A provision that would help keep Hmong refugees from being labeled as terrorists has just been stripped from a Congressional bill. Hmong leaders in Wisconsin say it’s an unfair treatment of the many people who helped U-S forces during the Vietnam War. Brian Bull reports…

Inspired by how rap music helped a girl from the town of Oregon, three friends from the Madison area formed The Figureheads, an innovative hip-hop group which sings to improve kids’ lives.

An iconic photo of U-S Marines raising the flag on the island of Iwo Jima has already inspired a best selling book and a movie. Now the Fox Valley Symphony is debuting an orchestral work inspired--in part--by a hometown boy who fought in the South Pacific during World War Two...but remained silent about his place in history. Patty Murray reports…

Wisconsin's astronaut is home. It's been three years and a few thousand orbits onboard the International Space Station since NASA Colonel Jeffrey Williams has visited his home in Winter in northern Wisconsin's northwoods. This week he's catching up with friends and family there, and speaking to school children in Winter and Hayward. Mike Simonson reports….

Lawmakers have revived a plan that would force all kids who are 12-years old and younger to wear lifejackets on state waterways. Shawn Johnson reports...

The breaking of windows at an Army Recruiting Center in Milwaukee last week has touched off a debate over tactics for opposing the Iraq War. The debate continued at a forum last night. (3/29) Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Wisconsin's governor says the federal government's alternative to the state's prescription drug program for seniors could mean higher premiums and more paperwork. Governor Doyle was testifying at congressional hearing called by US Senator Herb Kohl. Shamane Mills reports…

With Congress poised to renew the Farm Bill this year, producers, environmentalists and business leaders are hoping to weigh in on how the multi-billion dollar package is going to meet their needs. One new concern being brought to the table is immigration. Brian Bull reports…

The director of Wisconsin's Investment Board says a plan to divest money from companies with ties to Sudan would cost the state millions. Shawn Johnson reports…

Nine Democratic lawmakers who just started their first terms in the Wisconsin legislature say the state needs to regulate issue ads to prevent the kinds of negative campaigns that they just went through. Shawn Johnson reports…

Governor Doyle's plan to renew the state's main land-buying program has made it through the DNR...with some suggestions about state employees and public access. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Pacifists and labor organizers staged simultaneous demonstrations outside the state capitol yesterday.On one side of the street, union organizers demanded living wages for janitors. On the other, peace protesters held a vigil in front of Senator Herb Kohl's office calling on him to defend the war in Iraq. Gil Halsted reports…

Grocery shoppers in Wisconsin buy very little food that's actually grown in the state. Farmers want to change that, and they're asking for money. A State Senate Committee heard testimony Wednesday on a "Buy Local" proposal. Patty Murray reports…

Democrats in the Wisconsin legislature are planning to introduce a number of proposals to help veterans. Health insurance and guaranteed time off from work to prepare for deployment are among them. Shamane Mills reports…

The author of a recent study on the rate of drug use and sexual activity in prison says the results show a need for better programs , including distributing condoms to inmates. Gil Hlsted reports…

An opponent of nude sunbathing at the Mazomanie beach along the Wisconsin River is happy with some tree-cutting by the DNR. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Lightning has struck twice for Johnny and the Motones, who have their second hit record in as many tries. Glen Moberg files this report…

A plan in the state legislature would change the way cable franchise agreements are reached in Wisconsin to help A-T-and-T offer more customers video service. Supporters told lawmakers at a public hearing Tuesday the idea would promote competition and consumers would roundly benefit from lower prices.

Critics said people would pay for the changes through the loss of consumer protections and local control, not to mention cuts in local access programming and potentially higher taxes. Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson has this report…

The DNR Board on Wednesday discussed advancing a plan that calls for deeper cuts in mercury pollution from the state's largest coal-burning power plants. Mercury is known to build up in fish. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

One of the state supreme court candidates accused of unethical behavior declared in a forum yesterday (3/26) that the race has hit a "new low" -- because of her opponent's behavior and that of her supporters . The election for the state's highest court has included questions of potential conflict of interest, commercials featuring a werewolf and accusations that research of public documents is done to dig up dirt. Shamane Mills reports…

