are trying to stick it to his Republican political challenger- with bumper stickers. The bumper stickers are designed to fit over ones bearing the logo of Russ Darrow's car dealership. Shamane Mills reports...

Animal rights activists say they're outraged at the deaths of three small monkeys at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center in Madison. The animals were reportedly scalded to death when their cage was run through a sanitization machine. Center officials are calling it a terrible accident. Brian Bull reports...

Louis Butler took his oath of office for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Wednesday, making him the first African American Justice in the high court's history. Shawn Johnson reports...

Democratic Presidential hopeful John Kerry brought his campaign to Green Bay yesterday. As part of his "front porch tour," he answered questions from an invited group of supporters. And he made a side trip to take in some football. Patty Murray reports...

Most library services are free in Wisconsin. There's no bill for getting books and other materials. At least not until tax time. And some taxpayers in Oneida County think they're paying too much for a library they use too infrequently. Shamane Mills reports...

The National Congress of American Indians is aiming to get one million Native Americans to vote in the fall elections. Many tribal communities have taken up the challenge, including one of the smaller reservations in the state. Brian Bull reports...

This coming Halloween, some in Wisconsin have more to be spooked about than the usual ghosts and goblins. After two years of Halloween riots in downtown Madison… police, residents and weekend visitors fear that for the third year in a row, violence will erupt on the city’s main drag. Emily Winter reports...

The state GOP says two of governor Doyle's department secretaries are violating state election laws. Republicans have filed a complaint charging them with using state resources for campaign purposes. Gil Halsted reports...

Wisconsin gun control groups say the President needs to push harder for a new federal assault weapons ban. As Shawn Johnson reports, the current ban is set to expire in just a few weeks...

The Marathon County Board became the first county to approve letting American Transmission Company build a portion of the Duluth to Wausau transmission line on its property. Mike Simonson reports on Tuesday...

The state is sending almost a million more dollars to county welfare agencies to help new Hmong refugees from Thailand. The additional funding announced by Governor Doyle Monday will be used as cash assistance to help the newcomers until they can find work. Gil Halsted reports...

The Democrat running for Vice President continued his campaign swing through Wisconsin this afternoon. John Edwards stopped at a restaurant in Oshkosh to talk about how healthcare costs are dragging down the economy. Patty Murray reports...

Activists say their constitutional rights are being violated when police videotape them, or keep them from demonstrating close to political rallies. But trainers say police are taught not to trample on the rights of protesters. Sandra Harris reports...

Governor Jim Doyle is looking for Wisconsin businesses to travel with him to Japan next month. Shawn Johnson reports...

Supporters of President Bush have helped independent candidate Ralph Nader get on the ballot in several states. Democrats who are worried this could siphon votes away from John Kerry are fighting back with anti-Nader ads in swing states --like Wisconsin. Shamane Mills reports...

Democrat John Edwards got a warm welcome in Racine Monday morning in his first of three stops in Wisconsin that day. But the vice-presidential candidate failed to lock in at least one undecided voter during his visit. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

The first county may vote Tuesday to allow the Duluth to Wausau high-powered transmission line to be built on public land. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...

Military Veterans who support John Kerry say they don't believe the charges in an attack ad that questions how he got his medals in Vietnam. At a rally in Madison on Sunday former Georgia Senator Max Cleland said veterans are more concerned about President Bush's lack of a military record. Gil Halsted reports...

Cool temperatures and too much rain this year adds up to a poor corn crop in many parts of Wisconsin. The result could mean less sweet corn at roadside stands and higher feed costs for farmers. Gil Halsted reports...

Safety experts from the UW-Madison are part of a national group trying to prevent catastrophes in high risk industries like aviation, nuclear power and health care. A report by the National academies of Engineering is calling for companies and government agencies to be more diligent in watching for danger signs and reporting near misses. Shamane Mills reports...

La Crosse’s police chief wants legal action taken against some people who demonstrated at last May's rally for President Bush. Sandra Harris reports...

The ACLU is looking into recent complaints that police in La Crosse used videotaping to intimidate demonstrators. Sandra Harris reports...

A private company is selling money it claims is rare. Collectors disagree; and state consumer protection officials say there's not much they can do if people want to pay twice the face value of a $2 bill. Shamane Mills reports...

