While some businesses are struggling during tough economic times, Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior that some businesses seem to be doing better than those on the national scene…

The State Public Defender's office says it might have to delay payments to lawyers who represent poor people as a result of Wisconsin's budget troubles. Shawn Johnson reports…

A Wisconsin Native American tribe has joined a battle against the Bush Administration, over potential air pollution changes that might affect some pristine tribal lands...national parks, and wilderness areas . Chuck Quirmbach reports…

More school districts are seeing their stars rise by pledging to cut its energy use by 10%. That puts the Energy Star School Challenge two-thirds of the way to its goal of signing up 100 districts statewide. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Today is the official start of the holiday shopping season. Shoppers are already at the stores today...but retailers are concerned they won't turn out in force. As Patty Murray reports the economy is casting a gloom over "Black Friday."…

For those who aren’t into the Black Friday shopping spree, there’s another observance for the day after Thanksgiving. Today is the first national Native American Heritage Day, intended to honor native people and their contributions. Brian Bull reports…

In tough economic times, library use goes up as people look for cheap entertainment and access to more resources. And that's changing the role of your local librarian. Kristen Durst reports...

The Ho Chunk Nation has opened up a new wellness trail in Black River Falls to keep tribal members fit and active. Coordinators hope it’ll cut high rates of diabetes and other chronic problems affecting the community. Brian Bull has more…

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold has successfully backed a Senate resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's hard to say when rebel and government forces in that African country will lay down their arms. But the longer the fighting continues, the more, animal conservation groups are worried about some endangered species in the tropical jungles on Congo’s eastern border. That's where the U-S government and private donors are working to create east central Africa’s first rescue center exclusively for gorillas. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Beloit state senator wants the Governor to include a statewide smoking ban as part of his next budget. Shawn Johnson reports…

The UW System is looking for ways to save money. This involves restricting travel for faculty, and could include letting some students earn a degree in three years, and possibly cutting some programs. Brian Bull has more …

A Green Bay Thanksgiving tradition is once again taking shape at Lambeau Field. Volunteers spent much of yesterday turning the Packer's atrium into an elegant dining room...today they'll serve up a free turkey dinner to anyone who wants one. Patty Murray reports …

Health officials warn that the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is greater during wintertime. People spend more time indoors where faulty furnaces can fill enclosed spaces with the gas, or portable generators are used more. Christina Clarkson reports…

A humane society reports most of the puppies bought from a kennel in eastern Wisconsin this summer have now been adopted. But hundreds of dogs are still waiting. Chuck Quirmbach reports. …

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled yesterday on a case involving inmates who are released from prison and then violate the terms of their extended supervision. The Attorney General's Office says that could lead to stricter conditions for violators. Christina Clarkson reports…

It can work to a Governor's advantage to play up the size of a budget shortfall... and some Republicans have criticized Governor Jim Doyle for inflating the size of Wisconsin's budget hole. But a Republican member of the legislature's budget committee says there's reason to be pessimistic about the state's finances in this economy. Shawn Johnson reports…

State game wardens are investigating the apparent shooting of a grey wolf in West Central Wisconsin. It's almost getting to be an annual probe during the gun deer season. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin's Public Interest Research Group is out with a list of toys to avoid this holiday season. This year's list focuses on items that have lead or a plastic known as "thalate." WISPIRG does NOT single out any toys as "too loud", but there are some that are too small. Shamane Mills reports…

A dispute over a major proposed timber sale in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is apparently still burning. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Thanksgiving is still the busiest travel time of the year...but Triple A is reporting there will be fewer people on the roads and in the air as compared to last year. It's the first time in more than five years the number of travelers has gone down. Patty Murray reports…

The massive economic stimulus plan being weighed by President-elect Obama and Congressional Democrats will likely fill at least part of Wisconsin's budget shortfall. But just how much is still unclear. Shawn Johnson reports…

