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Loan to expand power lines and telecommunications in northwestern Wisconsin

September 20, 2011 - 12:00am

A $50 million government loan will expand and improve power lines and telecommunications in rural communities of northwestern Wisconsin. Jim Leino reports.

Mildred Harnack exhibit at Jewish Museum in Milwaukee

September 20, 2011 - 12:00am

An exhibit honoring a Wisconsin woman killed for opposing the Nazis during World War Two is now open at the Jewish Museum in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Tommy Thompson files initial paperwork for US senate candidacy

September 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Former Governor Tommy Thompson is taking steps toward a run for the U-S Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Herb Kohl. As Shawn Johnson reports, it sets up a likely Republican primary for next year

Boundary Waters forest fire slowing down

September 20, 2011 - 12:00am

The nearly 100,000 acre forest fire in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area is slowing down after exploding a week ago, dumping ash and sending the smell of smoke as far away as Green Bay, Milwaukee and Chicago. Mike Simonson says the weather is helping.

Wisconsin Republicans respond to President Obama's deficit plan

September 20, 2011 - 12:00am

President Obama released a plan this morning to reduce the federal deficit by 3-trillion dollars. Maureen McCollum has more on how a couple of Wisconsin's Republicans a differing on the plan.

Space and biking museum in Sparta could face drastic cutbacks

September 19, 2011 - 12:00am

A museum commemorating biking and space travel could face drastic cutbacks if it loses funding from the city of Sparta. Maureen McCollum reports.

Would calorie information on menus affect what people eat?

September 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin Restaurant Association says customers want calorie information on the menu, but a national survey finds it won't necessarily make a difference in what they order. Shamane Mills reports.

U.S. Postal Service considering cuts to Wisconsin service

September 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Overnight delivery of first class mail could cease and nearly 350 Wisconsin Postal workers jobs could be at risk as the U.S. Postal Service looks to save billions by consolidating operations. Rich Kremer reports.

Supreme Court considering hiring a group dynamics expert

September 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether to hire an expert in small group dynamics to work with the justices. But a political science professor says something more is needed. Teresa Shipley reports.

Legislature expected to consider boost to venture capital funds

September 19, 2011 - 12:00am

State lawmakers are expected to consider legislation this fall that could give start up companies a financial shot in the arm. "Venture capital" is seen as a way to drive innovation and create jobs. But some say Wisconsin is falling behind. Patty Murray reports.

Increased unemployment in August

September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin lost about 23-hundred jobs in August. And, the Department of Workforce Development says, the unemployment rate increased. Rich Kremer reports.

The Wausau Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hopes to make Badger State Games locally-owned

September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wausau Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is trying to acquire the name and logo of the Badger Stage Games, and bring them back as a locally owned, central Wisconsin only event. Glen Moberg reports.

Ashland County Board supports proposed iron ore mine

September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

The proposed iron ore mine in Ashland and Iron Counties got support from the Ashland County Board yesterday. An overflowing chamber witnessed a 15 to 5 vote on an issue that continues to divide that Lake Superior region. Mike Simonson reports.

Increased voluntary leave among Dane County employees

September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Nearly 400 Dane County employees have agreed to take time off without pay under a voluntary program. It's something the county has done before, but in the past workers were less interested in taking time off and the savings were significantly less. Shamane Mills reports.

Wisconsin Guard helps clean up fallen trees

September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Soldiers with the 724th Engineer Battalion of the Wisconsin National Guard have traded in their rifles for chainsaws and their bomb detection equipment for wood chippers. As Rich Kremer reports they've transitioned from clearing Iraqi roadways of IED's to clearing hundreds of miles of downed timber from roadsides in northwestern...

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Loan to expand power lines and telecommunications in northwestern Wisconsin

Mildred Harnack exhibit at Jewish Museum in Milwaukee

Tommy Thompson files initial paperwork for US senate candidacy

Boundary Waters forest fire slowing down

Wisconsin Republicans respond to President Obama's deficit plan

Space and biking museum in Sparta could face drastic cutbacks

Would calorie information on menus affect what people eat?

U.S. Postal Service considering cuts to Wisconsin service

Supreme Court considering hiring a group dynamics expert

Legislature expected to consider boost to venture capital funds

Increased unemployment in August

The Wausau Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hopes to make Badger State Games locally-owned

Ashland County Board supports proposed iron ore mine

Increased voluntary leave among Dane County employees

Wisconsin Guard helps clean up fallen trees

Two portraits reunited at Oshkosh museum

Walker comments on Archer case

Homeland Security secretary Napolitano speaks to international students in Madison

Dredge Thompson could become historic landmark, or be scrapped

Budget committee approves reimbursement payments for security during protests

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