Schools in the University of Wisconsin system are scrambling to come up with ideas to reduce the cost of textbooks after a report commissioned by the UW system found that textbook prices are skyrocketing and hitting students right in the wallet. Adam Hinterthuer reports…

Following years of slumping attendance, Wisconsin’s historical sites are seeing a jump in visitors this year. Brian Bull reports…

Private donors are paying somewhere in the "six figures" to buy a major wooly mammoth skeleton for the public museum in Milwaukee. The Kenosha County farmer who's sold the bones says he's glad to get them out of his basement. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Ashland and Bayfield Counties are putting out brochures to notify people where they can light it up and where they have to be smoke-free. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

UW chancellors say the upcoming state budget will be a tipping point for the University of Wisconsin System. They gathered at the capitol today/yesterday (MON) to give the Governor, and the press, a taste of cuts they say they'd have to make if Assembly Republicans have their way. Shawn Johnson reports…

One of the oldest and most well-preserved wooly mammoth skeletons is going from a Kenosha County basement to the Milwaukee Public Museum. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Fish hatcheries postponed stocking fish across Wisconsin while state fisheries officials determined whether they could be spreading a deadly fish virus. They’ve been given the okay to go ahead, so hatcheries will resume stocking with stricter guidelines than before. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

There's a common misperception that once convicted criminals serve time in prison or pay a fine they've paid their debt to society. But state Senator Fred Risser says that's not the case. This week in Chicago a group of lawyers, judges and state legislators will be debating a model law aimed at removing some of the obstacles facing ex con's after they've served their time. Gil Halsted reports…

The state budget impasse continues over many issues, but one of the most pressing for small business owners is the debate over health care costs and taxes. Glen Moberg reports…

A study of Department of Defense barrels dumped into Lake Superior off the Duluth harbor during the Cold War years will continue by raising some of the barrels to sample for toxins. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Wisconsin recently spent 18-million dollars buying new electronic voting machines for 14-hundred municipalities. And they might all be obsolete under proposals being considered by Congress. Shawn Johnson reports…

Whether to increase Wisconsin's tobacco tax and if so, by how much, is part of the budget debate. Governor Jim Doyle is using a study on how price affects consumption as he tries to bolster support for increase the price per pack. Shamane Mills reports…

Members of the Experimental Aircraft Association are worried that proposed new user fees for airports will curtail general aviation in the U.S. John Powell got the story at the EAA convention, Air Venture, going on in Oshkosh this week…

Three former Milwaukee police officers have been found guilty in federal court for violating the civil rights of a biracial man when they severely beat him outside of a Milwaukee house party in 2004. A suspended officer has been found not guilty. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The elk herd in northern Wisconsin will get a little green they can sink their teeth into to. Grants will help elk gain more room to move around in near the Chequamegon National Forest. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

In Sauk county today (7/26) opening arguments begin in the murder trial of 16-year-old Eric Hainstock accused of killing his school principal. A jury of ten women and four men, including two alternates, will decide the teenager’s guilt or innocence. As Gil Halsted reports, Haistock's attorney asked questions during the jury selection that give clues about the kind of defense he'll mount for his client…

Advocates for the elderly and disabled want state lawmakers to restore funding for an expansion of community-based care in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

Milwaukee Public School system officials plan to expand an anti-violence effort in five high schools this fall. Eleanor Heidkamp-Young reports…

Midwest Airlines says it continues to focus on its long-term growth plan. That's despite new criticism from the company that wants to take over Milwaukee-based Midwest and new concerns from stock market analysts. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Legislative leaders dug in their heels Wednesday (07/25/07) during the first meeting of a conference committee on Wisconsin's state budget. As Shawn Johnson reports, the two sides are still worlds apart…

Crews began collecting soil samples in public areas of Milwaukee that may contain the harmful chemical compound known as PCB's. The DNR says it's unlikely that other Wisconsin communities will see a similar problem. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Starting this Fall, sports fans in one Western Wisconsin school district will be among the fisrt in the state to be able to follow local sporting events online. Steve Roisum reports…

Food lovers take note: You can pack a brick or wheel of your favorite cheddar in your carry-on, within reason. The Transportation Security Administration says mysterious items recently confiscated in airports, including two bricks of cheese in Milwaukee, pose no "credible" threat. Brian Bull has more…

A new national study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Justice calls for more half way houses, support groups and immediate drug treatment for offenders released from prison. Some community organizations in Wisconsin are already working on most of the study's recommendations. Gil Halsted reports…

