A massive fish kill at the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir in Central Wisconsin has some local homeowners and businessmen up in arms. Glen Moberg reports…

This weekend in Ashland, high school students made their case against tobacco and culturally-oriented marketing before the Joint Finance Committee. Mike Simonson reports…

Tough economic times are putting the pinch on Mittens and Fido too. More owners are surrendering their pets to the local shelter, or simply setting them free. Presumably because of the cost of raising their four-legged friends. Steve Roisum reports...

A conservative group is trying to drum up enough support to recall Governor Jim Doyle from office. But as Shawn Johnson reports, that's no easy task...

A recent report shows U.S. Army recruiters in Wisconsin are among the best in the nation at enlisting soldiers that have high school diplomas. Christina Clarkson reports…

The state of Wisconsin and the wind power industry will try to see if they can turn in the same direction....at least during a conference today. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Groups that run politically charged issue ads close to election day would have to disclose their donors and limit their fundraising under a measure advanced by the state's election agency. Shawn Johnson reports...

North Central Wisconsin has been hit hard by the economic recession, but there has been at least one notable exception to the trend. Glen Moberg reports…

An incident last August between a Sawyer County deputy and a Native American reporter is shedding light on what maybe a hidden striggle that main stream reporters don’t have to face. Mike Simonson reports that American Indian journalists say they have a tougher time covering what would be a routine news for other reporters…

More than a dozen Wisconsin farm groups want lawmakers to ward off what they’re calling the “radical agendas” of animal rights activists. A letter campaign comes ahead of next week’s lobbying day in the state capitol by the Humane Society. Brian Bull reports…

Potential for painless way to deliver flu protection has vaccine makers in Europe and the U.S. seeking approval for injections that are only skin deep. A Madison company that was a spin off from UW-Madison is among those testing what’s called intradermal delivery. Shamane Mills reports…

A northeastern Wisconsin Company is the first general contractor to earn the state’s “Green Tier” status for businesses. The program honors companies that voluntarily go beyond environmental standards. Patty Murray reports…

The first proposed diversion of water under the revised Great Lakes Compact has hit a snag. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Hundreds came to UW-Eau Clair’s Hass Fine Arts Center today for the chance to speak before the Joint Committee on Finance. Mary Jo Wagner has more on what the state budget writing committee heard…

Questions are coming up about whether state agencies and technical colleges are ready to deal with the huge federal stimulus package. A key architect of the package spoke today at a renewable energy forum in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Democrats in the state legislature say they’re optimistic about passing a bill that would allow cities and counties to form regional transit authorities to fund new bus sytems. But Republicans say the bill is a mandate for taxation without representation. Gill Halsted reports…

Housing authorities across the state got a green light this week to spend their share of $26 million of federal stimulus money. The money will not only create jobs but modernize low income public housing. Rich Kremer reports...

The Chrysler engine plant in Kenosha is waiting to hear how many union workers take a buyout, before beginning layoffs at the plant next week. Meanwhile today, many workers from the plant demonstrated outside their union hall. Dave McGrath has more…

Despite job cuts in almost every sector of the economy, a new report shows one area -- health care -- is poised for job growth in Wisconsin. Christina Clarkson reports…

A measure headed to the Governor’s desk would reverse a state supreme court decision that made it illegal for home buyers to sue home sellers who lie about their property. Shawn Johnson reports…

Supporters and critics of Milwaukee's school voucher program are each finding things to like in a new study about the taxpayer funded system. Chuck Quirmbach reports. ..