More than a dozen farm industry, environmental, and social welfare groups gathered in Madison yesterday (3/26) to discuss the 2007 Farm Bill. Organizers of the forum hope to share their concerns with Congress, before it renews the multi-billion dollar legislation this year. Brian Bull reports…

A Wisconsin state lawmaker is looking for support for a bill that would make English the state’s official language. Katie Fischer reports…

A Manitowoc man says he’s just doing his job for the environment and saving some money doing it as well, but the Wisconsin Department of Revenue sees it differently. Sandra Harris reports…

Wisconsin scientists are part of a team that predicts climate change will prompt some climate zones to disappear. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The DNR is taking another look at banning the baiting and feeding of deer statewide. The DNR Board will hold a listening session on the idea this afternoon (3/27) in Madison. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A non-partisan analysis released earlier this month found Governor Jim Doyle's proposed budget would fall short of funding two-thirds of the costs of education. But missing that benchmark has yet to drum up much of an outcry from some of the state's top school advocates. Shawn Johnson reports…

A Madison based project to heal the wounds of the Vietnam war is linking up with the survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Gil Halsted reports…

The Pentagon has dropped a proposal to reclassify Kosovo as a non-combat zone. A Wisconsin Congressman who opposed the proposal when it was announced, is pleased at the decision. Brian Bull reports…

Conservationists say they hope the next federal Farm Bill won't put wildlife habitat at risk, in order to provide more fuel for automobiles. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

An environmental and spiritual author says more and more religious leaders are turning green...that is, pro-environmental. Mike Simonson reports on the "Is God Green" summit to be held at Northland College in Ashland tomorrow…

The latest figures for Wisconsin’s manufacturing workforce show 490-thousand employees, a 17-year low. But a labor official says the picture’s not quite as bleak. Brian Bull reports…

Many states have complained about what's known as "REAL I-D." The federal government is not providing money to verify the citizenship of every person getting a driver's license and state transportation officials say they also need more time. In addition, civil rights and immigrant groups are concerned about REAL I-D. This weekend they will hold a protest rally in Madison featuring activist and actor Danny Glover. Shamane Mills reports.…

A bill that would impose fines on school districts that refuse to change their Indians logos and mascots faces oppostion from the Wisconsin Assocaition of School Boards. Gil Halsted reports.…

Republican Presidential candiate Mitt Romney raised money and promoted conservative values during a visit to Milwaukee Friday. But Democrats say Romney flip-flops on the issues. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Madison bio-medical company has just received $100 thousand to help develop a product that may soon replace stitches and staples in specialized surgery. Brian Bull reports…

A fund, which pays injured patients, has more money than ever --- but uncertainty about future malpractice claims could run it into the red. A nonpartisan report also says the bottom line could change if money is taken out for other purposes than patient claims. Shamane Mills reports…

The great debate is underway in the House of Representatives over legislation that would withdraw American troops from Iraq next year. Mike Simonson reports that the bill's sponsor believes it will pass by a razor-thin margin…

Governor Jim Doyle has followed thorough on a promise he made on Martin Luther King day this year. Yesterday, he appointed a commission to find ways to change Wisconsin's status as the state with the largest proportion of African American men in prison. Gil Halsted reports…

Population growth in western Wisconsin continues to put St. Croix County on the top of the fastest growing counties in the state. The latest census data shows the county has added almost 17 thousand new residents since 2000. Mary Jo Wagner has more on the migration across the Mississippi River…

Washington County Judge and Supreme Court Candidate Annette Ziegler says she'll place her stock holdings in a blind trust. The move comes a few days after a government watchdog group filed a complaint alleging Ziegler's holdings posed a conflict of interest. Shawn Johnson reports…

Several state lawmakers say they've found a way to plug a so-called "tax loophole" that was originally set up to help waste treatment plants. But the paper companies who would miss out on the tax break will likely fight the plan. Shawn Johnson reports…

Governor Jim Doyle says he's trying to help low-income people get more access to dental care. But a group of dentists says the state needs to keep the pressure on the federal government. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Four years after congress held hearings on the issue, patients continue to challenge hospital billing practices in courts across the country. Cases in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Missouri are among those in which patients contend higher rates for the uninsured are unfair. Shamane Mills reports…

