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Up To 40 Million Credit, Debit Cards Possibly Exposed By Target Security Breach

December 19, 2013 - 9:05am

A security breach at Target stores has potentially exposed 40 million credit and debit cards. A cybersecurity expert discusses the significance of the attack, and if it's possible to keep all of our information safe these days.

Frac Sand Mining Update

December 19, 2013 - 10:20am

WPR's Rich Kremer discusses frac sand mining in the news this week, including a fine levied for mining pollution and a mayor facing recall over a potential sand mine.

Budget Deal Has Implications For Retired Military

December 19, 2013 - 8:00am

veteran, image by US Department of Defense

The U.S. Senate approved the Ryan-Murray budget agreement on Wednesday, sending the measure to the Oval Office for President Barack Obama's signature. One provision of the federal budget deal that is raising questions is a reduction in the annual cost of living adjustment for military retirees by 1...

Tax Day Is Months Away But Deadlines Loom

December 19, 2013 - 5:00am

calculator, photo by Flickr user Alan Cleaver

There are so many things going on at the end of the year with holidays, school vacations and dealing with whatever the weather might throw Wisconsinites' way. But, there is also an important deadline for tax purposes hovering nearby. Dec. 31 is the cut-off date for counting a...

Walker Says State’s Options ‘Wide Open’ To Help Bucks

December 19, 2013 - 1:00am

Gov. Scott Walker said that state government might be able to assist the Milwaukee Bucks with its arena issues and help keep the pro basketball franchise in the city.

Economist: Since Great Recession, Americans Are Moving Less

December 19, 2013 - 12:00am

For most of U.S. history, Americans could have been likened to a band of gypsies -- pulling up stakes to move either on a whim or because of new opportunities. However, since the onset of the Great Recession, it appears those days might be behind us. Economic mobility and geographic...

Wisconsin Healthcare And Regional Disparities

December 18, 2013 - 9:06am

A healthcare advocate takes a look at regional disparities in healthcare costs in Wisconsin.

Priest: Pope Francis' Jesuit Background Influences His Populist Stances

December 18, 2013 - 7:00am

Less than one year into his tenure as the leader of more than 1.2 billion Roman Catholics worldwide, Pope Francis was given the distinction last week of being named Time magazine’s "2013 Person of the Year." This recognition likely stems from how the pope has impressed many both inside and...

Gifts Of Time, Gear Are Great For Outdoor Lovers

December 18, 2013 - 5:00am

Birdwatching, image by Wikimedia Commons user Daniel Schwen

The holidays are upon us and whether or not you’re trying to find the right gift for a hardcore outdoorsperson or a casual birdwatcher, there are a lot of great options available. David Drake , a wildlife specialist with University of Wisconsin Extension and an associate professor of...

What Would Wisconsin Look Like Without Income Tax?

December 17, 2013 - 9:06am

Governor Walker says his administration could consider eliminating the state's income tax as part of an overhaul of the state's tax code. A tax expert talks about what the income tax does, and what the state might look like without it.

For Winterization, Windows Are Key

December 17, 2013 - 10:45am

When temperatures drop and snow piles up, it can be hard to keep homes in Wisconsin comfortable. And that can mean a hit to the winter heating budget, too. Adam Weisse, an assistant field supervisor with Project Home , a non-profit serving Dane and Green counties that assists...

Government's Collection Of Phone Data Based On 1970s Legal Argument

December 17, 2013 - 7:00am

man on cell phone, image by Wikimedia user Tim Parkinson

At a U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence meeting in March 2013, the public learned that the National Security Agency was likely collecting data on millions of Americans and had been for years. In his recent article, “ State of Deception: Why won’t the President rein in the...

On Your Money: Take Advantage Of New Carryover Rule For FSAs

December 17, 2013 - 2:00am

As another year comes to a close, many people with flexible spending accounts, or FSAs, are again concerned about losing a large sum of money that will go unspent. But an Eau Claire-based financial planner said that thanks to a new rule in 2013, some individuals will be able to...

Despite Imperfections, Wisconsin Senators Both Say They Support Budget Deal

December 17, 2013 - 1:00am

Both of Wisconsin’s U.S. senators said that they plan to support a bipartisan deal for a 2014-2015 federal budget although they disagreed over specific provisions within the deal. The bill to fund government agencies through 2015, approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, passed a procedural hurdle to...

Whitefish Return To Wisconsin Rivers

December 16, 2013 - 9:15am

After a century in absence, Lake Michigan whitefish are returning to Wisconsin rivers - a good sign for conservation efforts.

Whitefish Return To Wisconsin Rivers

December 16, 2013 - 10:27am

Whitefish are returning to Wisconsin rivers after more than a century away. The species, popular with ice anglers and commercial fishers, lives in the Green Bay and Lake Michigan. They historically traveled upstream to spawn, but that migration ended by 1870, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel environmental reporter Lee Bergquist...

Stories From The Syrian Refugee Crisis

December 16, 2013 - 10:05am

A senior correspondent from the Washington Post shares stories from one of the world's largest forced migrations since World War II.

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Up To 40 Million Credit, Debit Cards Possibly Exposed By Target Security Breach

Frac Sand Mining Update

Budget Deal Has Implications For Retired Military

Tax Day Is Months Away But Deadlines Loom

Walker Says State’s Options ‘Wide Open’ To Help Bucks

Economist: Since Great Recession, Americans Are Moving Less

Wisconsin Healthcare And Regional Disparities

Priest: Pope Francis' Jesuit Background Influences His Populist Stances

Gifts Of Time, Gear Are Great For Outdoor Lovers

What Would Wisconsin Look Like Without Income Tax?

For Winterization, Windows Are Key

Government's Collection Of Phone Data Based On 1970s Legal Argument

On Your Money: Take Advantage Of New Carryover Rule For FSAs

Despite Imperfections, Wisconsin Senators Both Say They Support Budget Deal

Whitefish Return To Wisconsin Rivers

Whitefish Return To Wisconsin Rivers

Stories From The Syrian Refugee Crisis

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