A down economy and declining enrollment are forcing school districts across the state to lay off teachers, administrators, and other employees. And for those losing their jobs, the influx of federal stimulus cash may not be much help. Kristen Durst reports…

Usually the sports teams of the Midwest Athletic Conference compete against each other. But over the next month, the colleges and universities of the “MAC”, including five in Wisconsin, are working together to try to connect students and alumni with prospective employers. It’s an online “virtual” job fair. Terry Bell talks with Jerry Donohue, director of Career Services at St. Norbert College in De Pere, to learn more…

Prospects for reforming the state’s juvenile justice code improved yesterday when a legislative council committee approved a bill that would make it easier for juveniles to avoid being waived into adult court. But as Gil Halsted reports, some Republicans say they’ll oppose the funding increases the changes will require…

With Wisconsin's unemployment rate at nearly nine percent, Governor Jim Doyle is counting on so-called green jobs to get some people back to work. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A top climate scientist was in Wisconsin yesterday, urging the state to reduce its use of coal. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Janesville business leaders descended on the state capitol yesterday to push legislation to revive the city's economy following the closure of the General Motors plant there. Gil Halsted reports…

UW-Madison's Chancellor wants to make Wisconsin’s flagship university more affordable for low and middle income student, by raising tuition. Christina Clarkson explains. ..

Domestic violence prevention programs have been seeing more demand on their services. And as Danielle Kaeding reports, now they’re seeing people find more difficulty leaving abusive relationships…

Yesterday a settlement was reached between the state and Xcel energy. Mike Simonson has more…

Job seekers and employers are trying different approaches to getting people back to work. A Job "Camp" in Milwaukee today will include resume critiques and interview exercises with local employers. There will also be sessions that focus on identifying talent and hiring a diverse workforce…

Local retailers are making their case against the oil company tax included in Governor Jim Doyle's budget proposal. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Part of Governor Jim Doyle's budget that would put tighter controls on Milwaukee's voucher schools prompted a spirited exchange at a public hearing in West Allis yesterday. Shawn Johnson reports...

The Doyle Administration says it may be getting ready to sign a promise not to buy state uniforms from sweatshops. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A program the encourages low income kids to consider going to college is expanding. “Phuture Phoenix” began at UW Green Bay. A federal grand will pay to begin a similar effort at another, yet-to-be determined school. Patty Murray reports...

The phrase 'fit for the job' takes on special significance for those doing physical work. Those we depend on for help during emergencies are facing a health issue that's also of concern in the general public.Shamane Mills reports…

A Wisconsin woman is heading for Nepal this weekend. She plans to spend the next two months climbing Mount Everest, the last of seven summits to fulfill a lifelong dream. As Mike Simonson reports, even Multiple Sclerosis isn't stopping her…

Many of the hills in western Wisconsin are turning out to be valuable to oil and gas drilling companies. But some in Chippewa County are fighting plans to mine the sand there. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

A new film that promotes the use of a Buddhist meditation technique to rehabilitate prison inmates will get two screenings in Wisconsin this week. Gil Halsted reports…

The state legislature has send a measure to the Governor’s desk that would regulate traveling sales crews in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports...

Hopes are slowly rising for a troubled trout stream in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A turbulent stock market and economic recession are making older people stay on the job or come out of retirement. As Brian Bull reports, some federal stimulus money is being used to help senior workers find jobs in the troubled economy…

Republican and Democratic lawmakers are competing for support from Wisconsin's business community, as the Legislature takes up Governor Doyle's state budget proposal. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The number of prosecutors in Wisconsin is dwindling, according to the state attorney general who visited Sparta yesterday. But as Danielle Kaeding reports, those numbers aren't expected to grow under Governor Jim Doyle's budget…

A lot of you may be looking for work. We’re in a recession, after all. And if so, you're a lot like Mark Heuer of Kewauskum, who's been out of work since last fall. But you probably haven't tried what he's tried to do about it: He's put up a billboard advertising himself at highway 45 and Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee. He talked with WPR’s Terry Bell about how it’s going…

Wisconsin lawmakers could send a bill to the Governor's desk Monday that would restrict the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizer. Shawn Johnson has this preview of that and other items that will be debated when the full state legislature convenes in Madison…

Dock workers and anglers are fighting over a plan by the Wisconsin DNR to crack down on dirty ballast water from ships in the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A spokeswoman for Fort McCoy, near Sparta, says the military base could receive around 45 million dollars in stimulus money for renovation and construction. Steve Roisum reports…