Earlier this month, the Wisconsin legislature unanimously passed a resolution that declared March 10 as “Tibet Day”. The Chinese government has not taken the matter lightly, as Brian Bull reports…

Bills in the state assembly and senate have been introduced to ban prescription drug advertising. Mike Simonson reports that this is the second time around for this issue…

The NAACP will hold a training session on civil rights advocacy next month in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Competition is heating up between health care providers in North Central Wisconsin... and some patients may be caught in the middle. Glen Moberg reports…

Managers of programs to lower-income people say funding in the president’s proposed budget is inadequate for growing numbers of people in need. Sandra Harris reports …

Nursing homes would get more money in the budget proposed by Governor Jim Doyle. But they're not all happy about the size of the bump... not to mention the way the state would pay for it. Shawn Johnson reports…

Fuel retailers and distributers told the legislature's budget panel Wednesday that a proposed tax on oil profits will end up getting passed on to consumers. But lawmakers also heard from local officials who talked about a dire need for the kind of road funding that the tax could generate. Shawn Johnson reports…

Congress has given another honor to the memory of a Polish man whose name appears all over Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Madison’s candidates for mayor are sparring over the capitol city’s spike in violent crime. Katie Fischer has more…

Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he can’t allow strangers to occupy his office as several did yesterday (3/19)---though he defends their right to protest the war in Iraq. Sandra Harris reports…

Organizations that serve the needs of the wrongfully convicted say Steven Avery's murder conviction this week shouldn't reflect on the hundreds of other exonerees who have gone on to lead productive lives after being freed from prison. Gil Halsted reports …

A teenager charged with killing his high school principal last fall will make his next court appearance in April. During the two day proceeding, Eric Hainstock’s defense will argue that his case should be moved from adult court to juvenile court. Brian Bull has more…

Milwaukee police say 21 people, including three minors, were arrested for allegedly breaking windows and causing other damage at an Army recruiting center in Milwaukee last night (3/19). But one of those arrested says law enforcement overreacted. Chuck Quirmbach reports …

A packed hearing room at the Wisconsin capitol resembled a nursery at times yesterday (3/20). Several mothers brought their children with them to support a plan that would spell out a woman's right to breastfeed in public. Shawn Johnson reports …

The Madison Common Council voted last night (3/20) to form a panel to study the idea of publicly financed city campaigns. As Shawn Johnson reports... the idea could be a first for a city in the Midwest …

City and community leaders in Milwaukee are asking state lawmakers to back much of Governor's Doyle's proposed state budget. But some want more spending....and others want less. Chuck Quirmbach reports …

A 20-year-old marine from Frog Creek in Washburn County died in combat while fighting in Iraq on Saturday. Danielle Kaeding has the story…

Scientists at the UW Madison and other research universities around the country say federal spending for their work is not even keeping up with inflation. A report says years of flat or small increases in funding could undermine the now-dominant position the U-S has in biomedical research. Shamane Mills reports.…

A handful of states have decided they'll ignore new federal requirements that spell out what it takes to get a drivers license. As Shawn Johnson reports... a Milwaukee lawmaker says Wisconsin should join them…

A government watchdog group has filed a complaint against Supreme Court candidate Annette Ziegler for hearing cases on the bench in which she had an alleged conflict of interest. Shawn Johnson reports…

News of more investigations into Kenosha business owner Dennis Troha still doesn't have Governor Jim Doyle returning campaign donations from Troha. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The two women running for Wisconsin Supreme Court continue to face questions about their husbands ...and potential conflicts of interest. Chuck Quirmbach reports on a candidate forum last night in Milwaukee…

A national students group is calling on the UW-Madison to cut ties with sportswear maker Adidas. They’re accusing a former Adidas subcontractor of mismanagement and corruption…UW-Madison officials say they’re looking into the claims. Brian Bull has more…

Wal-Mart is giving up its bid to get into banking. Officials with the trade group representing Wisconsin banks are relieved, but not entirely convinced the retail giant won't try again in the future. Shamane Mills reports…

