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UW schools collaborate on Wisconsin Idea Partnership

March 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Almost every University of Wisconsin chancellor has signed on to a proposal that would give each campus more flexibility and would keep UW-Madison within the UW-System. Maureen McCollum reports on the proposal sent to state legislators today.

Spring chill expected to last long enough to prevent major flooding

March 23, 2011 - 12:00am

More precipitation overnight has lead to more minor flooding in parts of Wisconsin. Steve Roisum reports.

Ho-Chunk Nation works to acquire central Wisconsin land parcel

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Ho Chunk Nation wants to buy a parcel of land near the Wisconsin Dells, to protect ancient effigy mounds from development. Wisconisn Public Radio's Brian Bull reports.

Wisconsin's Congressional delegates divided over U.S. action in Libya

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Two of Wisconsin’s newest members of Congress have differing views on the U.S. military's involvement in Libya. Maureen McCollum reports.

Late season blizzard takes Wisconsin by storm

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

This Sunday may have marked the first official day of spring, but a blizzard bearing down on northern Wisconsin proves that old man winter won’t go away without a fight. Rich Kremer reports.

Stone, Abele face off for Milwaukee County Executive

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

One of Governor Scott Walker's allies in the Wisconsin Legislature continues his bid to replace Walker as Milwaukee County Executive. Republican state Representative Jeff Stone defends his budget repair bill votes and promises to try to adjust the governor's proposed two-year budget. Chuck Quirmbach reports on an election coming up...

Budget plan raises concerns for Wisconsin farmers

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Agriculture organizations are concerned about a proposed elimination of a fee meant to help Wisconsin hold on to its farmland. Steve Roisum reports.

Prosser, Kloppenberg try to avoid partisan overtones in campaigns

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court sought to distance themselves from their partisan supporters yesterday even as outside groups intensified their attacks in the race. Shawn Johnson reports.

Following heavy weekend rain, communities prepare for potential flooding

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Rain over the weekend deepened the already swollen Mississippi River and its tributaries. As Steve Roisum reports, experts say more needs to happen before the waters majorly flood.

State could audit energy initiative

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

State lawmakers may order an audit today of the Focus On Energy program. That program steers millions of utility ratepayer dollars into renewable energy, conservation and efficiency projects. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Early spring rains cause rivers to rise, flood

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

As rain continues in southern Wisconsin, some rivers there are starting to see minor flooding. Steve Roisum reports.

2011 marks drop in Wisconsin home sales and prices

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Home sales have declined and home prices have fallen, according to the latest numbers released by the Wisconsin Realtors Association. Kristen Durst reports.

Prosser, Kloppenburg debate qualifications for Supreme Court position

March 22, 2011 - 12:00am

State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser continued his used of blunt language , as he squared off last night in a debate with challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Alliance of retirees pressures Walker on budget

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

More than 100 delegates representing Wisconsin’s retirees plan to protest at the state Capitol today. They want Governor Walker to revisit his budget measures and their effects on the elderly. Brian Bull reports.

Light job fair attendance may signify rebounding economy

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The latest jobs report for Wisconsin suggests things are looking up. The Department of Workforce Development says the state netted more than six-thousand jobs in January, and employment could grow by up to two-percent by next year. Teresa Shipley visited a job fair in Janesville and has this report about...

Statewide debate lends relevance to new required social studies curriculum

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Even as Wisconsin feuds over collective bargaining rights, Wisconsin public schools are one of the few in the nation required to teach the state’s labor history. Jim Leino Reports.

Homeless shelters will struggle with new application requirements to get funding

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Some homeless services agencies in the state are concerned about new regulations in the Department of Commerce’s grant process. Rich Kremer reports.

Researchers investigate traces of VHS found in Great Lakes fish

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Researchers say they found more cases of the fish-killing virus VHS in the Great Lakes last year. But they did not find any big fish kills from the disease. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

***3/31: WPR has since learned that while new cases of VHS were found...

Stevens Point protesters refocus efforts on recall, Supreme Court elections

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Hundreds of demonstrators turned out for a pro-union rally in Stevens Point this morning led by one of the 14 Wisconsin state senators who fled to Illinois to block Governor Walker's budget repair law. Glen Moberg reports.

Marathon County opts not to renegotiate contracts

March 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The Marathon County board of supervisors last night decided not to renegotiate contracts with its union workers before the Governor's budget repair plan could become law. Glen Moberg reports.

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UW schools collaborate on Wisconsin Idea Partnership

Spring chill expected to last long enough to prevent major flooding

Ho-Chunk Nation works to acquire central Wisconsin land parcel

Wisconsin's Congressional delegates divided over U.S. action in Libya

Late season blizzard takes Wisconsin by storm

Stone, Abele face off for Milwaukee County Executive

Budget plan raises concerns for Wisconsin farmers

Prosser, Kloppenberg try to avoid partisan overtones in campaigns

Following heavy weekend rain, communities prepare for potential flooding

State could audit energy initiative

Early spring rains cause rivers to rise, flood

2011 marks drop in Wisconsin home sales and prices

Prosser, Kloppenburg debate qualifications for Supreme Court position

Alliance of retirees pressures Walker on budget

Light job fair attendance may signify rebounding economy

Statewide debate lends relevance to new required social studies curriculum

Homeless shelters will struggle with new application requirements to get funding

Researchers investigate traces of VHS found in Great Lakes fish

Stevens Point protesters refocus efforts on recall, Supreme Court elections

Marathon County opts not to renegotiate contracts

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