It's possible to design and build your own airplane for less than $10,000, as John Powell found out at the EAA Air Venture conference, going on this week in Oshkosh…

An island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior has been closed to visitors. The move comes after two campers had contacts with a black bear there. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Experts are meeting this week to come up with a final plan on how to end homelessness in the next ten years. The Governor's Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness says there needs to be more communication among those who work to get people back on their feet. Patty Murray reports…

A new study finds strong evidence that there may be a lot more innocent people serving prison time than the 205 nationwide who have been exonerated by DNA evidence over the past 15 years. Gil Halsted reports. …

The Doyle Administration is continuing its assault on the Assembly's version of the state budget. The Secretary of Workforce Development was in Manitowoc Tuesday (7/25) to draw attention to funding for the Youth Apprenticeship program. Patty Murray reports…

Campaign spending in the most recent race for state supreme court quadrupled from the previous record. A government watchdog group says costly campaigns for the judiciary puts court candidates one step closer to partisan politicians. Reformers want campaign limits, but opponents see it as an effort to curb political participation. Shamane Mills reports…

Bagley residents and business owners are trying to get the help they need to recover from flood damage due to last week’s heavy rains, which caused well over two million dollars’ worth of damage. Steve Roisum reports…

A provision tucked into the state budget passed by Assembly Republicans would allow for shorter school years. Shawn Johnson reports…

The EAA Air Venture continues through Sunday at Whitmnan Field in Oshkosh. The annual event draws draws about 600,000 people and 10,000 aircraft. Many of the planes are home built, as John Powell reports…

Emergency responders rushed to the Prairie Island nuclear plant near Red Wing, Minnesota yesterday but authorities say it was only a drill, testing the resources of both Minnesota and Wisconsin personnel, should a security incident happen at the facility. Brian Bull reports…

For the first time, Wisconsin's tribal governments are getting state and federal money for low-income housing. In the past, urban areas have gotten the money, but now new policies make it possible for rural areas, including reservations, to get the grant money. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A publication for older adults ranks Milwaukee one of the top five spots in the nation. Shamane Mills reports…

Both outgoing DNR Secretary Scott Hassett and incoming Secretary Matt Frank have been singing the praises of an environmental regulation program known as Green Tier. Chuck Quirmbach takes a closer look at the program…

The Department of Natural Resources is holding public hearings on its desire to toughen up rules for waterfront development. Glen Moberg reports…

Farmers will be paying a bigger share of property taxes in the coming years. That’s the price of a strong farm economy and a robust market for corn, according to a U.W. Madison agriculture specialist. Brian Bull reports…

The DNR is trying again to update state rules on development along Wisconsin lakes and rivers. But some Republican state lawmakers say people in their districts have questions about a proposal going to public hearings that start today. (07/24/07) Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Between now and Wednesday afternoon, protesters are bringing the alleged torture and mistreatment of prisoners at Guatanamo Bay to Madison’s State Street. Mike Ewing reports…

A national study criticizes state policies meant to take some elderly drivers off the road. It may be another roadblock for a Wisconsin lawmaker who is trying a third time to pass legislation requiring more oversight of aging motorists. Shamane Mills reports…

Project ELF in northern Wisconsin is now Project Elk. Mike Simonson reports that the former Naval submarine communications base near Clam Lake is all but dismantled after closing three years ago…

The state budget proposal Republicans passed out of the Assembly would make several tweaks to Wisconsin's education laws. One would zero in on Milwaukee, getting rid of a longstanding requirement that the city's public school teachers have to live there. Shawn Johnson reports…

A world renowned boy scout camp is attracting thousands of young people to Wisconsin's northwoods once again this year. Glen Moberg reports…

More than 120,000 baseball fans did NOT see San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds hit a home run in Milwaukee over the weekend. But the large crowds continue to mean financial success for the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Friends and relatives of missing U-W Green Bay student Mahalia Xiong held a candlelight vigil at Lambeau Field Friday night (7/20). The 21-year-old woman has been missing for a week. Brian Bull reports…

A proposed ordinance in Dane county would prohibit the county jail from making a profit from inmates phone calls and other basic amenities. Critics say the plan would create a $2-million-dollar hole in the county budget . Gil Halsted reports…

Federal money could be on the way to help three cities in Northeastern Wisconsin modernize their ports. Congress has approved $2 million dollars to dredge deeper shipping channels. Local Officials say commerce has suffered because large ships haven't been able to get through shallow waters. Patty Murray reports…