The deer are laying low and the more than 600,000 hunters stomping through the woods of Wisconsin are finding does and bucks elusive. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The state is warning about the dangers of deer drives, after one person died and several were shot during the opening weekend of the Wisconsin gun deer season. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A pagan church based in Barneveld, Wisconsin is making sure Wiccan troops aren't overlooked during the holiday care package drive. Brian Bull reports…

Wisconsin’s Do Not Call law is suppose to help protect you from unwanted calls from telemarketers. But as Kristen Durst reports that’s only if you remember to reregister and it only works if telemarketers follow the law…

A Madison-based stem cell company has secured 18-million dollars in private investments that it says it will use to help turn Wisconsin into a worldwide hub for similar research. Shawn Johnson reports…

La Crosse city residents could see a referendum on the April ballot that asks whether the city should be allowed to operate its own ambulance service. Steve Roisum reports…

The USDA has awarded 3 point 1 million dollars in grants to rural Wisconsin agricultural producers and businesses. That's the most amount of money awarded nationwide. Christina Clarkson reports…

Thanks to the fact people are spending and borrowing less, Wisconsin's latest projections for the state government budget deficit for the next two years have now reached five-point-four billion dollars. Administration Secretary Michael Morgan calls it the worst deficit in Wisconsin history. He tells Terry Bell about the job of digging us up out of it…

The dust has yet to settle from what Governor Doyle is calling the worst budget deficit in state history. University campuses are bracing for a possible hiring and construction freeze. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Governor Jim Doyle's Administration Secretary has called Wisconsin's budget shortfall the worst in state history. But a budget expert says that claim is misleading. Shawn Johnson reports…

More than half those on Medicare get their prescription drugs through a privately run insurance program the federal government oversees. However, many aren't enrolled. The government and aging groups are reminding the elderly now is the time to do so, or change from their current plan. Shamane Mills reports…

If you're planning on feeding a big crowd on Thanksgiving, you need to start preparing today... for safety reasons. Glen Moberg reports…

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin is urging President Bush to use his power to pardon responsibly in his last days as president. Christina Clarkson reports…

A hospital in southeastern Wisconsin is seeing an unusual number of shaken baby cases. If the number continues to rise, it could set a record....and pediatricians want to stop the trend. Shamane Mills reports…

In the midst of a 5-point-4 billion dollar budget deficit, Governor Doyle is calling on all state agencies to trim where they can, though he says he’ll try to save spending for education. Brian Bull reports…

A new report says the number of international students in U.S. colleges and universities is up. As Christina Clarkson reports, that rise is also taking place at the UW-Madison…

By this time tomorrow, the woods of Wisconsin will be filled with deer hunters. Bob Norton is one of them. The retired psychology professor at the U-W La Crosse is an avid hunter who's written a book and several articles on hunting culture. He joins Terry Bell to explain why hunting appeals to him... and so many others…

Governor Jim Doyle now says the state faces a budget shortfall of five-point-four billion dollars over the next couple years. Filling that hole could require drastic cuts or tax increases... but Doyle announced yesterday he's taking some smaller steps in the short term. Shawn Johnson reports…

A national environmental group says Wisconsin has two of the dirtiest coal fired power plants in the country when it comes to mercury emissions. But the state could fall off the list due to stricter rules that were recently adopted by the Department of Natural Resources. Patty Murray reports…

As the gun-deer season kicks off this weekend, state Department of Natural Resources officials hope their efforts to promote cross-cultural understanding will prevent conflicts in the woods. Brian Bull reports…

Twi-hards and Tweens. What does it all mean? Danielle Kaeding reports on fans gearing up for the film adaptation of author Stephenie Meyer’s vampire novel Twilight…

Governor Jim Doyle may call lawmakers into a special session early next year to start repairing a budget shortfall that's even worse than expected. Shawn Johnson reports…

The healthiest county in Wisconsin is Ozaukee. That according to an annual ranking that encourages communities and individuals to see what they can do to improve or maintain health. Shamane Mills reports…

A popular recreation trail in southern Wisconsin is open again after being closed for five months for flood- related repairs… Steve Roisum reports…