State health officials are cracking down on the illegal sale of small turtles, which have been linked to two recent cases of salmonella infections in children. Brian Bull reports...

Three of the Republicans vying for Senator Russ Feingold's job spent some time last night battling over campaign donations to Feingold and other Democrats. The arguments came during a debate carried on many Wisconsin radio and television stations. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

At a service August 23rd, current and former sailors are invited to the unveiling of a plaque remembering the "Landing Ship Tank." Patty Murray reports...

Many of us like to remember our childhood camping trips as nature hikes, star-gazing from pristine forests, or at least another round of “kum-ba-yah”. But for those who recall freezing tents, bugs in the sleeping bag, and midnight visits to the porta-potty, Brian Bull has a story that might make you revisit the Great Outdoors, minus the coarser elements...

After a few frantic days of preparing for this week's visit by President George Bush, the Chippewa Falls mayor says now that it's over, he's checking on some street conditions the President noted. Mary Jo Wagner reports...

A statewide hotline for gambling addicts is getting more calls than ever before. But that doesn't necessarily mean there are more problem gamblers in the state . Gil Halsted reports...

A poll done by a group promoting a missile defense system shows more than 3-quarters of Wisconsin residents think the country needs such a system and can afford it, but about half those surveyed aren't certain it would work. Shamane Mills reports...

A national working women's group is sounding off against a federal office responsible for protecting workers' rights. The group says the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wants to shift operations to private telephone operators. Patty Murray reports...

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers wants to know what people think about the proposed Duluth to Wausau transmission line going through federal wetlands and crossing several Wisconsin rivers. Mike Simonson reports on the latest hurdle for the high-powered transmission line...

Veterans from World War II, Vietnam, and Operation Desert Storm gathered at the Richard Bong World War II Heritage Center in Superior Thursday. They kicked off the “Veterans for Kerry” Wisconsin tour. Kate Houlihan reports from Superior...

An African American Justice will sit on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the first time in history. Governor Jim Doyle Wednesday officially appointed Milwaukee Circuit Judge Louis Butler to fill the high court's vacant seat. Shawn Johnson reports...

Environmental groups want the Department of Natural Resources to do a better job of protecting one hundred waterways in northern Wisconsin. It's an effort to strengthen recently approved shoreline development rules that many environmentalists say don't go far enough. Gil Halsted reports...

The Jackpine budworm is back, and it could spell doom for thousands of acres of pine trees up north. Kate Houlihan has the story from Superior...

A "Veterans for John Kerry" tour of several war memorials around Wisconsin will kick off in Superior Thursday. But as Mike Simonson reports, this is expected to be controversial...

President Bush campaigned in Chippewa Falls Wednesday. Mary Jo Wagner was there and prepared this report...

Police departments across the country are scrambling to comply with a new federal law that allows retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed weapon. Gil Halsted reports...

Twenty drug dealers from several counties are now in the Eau Claire county jail as a result of a burglary investigation by the West Central Drug Task Force. Law enforcement officials held a news conference this Tuesday on one of the largest drug busts in the region. MaryJo Wagner reports...

People in Northeastern Wisconsin had a chance Tuesday to get up close and personal with Lake Michigan. An educational boat sailed into Green Bay from Muskegon Michigan. People were invited to take a free cruise and give feedback on what they think should be done to preserve and improve the water in the lake. Patty Murray reports...

The state is considering a new rule that would let landfills nearly double in size. Shawn Johnson reports...

Illinois is helping citizens get cheaper medication from countries other than Canada. Wisconsin is taking a wait and see approach as Illinois expands its online network of pharmacies to include Ireland and the United Kingdom. Shamane Mills reports...

The price of building a new home, or improving an old one, is getting more expensive. Shortages of building supplies are adding expense and dragging out the completion time for construction projects. That means headaches for homeowners. But mortgage rates are still attractive enough that people aren't ready to give up on their dream home. Patty Murray reports...

An organization which claims to protect children is alarming some Wisconsin parents. They're not only losing peace of mind, but some may actually be losing money because of calls from a group called the United States Protection and Care Society. The organization is selling information about sexual offenders, something the state of Wisconsin provides for free. Shamane Mills reports...

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl is making the rounds of the state touting what he calls a better plan to lower prescription drug costs. Kate Houlihan caught up with him while he was talking to older citizens in Ashland...