A petition drive is gearing up for a 7-thousand mile trek across many of the nation’s Indian reservations, including some in Wisconsin. Organizers want President Obama to officially apologize for how Native Americans were treated in the U.S. Government’s boarding schools. Brian Bull has more…

Hundreds of people packed a Milwaukee church last night, to press the case for immigration reform and to halt immigration raids on companies. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

It's hard to find an industry unaffected by the downturn in the economy and the media is no exception. For commercial television, radio, and print declining advertising revenues are forcing layoffs and furloughs. Kristen Durst reports…

Some Wisconsin lawmakers are unhappy with the state election agency's new record system for campaign donations. And a watchdog group says the system is still prone to error. Shawn Johnson reports...

Two groups of students at UW Oshkosh will spend spring break this week helping people in Louisiana and Mississippi who still haven't recovered from hurricanes. Members of the school's Inter Tribal group will help a Native American community that's been hit by a series of storms. Patty Murray reports…

A Native American doctor has switched roles and become a patient and has filmed a documentary about it. Mike Simonson reports on "Walking in the Unknown" about life, death, and a cultural battle with wellness…

Just two months after a powerful northern Wisconsin Congressman was sworn into office for another term... the man he beat in the last election says he wants a rematch. Glen Moberg reports…

Consumers who have problems with fraudulent advertising, unwanted telemarketer calls, or unsafe products might have a harder time getting help from the state under Governor Jim Doyle's budget proposal. Shawn Johnson reports...

Federal stimulus money is heading to small business owners. Earlier this week President Barack Obama outlined a series of initiatives aimed at freeing up frozen credit markets and giving entrepreneurs a break on loan fees. Patty Murray reports…

This spring there are concerns about flooding in parts of Wisconsin. One Dane County community is still striving to put past floods behind them, by taking steps to prevent property damage. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin peace groups are marking the sixth anniversary of the U-S occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan with rallies and vigils. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

There'll be 31 major construction projects on University of Wisconsin System campuses in Governor Doyle's proposed capital budget. Mike Simonson reports on the UW-Superior campus's largest-ever project announced Friday…

The federal government says a former Racine resident has been deported to Austria, for his actions as a Nazi prison camp guard during World War Two. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The two candidates running for the state Supreme Court debated in La Crosse, less than three weeks before the election. Steve Roisum reports…

Cattle and pigs in Wisconsin are some of the livestock that would be affected by a bill introduced this week in Congress. The bill tries to limit antibiotic use in animals so that bacteria don't develop resistance that may harm human health…

A member of the legislature's budget panel is concerned a government hiring freeze is actually costing taxpayers money as the state is forced to hire more private contractors. Shawn Johnson reports…

Some of the success stories of Wisconsin's bird population are mixed with a list of problems, in a new national study. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The slumping economy is leading to increased reports of financial scams like identity theft and bogus offers to work-from-home. Now there are concerns over heavily-advertised debt consolidation services that take advantage of those who are already financially vulnerable. Patty Murray reports…

AIG executives getting bonuses might face a whopper of a new tax under a measure introduced yesterday by Congressman Dave Obey of Wisconsin. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A new report finds overall Wisconsin has good open government laws on paper. But the application of those laws falls short of providing residents timely and consistent access to public information. Christina Clarkson reports…

The Governor's proposed budget would make Wisconsin's cigarette tax one of the highest in the nation. But some lawmakers are concerned that it would also cut grants that aim to keep young people from smoking. Shawn Johnson reports…

More inland communities are eyeing water from the Great Lakes. But civil rights groups say they worry about the impact of water diversion on minority neighborhoods in lakeside cities like Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Parents want insurance coverage for their children's hearing aids. They told lawmakers yesterday it helps students learn at the same rate as their peers. Shamane Mills reports…

A bill in congress, co-sponsored by Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind, would help the self employed save almost $2,000 annually. Steve Roisum reports…