A state lawyers group says hundreds of thousands of people in Wisconsin need more legal help when dealing with civil laws related to things like housing, employment and civil rights. But a Republican lawmaker says state taxpayers shouldn't help pay for that additional advice. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A federal court has agreed to hear a class action lawsuit charging that poor health care for female prison inmates in Wisconsin constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Gil Halsted reports…

There’s just under a month left for people to fill out their 10-40s. And according to a state official, the majority of Wisconsin taxpayers have yet to do so. Brian Bull reports…

Soldiers coming back home after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are seeking more help for mental health issues. Multiple tours of duty, along with more awareness about post traumatic stress disorder are given as possible reasons. Shamane Mills reports…

Opponents of the war protested across the United States as the country approached the beginning of its fifth year in Iraq—but in Onalaska, Army reservists were honored for their service there. Sandra Harris reports…

Anti-war protests took place in several cities across Wisconsin to mark the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war. In Wausau, protesters again targeted a veteran Democratic congressman. Glen Moberg produced this report…

As debate about the war in Iraq continues, some Wisconsin troops are returning from the war in Afghanistan. Chuck Quirmbach reports on a homecoming yesterday (3/18) in Milwaukee…

The defense will wrap up it’s closing arguments in the Steven Avery murder trial today . Yesterday prosecutors told the jury all the evidence points directly at Avery as the only person who could have murdered 24-year-old Teresa Halbach. But Avery’s attorney says that’s because investigators decided from the start he was the only suspect. Gil Halsted reports…

After five weeks of testimony and hundreds of pieces of blood and DNA evidence, the jury in the Steven Avery murder trial has started deliberations. Gil Halsted reports on the final closing arguments…

The U.S. farm bill is up for renewal this year, and western Wisconsin’s US Representative is hoping to influence the debate. Democrat Ron Kind introduced reforms Thursday he says will make the farm bill a major piece of conservation legislation. Micah Schweizer has more…

The state's adult binge-drinking rate of 26 percent --- one of the highest in the country -- may be one reason why the problem is prevalent on Wisconsin campuses. So say some college officials responding to a national report calling for bold action against binge drinking among students. Shamane Mills reports…

College kids are prepping for road trips and beach parties as Spring Break nears….but consumer safety officials say dreams of warm beaches and fun could turn into a nightmare, if revelers let their guard down. Brian Bull explains…

A new survey suggests most Wisconsin residents don't know who's running for the state's Supreme Court... let alone who's sitting on it right now. Shawn Johnson reports…

The state's corrections chief told lawmakers Thursday that the Governor's plan to track sex offenders fixes some problems with a measure that passed the legislature last year. But one of the authors of that bill said the changes will put the public at risk. Shawn Johnson reports …

Before beginning deliberations yesterday, the jury in Steven Avery's murder trial heard some heated and emotional arguments from attorney's on both sides. The prosecution demanded an apology from the defense for accusing police of planting evidence, and the defense asked the jury not to make the same mistake jurors made in 1985 and convict Avery of a crime he didn't commit. Gil Halsted reports…

A state lawyers group says hundreds of thousands of people in Wisconsin need more legal help when dealing with civil laws related to things like housing, employment and civil rights. But a Republican lawmaker says state taxpayers shouldn't help pay for that additional advice. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Clergy abuse victims are warning about a sexually abusive former priest who is about to take over as the bishop of an independent church in Waukesha County. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

US Congressman Steve Kagen is challenging a Pentagon proposal to reclassify operations in Kosovo as a “non-combat” mission. Kagen says nearly 100 personnel would be affected should the proposal be accepted. Brian Bull has more…

A recently released audit on the Wisconsin Technical College System indicates that the average faculty salaries at state tech schools often exceed those at two or four year universities in the UW System. As Steve Roisum reports…the audit is expected to lead to some serious debate…and not just over whether instructors at Wisconsin Technical Schools are overpaid…

UW Madison officials vow to check out alleged worker rights abuses at an apparel factory in El Salvador. Although the Adidas subcontractor shut down in 2005, reports persist of corruption and mismanagement that took place while the factory made uniforms and athletic gear for University sports teams. Brian Bull reports…

A national school voucher group that dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into Wisconsin legislative races last fall has been ordered to register with the state. The controversy over the group All Children Matter may not end there. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The performer known as "Bowzer" from when he sang with Sha Na Na was in Madison yesterday (3/14) to introduce a plan that would crack down on "imposter" music groups. Shawn Johnson reports…