The state is paying a private contractor more than $160,000 to do a job a state employee could have done at a third the cost. Governor Jim Doyle says his office will look into the contract. The governor's critics want the state to go a step further. Shawn Johnson reports...

Melanoma cases are estimated to reach 55-thousand by the end of this year; the American Cancer Society predicts nearly 8 thousand people will die because of the disease. Now there's a faster, better test for melanoma. With quicker results, patients who need cancerous cells removed could have it done right away...instead of coming back for a second operation. Shamane Mills reports...

President Bush's recent remark on tribal sovereignty has Native Americans talking. Critics say it shows the White House is isolated from "Indian Country" --- while backers say the fallout detracts from the President's work with tribal communities. Wisconsin Public Radio's Brian Bull reports...

A group trying to recall Democratic State Senator Jeff Plale says it has about two-thirds of the signatures it needs. But Plale is skeptical...and says he's been explaining to constituents why he took a controversial vote to oppose a so called property tax freeze. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

Unless a planned appeal is successful, Wisconsin Right to Life will have to pull ads which violate campaign finance rules upheld by the U.S. Supreme court last year. Thursday a federal court struck down the group's challenge to the McCain Feingold law. Shamane Mills reports...

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold says a universal health care system can work if states are in charge. The Wisconsin Democrat ran his idea by business owners at a roundtable in Madison Thursday. Shawn Johnson reports...

The growing use of methamphetamine in western Wisconsin has some asking for help. The St. Croix County District Attorney's office wants to tighten the supply of over-the-counter medicines required for meth production. Mary Jo Wagner has more...

The Sierra Club is the latest pro-Kerry group to launch a major voter outreach program in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is touting statistics that show its graduates do just as well as those from Harvard in terms of how many of them go on to careers at the highest level of big business. The UW is tied with the Ivy League school in the number of CEO's at companies that are listed in the Standard and Poor index. Patty Murray has more...

The Bush-Cheney re-election campaign has launched a new effort to win veterans votes in Wisconsin. The campaign released a list of 20 veterans who have pledged to campaign for the president over the next 12 weeks. Meanwhile a Wisconsin Vets for Kerry group say they're ranks are swelling in response to a recent independent attack ad. Gil Halsted reports...

The director of a women’s health clinic in La Crosse says First Amendment rights of protesters at her clinic appear to be better protected than those of some other protesters. Sandra Harris reports...

Almost two years ago, the state settled a lawsuit alleging that it let Milwaukee County children languish in foster care. The settlement demanded changes to the state run child welfare program. The department in charge told lawmakers Wednesday that it's making progress. Shawn Johnson reports...

A study of indoor air policies at Wisconsin companies finds more places are going smoke-free. Still, some workers are at greater risk for smoking related illness than others. Shamane Mills reports...

Wisconsin will need about 20,000 poll workers for the presidential election. Some on a federal election commission are calling for younger poll workers. Shamane Mills reports...

Attendance is up at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. But Governor Jim Doyle says he remains concerned about the Park's finances. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

First Lady Laura Bush promoted her husband's record on women and job creation during a visit to Wisconsin Tuesday. But Bush's speech did not win over Democrats or some undecided voters. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold and Arizona Senator John McCain are taking different paths to defeat a lawsuit by the anti-abortion group, Wisconsin Right to Life. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

School districts in some parts of the state are gearing up for a new influx of Hmong refugees from Thailand. More than half of the three thousand Hmong expected to come to the state are high school age or younger. One of the biggest challenges will be bringing the newcomers up to speed in English. Gil Halsted reports...

A survey shows Americans say they prefer juries to judges and most have a positive attitude about jury duty. Nevertheless, Wisconsin court clerks say no-shows are still a problem. Shamane Mills reports...

Some big changes are coming to your checking account in a few weeks. And you may not like all of them. A new federal law takes effect October 28th, that will speed up check processing. Terry Bell reports...

First Lady Laura Bush is scheduled to be in Grafton this morning to speak at a woman-owned business. It's a campaign appearance for the Bush-Cheney re-election effort. But a political scientist contends the spouses of candidates don't carry much clout with voters. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

One of the migrating whooping cranes that flew to Michigan, instead of Wisconsin this spring, has died. But three other birds have found their way out of Michigan and are back near the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

A Marine reservist from Madison is getting his wish. The 22 year-old immigrant from India will become a U-S citizen before he ships out to serve in Iraq later this month. Gil Halsted has the story...

