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Democrat Dianne Hesselbein elected new Senate minority leader

December 1, 2023 - 5:55pm

Sen. Dianne Hesselbein will serve as the next Senate Minority Leader after a Friday afternoon caucus election, one day after Sen Melissa Agard announced she is stepping down from the post.

How Facebook's explosive growth also led to high-profile controversy

December 1, 2023 - 3:00pm

A photo of a phone screen showing the app icons for Facebook and Instagram

The same tactics that led Facebook to be the biggest social media platform in the world at over 3 billion users also caused the explosive spread of misinformation, enabled drug cartels and human trafficking, and more. A reporter who's been investigating Facebook parent company Meta for years delves into what he's learned.

Michigan regulators approve $500M pipeline tunnel project under channel linking 2 Great Lakes

December 1, 2023 - 1:35pm

Michigan officials approved a $500 million plan Friday to encase in a protective tunnel a portion of an oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, leaving just one more regulatory hurdle for the contentious project.

New investment in broadband expansion 'an equalizing opportunity' for state's rural communities

December 1, 2023 - 1:20pm

Biden Administration officials visited Dairyland Power Cooperative in La Crosse to celebrate a $15 million federal grant for "middle mile" broadband expansion.

Can the United Nations make progress on climate change at Dubai conference?

December 1, 2023 - 7:30am

People walking past a billboard showing people with tree seedlings

With 2023 the hottest year in recorded history , the annual United Nations conference to address climate change kicked off this week in Dubai. We check in with two Wisconsin scientists at the conference to hear what progress they see being made on climate change.

Wisconsin legislators propose expanding seclusion and restraint law for ‘emotional distress’ risks

December 1, 2023 - 7:00am

This March 6, 2020, file photo, shows a classroom vacant through a window at Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, R.I., as the school remains closed following a confirmed case of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature recently introduced a bill that would expand the current seclusion and restraint criteria for Wisconsin students to include risk of emotional distress. We speak with a co-director of a center that supports positive behavior interventions.

Wisconsin proposal would give tax breaks to businesses that help their workers afford child care

December 1, 2023 - 5:20am

A proposal from Republican lawmakers would offer state tax breaks to Wisconsin businesses that help their employees afford child care.

UW-Madison in trademark fight with Texas economist

December 1, 2023 - 5:15am

UW-Madison is opposing an economist’s application to trademark phrases that include the word "bucky."

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel enters 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

November 30, 2023 - 7:45pm

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has entered the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race against liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. Schimel accused the court's new liberal majority of placing their opinions above the law and state Constitution and said his campaign is about restoring integrity in the judicial branch.

Sen. Melissa Agard to step down as Democratic minority leader

November 30, 2023 - 5:35pm

At least three Wisconsin Democrats are vying to be the next Senate Minority Leader after Sen. Melissa Agard announced she is stepping down.

How UW budget cuts and layoffs are affecting students

November 30, 2023 - 4:00pm

Student journalists from UW–Oshkosh and UW–River Falls join us for a roundtable about how budget cuts and layoffs throughout the university system are affecting students on their campuses.

Covid hospitalizations up in Wisconsin, U.S. this fall

November 30, 2023 - 3:30pm

Covid-19 hospitalizations are going up in Wisconsin and across the U.S. In spite of this, vaccination rates for the latest booster remain low. We discuss Covid, the flu, and RSV with a doctor and infections disease specialist.

Gerard Randall resigns as RNC Host Committee secretary

November 30, 2023 - 4:00pm

Gerard Randall, a top Wisconsin GOP official who helped secure the Republican National Convention for Milwaukee, resigned from his position as host committee secretary after the questionable history of his nonprofit came to light.

Unions file new lawsuit challenging Act 10 collective bargaining law

November 30, 2023 - 4:00pm

Seven Wisconsin unions representing teachers and other public workers have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Act 10, which ended collective bargaining for most public employees.

Appleton Airport expansion will double the facility's size, builds on recent passenger growth

November 30, 2023 - 12:40pm

Appleton International Airport this week broke ground on a $66 million expansion that will double the size of the airport and could boost its economic impact to $1 billion.

Wisconsin may remove lead pipes faster as EPA unveils aggressive new timeline

November 30, 2023 - 11:10am

Most communities across the nation would have to replace lead pipes within the next decade under a proposal announced by the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, including an estimated 341,000 lead lines in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's gun-deer harvest is smaller than last year

November 30, 2023 - 7:30am

Wisconsin's gun-deer hunting season wrapped up last weekend. We talk with the state Department of Natural Resources’ deer program specialist for a review of the season and the spread of chronic wasting disease.

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Democrat Dianne Hesselbein elected new Senate minority leader

How Facebook's explosive growth also led to high-profile controversy

Michigan regulators approve $500M pipeline tunnel project under channel linking 2 Great Lakes

New investment in broadband expansion 'an equalizing opportunity' for state's rural communities

Can the United Nations make progress on climate change at Dubai conference?

Wisconsin legislators propose expanding seclusion and restraint law for ‘emotional distress’ risks

Wisconsin proposal would give tax breaks to businesses that help their workers afford child care

UW-Madison in trademark fight with Texas economist

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel enters 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Sen. Melissa Agard to step down as Democratic minority leader

How UW budget cuts and layoffs are affecting students

Covid hospitalizations up in Wisconsin, U.S. this fall

Gerard Randall resigns as RNC Host Committee secretary

Unions file new lawsuit challenging Act 10 collective bargaining law

Appleton Airport expansion will double the facility's size, builds on recent passenger growth

Wisconsin may remove lead pipes faster as EPA unveils aggressive new timeline

Wisconsin's gun-deer harvest is smaller than last year

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