Eight gay rights activists were arrested today (3/13) for trespassing on the groundsof a Lutheran college in Milwaukee. Most of the activists are with Soulforce-- a group that's touring about three-dozen conservative Christian colleges that condemn homosexuality. Chuck Quirmbach has this report… listeners may find some of the language offensive…

As thousands of baseball fans plan trips to the Miller Park Stadium in Milwaukee, water pollution officials have confirmed that at least one sewer pipe from the ballpark is sending human waste to a nearby river. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

UW-Madison officials say Wisconsin's recent approval of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage should not affect efforts to get domestic partner benefits for state employees. Shamane Mills reports …

The State Senate voted overwhelmingly today (3/13) to re-confirm the state's transportation chief, despite questions about his connections to a now-indicted supporter of Governor Jim Doyle. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Wisconsin legislature has approved a plan that aims to wipe out the backlog of DNA cases at the state's crime lab. Shawn Johnson reports…

Engineers are looking for a short-term fix to protect a bridge that carries a significant amount of traffic on Interstate-90 at La Crosse—as well as one for the long-term. Sandra Harris reports…

One of the charges facing Steven Avery has been dropped. The Judge ruled prosecutors can't prove Avery kidnapped Teresa Halbach before allegedly killing her. Patty Murray reports.…

Plans for new terminal for the Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee is being delayed... as local political leaders grapple with the project's cost. Glen Moberg reports…

A major highway bridge on the north side of La Crosse is among a few in the state that get struck by overloaded vehicles more than others. Sandra Harris…

A new chapter in wolf management begins this week as the federal government is taking the once-threatened animal off the endangered list. That means states including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan will take over management from the federal government. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A Rice lake treatment center and one of is staff members were both sentenced today in the death of a seven year old girl who was a patient at the facility. Advocates for disabled children say it will take more than a judge's ruling to put an end to use of cholk hold restraints that caused the death…

As health experts tell Americans to eat more produce, the government is still trying to determine how salmonella contaminated peanut butter produced at ConAgra plants in Georgia and Tennessee. Consumer confidence is one reason groups usually at odds with each other sat side-by-side at a food safety hearing held by US Senator Herb Kohl. Shamane Mills reports…

Three labor, peace and immigrants rights groups pledge more cooperation on reaching their goals. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A new survey says people looking for jobs in Wisconsin over the next three months, will find more employers hiring than firing. But most personnel directors will be sitting on their hands. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The state's transportation chief says he gave no special treatment to a now-indicted campaign donor of Governor Jim Doyle. Shawn Johnson reports…

Governor Jim Doyle's top aide spent hours yesterday (3/12) defending several tax increases in Doyle's proposed budget to Republicans on the legislature's finance panel. Much of the discussion centered around how the Governor chose the industries that would pay most of the bills. Shawn Johnson reports…

A new report shows Wisconsin women are still earning less than their male counterparts...even though the state has a high percentage of female workers. The study shows some of the state's most educated women are leaving for greener pastures. Patty Murray reports…

The nation's largest coupon processor says it plans to fight charges of fraud in a $250 million case filed in Milwaukee. But a state grocers group says consumers should be glad that prosecutors are paying attention to potential coupon scams. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

You’d think Lottery players would want to reap cash prizes, but according to a state coordinator for the games, enough fail to claim their winnings --- leaving taxpayers the real beneficiary. Katie Fischer reports…

A measure at the state capitol aims to encourage veterans to talk about their service with Wisconsin school kids. Shawn Johnson reports…

Some hospitals restrict cell phones over concern they will interfere with medical equipment. Research at Mayo Clinic shows they don't. Shamane Mills reports…

Currently, history textbooks make no mention of the role Hmong played in the Vietnam War. But now some lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong history. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

It’s national “Sunshine Week”, a celebration of – or sometimes, a call for – open government. A Wisconsin media watchdog group is introducing a new series of awards in honor of the event. Brian Bull reports…

A citizens group in Milton is celebrating a victory following an appeals court ruling last week in a contentious open meetings law suit. The ethanol plant the group was fighting is up and running but group members hope the ruling will prevent city leaders from cutting future secret deals with developers. Gil Halsted reports…