The FTC recently released its first survey examining the extent and types of consumer fraud that they say afflict over ten percent of American adults. Patty Murray has more...

There's something of a land rush underway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As demand for vacation property grows, development is encroaching into an area that used to be relatively remote. Large Paper Companies are realizing their land holdings in the UP are worth more if sold for recreation. That leaves some concerns that places which were once open to the public could sprout "no trespassing" signs. Patty Murray recently visited the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the State of Michigan has purchased a large tract of land and is now trying to figure out what to do with it...

A citizens' group in La Crosse that demonstrated against President Bush has filed a discrimination complaint against the city. Sandra Harris reports...

A group that represents victims of abuse wants more of its members to vote. As Shawn Johnson reports, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence says its voter registration drive could empower abuse survivors...

Wisconsin's pharmacists continue to hound Governor Jim Doyle for his website linking residents to Canadian pharmacies. Shawn Johnson reports...

Being battleground states may hoist Wisconsin and Minnesota into the national spotlight, but for local government budgets, it can be a back-breaker. Mike Simonson reports that some communities are billing the presidential campaigns after their visits...

More and more wind farms are being built in Wisconsin, and that means there's an increasing need for technicians to maintain them. A technical college near the the "windy" shores of Lake Michigan is hoping it can lead the way in training a cadre of wind pioneers. Gil Halsted prepared this story...

A new study shows most breast cancer surgeons don't have as much practice as they should. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women, but the Medical College of Wisconsin says the majority of surgeons who do breast cancer operations aren't as qualified as they could be. Emily Winter reports...

American athletes are heading to Athens Greece this weekend to prepare for the 2004 summer Olympics. At least five of the competitors are from Wisconsin. One of them is a wrestler who won a bronze medal in 2000 and hopes to place even higher this time. Patty Murray reports...

The world's top golfers are in Sheboygan County this week for the PGA Championship at the Whistling Straits Golf Course. This so-called "major" tournament will bring big money to the top finishers. But plenty of people who aren't playing golf are looking for a big payday, too. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

U.S. Representative Ron Kind has been trying to urge leaders of Congress to call a session this month to focus on the September 11th Commission Report. He continued the plea Thursday in Eau Claire, but so far his message isn't getting through. Mary Jo Wagner has more...

A campaign is underway to get people to take a closer look at what’s living in their neighborhood parks. The “BioBlitz” pairs volunteers with scientists who go into natural areas and see how many different species of plants, insects, and other critters they can identify. The idea is to show the important role city parks can play in preserving diverse wildlife. Patty Murray attended a BioBlitz in Green Bay last weekend and has this report...

Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry spoke Thursday to a crowd of roughly 4,000 minorities in Washington. The UNITY conference, held every four years, is the world’s largest gathering of African-American, Native American, Hispanic, and Asian-American journalists. Kerry's message included Native American concerns. Brian Bull has more...

Ashland Middle School students will have their choice of “moo juice” instead of “Dew Juice” in a new milk vending machine being installed. Kate Houlihan has the story.

Former State Senator Gary George has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. A federal judge in Milwaukee ordered the sentence last night, for George's role in a corruption case. George's attorney says an appeal is likely. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

Swimmers along the Great Lakes are being warned about a rise in beach closings last year. Environmental groups say it's not just because there was more monitoring. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

Interest groups spent more than 100,000 hours and $11 million on lobbying Wisconsin lawmakers in the first half of this year. The State Ethics Board released those numbers yesterday, as well as a roundup of which groups lobbied the most at the capitol. Shawn Johnson reports...

Today is the 59th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. A survivor of the attack is in Madison this weekend to take part in an annual peace lantern celebration in a city park. Gil Halsted reports...

A new study shows more evidence of rural development affecting wildlife populations. Researchers at the UW Madison say that in some developing areas, you'll see fewer native species of birds. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

Protesters at an appearance by Vice President Dick Cheney in La Crosse Wednesday say they were treated better than during a presidential visit in May. Sandra Harris reports...

A new poll of likely Wisconsin voters suggests Democrat John Kerry has a slight lead over George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential race. Shawn Johnson reports...