U.S. Representative Steve Kagen of Wisconsin says he won't back a Congressional bailout of the auto industry -- if Chrysler is included. The investment firm Cerberus owns Chrysler and NewPage, which closed two paper mills in northeastern Wisconsin earlier this year. Christina Clarkson reports…

Wisconsin may need a partial bail-out from the federal government. That’s from the newest member of the powerful state Joint Finance Committee. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Adult smoking rates are down across the U-S. However, Wisconsin's rate remains flat. Anti-smoking forces think a proposed statewide smoking ban might reduce the number of people using tobacco. Shamane Mills reports…

A state realtor’s group says third-quarter home sales and prices in Wisconsin are down compared to 2007 figures. But some members feel that next year will see an upswing in the housing market. Brian Bull reports…

When Jefferson County Judge Randy Koschnick announced his candidacy for the State Supreme Court this week... he criticized judicial "activists" and accused Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of "legislating from the bench." Those labels were commonplace in the last supreme court race... but Abrahamson says she thinks voters will reject them this time around. Shawn Johnson reports…

Waupaca County in Central Wisconsin has become the first in the state to ban the use of cell phones while driving. Glen Moberg reports…

Beekeepers today are plagued with numerous problems-- pests, diseases, and the mysterious colony collapse disorder. With the help of a mentor, one Wisconsin honey producer has found success by turning back the hands of time. Kristen Durst reports…

There's concern a last-minute plan by the Bush Administration could possibly supersede a Wisconsin law signed this March which requires hospitals to provide emergency contraception to rape victims. Shamane Mills reports…

A new report on how local government's comply with the state's open records law finds there's still room for improvement. Gil Halsted reports on report released today by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council…

Several Democratic lawmakers made calls during the last legislative session for a complete overhaul of Wisconsin's school funding formula. Now that they control all of state government, they'll have to decide how far they want to push the issue. Shawn Johnson reports…

The head of Wisconsin’s largest firefighter’s union has resigned, after using a racial slur to describe President-elect Barack Obama. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Fox Valley Salvation Army is hoping to get a major boost from its red kettle campaign this year. The charity is teaming up with a local company in the hopes of raising a quarter-million dollars in one day. Patty Murray reports…

Funding from the US Department of Agriculture will help revitalize rental housing for low-income residents in Wisconsin's rural communities. Christina Clarkson reports…

Last winter was horrendous for hobbyist and smaller honey producers in the state. For commercial beekeepers, it was a rough year as well. In the first of two stories about Wisconsin's honey producers, Kristen Durst reports there's a lot of experimenting going on as beekeepers work overtime to save their crop…

A Jefferson County Judge has officially announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Randy Koschnick is hoping to defeat longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson in next April's election. Shawn Johnson reports…

A report by medical doctors and veterans on a federal government advisory committee are calling for more money and research to help those with health ailments acquired after serving in the Gulf War. Shamane Mills reports…

Immigrants' rights advocates in Wisconsin plan a lobbying effort to convince the new Democratic majority in Congress to pass a bill that would grant un-documented immigrant students residency if they graduate from an American high school.. Gil Halsted reports…

A new report ranks UW-Madison 10th among research institutions for the number of students studying abroad. That's a significant jump from the previous year. Christina Clarkson reports…

The DNR has decided to do a more extensive environmental review of what may become Wisconsin's largest dairy farm. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Across the country –- including Wisconsin -- scrap metal thieves are stealing from homes, garages, and businesses. Now there are reports that they’re going after historical plaques and markers. Brian Bull reports…

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the oldest and most well known ways for those with a drinking problem to stop. Time and technology are resulting in new, additional methods to combat addiction. Shamane Mills reports…

The incoming Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly and the leader of the State Senate have more than just their party label in common. As Shawn Johnson reports... they both come from union backgrounds…

One of Central Wisconsin's top soldiers in the War on Poverty has announced his retirement... leaving a lasting legacy for those in need, and the communities in which they live. Glen Moberg reports…

