The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back the use of new security clearance ID cards at ports across the nation. Danielle Kaeding reports that Duluth and Superior ports are among them…

Official federal oversight of conditions at the Boscbel prison ended a week ago. But some are still concerned that the strict isolation at the prison may cause mental health problems for inmates. Gil Halsted reports…

The UW-Madison developed technology to get more flu vaccine.... prepared more quickly. Now a Madison company whose principal founders played a role in creating this method are hoping to expand on that knowledge ...to prevent and treat both seasonal and pandemic flu. Shamane Mills reports…

Whooping crane experts are trying to salvage what's left of crane eggs laid in the wild in Central Wisconsin this year. Difficulties with young cranes hatching on their own continues to slow progress of the whooping crane reintroduction experiment in the eastern U.S. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

College graduations are approaching, bringing thousands of new job applicants into an already crunched economy. At Marquette University in Milwaukee some graduating seniors say they have jobs. Others plan more schooling, and others are still looking. Elizabeth Shirek collected these comments…

A new review of judicial elections nationwide finds that the most expensive races are concentrated in Great Lakes states like Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

The DNR and environmental groups are back at odds, over a proposed cooling water system that environmentalists say could kill a lot of fish in Lake Michigan. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Holmen Village Board has decided on the future of Star Hill, where a long-time religious display has sparked a local controversy. Marureen McCollum has more…

Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly will come to the capitol next week for a legislative session to address Wisconsin's 527-million dollar budget shortfall. But as Shawn Johnson reports... they may not have much company…

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority is hoping to bring passenger cruising back to the Twin Ports. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The need for more doctors has prompted medical schools in the U.S. to enroll more students. Wisconsin is part of that trend. Shamane Mills reports…

Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was in Milwaukee yesterday....urging lawyers to promote judicial independence. O'Connor was helped by the State Supreme Court Justice next up for re-election. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

An online ticket-broker from Minnesota has agreed to shut down his website and to stop selling Packers tickets...unless he actually has possession of them. The action comes after an investigation by the State's Department of Consumer Protection found the seller had violated fair trade practices. Patty Murray reports…

Health and policy experts say Wisconsin could reduce over-consumption of alcohol by raising the liquor tax and making it less available. Shamane Mills reports…

A Lawrence University student might help affect the outcome of the Democratic Presidential nomination contest. Brian Bull explains…

The safety of a major bridge connecting Duluth and Superior is under question after inspections found thin gusset plates. Tegan Wendland reports from Superior…

What first looked like a law student's prank turned out to be a tough knot for Wisconsin Supreme court to cut through. Tuesday, in an unusual 3 to 1 decison the state high court ruled that Madison bars did not violate state anti-trust laws four years ago when they agreed to restrict drink specials. Gil Halsted explains…

Another Wisconsin company has joined the state's "Green Tier" program. Thirty-five Wisconsin businesses are involved with the initiative that's run by the DNR. Supporters say there are signs Green Tier is meeting its goal of reducing pollution. Patty Murray reports…

Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk says she's sent letters of apology to the family and fiancee of a UW Madison student murdered last month, following an investigation into how the county's 911 Center handled a call from the victim's cell phone. Brian Bull reports…

Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly say legislative leaders need to bring them into budget negotiations if they're expected to help pass a budget repair bill. Shawn Johnson reports…

About a dozen Native people are walking north along Lake Michigan near Milwaukee at this hour as they near completion of a five year walk to draw attention to the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Some factory workers who once saw their jobs head overseas now have a chance to get them back. A company from Brazil is using the former Mirro plant in Manitowoc to make cookware once again. Now it plans to expand operations in Wisconsin and shift production here from a plant in China. Patty Murray reports…

Two new national studies place Wisconsin near the top of the list of states that arrest and imprison a disproportionate number of black drug offenders. Gil Halsted reports…

The State D.O.T. is getting some last minute advice on whether to widen Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and the Illinois State Line. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Road builders say several highway projects and construction jobs may be cut in about a week without a deal to fix the state budget. Shawn Johnson reports…

The University of Wisconsin is one of the highest-ranking educational institutions in America. But its salaries and other compensation for faculty is low enough that professors are being hired away by other institutions at an alarming rate. The trend caught the eye of Robin Wilson, who's a reporter for the Chronicle of Higher Education, who recently wrote an article about it. Terry Bell spoke with her…

Wisconsin's largest farm group hopes to get more farmers to sign up for a program to reduce carbon emissions into the air . The group is sponsoring ten informational meetings that begin today. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Last August's flooding hit many organic farmers hard in parts of Wisconsin. As Steve Roisum reports, farmers are rebuilding their operations, and planting seeds for this year's crops…

When Wisconsin voters had their say in the Democratic presidential nominating contest, they overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton. But some of the key demographics that Obama captured here have eluded him elsewhere. Shawn Johnson reports…

Environmental researchers, architects and cities are pushing for green development along the shores of Lake Superior. Danielle Kaeding reports on a conference held in Duluth…

A few days after 30-thousand people marched in Wisconsin in favor of more immigration, some opponents of illegal immigration are making their views known to a sympathetic Congressman. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A reading program that's part of No Child Left Behind is getting poor marks. An interim report shows the voluntary program being used in some Wisconsin schools is not improving reading comprehension among those its supposed to help: students at low income elementary schools. Shamane Mills reports…

The UW Madison is encouraging campus employees, students, and faculty to sign on for the latest component of its emergency alert system. Brian Bull reports…

The head of the Midwest office of the E.P.A. has stepped down, apparently after criticism from the Bush Administration. Chuck Quirmbach looks at how top environmental regulators often get into trouble with politicians…

Commuters and vacationers are being warned to slow down this summer on Highway 41. Police will be working overtime to target speeders and people who are driving aggressively. Patty Murray reports…

A state appeals court says the Ho Chunk Nation cannot collect thousands of dollars in cigarette tax refunds. A representative for the Ho Chunk says they’re weighing their next move in the matter. Brian Bull reports…

Marches and rallies were held in several Wisconsin cities Thursday, as Latino groups promoted federal immigration reform in the next administration. Tens of thousands of people marched in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach prepared this report…

Governor Jim Doyle called legislative leaders into his office yesterday to discuss where they can find common ground on fixing a state budget shortfall. Shawn Johnson reports…

A controversial prayer breakfast that the Freedom From Religion Foundation says crossed the line between church and state went on yesterday morning without a hitch. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

This week, people in Wisconsin Rapids are voting on a new team mascot for a local high school. It’s the latest development in an effort to eradicate Native American imagery from schools across the state. Brian Bull reports…

The smelt run is nearing its peak in Lake Superior. Danielle Kaeding reports on a fading tradition of an invasive species…

Two Wausau area parents charged with reckless homicide in the death of their daughter will stay out of jail as they prepare for a trial that could go all the way to the Supreme Court. As Glen Moberg reports, the case involves issues of religious freedom and the safety of children…

A national study warns that job loss could strain government health programs. Wisconsin officials say they've weathered financial ups and downs before. Shamane Mills reports…

Wildlife experts say a cougar killed by Chicago police this month was the same one that roamed South Central Wisconsin earlier this year. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Guitarist Les Paul says he wants more young people to learn the science of sound. So, he's lending some of his more famous musical inventions to a museum in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Several state lawmakers are protesting the idea lumping together a budget repair bill with the Great Lakes Water Compact. Shawn Johnson reports…

Thousands of Latinos are expected to march through Milwaukee and dozens of other US cities today. Pro-immigration groups are hoping to get the next US president to be more supportive of their efforts. Chuck Quirmbach reports…