The four Republicans who hope to unseat democratic US senator Russ Feingold met in a Madison forum Wednesday. All talked tough on national defense, although one candidate agreed with the incumbent that the Patriot Act has flaws. Shamane Mills reports...

Wisconsin stayed in the spotlight today as one of the key states that both the democratic and republican presidential tickets feel they must win in order to be victorious in November. Steve Roisum reports on Vice President Dick Cheney's visit to La Crosse...

For four months now, one of the biggest unions in Wisconsin has been stale-mated in a bitter contract dispute. They work at CUNA Insurance, the second-largest private company in the Madison area. Events took a dramatic turn this week when the company's CEO was forced to resign. Terry Bell reports...

The Vice President will focus on the positive changes in the U.S. economy during a speech in La Crosse today. Sandra Harris reports...

Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry campaigned in Beloit yesterday. He spoke to about a thousand people at a town meeting event held in a community hockey arena. He said if he's elected he'll make health care reform and more funding for public schools two of his top priorities. Gil Halsted has more...

Nearly a million dollars will be available to some communities in Wisconsin to improve services to people in early states of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Mary Jo Wagner has more on the Tuesday announcement in Eau Claire...

A UW-Whitewater survey of national reading habits in bigger cities shows Madison in the top 10 and Milwaukee in the middle. Minneapolis ranks best overall for "reading culture." Shamane Mills reports...

Voter registration efforts continue across the state. In Milwaukee this week, about a dozen people signed up for a program to help register others. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

The "medical marijuana" advocacy organization's goal is to create a network of attorney's who will defend patients who use marijuana to treat a wide range of illnesses. Gil Halsted has more...

Vice President Cheney will be in Wisconsin Wednesday. A campaign event is set at a La Crosse manufacturer. Sandra Harris reports...

While there are fewer contested legislative seats in Wisconsin this year, campaign fundraising totals continue to rise. Shawn Johnson reports...

New research may help women with postpartum depression. UW researchers say they've come a step closer to finding out why mothers in many species aggressively defend their young—and that could be linked to mothers’ mental health. Emily Winter reports...

Democrat John Kerry will arrive in Milwaukee this afternoon on a citizen version of a swift boat. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

Democrat John Kerry takes his presidential campaign to Beloit this morning. He's expected to talk more about his plans to improve the economy and reduce US military deaths in Iraq. But Kerry and his wife may not repeat some comments they made to supporters of President Bush, during a rally in Milwaukee last night. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wine, raspberries and manure - they're all included in grant projects designed to improve the state's farm economy. The winners were announced by Department of Agriculture officials Thursday. Mary Jo Wagner has more...

Ralph Nader's campaign says it will soon start gathering signatures to get Nader on the Wisconsin election ballot this November. Supporters of Democrat John Kerry plan to be watching, to see if Wisconsin conservatives help Nader. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

A dream of a 90-acre farm within the city on Onalaska has been reduced to three acres. Still, backers hope to keep part of a 150-year old farm intact for the public to enjoy. Sandra Harris reports...

A Minneapolis-based bus line has agreed to step in and provide bus service between La Crosse and Madison after Greyhound announced it was ending the route. Sandra Harris reports...

Wednesday at Sandy Lake in northcentral Minnesota a ceremony remembered tribal losses during the winter of 1850. Nick Pelletier has the story...

A number of third party presidential candidates are attempting to get their name on the fall election ballot in Wisconsin. One of them is Walter Brown of the Democratic Socialist Party. Rita Thomas reports...

Members of one of the state's wealthiest Indian tribes are questioning a recent large salary hike for the tribe's most prominent spokesperson. The group of former Potowatomi tribal council members wants an independent financial audit of Tribal Attorney General, Jeff Crawford. Gil Halsted has more...

A UW-Madison study found road building in northern Wisconsin doubled over 60 years. Researchers say this disrupts native plant life; they tried to find out how much and how fast invasive species could take over. Shamane Mills reports...

In the near future, those over sixteen might not need a prescription to get the morning after pill to prevent pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its ban on over-the-counter sales of the so-called Plan B. But even if the FDA does change its mind, there are still big obstacles for young women wanting the morning after pill. Family planning advocates hope to clear a path to easier prescriptions by putting up educational billboards around the state. Shamane Mills reports...