Wisconsin's gas prices are the lowest they've been in almost two years. Christina Clarkson reports…

The leader of the Wisconsin Senate says the first thing he plans to do next year is pass an increase to the state's minimum wage. Shawn Johnson reports…

Wintertime farmers markets are getting underway in Wisconsin, at a time of economic uncertainty for growers and customers. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence is joining its sister organizations across the country in a campaign to re-invigorate their work to prevent family violence. Their battle cry is to return the grass roots organizing style of the 1960's. Gil Halsted reports…

So far this year, there are fewer children's products recalled than in 2007 because of lead based paint. This drop in recalls of toys, jewelry and clothing comes in the wake of a consumer safety law that's not yet in effect. Shamane Mills reports…

More than six months after an explosion injured two workers and forced a mile area evacuation, a Spooner company has agreed to a settlement with the Department of Labor. Rich Kremer reports…

One of the U-W System’s biggest critics in the legislature is stepping down as chair of the Committee on Colleges and Universities. But Representative Steve Nass still wants a say in how U-W officials spend their money, and is advocating for fewer campuses in the state. Brian Bull reports…

A state energy savings program reports more institutions and businesses are switching to LED lights....thanks to financial help from electricity ratepayers. Chuck Quirmbach has details…

A small northern Wisconsin community is one of three in the Great Lakes picked for an international award. It's for smart growth. Mike Simonson reports…

When State Assembly Democrats chose their leaders yesterday, they picked lawmakers who were first elected just four years ago for the top two positions. As Shawn Johnson reports... they represent a wave of newcomers in the Assembly…

The season for giving is underway. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior that some people have mixed feelings about whether people are cutting back on donations this holiday season…

Opposition to a federal plan for ferreting out illegal immigrants in the work place has created some strange bedfellows. As Gil Halsted reports the U-S Chamber of Commerce and the national A-F-L-C-I-O have joined forces to oppose the enforcement of the "no match" rule for social security cards…

The Democratic lawmakers who run the state Assembly and Senate have now chosen all their leaders for the upcoming legislative session. As Shawn Johnson reports... not one of those leaders hails from the state's largest city…

Social service agencies in Superior say they're seeing more demand for their services. Danielle Kaeding reports the need isn’t always being met in the community…

Clergy abuse victims have released a video of a former Milwaukee archbishop, that the victims say helps their fraud cases against the Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Wisconsin conservation group wants to preserve three historical cemeteries in the southern town of Sumpter. The plan is to convert the cemeteries back to prairie land. Christina Clarkson reports…

Assembly Democrats have chosen Janesville Representative Mike Sheridan to be their Speaker in the upcoming session of the Wisconsin legislature. Sheridan will be the first Democrat to hold the powerful position since 1994. Shawn Johnson reports…

The senate's democratic leaders say they want to move state forward in "progressive fashion." How far they'll get depends not only on the opposing party but limited money. Shamane Mills reports…

The Wisconsin Transportation Secretary says he hopes for more federal dollars, to help with highway and transit projects in the state. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Eleven groups are appealing a move by the U.S. Forest Service to close about 2300 miles of back roads and trails in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Two Technical Colleges in Northeastern Wisconsin are getting a financial boost from the federal government. Nearly a million dollars in grant money will be used to counteract a looming shortage of utility workers. Patty Murray reports…

A coal and biomass-fired power plant proposed for Southwestern Wisconsin has been blocked by the State Public Service Commission. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board today voted unanimously to move forward on a rule that would regulate groups that run so-called "issue ads" close to an election. Shawn Johnson reports…

Gang violence is on the rise in northeast Wisconsin. That's according to a new report from the state Department of Justice. But as Gil Halsted reports some law enforcement officials are optimistic about new approaches to solving the problem…

Today Governor Doyle commemorated Veteran's day at the state capitol with a crowd of 200 people. He told veterans that last week's presidential election would not have been possible without their service. Christina Clarkson reports…