Doctors are still narrowing down what factors do and don't matter as they try to predict heart disease. Two studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association say high triglycerides boost a person's chances of having a heart attack. Shamane Mills reports…

Western Wisconsin University officials lashed out Thursday (7/19) at the Assembly’s plan to cut the UW budget. They joined Governor Jim Doyle at UW-Stout in Menomonie. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Clergy abuse victims have filed their first fraud case against the Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese, since the State Supreme Court opened the door to such lawsuits. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Relatives of a missing UW Green Bay student say they’ve “lost hope” that she’ll be found. 21-year-old Mahalia Xiong has been missing since the early morning of July 13, after bowling with friends. Brian Bull has more…

UW Madison is where stem cells were first isolated. And this week the flagship campus held its first science camp focusing on the early-stage cells that can transform themselves into various tissues. Shamane Mills reports…

There were tears of joy and cheers of praise in Oak Creek yesterday as the families and friends of members of the Wisconsin Army National Guards 121st artillery unit got a hero’s welcome. The unit suffered one casualty during its yearlong mission in Iraq, and the name of Corporal Stephen Castner came up often during yesterday’s ceremony. Gil Halsted prepared this report…

There's not much breathing room in the budget Assembly Republicans passed last week. As Shawn Johnson reports, their spending plan would get rid of a requirement that the state's checkbook run a minimum balance…

Madison’s mayor and ten city council members have sent a sharply worded letter to the president of El Salvador. The letter protests the arrest of 14 citizen activist, several of whom are from Madison’s sister city, Arcatao. Gil Halsted reports …

The Green Bay Catholic Diocese is losing its Bishop. David Zubik has been chosen to serve the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Patty Murray reports…

A three-star general gives Sparta’s Fort McCoy a “B+” in training his soldiers. But Lieutenant General Russel Honore says he’s never given out an “A.” Sandra Harris reports…

Wisconsin may soon have tougher state rules aimed at cutting mercury pollution. But technical experts say more advanced pollution control technology isn't quite ready. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Jim Doyle was in Northeastern Wisconsin Tuesday (7/17) blasting a Republican budget plan. Doyle called the Assembly-backed budget an "assault on higher education." Patty Murray reports…

What Wisconsin companies can expect to pay for health insurance this year is estimated to rise less than it has in the past. However, one trade group for small business says it continues to be a "huge problem". Shamane Mills reports…

Beginning next month, it’ll be illegal to move silver carp and large-scale silver carp across state lines. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the ban, to help keep the invasive fish out of susceptible ecosystems like the Great Lakes. But the ban won’t affect two species of troublesome carp, thanks in part to the southern catfish industry. Adam Hinterthuer reports…

Nearly 7,000 Wisconsin consumers can apply for $3.2 million dollars’ restitution from Ameriquest Mortgage Company. It’s part of a national, $325-million-dollar settlement from a lawsuit filed against Ameriquest and its affiliates, which allegedly engaged in predatory lending practices. Brian Bull reports…

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday (7/17) that it's perfectly legal to put someone with infectious tuberculosis in jail to prevent the spread of the disease. But an ACLU attorney says the ruling makes it clear that health officials must first look for a less restrictive alternative. Gil Halsted reports…

The State Supreme Court says a trucking company was wrong to fire a man for missing work due to migraine headaches. The court’s ruling Tuesday (7/17) says that Stoughton trailers wrongly refused to accommodate Dog Geen’s disability. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin lawmakers have set up the conference committee that will try to hammer out a compromise for a new state budget. As Shawn Johnson reports, the two sides likely won't rush to the bargaining table…

A new report looks the financial cost and benefits of eliminating Wisconsin's largest single source of mercury emissions. Chuck Quirmbach has details…

The big selling point of a plan to deregulate Wisconsin's cable industry is that it would give consumers more choice and lower prices. But critics say residents won't like one of the tradeoffs of the proposal, namely the big boxes that pop up in their neighborhoods if AT&T gets its way. Shawn Johnson reports…

A ride that may have malfunctioned this weekend in Oshkosh, dropping a teenager from nearly 50 feet, was previously scheduled for a safety inspection Tueday (07/17/07). Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened in the death of the Menasha woman. Brian Bull reports…

Peace groups continue to put the heat on Wisconsin members of Congress, to oppose the war in Iraq. Last Sunday, (07/15/07) anti-war activists targeted suburban Milwaukee Republican James Sensenbrenner. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Madison Police Chief Noble Wray says police officers had no choice but to kill a 48 year old man last Sunday, (07/15/07) after he aimed a fake Smith and Wesson 38 pistol at them. Police aren't releasing all the details yet but Chief Wray says the incident could have been a case of what's known as Suicide by Cop. Gil Halsted reports…