The cougar spotted west of Spooner hasn’t been seen since March 5th. Joe Cadotte reports the mountain lion could be anywhere, even in the Superior or Grantsburg area…

The legislature's budget panel has given the green light to using federal stimulus money on 49 local road and bridge projects. But the bulk of this first round of local projects won't help some of the cities hit hardest by the recession. Shawn Johnson reports…

Meteorologists, and disaster assistance coordinators say it’s highly unlikely southwest Wisconsin will see major flooding like it did in 2007, and 2008. Steve Roisum reports…

The federal stimulus package may help reduce flooding problems, by keeping water in floodplains. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Advocates of a plan to ban Native American mascots in Wisconsin schools told state lawmakers yesterday the move is long overdue. Shawn Johnson reports…

Nationally, the down economy has prompted an increase in job applications at police agencies. Christina Clarkson reports on how that trend is playing out in Wisconsin…

Tests on deer heads turned in by hunters last year in northern Wisconsin show that Chronic Wasting Disease and tuberculosis have not spread. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Organizers of a Circus Parade planned for Milwaukee this summer say they have enough funds to make sure the event will go ahead. But there will be no ''circus train" across the state. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says Governor Jim Doyle's budget proposal would make dangerous cuts to public safety in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

Student leaders in the UW-System say they recognize the state's tight finances but they hope lawmakers won't be tight-fisted as they consider how much money to put toward higher education. Shamane Mills reports…

Governor Jim Doyle is creating a splash in the state's largest city, with his borrowing plans for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The new shipping season will start slowly when the Soo Locks open next week. In fact, many ships around the Great Lakes will stay tied up in port until demand rebounds. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Tourism officials say they believe Wisconsinites will carry them through tough economic times. That was the underlying message of the Wisconsin Governor's annual conference on tourism, that's being held in La Crosse, through today. Danielle Kaeding was there…

Some law enforcement leaders are at odds with Governor Jim Doyle, over a budget proposal involving racial profiling. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A new report suggests the quality of Wisconsin’s public mental health system is better than many other states, but not as good as it was a few years ago. Christina Clarkson reports…

With help from state and federal money, up to 100 construction jobs could be created over the next three years at Superior’s Fraser Shipyards. Rich Kremer reports…

Consumers dropped off about fifteen semi-trailer loads full of electronic garbage at State Fair Park in Milwaukee on Saturday. The event came as Wisconsin lawmakers prepare to debate an electronic waste bill. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A series of public hearings addressing racial disparities in Dane County’s justice system begin today. As Christina Clarkson reports there's debate as to what are the best ways to tackle the problem.…

Tough economic times may be keeping some people close to home. Danielle Kaeding reports that’s one strength that will be highlighted in a conference on Wisconsin’s Tourism Industry being held in La Crosse…

A survey of smokers shows about a third have never talked to their doctor or other health care provider about their habit. A lack of communication about the sensitive issue is cited as one obstacle. Shamane Mills reports…

As job losses mount, homeowners are falling behind in their payments. The number of foreclosures in Wisconsin has jumped by 25 percent in just a year. As Kristen Durst reports, for many who are trying to reduce or defer their home payments to fend off foreclosure the process can be anything but easy…

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today toured a Milwaukee home that's in the process of being weatherized. Chu says he's looking at ways to expand energy efficiency programs to the middle class. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The head of the state office that was set up to handle federal stimulus money says some of those asking for the funding may end up disappointed because there's not enough to go around. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Democratic Congress and new President are undoing some policies from the previous administration. One of them has to do with the price of birth control. Shamane Mills reports…

A nation-wide organic farmer’s advocacy group claims the village of Cornucopia on Lake Superior’s South Shore as its headquarters. But don’t ask the locals where to find an office…because there isn’t one. Rich Kremer reports…

An appeals court has rejected the federal government’s motion to dismiss a Wisconsin Native American tribe’s case against them. At issue is if the Interior Department acted illegally when it changed the standards for off-reservation gaming applications last year. Brian Bull reports…