State Assembly Republicans have chosen Horicon Representative Jeff Fitzgerald to be their leader during the upcoming legislative session. Fitzgerald takes the helm at a time when Republicans will be the Assembly's minority party for the first time since 1994. Shawn Johnson reports…

The recruiting pool for Wisconsin doctors is shrinking. At the same time, future demands for health care are expected to increase, especially among a population that seeing an expansion of aging baby boomers. Shamane Mills reports…

A new survey says despite the difficult economy, veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars may find it easier to find jobs than non-military job seekers. Christina Clarkson reports…

Critics of the proposed Kenosha casino are attacking a lawsuit that tries to delay a federal decision on the complex until Barack Obama takes over as President. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Experts in Domestic Violence prevention will gather in Madison this week to celebrate 30 years of work in combating one of the largest causes of violent crime in the country. Organizers say last week's election gives them hope that they'll have strong support in the White House for program aimed at reducing family violence. Gil Halsted reports. …

The flag that covers the casket of U.S. veterans is flying once again to honor those men and women. In a unique ceremony...perhaps the only one of its kind...family and friends of a deceased vet gather to watch that flag be raised one last time. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

After a surpise reversal over the weekend, one of the world's most pungent smelling flowers has bloomed in Miwaukee. Katelyn Ferral reports…

Veterans of the Iraq War are taking their place in history alongside the veterans of wars in the past, even if some of them have a hard time thinking of themselves...as veterans. There's a new book out by a Wisconsin veteran, who's talking about his experiences tonight in Green Bay. Staff Sergeant Joe Streeter of the Wisconsin National Guard, 2nd Battallion, 127th Infantry Division, talked to WPR’s Terry Bell about his book and his experiences.…

Some military Veterans in Madison are hoping tomorrow's celebration of Veterans Day will mark the first step towards ending the two wars the U-S is currently fighting. For the second year in a row the Madison chapter of Vets for Peace have erected what they call the "memorial mile" dedicated to the more than 4 thousand U-S soldiers killed in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Gil Halsted reports…

This is Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and state transportation officials are reminding drivers to prepare for snowy driving conditions. The state is also preparing for winter by improving its emergency response plans. Christina Clarkson reports…

Even as the national jobless rate continues to climb, the state says its unemployment insurance fund will remain intact. Shawn Johnson reports…

This morning, mass transit advocates hope to revive a commuter rail proposal that was sidetracked in the State Legislature . Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Following the Republican party's defeat in Tuesday's election, a battle is being waged over the party's future. As Glen Moberg reports, one of Wisconsin's veteran Republican strategists sees a move toward the center…

The U.S. economic downturn and 3-billion dollar state budget shortfall are affecting the U-W’s plans to attract and keep faculty. Brian Bull reports…

A grand jury has indicted four Wisconsin residents for allegedly illegally buying handguns for other people. Chuck Quirmbach reports …

For the third time in two years the Madison chapter of Vets for Peace will install a mile long visual representation of the human cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year the memorial mile, comprised of more than 4 thousand plastic tombstones, will change venues . It will stretch along the edge of the Forest Hill Cemetery ..the resting place of hundreds of past wars. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin Attorney General J-B Van Hollen is appealing a judge's decision to throw out his voter registration lawsuit. But whatever happens won't have any effect on the results of the recently completed election. Shawn Johnson reports…

Concern about the negative effect of too much salt in the American diet has prompted food makers to come up with low sodium products. Making something consumers can eat--and will eat--isn't easy. Sodium reduction can affect food safety and quality. UW Madison's Food Research Institute recently got food scientists together with health experts to talk about salt reduction. Shamane Mills reports…

In a year when the GOP suffered losses nationwide, Wisconsin Republicans say their victories in key state senate races were bright spots for them. Shawn Johnson reports…

Groups on both sides of the gun control debate in Wisconsin have different views on how a Barak Obama administration will impact gun owners’ rights in the state. Gil Halsted reports.…