Police are still trying to find missing U-W Green Bay student Mahalia Xiong. The twenty-one year old woman has been missing for more than three days. Brian Bull reports…

A national, three-year experiment to save Medicare money has completed its first analysis. Out of ten large physician group practices, only two, including one in Wisconsin, are receiving financial bonuses. Brian Bull reports…

Northern Wisconsin's elk herd is on the increase again after two years of decline. And this summer's calving season gives reason for hope that the herd has turned the corner. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A California Botox maker is coming to Wisconsin. The anti-wrinkle product was discovered at UW Madison-- and that's one reason the Mentor Corporation chose to build a new plant here. Patty Murray reports…

When the American bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list, not all of Wisconsin's wildlife enthusiasts were celebrating. Glen Moberg explains…

Harry Potter books have long since swept the imaginations of both young and old across the nation. Danielle Kaeding reports how Superior is gearing up for J.K. Rowling’s seventh and final Harry Potter book…

Opponents of a new 8-mile long power line just north of Madison say the Public Service Commission's approval of the Waunakee line ignores the Governor's executive order to make energy conservation a top priority. But commissioners ruled yesterday that residential growth in the area creates a power demand that only the new line can meet. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin National Guard’s Bravo Company will be given a new name as it retires the colors it’s waved for 58 years. Danielle Kaeding reports on Saturday’s (7/16) casing ceremony at the Spooner Armory…

Wisconsin consumers who bought a popular antibiotic will get a chance to prove they were harmed by price fixing. The state's highest court is allowing a case to continue which involves big pharmaceutical maker Bayer and its alleged efforts to keep a generic version of Cipro off the market. Shamane Mills reports…

In an important case for Great Lakes water diversion, the DNR has given the City of New Berlin permission to try to get more water from Lake Michigan. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Those who oppose funding universal health care through payroll assessments on Wisconsin companies and workers label it a "tax." Proponents say it isn't -- and they're trying to turn that economic argument on its head. Shamane Mills reports…

A proposed large-scale hog feeding operation in Vernon County is causing concerns about human health. A county committee has passed a six-month moratorium on such operations, and another committee votes on it Friday (7/13). Micah Schweizer reports…

What it means to "survive" in Milwaukee is the focus of a state budget fight between Governor Jim Doyle and Republican members of the State Assembly. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Green Bay's downtown re-development project marked a milestone Thursday (7/13). Demolition began on part of an old department store that will be transformed into condominiums. Instead of heading to the dump, most of the debris will either be re-used or re-cycled. Patty Murray reports…

The legislature's top Democrat says senators will come to Madison next week to get the ball rolling on reaching a state budget compromise. Majority Leader Judy Robson (D-Beloit) wouldn't draw any lines in the sand for budget talks, but she blasted G.O.P. provisions that she said would hurt family planning. Shawn Johnson reports…

Great Lakes mayors are in Grand Rapids, Michigan to tackle the threat of invasive species. But they're not ready to call for a ban on ocean-going ships...at least not yet. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The Menominee Tribe is challenging critics of its proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha with a renewed public education campaign. They say a casino would benefit the local economy, not just an East Coast partner as claimed by the Forest County Potawatomi tribe. Brian Bull reports…

Nine Wisconsin mayors have joined more than 200 other mayors from around the country to protest a bill that they say would handcuff police from using data to trace illegal guns. The vote is set in the House Appropriations Committee Thursday (7/12). Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

As aging workers retire in Wisconsin there's concern their replacements won't be qualified for jobs of the future. To prevent a skilled worker shortage from getting worse, some are suggesting ways the education system can make it easier and less expensive to get a diploma or degree. Shamane Mills reports…

Drivers in Northeastern Wisconsin have a new place to meet for carpooling. It's part of the expansion of Highway 57 leading to Door County. Patty Murray reports…

As lawmakers focus on the state budget, there's a push to keep the spotlight on an item that was nixed from the spending plan: health care reform. Shamane Mills reports…

One of Wisconsin’s longest-serving legislators will step down at the end of her term. Steve Roisum reports…

Some Wisconsin clergy abuse victims say the State Supreme Court has handed them a victory in their battles with the Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese. But others say a decision handed down today Thursday was mixed. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Now that Republican and Democratic state lawmakers have passed budgets that are about $10 billion dollars apart Governor Jim Doyle says it's time for them to sit down and "get real." Shawn Johnson reports…