Democratic state lawmakers have reintroduced a plan that would let people sue their employers when they feel like they've been the victim of discrimination. Shawn Johnson reports…

Two consumer groups says some children's bath products contain substances that could be harmful. The Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group and Campaign for Safe Cosmetics say formaldehyde, even in trace amounts, should be regulated more strictly. Shamane Mills reports…

As governments get ready to spend federal stimulus dollars, a scientific panel recommends planning ahead for a warmer and wetter climate. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A report out this week from the National Center on Family Homelessness about homeless children ranks Wisconsin among the top ten states in caring for homeless kids. But, as Danielle Kaeding reports, state officials and homeless advocates feel more needs to be done…

The federal omnibus bill will go a long way to restore the light stations of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The state is taking comments on the first test of the Great Lakes Water Diversion Compact, which took effect in December. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Two large coal-fired power plants in Wisconsin are prominently mentioned in a new report that raises concerns about coal waste. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The U.S. Department of Education has some advice for schools in regards to their share of the economic stimulus package: spend, spend, spend, and do it quickly. Brian Bull reports on how two Wisconsin school districts plan to use their money…

A turbulent stock market has taken its toll on community foundations, with many seeing several million dollars in losses. Christina Clarkson reports on how some Wisconsin foundations are faring…

A state legislative committee is considering changes in Wisconsin's probation and parole system. An interim report from consultants calls for drastic changes in the way ex-offenders are managed once they leave prison. Gil Halsted reports…

The Department of Natural Resources would be able to fine people for burning garbage or tires under a measure being revived at the state capitol. Shawn Johnson reports…

The State Supreme Court candidates are sparring again over whether one of them is soft on crime. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Students facing all-nighters aren’t just drinking coffee to get them through exams. Use of the prescription stimulant Adderall is a concern on many campuses. Danielle Kaeding reports, it was one topic in a lecture yesterday in LaCrosse…

The federal agency which tracks substance abuse shows the need for help in Wisconsin is greater than the supply. Shamane Mills reports…

The state Ag Department says the Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Southeast Wisconsin is more widespread and has been here longer than previously announced. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

State lawmakers will take a closer look at adding more nuclear power, at a hearing today being held not far from Wisconsin's two nuclear plants. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin emergency officials say heavy rains this spring or summer could mean more flooding. They're urging people to consider buying insurance, instead of gambling on getting disaster assistance in the event of a flood. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The number of workplaces that allow smoking is decreasing. A Wisconsin study shows the state is following a nationwide trend in that regard. However, employees exposure to smoke varies by income, education and gender. Shamane Mills reports…

A compromise plan that would change Wisconsin's more than century-old John Doe law is drawing criticism from both the left and right. Shawn Johnson reports…

The struggling economy will soon be affecting mail delivery across Wisconsin and the rest of the country. Brian Bull reports…

State lawmakers are considering a bill to limit pharmaceutical ads aimed at Wisconsin consumers. Opponents say such limits could be difficult to enforce but patient safety advocates say such a law is needed. Shamane Mills reports…

The ethanol industry in Wisconsin and elsewhere wants to get more of its product into gasoline. But some scientists and engine-makers are trying to put the brakes on the idea. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Federal funding for more embryonic stem cell lines is expected to help the university where they were first isolated: the UW-Madison. Shamane Mills reports…

The state supreme Court is moving ahead with a new ethics rule that requires prosecutors to take action when they learn of evidence that someone may have been wrongfully convicted. Gil Halsted reports…

A bill that would take away the Governor's power to appoint the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources already has enough co-sponsors to clear the full legislature. But Governor Jim Doyle's change of heart on the issue has the plan's future in doubt. Shawn Johnson reports…

