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Student loan forgiveness program waiver ending this year

August 9, 2022 - 7:30am

A federal student loan forgiveness program waiver is set to expire later this year. We talk with a University of Wisconsin-Madison financial wellness advisor about who is eligible for loan forgiveness and how to apply before the October deadline.

New golf course owner hopes to attract young players to the game

August 9, 2022 - 7:00am

Sir Lanserlot Golf Course on County Road C in Plymouth, Wis.

One of the nearly 20 golf courses in or near Sheboygan recently changed hands. And the new 23-year-old owner plans to make his course more appealing to young golfers like himself, saying that playing elsewhere can be intimidating for newcomers to the sport.

More than year after being hired by Robin Vos, Michael Gableman looks to put powerful speaker out of a job

August 8, 2022 - 6:30pm

More than a year after he was hired by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to lead a Republican election investigation, former Supreme court Justice Michael Gableman is trying to put Vos out of a job. Gableman has endorsed Republican Adam Steen in his primary campaign against Vos.

This scientist helped nearly double the number of known minerals on Earth

August 8, 2022 - 4:00pm

We talk to one of the scientists who helped discover that there are nearly twice as many minerals on Earth as previously thought about his work, including what all these terrestrial minerals might tell us about alien life.

Republicans vying for state attorney general tout conservative bona fides, prosecutorial experience

August 8, 2022 - 2:10pm

Three Republicans running in the primary for Wisconsin attorney general are courting voters with their conservative bona fides, courtroom experience and willingness to relitigate the 2020 presidential election. Republican voters will decide which path they want to take in hopes of ousting Democrat Josh Kaul in November.

'It's important to give back': Organizations are creating habitats to support endangered monarch population

August 8, 2022 - 1:15pm

For many Wisconsinites, monarchs are a symbol of summer. But this year, residents said the butterflies and caterpillars have been harder to spot.

Wisconsin secretary of state primary focuses on elections, electability

August 8, 2022 - 11:20am

Races for secretary of state have taken on added significance around the country this year as some Republican candidates have pledged wholesale changes to the way elections are run in their states. It’s also happening in Wisconsin, even though he secretary of state doesn’t run elections here.

Head of conservation advocacy group talks PFAS, federal climate bill

August 8, 2022 - 7:30am

Copper Falls Waterfall at Copper Falls State Park northeast of Mellen

We explore a conservation group's priorities for lawmakers and how federal action on climate change could affect Wisconsin.

Municipal clerks prepare poll workers for Tuesday’s primary election

August 8, 2022 - 7:00am

City clerks handle all aspects of local elections, including the training of poll workers. The day before Wisconsin’s partisan primary, a veteran city clerk explains how she prepares her volunteers for every contingency on election day.

Meatpacking industry limits Wisconsin farmers' income, advocate says

August 8, 2022 - 7:00am

Wisconsin’s family farms need more competition from buyers to halt further bankruptcies, according to one leader of the state’s farming community.

DNR urges water systems to notify customers of any PFAS detected in drinking water

August 8, 2022 - 5:10am

As Wisconsin’s PFAS standards for drinking water take effect, state regulators are requiring water systems to notify customers about any detections of the so-called forever chemicals.

Wisconsin’s naturopathic doctors prepare for expanded duties

August 6, 2022 - 6:35am

Wisconsin is in the early stages of integrating naturopathic medicine into its health care safety net.

PHOTOS: At candlelight vigil, Sikh Temple of Wisconsin marks 10 years since shooting

August 6, 2022 - 5:20am

Members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and the community honored those who died in a mass shooting 10 years ago with a candlelight vigil on Friday evening.

Donald Trump campaigns for Tim Michels, against Robin Vos at Waukesha rally

August 5, 2022 - 11:25pm

At a campaign stop in Waukesha, former President Donald Trump praised Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels and attacked Michels' opponent Rebecca Kleefisch. Trump also criticized Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has helped set the GOP agenda in Wisconsin for a decade.

A teacher shortage -- and what can be done about it

August 5, 2022 - 4:00pm

Classroom in Agriculture Hall on UW-Madison's campus

School districts around the country are reporting teacher shortages, ahead of schools starting back up in the near future. We talk about what's happening nationally, and what's being done to fix the problem in Wisconsin.

UW System's unrestricted reserves top $1B for first time since 2013

August 5, 2022 - 3:05pm

UW System's unrestricted fund balances have topped $1 billion for the first time since 2013. That's when state lawmakers grew outraged by the level of unspent tuition reserves held by state universities after consecutive tuition increases. The controversy spurred a near decade long freeze on in-state, undergraduate tuition.

Rep. Tom Tiffany signals support for 20-week federal abortion ban

August 5, 2022 - 2:20pm

A conservative Wisconsin congressman hinted that he would support a federal law banning abortion after 20 weeks, calling it a "commonsense" policy.

Milwaukee officially picked as host site for 2024 Republican National Convention

August 5, 2022 - 11:30am

Milwaukee will officially be the site of the 2024 Republican National Convention, playing host to an event that could bring 50,000 visitors and millions of dollars to the city.

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Student loan forgiveness program waiver ending this year

New golf course owner hopes to attract young players to the game

More than year after being hired by Robin Vos, Michael Gableman looks to put powerful speaker out of a job

This scientist helped nearly double the number of known minerals on Earth

Republicans vying for state attorney general tout conservative bona fides, prosecutorial experience

'It's important to give back': Organizations are creating habitats to support endangered monarch population

Wisconsin secretary of state primary focuses on elections, electability

Head of conservation advocacy group talks PFAS, federal climate bill

Municipal clerks prepare poll workers for Tuesday’s primary election

Meatpacking industry limits Wisconsin farmers' income, advocate says

DNR urges water systems to notify customers of any PFAS detected in drinking water

Wisconsin’s naturopathic doctors prepare for expanded duties

PHOTOS: At candlelight vigil, Sikh Temple of Wisconsin marks 10 years since shooting

Donald Trump campaigns for Tim Michels, against Robin Vos at Waukesha rally

A teacher shortage -- and what can be done about it

UW System's unrestricted reserves top $1B for first time since 2013

Rep. Tom Tiffany signals support for 20-week federal abortion ban

Milwaukee officially picked as host site for 2024 Republican National Convention

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