The U.S. army moves its bomb squad from Fort McCoy, Wisconsin to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, leaving local governments scrambling for emergency coverage. Glen Moberg reports…

Local leaders in Green Bay are anxiously watching budget negotiations in Madison. They want lawmakers to close a property tax loophole that could cost cities millions of dollars. Patty Murray reports…

The Assembly Republican’s budget plan has approved millions to help the state provide dental care to low-income residents. But many lawmakers and health officials are upset the new plan doesn’t include a pilot program that promoted a new way of financing state-aided care. Adam Hinterthuer reports…

Some smaller Wisconsin brewers are trying to halt a proposed bill that they say would harm their industry and give beer drinkers less choice. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Assembly Republicans passed their version of a spending plan last Tuesday (07/10/07) that would cut billions in proposed tax increases and scale back education and health care spending. But that budget won't fly with Senate Democrats, just as their version irks the GOP. Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson reports on the makings of what could be a lengthy stalemate…

About one million battery packs made by a Brookfield- based tool company are being voluntarily recalled, under an agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The government agency which regulates health claims on food says there's not enough proof that tomatoes ward off most cancers. Shamane Mills reports…

Search crews say they’ve found the body of famed mountain climber and Appleton-native Christine Boskoff in the peaks of southern China. Brian Bull reports…

While search crews in China say they've found the body of famed mountaineer and Appleton-native Christine Boskoff near the Tibetan border, they say it could be another month before it's fully excavated and sent home to the U.S. Brian Bull reports…

Later this month, police on the UW Madison campus will practice responding to emergencies using training guns and non-lethal ammunition. They'll be using skills and tactics they say have become necessary in light of the Virginia Tech shootings. In the meantime, Madison firefighters are doing their own drills on campus. Both practice sessions are taking place in a dormitory slated for demolition. Shamane Mills reports…

Assembly Republican lawmakers plan to pass a version of the state budget that cuts out all the tax increases proposed by the Governor and Senate Democrats. It would also cut funding for the University of Wisconsin, spend less on public schools, and expand Milwaukee's private school voucher program to Racine County. Shawn Johnson reports…

The state will resume stocking fish from some hatcheries, despite earlier concerns about spreading the fish-killing V-H-S virus. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Department of Natural Resources is finding more violations of wetland and waterfront development this summer than in past years. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Realtors and lenders across Wisconsin are warning home buyers to look out for predatory mortgages. The State Realtors Association has developed a pamphlet describing what to avoid. It'll be given to every prospective homebuyer. Patty Murray reports…

Governor Doyle's commission on reducing racial disparity in the state's justice system will hold the first of five public hearings this afternoon (7/9) in Racine. Commission members are looking for both evidence of racism and advice on how to curb its influence on law enforcement, the courts and the prison system. Gil halsted reports…

If you want to trim the size of your electric bill, you may want to reduce what's known as "plugload." Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is taking nominations for a new award. It recognizes people who've taken the message of the University into the broader community. Patty Murray reports…

Ninety seven percent of the more than 20,000 people currently in Wisconsin prisons will eventually be released. The state department of corrections has designed a new curriculum for them. Gil Halsted reports…

You dial 9-1-1 in a life or death emergency. Now, in Wisconsin, you can also dial 2-1-1 in you're in a non-life threatening jam. The state's community help lines are being heavily used, but as Glen Moberg reports, they are also facing serious challenges…

35 years after being formed, the state’s University system is being deemed as having an “outdated, inefficient management structure”. Brian Bull has more on a new report calling for reform…

The United States Coast Guard wants to bring back its live ammunition fire zones to each of the Great Lakes, but WPR has learned that the proposal is considerably scaled down. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.…

A legal battle over the secrecy of the state legislature's bill drafting process may not be over yet. Former Attorney general Peg Lautenschlager says she's considering appealing a recent court ruling. It upholds the right of legislators to confer with lobbyists about proposed legislation before opening the process to the general public. Gil Halsted reports.…

A new study says the spread of animal sicknesses such as Chronic Wasting Disease in deer may happen more easily because of the way a protein binds to soil. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A new facility in Superior will conduct research to combat invasive species in the Great Lakes. Danielle Kaeding reports.…

The state's largest farmers group says part of the budget passed by the state Senate last week would take away an incentive to hang onto farmland. Shawn Johnson reports...

Scientists say they've learned more about the link between mercury pollution and loons. Chuck Quirmbach reports….