A proposal to change the way workers form unions is sparking controversy among union workers and businesses. Workers gathered yesterday in Milwaukee and LaCrosse to push for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Some people who are looking for a job, are looking for more job training funds from the State Legislature. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Some people who are looking for a job, are looking for more job training funds from the State Legislature. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A shipping company and the National Park Service are getting together to figure out an effective way to kill invasive species in a ships ballast tanks under emergency conditions. The experiment may leave the Superior Harbor a bit on the pink side. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

President Obama yesterday signed an executive order to once again permit the use of federal taxpayer money to fund research on *new* embryonic stem cell lines. Opposed to that move is the group "Wisconsin Right to Life", Executive Director Barbara Lyons joined WPR’s Terry Bell for more…

Wisconsin's Department of Transportation says drivers should brace for more road construction this summer with hundreds of millions in federal stimulus funds on the way. Shawn Johnson reports…

The IRS is finding more mistakes on tax returns this year, and many of those errors are due to confusion over how to report last year's economic stimulus payments. Christina Clarkson reports…

The Interior Department has decided to again take the grey wolf in the Western Great Lakes off the list of endangered and threatened species. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

An insurance company worker who took on her former employer to battle for benefits, has won a federal appeals court case involving coverage for her son's autism treatment. Shamane Mills reports…

A proposed law in the Governor’s budget would change the way landowners fight condemnation of their property. Opponents say it’s a sneak attack to handcuff property owners who challenge the price they’re offered for their land. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

One university is suggesting another way to pay for Governor Jim Doyle’s commitment to financial aid in the budget. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Wisconsin will hold its first Mission of Mercy event this June. It's a kind of charity dental event that relies on MASH style health care: a mobile operation set up quickly to treat patients. To ensure as many volunteers as possible, organizers say they need a change in state law. Shamane Mills explains…

National Weather Service offices in Wisconsin and other Midwest states are conducting an experiment that will mean fewer severe thunderstorm warnings for this upcoming season. Steve Roisum reports…

The State Supreme Court will hold a hearing today on a new ethics rule that prosecutors and defense attorney disagree on. It would require prosecutors to take action when they learn of evidence that points to the innocence of someone they helped convict. Gil Halsted reports…

Governor Jim Doyle is defending proposed business tax hikes in his state budget plan. But business leaders say they will now take their case to the Legislature. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Reaction among members of Congress to President Obama’s $3.6-trillion budget have mostly been along party lines, and Wisconsin is no exception. Christina Clarkson reports…

Two oil pipeline projects expected to get underway this summer in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota will put about 2000 construction workers on the job. Although some regulatory approval is still needed, Mike Simonson reports that it is expected to come in time for the summer construction season…

A state appeals court ruling this week rejected an effort by a Native American man to change his sentence of life without parole. Omer Ninham was convicted of a brutal murder he committed when he was 14 years old . At issue is whether a teenaged offender has a better chance of rehabilitation than an adult . Gil Halsted reports…

Several University of Wisconsin Regents are unhappy with Governor Jim Doyle's plan to raid segregated pots of money students pay into to fund building improvements on their campuses. Shawn Johnson reports…

A cougar was spotted in Burnett County near Spooner in northwestern Wisconsin. It's the first cougar seen in Wisconsin for 105 years. Joe Cadotte reports from Superior…

Dane County is tapping into geothermal technology for its public nursing home. The project should make the building more efficient and provide jobs at a time when the construction industry has slowed. Shamane Mills reports…

More than 700 high school bowlers will be in Ashwaubenon this weekend competing in the State High School Bowling Club tournament. Bowling has a reputation of being "geeky" or outdated, but the tournament goers would disagree. Besides being fun, there's scholarship money to be had. Patty Murray met a student from Green Bay who is getting a rare athletic scholarship to bowl in college, and has this report…

Some Wisconsin opponents of immigration raids are trying to get the Obama Administration to stop the raids. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Millions of dollars in federal stimulus money may put some Wisconsin home builders back to work, and boost home energy efficiency. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin residents will have a chance to weigh in on Governor Jim Doyle's budget proposal at six hearings throughout the state. Shawn Johnson reports…

