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UW researchers link sleep apnea to risk of cancer

May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

UW researchers may have found another health hazard linked to sleep apnea.

WPR-St Norbert's poll finds Walker with a slim lead over Barrett

May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

A new poll of likely recall election voters finds Governor Scott Walker with a slim lead over Tom Barrett.

County bans snus-chewing among employees

May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

First it was banning smoking, now it's the smokeless tobacco users turn. Thursday the Douglas County Board unanimously approved a policy to ban employees from using smokeless tobacco on the job.

Feingold campaigns for Barrett

May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Former U-S Senator Russ Feingold says Democrat Tom Barrett will defeat Republican Governor Scott Walker if all the people who felt strongly about the recall come out and vote.

Pipelines will pump more crude from North Dakota and Canada through Wisconsin

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The North Dakota oil boom is heading to Wisconsin and points south. Enbridge Pipeline company will increase the flow of crude oil from there through Superior by about 40%.

Recall election sees jump in online political advertising

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

As the governor's recall election approaches, Scott Walker and Tom Barrett's campaigns are reaching out to voters in many ways. That's happening more frequently through advertisements online.

Absentee voting begins for recall election

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Absentee voting began Monday for next month's recall election. Some municipal clerks in Wisconsin have extended business hours to accommodate voters.

Barrett presses Walker on John Doe emails

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett is pressing Governor Scott Walker to release any e-mails related to a secret computer network at the heart of an ongoing John Doe investigation. Walker says it's a sign Barrett's campaign is desperate.

There's a move to

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

A Wisconsin congressman is forming a new group on Capitol Hill called the "Fix Congress Now" caucus. His challenger in this fall's election says the representative himself is part of the problem.

For first time in years, Milwaukee schools hire agriculture teacher

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

For the first time in more than twenty years, a school in the Milwaukee Public School district will hire an agriculture teacher.

Two frac sand mining companies face penalties from DNR

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Two frac sand mining companies in western Wisconsin face enforcement actions by the Department of Natural Resources. The actions result from sediment-laced runoff finding its way into waterways and a home.

Great Lakes shipping season off to solid start

May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Powered by a resurgent domestic steel industry and demand for wind energy components from overseas, the Great Lakes shipping season is holding its own, up about 2% over last year.

Barrett and Walker spar over new John Doe ad

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Tom Barrett is running a new TV ad that challenges Scott Walker to talk more about the John Doe investigation in Milwaukee.

Dispute over Wisconsin jobs numbers continues

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Jobs figures released by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics show Wisconsin lost more jobs over the past year than any other state. These numbers come one day after Governor Walker released data showing the state gained jobs.

Gander Mountain cancels Walker rally, upsets NRA members

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

The Gander Mountain chain's recent decision to not host partisan political events has angered some gun owners in central Wisconsin. The reaction follows the cancelation of two pro-Walker rallies.

Barrett digs at Walker over mining talks

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Gov. Scott Walker says his administration is again talking about the possible taconite mine in Northern Wisconsin. Walker's Democratic challenger in the recall race, Tom Barrett, says inclusive talks are overdue.

Hank Aaron talks Langston Hughes and Obama

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron was in Milwaukee over the weekend, promoting hope for the future and saying nice things about President Obama.

Geranium Blight found in Wisconsin

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

A disease that destroys geranium plants has been found in the state. What's known as "geranium blight" could threaten the crops of some commercial growers.

Tuskegee Airman statue to reflect civil rights struggle

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

The unveiling of Duluth's lone Tuskegee Airman bronze statue is a little more than a month away and coming along nicely with a bit of anxiety thrown in from the Wisconsin sculptor.

Report says state losses tax revenue due to pay inequality

May 21, 2012 - 12:00am

A newly released report details how much Wisconsin loses in tax revenue because women generally make less than men. Pay equity would generate a half billion dollars in state income tax, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families.

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UW researchers link sleep apnea to risk of cancer

WPR-St Norbert's poll finds Walker with a slim lead over Barrett

County bans snus-chewing among employees

Feingold campaigns for Barrett

Pipelines will pump more crude from North Dakota and Canada through Wisconsin

Recall election sees jump in online political advertising

Absentee voting begins for recall election

Barrett presses Walker on John Doe emails

There's a move to

For first time in years, Milwaukee schools hire agriculture teacher

Two frac sand mining companies face penalties from DNR

Great Lakes shipping season off to solid start

Barrett and Walker spar over new John Doe ad

Dispute over Wisconsin jobs numbers continues

Gander Mountain cancels Walker rally, upsets NRA members

Barrett digs at Walker over mining talks

Hank Aaron talks Langston Hughes and Obama

Geranium Blight found in Wisconsin

Tuskegee Airman statue to reflect civil rights struggle

Report says state losses tax revenue due to pay inequality

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