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Bridge Or No Bridge, Packer Fans Will Flock To Lambeau On Sunday

October 4, 2013 - 12:12pm

This Sunday is the first home game for the Green Bay Packers since the closure of the Leo Frigo Bridge. The game against the Detroit Lions will also be bringing many fans in from out of town. Sunday's game will bring more people in on roads that are now diverted...

Journalists: Shutdown Offers Opportunity To Debate Government's Value

October 4, 2013 - 8:00am

As the partial shutdown of the federal government stretched into its fourth day on Friday, the loss of services offers a rare point of debate about the role of government in people’s lives.

Louis Fortis, editor-in-chief at the Shepherd Express in Milwaukee and a former state legislator, said the shutdown was highlighting a need for those services.

“I think that as people realize all the different things government does for them and how … they get affected when you shut down the government, I think it makes an argument for government,” he said.

But Steve Prestegard, a fellow journalist and blogger,...

Legislature Considers Ending Wisconsin Offices Of Secretary Of State, Treasurer

October 4, 2013 - 9:17am

State legislators are again considering a proposal to eliminate the offices of the secretary of state and state treasurer.

Overpopulation Could Be Our Undoing, Author Says

October 3, 2013 - 2:00pm

The world gains a million people every four and a half days and many are raising concerns about overpopulation and its possible ramifications.

Overpopulation is something that has happened to humans gradually, said Alan Weisman, who is the author of the book, "Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope For a Future On Earth," which examines the question.

According to Weisman, the world’s population in 1968 was 3.5 billion people, and the “population explosion” was a term of concern then. Today, there are 7.2 billion people living on the planet.

As part of his research, Weisman traveled to 21 countries and talked with the world’s...

When Journalism Fails, So Does Democracy

October 3, 2013 - 4:06pm

As day three of the government shutdown drags on, American media organizations continue to follow the story. But one prominent journalist has a message for these organizations: you’re getting it wrong.

Dan Froomkin is the executive editor of FearlessMedia.org, the website of the Center for Accountability in Journalism. For many years, he wrote the “White House Watch” column for the Washington Post.

He said journalists are getting too caught up in covering the process, and the congressional back and forth.

“What’s missing from these stories and especially from the headlines is the fact that this is a manufactured crisis, that...

Stress Can Be Difficult to Identify, Address In Children

October 3, 2013 - 11:00am

Most people deal with stress from time to time. Whether it’s an unexpected financial hit or an ongoing conflict at work, it can really take a toll on a person's mental and physical health. It can certainly be a serious issue for adults, but it’s even more difficult for a child who is suffering but can’t easily express what’s going on.

Dr. Marcia Slattery is actively engaged in clinical research of children and adults with anxiety disorders, and the impact of stress on health. She is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Wisconsin and is director...

Attorney General Opposes Changing How 17-Year-Olds Are Tried In Court

October 3, 2013 - 2:19pm

A bill to change how 17-year-olds are treated when they commit crimes is facing strong opposition from Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.

Legislature Holds First Of Four Hearings On Common Core

October 3, 2013 - 1:50pm

The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly committees are holding the first of four hearings on Common Core academic standards today. State Superintendent Tony Evers was the first to testify. He told the committees the standards are rigorous and a step forward for Wisconsin. However, some Republican lawmakers appear unconvinced. They questioned...

Ron Kind Works On Bipartisan Federal Budget Compromise

October 3, 2013 - 1:33pm

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wisc) is working on a bipartisan compromise plan to end the federal government shutdown. The deal with moderate Republicans would make one change to the Affordable Care Act. It would fund the government for six months in exchange for eliminating the tax on medical devices, one...

Congressman Talks Life During Government Shutdown

October 3, 2013 - 8:00am

As the federal government shutdown continues with both political parties refusing to negotiate, one Illinois congressman explained it’s not just the American people who are frustrated by the situation. It’s a sentiment also shared by those on Capitol Hill.

“I see a great deal of frustration even among my Republican colleagues,” said U.S. Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, D-Ill., and author of the new memoir, "Still Dreaming: My Journey From the Barrio to Capitol Hill." “The problem with the institution of Congress is that it is very hard to break out of your caucus. There really is a group mentality, and if you distance...