A western Wisconsin Democrat is angry that Governor Doyle put a statewide smoking ban in the state budget. But a neighboring Republican senator likes the plan. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Realtors say it's a great time to buy a home in Wisconsin. As Danielle Kaeding reports however, buyers are advised to plan ahead and shop within their means…

Those choosing to donate organs have that directive on their drivers license. Someday another end of life decision may be posted there as well. Shamane Mills reports…

A nationwide protest against abortion during the season of Lent has prompted a religious response in central Wisconsin. Glen Moberg reports…

Water experts have taken a deeper look at the flood that lasted for months in Spring Green last year. They found that high groundwater levels were a key factor. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A state park in southwest Wisconsin is getting some much-needed funding, to keep its facilities upgraded and modernized for visitors. Steve Roisum reports…

The unemployment rate is rising and there's bad economic news every day. It's a daunting job market for anyone out of work. But staffing experts say there are still jobs available. They say people have to look harder for them and sell themselves more aggressively. Patty Murray visited a job fair in Green Bay yesterday and has this report…

Two Wisconsin cities are on a new, national top 25 list for buildings that meet a federal energy efficiency standard. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Advocates for tougher drunk driving laws told a state Assembly panel yesterday that mandatory ignition interlocks could help reduce the number of repeat offenders on the road. Shawn Johnson reports…

The multi-billion dollar state budget deficit is forcing the UW system to tighten its belt. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Those hoping to beat the flu with one of the most popular antivirals may have to look elsewhere. The most common flu viruses are growing resistant to Tamiflu. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin's performing arts organizations are struggling. As Kristen Durst reports declining revenues are forcing layoffs, shows are being cancelled, and for some theatres the final act may be near…

Vernon and La Crosse County officials are planning ahead in light of the state’s projected multi-billion dollar budget shortfall. Danielle Kaeding reports…

A new survey by the National Retail Federation suggests more taxpayers are filing their returns earlier this year in light of the down economy. Christina Clarkson reports…

Wisconsin's longest-serving Republican member of Congress is trying to squelch rumors that this is his last term. Suburban Milwaukee Representative James Sensenbrenner says he'll run for the House again next year. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Federal Trade Commissions’ latest report shows a steady rise in consumer complaints across the U.S. Brian Bull reports on how Wisconsin fared…

A recent FBI report says gang activity on Indian reservations is becoming more of a problem in several Midwestern states, including Wisconsin. State and tribal law officials say there’s some truth to that claim. Brian Bull reports…

A group that helps problem gamblers predicts the difficult economy will keep their hotline busy. However, at least one form of gambling is seeing a downturn. Shamane Mills, reports…

The Wisconsin dairy cow operation that could become the state's largest has been granted a wastewater permit by the DNR. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Instead of heads or tails, it'll be heads or Apostle Islands. The National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin has been selected as Wisconsin's choice to be on the U.S. Mint's new quarter honoring national parks. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

An advertising firm in Green Bay wants to be the healthiest company in the city, and it will have the statistics to back up the claim. The company's owner says he wants his employees to become fitter. He says the increased productivity and reduced insurance costs will just be a bonus. Patty Murray reports…

A plan designed to make it easier for minority-owned companies to grow has some in the African American business community concerned. Shawn Johnson reports…

As the U.S. war in Iraq appears to be winding down, officials at UW-Madison are exploring a unique partnership with the University in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit. Gil Halsted reports…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will cease counter services for the public at 24 locations. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

One proposal in President Obama’s budget wants to stop direct payments to farms with annual sales of more than $500,000 in grain and livestock. Christina Clarkson reports on how some farmers are reacting to the proposal…

A possible Republican candidate for Governor is criticizing Governor Doyle's plan to release some prison inmates early. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

There were more than thirty prisoner-of-war camps in Wisconsin during World War Two. And the story of German POWs in the state is not widely known. Mary Jo Wagner has more on efforts to change that…