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Community organizes to recall Sen. Holperin

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Last week, union leaders announced efforts to force recall elections against Republican senators who vote in favor of Governor Walker's budget repair bill. Now, Walker's supporters are threatening to recall the senate Democrats who fled the state to oppose the bill. Glen Moberg reports.

Democratic senators say they'll wait it out until Walker agrees to negotiate

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The 14 Wisconsin Democratic state senators in self-imposed exile are going to stick it out in northern Illinois until a compromise is reached with Republican Governor Walker even though conditions are far from ideal. Mike Simonson reports.

Two cranes found dead in Alabama

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Two more whooping cranes from Wisconsin have been found dead in the Southeastern U.S. That brings the death toll for the endangered birds to five, over the last couple of months. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Capitol protests boost State Street commerce

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The protests at the State Capitol this past week have brought thousands of people to downtown Madison. Rich Kremer reports for some nearby businesses, it has meant record sales and, at times, a struggle to keep up.

UW-Milwaukee professor researches effects of climate change on local sewer systems

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

A new study says climate change may bring heavier spring rains that could cause some sewers to overflow more heavily. That could shoot more disease-causing organisms into the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wisconsin hunting tradition tapers off with younger generations

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Hunting advocates gathered in central Wisconsin this past weekend in an effort to reverse a decline in the traditional outdoor activity. Glen Moberg reports.

DNR warns against manure run-off

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The DNR is running a radio announcement, asking farmers to be careful how they spread manure during soggy conditions. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Capitol protesters settle in for the long-run

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

For the past six days thousands of protesters have gathered inside and outside the state capitol. For many it's become a home away from home. Gil Halsted reports on how they've been getting along with each other in and around their new home in the dome.

Missing Democrats celebrated, criticized

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

14 Democratic State Senators remain out of reach today as massive protests enter their second week at the Wisconsin State Capitol. As Shawn Johnson reports the Senators have become heroes to some and villains to others.

Poor weather dampens protests Sunday, numbers expected to pick up Monday

February 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Crowds of protestors were smaller at the state capitol Sunday as a mixture of snow and rain fell over Madison. But many were gearing up for a larger demonstration tomorrow. Shawn Johnson has this report.

Huge protests remain peaceful Saturday

February 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Union supporters marshaled their largest forces yet in another state capitol protest against Governor Scott Walker's plan to strip public employees of their bargaining rights. Shawn Johnson reports.

Assembly Republicans attempt to move forward leaving colleagues behind

February 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Republicans in the Wisconsin State Assembly nearly passed Governor Scott Walker's plan to take away public employee bargaining rights yesterday. As Shawn Johnson reports they were ready to take the historic step on a voice vote, before their Democratic colleagues had even taken their seats.

Saturday hosts small counter-protests

February 19, 2011 - 12:00am

By far the biggest crowd yet is protesting Republican Governor Scott Walker's plan to end most public employee union bargaining rights. Today they were joined by a smaller crowd of Tea Party protestors who support the Governor's plan. Shawn Johnson reports.

Saturday expects largest protest turnout yet

February 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Yesterday's protests at the Wisconsin state capitol building were the largest yet, and they could get even bigger today. Shawn Johnson reports.

Some Wisconsin Democrats may resort to recall

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Central Wisconsin Democrats are threatening to force recall elections for any Republican officeholders who vote in favor of Governor Walker's budget repair bill. Glen Moberg reports.

Chancellor Martin weighs in on future of UW

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

UW Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin says if the Madison campus wants to remain a world class research university it needs more autonomy from the state in managing its own budget. Gil Halsted has more.

Senate issues call to bring back absent Democrats

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The next steps for a proposal to reduce public employee bargaining rights in Wisconsin remain unclear with Democratic State Senators still missing. Shawn Johnson reports.

Spring flood chances seen above average

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

As the snow melts, the National Weather Service is still calling for an above average chance for flooding this spring. Maureen McCollum reports.

Madison officials gather to pass resolution against Walker’s plan

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Madison officials against proposed restrictions on collective bargaining by the state have approved city union contracts lasting until 2012. Last night's action was described as a bold move against a Republican governor, and one that could hurt Madison both politically and economically. Shamane Mills reports.

Ellis pleads no contest to Milwaukee murders

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

A Wisconsin man has been found guilty of killing seven women over the course of twenty-one years. Chuck Quirmbach reports that Walter Ellis pleaded no contest in a Milwaukee courtroom today.

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Community organizes to recall Sen. Holperin

Democratic senators say they'll wait it out until Walker agrees to negotiate

Two cranes found dead in Alabama

Capitol protests boost State Street commerce

UW-Milwaukee professor researches effects of climate change on local sewer systems

Wisconsin hunting tradition tapers off with younger generations

DNR warns against manure run-off

Capitol protesters settle in for the long-run

Missing Democrats celebrated, criticized

Poor weather dampens protests Sunday, numbers expected to pick up Monday

Huge protests remain peaceful Saturday

Assembly Republicans attempt to move forward leaving colleagues behind

Saturday hosts small counter-protests

Saturday expects largest protest turnout yet

Some Wisconsin Democrats may resort to recall

Chancellor Martin weighs in on future of UW

Senate issues call to bring back absent Democrats

Spring flood chances seen above average

Madison officials gather to pass resolution against Walker’s plan

Ellis pleads no contest to Milwaukee murders

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