President Bush and others are promoting more use of plant-based material to fuel our vehicles. Scientists in Wisconsin say they’ve taken an important step toward more efficient production of bio-fuels. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

More than two-dozen Wisconsin groups representing labor unions, churches and the elderly are banding together. The newly formed coalition wants health care reform, something a Senate committee is once again considering, this time with a new party in control. Shamane Mills…

House Democratic leaders are pushing a bill that would send more troops to Afghanistan and withdraw all US troops from Iraq by next year. Mike Simonson reports from Superior …

An age and sex discrimination complaint has been filed against Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing. The charges come from a group of older, predominately female office workers at Miller's corporate headquarters. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

State lawmakers have given the nod to the legislative audit bureau to review the costs of a 1996 law requiring all 17-year old offenders to be tried in adult court. As Gil Halsted reports, supporters of the audit hope it’ll spur efforts to change the law…

A provision tucked into Governor Jim Doyle's budget would give faculty at the University of Wisconsin the right to unionize and collectively bargain their contracts. Shawn Johnson reports…

Two lawmakers want a state audit of a program designed to lower class size in the early grades. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

The US Marine Corps has tapped Oshkosh Truck to make a better combat vehicle. It's been shown to better withstand bomb blasts. But a Wisconsin father who lost a son in Iraq says the military should have made the move several years ago. Patty Murray reports…

A former Superior resident is one of 52 young adults selected nationally to take part in a cross-country journey for gay rights. Melissa Burlaga reports from Superior that the six week trip started yesterday (3/8)…

A Wisconsin organization says it might sue the US Department of Agriculture. In a letter issued last month, the Cornucopia Institute claims government officials are failing to enforce organic standards against two large companies. Brian Bull reports…

Anti-terrorism laws have been blamed for making it difficult for Hmong refugees to come to the United States or get green cards once they’re in the country. Now—another law is making it difficult for them to get drivers’ licenses. Sandra Harris reports…

State democrats are pushing for a major expansion of an existing government health insurance program known as BadgerCare. They say access to preventative medicine will help keep emergency room costs down, lowering everyone's health care bill in the long run. Opponents are concerned about dipping further into the state's coffers. Shamane Mills reports…

State Senate Democrats say they'll push for a 75-cent increase to Wisconsin's minimum wage. Shawn Johnson reports…

The state Supreme Court is being asked to require judges to pay more attention to the sentencing guidelines created under the Wisconsin's truth in sentencing law . Gil Halsted reports…

Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt got an earful yesterday (3/7) on whether to extend Wisconsin's SeniorCare prescription drug program for another three years. Leavitt says his decision will depend on money. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The fate of the proposed hostile takeover of Midwest Airlines now may not be known until at least mid-April. Florida-based AirTran Airways has extended a buyout offer than was supposed to expire today (3/7). Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines is taking on one of the industry's big boys...by starting flights this week out of the Duluth International Airport. Superior Mayor Dave Ross welcomed the competition with Northwest Airlines as a way to stimulate business. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

Two Wisconsin artists may get their works into very wide circulation. They're working for the United States Mint, making designs that could someday end up in coin purses across the country. Patty Murray reports …

Veterans’ administration managers are assessing facilities after the disclosure of poor living conditions and wounded troops battling red tape at the Army’s Walter Reed Medical Center. Sandra Harris reports…

There's an effort to bring together the patchwork of different organizations that help people find healthcare for the those who either don't have insurance.....or enough of it. Shamane Mills reports…

A 2002 Milwaukee police raid on a Latino grocery store may lead to changes in the way the city police department handles citizen complaints about police misconduct. Gil Halsted reports…

The federal government has sent a letter that some say may spell bad news for a plan to open a casino in Kenosha. But others have different views of the document. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

As energy efficient light bulbs make their way into more homes, one Wisconsin city may try to mandate use of the bulbs in rental properties. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Hospitals would have to tell rape victims about emergency contraception under a measure Democratic leaders will push this session. Shawn Johnson reports…

This week (3/5) is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. A Wisconsin organization that helps people shake gambling addictions say the problem has gotten worse among young people. Brian Bull has more…