People in Northern Wisconsin are going to have to get used to dialing ten digit numbers...as opposed to seven. That's because the 715 and 920 area codes are running out. Patty Murray reports…

A Native American graduate student at UW-Stevens Point is working with campus administrators -- and the local fire department -- to allow a religious practice currently prohibited in campus dormitories. Brian Bull reports…

Advocates for the Great Lakes are welcoming President-Elect Obama's choice for a powerful White House post. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Jim Doyle worked hard to deliver Wisconsin's ten electoral votes to President-Elect Barack Obama. All in all, this election proved a good one for Democrats in the state who held on to their U-S congressional seats, maintained their control of the state senate, and have taken over the assembly. Governor Doyle joins Terry Bell to discuss the power shift in the White House and the state…

Advocates of immigration reform in Wisconsin are optimistic about how a Barak Obama administration will deal with the more than ten million illegal immigrants in the country. But the state's most senior Republican congressman says he'll fight them tooth and nail against any kind of amnesty for undocumented workers. Gil Halsted reports…

Now that Democrats have taken control of the Wisconsin Assembly... they'll elect a Speaker from their party for the first time in more than a decade. As Shawn Johnson reports... several candidates have already emerged…

A considerable number of the nearly 3-million ballots cast in Wisconsin for Tuesday's election..... were absentee. The director of the Government Accountability Board says legislators might want to consider changing the law so these ballots could be processed early. That way, Kevin Kennedy says election clerks wouldn't have a glut of ballots to remove from security envelopes on election night. Shamane Mills reports…

A planned large-scale dairy farm near Fond du Lac is prompting debate over how extensively the DNR should evaluate the proposal . Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin Democrats got almost everything they wanted on Election Night. Now they have to decide what they're going to do with it. Democrats won a majority of the State Assembly for the first time in 14 years... giving them control of the full legislature and the governor's office for the first time in more than two decades. Their rise to power gives them a chance to make major changes. But it comes at a challenging time for the state... as Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson reports…

Democrats will push a massive jobs bill this month, hoping to balance the Wall Street bail-out with help for the rest of the country. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

State officials are working with federal housing authorities to prevent the mortgage crisis from lowering neighborhood safety, property values and quality of life. 38 million dollars in one-time funding from the U-S Department of Housing and Urban Development will go for what's called the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Shamane Mills reports…

Some ships may be laying up early in the Duluth/Superior port as the slowing economy impacts steel production in the region. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Wisconsin helped President-Elect Barack Obama capture the White House in this historic election. In the state, Democrat Steve Kagen prevailed in hotly contested Congressional race, the Democrats held on their Senate majority and they could be gaining the assembly as well. Joe Heim, a political science professor in U-W LaCrosse, analyses the changing political scene in the state for Terry Bell…

Barack Obama’s victory heralds a series of wins for Democrats, both nationally and in Wisconsin. Brian Bull talked to some Democratic leaders at last night’s Election party in Madison, and has this report…

Some African-American voters in Wisconsin say they're taking special pride in Barack Obama's victory in the Presidential election. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Crowds gathered Tuesday night across the UW-Madison campus to watch the results of the presidential election. Christina Clarkson reports on the differing reactions attendees had at Barack Obama's successful bid for president…

Two of Wisconsin's Republican Congressman have starkly different views of what the next 4 years will be like for them with Barak Obama in the White House. One predicts a bitter fight with Democrats over energy and tax policy . The other has hopes for bipartisan efforts to solve the nation's problems. Gil Halsted reports…

Democrats won a majority of seats in the state Assembly last night, giving them control of the entire legislature and the governor's office for the first time since the early 1980s. Shawn Johnson reports…

The incumbent in Northeastern Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional district won another term in Congress. Democrat Steve Kagen won over Republican John Gard--a onetime speaker of the State Assembly. Kagen is the first Democrat to be re-elected to the seat since 1979. Patty Murray reports…

The Dean of Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation sees Barack Obama's victory as a mandate for action. As Glen Moberg reports, Dave Obey hopes to use his power to move the country in a new direction…