Green Bay is joining the ranks of cities across the country offering free wireless internet services. It's part of an effort to re-vitalize the downtown. And the city hopes to avoid pitfalls others have experienced with the service. Patty Murray reports.…

The arrival of summer also means the arrival of new Wisconsin residents, as people flee crowded urban areas for wide-open spaces. Mike Ewing reports…

A flight in a World War II bomber can take you back – especially if you flew one during the war. That’s what happened this week when a restored B-17 called the “Aluminum Overcast” came to La Crosse. Micah Schweitzer has more.…

If a group of democratic state legislators have their way, Wisconsin could be one of two states with a "Bring the Troops Home " referendum on the February Presidential primary ballot. Gil Halsted reports.…

About one hundred Madison Peace activists decided the best way to celebrate Independence day was to hold a rally on steps of the state capitol calling for the impeachment of President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Gil Halsted reports…

A group of veterans from Superior and Duluth is finding that they're not always welcome in hometown parades. Veterans for Peace and their 20 foot long float have been rejected from two parades in the past few weeks. But they'll be marching in Superior's Independence Day parade today/tomorrow/Wednesday. Mike SImonson reports.…

Roughly a dozen anti-war activists gathered at Madison’s Capitol Square (today/yesterday), to memorialize the Wisconsin soldiers who’ve died while serving in Iraq, and to call for an immediate pullout of U-S troops. Brian Bull prepared this report…

Fish biologists say they worry a virus responsible for a fish-kill in Pool Eight of the Mississippi River near La Crosse could affect some very small fish. Sandra Harris reports…

Purple traps hanging in trees are the latest test to see if a hungry beetle has arrived in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

The Fourth of July fireworks display for one central Wisconsin community has been saved this year... thanks to a group of high school students. Glen Moberg reports.…

When police discovered a bomb in Sparta Monday night, they couldn’t call the nearby Ft. McCoy bomb squad. Instead, they had to wait for the Dane County bomb squad. Maureen McCollum has more…

A new analysis of the universal health care system proposed by State Senate Democrats suggests that the plan would fall billions of dollars in the hole in just a decade. Shawn Johnson reports.…

Today (7/4) in Arlington National Cemetery, an interfaith service – involving a Wiccan priestess from Wisconsin – will bless the first Veterans Affairs-approved headstone bearing both a Christian Cross and Wiccan Pentacle. Brian Bull reports…

Small business owners stand to benefit from provisions in the federal budget. Nearly 5-billion dollars in tax breaks are up for grabs. Patty Murray reports.…

Thousands of acres of trees in the Chequamegon-Nicole National Forest are still on the ground, as a result of tornados that ripped through the area last month. A loggers group wants faster action from the federal government on allowing clean-up of the downed trees. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A Janesville man convicted of stabbing his sister to death twenty-three years ago could be released from the Mendota Mental Health Institute later this summer. But his parents say he’s still a threat to the community. Gil Halsted reports…

Studies show contaminant levels in Wisconsin’s sport-caught fish vary from place to place and between species. Sandra Harris reports…..

A survey by the Wisconsin Technical College System shows an increase in the earnings of its recent graduates. Sandra Harris reports.…

Wisconsin has joined a growing list of states that are cracking down on imposter music groups who mislead fans into thinking they're the original item. Shawn Johnson reports…

A new U-W Madison study suggests Internet users hold a higher understanding of presidential politics than those using other media. Brian Bull reports…

A letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Ho Chunk tribe has re-ignited an ongoing feud over a proposed off reservation casino in Beloit. Gil Halsted reports…

America’s farmers are getting fewer…..and older. Many politicians and agricultural officials are worried at how this trend will affect the industry. Brian Bull reports….

For a decade, federal funds have helped provide Wisconsin communities with abstinence-based sex education. But as of the end of the fiscal year last Friday, the state isn’t asking for that money any more. Critics say the move is unfair to Wisconsin youth who seek out abstinence education. Adam Hinterthuer has more.…

As farmers in northern Wisconsin face challenges of prices, drought and new technology, they gathered for their annual Dairy Day in Cozy Valley in Ashland County recently. Danielle Kaeding reports farmers take the challenges in stride.…

The proposed state tax on oil companies would give small operators a break, while making Big Oil pay larger amounts. Mike Simonson reports on an amendment to the controversial bill.…

Republicans say it will be another week before they pass their version of the state budget out of the State Assembly. G-O-P leaders have promised their plan will get rid of all new taxes. But the Assembly's top Democrat says they'll be hard pressed to make that work. Shawn Johnson reports...…