Some Sparta residents are asking if an environmental impact assessment will be done for a controversial proposed ethanol plant there—but the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it’s unlikely. Sandra Harris reports…

The candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court are battling over one contender's decision not to disclose potential conflicts of interest at the circuit court level. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin is one state considering following the lead of Virginia, which recently mandated a new vaccine for cervical cancer. Shamane Mills reports…

Hundreds of Wisconsin livestock farmers hit by last year’s drought are getting some help from the US Department of Agriculture. Katie Fischer reports…

State Supreme Court candidate Annette Ziegler says her campaign has fixed a problem with too much money coming in from a relative of hers. A watchdog group had spotted the apparent violation. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Despite legal, ethical and financial challenges to embryonic stem cell research, a patent official for the UW-Madison says it continues to hold medical potential. Shamane Mills reports…

The Milwaukee county medical examiner Jeffrey Jentzen testified in the Steven Avery trial today about the likely cause of Tersea Halbach's death . Gil Halsted reports…

If you cast a net or till soil for a living….you’re entitled to tax break. Brian Bull explains…

Your cell phone may be doing more than helping you kill time in traffic. It could also help highway officials measure traffic speeds. Katie Fischer reports…

The Governor's office is touting another year of rising exports. Jim Doyle says business is so good--especially to Asia--that he's planning another trade mission there. Patty Murray reports…

Literacy Councils in Wisconsin are using attention getting events to help a growing number of people in our state who can't read or write. Glen Moberg reports on a spelling bee held this past weekend in Wausau…

The push to have more transparency in medical costs has some Wisconsin officials proposing a legislative remedy to lessen what some patients say are confusing billing statements. Shamane Mills reports…

Soon after the indictment yesterday of Governor Jim Doyle's biggest financial backer... there was a call for the Governor to get rid of all the money he received from Kenosha businessman Dennis Troha. But as Shawn Johnson reports... the Governor is taking a wait and see approach…

Today (3/1) in Madison, the President of the Great Lakes Intertribal Council told state lawmakers that they need to respect Indian tribes' ability to self-govern --- IF they're serious about dealing with Native communities. Patricia DePerry gave the annual state of the Tribes address on behalf of Wisconsin’s eleven recognized tribes….and pulled no punches. Brian Bull reports…

The lawyer for indicted Doyle supporter Dennis Troha says his client will be exonerated of the charges filed yesterday (3/1) in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin organizations are getting more money to help locate and assist victims of human trafficking. Susie Seidelman reports…

The much-contested mega-transmission line from Duluth to Wausau is in its final leg...with the last land acquisition underway in Douglas County. As Mike Simonson reports, the heated eight year battle is ending with a whimper…

The first step in creating a new government accountability board took place yesterday (3/1) at the capitol. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin labor activists are encouraged by vote in congress yesterday (3/1) that would make it easier for workers to unionize . Gil Halsted reports…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it’s caught between new federal rules for the upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge and rights of hunters and others it must protect. Sandra Harris reports…

A major financial donor to Governor Jim Doyle and a former backer of the Kenosha casino project was indicted yesterday (3/1) in Milwaukee. Kenosha businessman Dennis Troha is charged with one count of fraud and one count of making false statements to the FBI, while funneling campaign donations to Doyle and other political candidates. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Seven states are rejecting federal money for pregnancy prevention because of strict rules on what must be taught. Wisconsin is one of those foregoing funds (along with Minnesota, California, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.) Shamane Mills reports…

Only 32 percent of African Americans in Wisconsin own their own homes and the national rate for Black home ownership dropped by more than two percent last year . But the state is launching a new campaign to reverse that trend. Gil Halsted reports…

US Senator Herb Kohl wants to give businesses a tax break if they employ people over the age of 62. As the baby boom generation approaches retirement age...Kohl says jobs may go un-filled and the economy could suffer. Patty Murray reports…

Many of the writings of naturalist Aldo Leopold are going on-line, thanks to a project getting underway at the UW-Madison. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The state could hire enough DNA analysts to potentially wipe out a backlog at its crime lab under a plan that cleared the legislature's budget committee last night. Shawn Johnson reports…