A referendum mandating paid sick leave has passed in the city of Milwaukee. But the proposal could face a legal challenge. Katelyn Ferral reports…

After 20 months of campaigning, voters are eager to end this race for the White House. Danielle Kaeding reports on high voter turnout in Superior…

As of 2:30 this afternoon more than 900 students had voted at the Memorial Union in Madison, and there was a steady stream of students walking in the door to cast their ballots. Voting has been smooth according to poll workers with very few glitches. Gil Halsted reports…

A UW-Madison library official says a proposed settlement between search-engine giant Google and various writers and publishers groups will greatly enhance learning and research opportunities. Brian Bull reports…

The long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are prompting some dress shops to help military brides-to-be. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

If you think you're going to vote today... don't bet on it! Literally, it’s illegal, according to an obscure law. Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi mentioned it in her ruling in the lawsuit concerning the double-checking of voter registrations. Mike Haas, a lawyer for the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, talked to WPR’s Terry Bell about the law.…

Polls opened at seven this morning and will stay open until eight o'clock tonight on an election day that could bring record turnout in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

One of the hardest fought State Senate races this year is in northern Wisconsin's 12th district. Two strong candidates are vying to take over the seat that was vacated by Democrat Roger Breske. Glen Moberg reports…

The Janesville Gazette, the Beloit Daily News and Green Bay Press-Gazette are three Wisconsin daily newspapers who've endorsed Senator John McCain for president. But the Capital Times, Chippewa Herald, Wausau Daily Herald are among nine Wisconsin dailies giving the nod to Senator Barack Obama. But, does it really matter? Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Arguments were heard in court yesterday in the case of a Central Wisconsin couple that prayed for their critically ill daughter instead of taking her to a doctor. As Glen Moberg reports, the case is raising fundamental constitutional questions…

As voters go to the polls for a hotly contested presidential election tomorrow, "harmony" is not a word that jumps to mind. But as hunters head out into the woods this month for the deer hunting season "harmony" is a word on the minds of the wardens policing the hunt. Gil Halsted reports…

A newly bloomed flower in Wisconsin is likely to give a strongly-scented reminder about protecting the tropical rainforest. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Dairyland power cooperative is indefinitely suspending the permitting process for a controversial disposal facility in Vernon county. Steve Roisum reports …

Early voting continued today in Wisconsin.....with some of the longest lines being outside the Municipal Building in downtown Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach filed this report…

An appeals court issued an order today that will let a conservative group continue running a radio ad that says a state assembly candidate supports a major tax increase and health care for illegal immigrants. Shawn Johnson reports…

A former University of Wisconsin professor turned McCain campaign official says his candidate's economic plan is best for homeowners in Wisconsin -- and the rest of the country. The Obama camp begs to differ. Brian Bull reports…

John McCain and Barack Obama offer voters some differences on the environment, energy issues and land preservation. Chuck Quirmbach has the story, as our series of reports on topics in the presidential race wraps up…

A Jackson County Judge over the weekend took what may have been an unprecedented step involving a race for the state legislature. Just days before the election... he ordered a third-party group to stop running a campaign ad on the grounds that it was lying about an assembly candidate. Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson has this report…

For the past couple of weeks, we have been highlighting various state assembly and senate races...as well as congressional races that are on tomorrow's ballot. This morning .. Wisconsin's First Congressional district, which runs along the southern and southeastern part of the state. Chemical engineer and Democrat Marge Krupp is trying to unseat Republican Paul Ryan. Ryan has held the seat since 1998. From Kenosha, David Cole has a look at this race…

Groups across Wisconsin campaigned to get out the vote this past weekend ....including a faith-based political organization in Milwaukee. Katelyn Ferral reports…

For one Wisconsin woman, volunteering as a poll worker on Tuesday represents more than spending a day handing out ballots. Christina Clarkson reports…

The U.S. Coast Guard getting ready to enforce new security clearance cards at ports in the Great Lakes region. The cards will be required beginning December first. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…