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Prison reform coalition plans to use grant to convince lawmakers to change policies

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

A Milwaukee based coalition of prison reform groups plans to use a 200 thousand dollar grant to convince state policy makers that sending fewer people to prison will lead to heathier communties. Gilman Halsted reports.

Wisconsin deer harvest up 6%, hunters down 3%

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

More than 600,000 hunters bagged 6% more deer in the first weekend of the Wisconsin gun deer season compared to last year. That's 112,000 deer in two days. Mike Simonson reports.

Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools , part 2

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The USDA is promising that new school lunch standards will still require more fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias, despite Congressional action last week that likely weakened some of those plans. In the second of two parts, Kristen Durst reports on efforts that are central to the success of the...

More than 60 animals seized from home in western Wisconsin beginning to recover

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

More than 60 animals recently seized at a home in western Wisconsin appear to be on their way to better health. Steve Roisum reports

$10,000 reward offered for information on destroying recall election petitions

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

A liberal advocacy group has offered a $10,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the conviction of someone who destroys a recall election petition. Gilman Halsted reports.

Snowplow driver appreciation

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

It's "hats off" today to some of the most put-upon professionals in Wisconsin.
Governor Walker has declared today "Snow Plow Driver Appreciation Day".

It's time to start thinking about winter driving, and the people who keep our streets and highways clear. So we called Al...

Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The school cafeteria has become a new battleground. Last week Congress rolled back portions of the Agriculture Department's proposed school lunch standards. In the first of two stories, Kristen Durst reports on what that may mean for Wisconsin schools.

Thousands turn out for recall rally at the Capitol

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Organizers of the petition drive to recall Wisconsin's top two elected leaders are optimistic they'll reach their 600 thousand signature goal before the mid January deadline. Part of what's fueling that optomism is crowd estimated at up to 40 thousand people who turned out for a recall rally at the...

Wisconsin agriculture exports up from last year

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin agriculture exports have taken a sizeable jump so far this year over the same time last year. Steve Roisum reports.

Possible roadblock for Stillwater Bridge project

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

A 700-million-dollar bridge project to connect western Wisconsin with the Twin Cities Metro could be blocked by a bill introduced to congress aimed at capping its cost. Rich Kremer reports.

Capitol basement still closed to the public

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

There's still one public area at the state Capitol that is closed. For homeless persons and others, the basement is off limits. A state lawmaker is trying to change that. Shamane Mills reports.

Cougar spotted again, still without elusive mate

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The cougar first spotted near Mauston has been sighted again. This time 56 miles to the north near the Price County town of Fifield. The report came to the DNR on Monday. Mike Simonson has the latest on this lonely male's journey to find love.

Hundreds line up for free groceries in Green Bay

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Hundreds of people lined up last week for free groceries in Green Bay. It's the second year "Feeding America" is distributing the food, and organizers say demand is up. Patty Murray reports.

Recall drives setting up in some unconventional locations

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Walker recall petitions will be in a host of places this weekend designed by organizers to be where the people are. Some of those places are rather unconventional. Mike Simonson reports.

Wisconsin lawmakers approve state worker pay plan

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

A legislative panel has given the final o-k to a pay plan developed by the Walker administration that would freeze worker wages and reduce the power of employees to determine their working conditions. Shawn Johnson reports.

Value of Wisconsin farmland makes big single-year increase

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The value of farmland in Wisconsin and the rest of the Upper Midwest has made its largest single-year jump in 30 years. Steve Roisum reports.

Census data leads to different takes on Wisconsin's tax rank

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

When census figures come out, it's a way for state's to compare their taxes and spending to other states. One group says Wisconsin taxes rank high; another says spending is generally in line with other states. Shamane Mills reports.

Occupy Duluth deadline

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

After more than a month of peaceful protests, Occupy Duluth demonstrators have been given an eviction notice. They're to take down their tents next to City Hall by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

DNR hopes concealed carry doesn't affect deer hunt

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Tomorrow begins Wisconsin's first gun deer hunt since the state's concealed carry law took effect. The DNR Secretary says she hopes hunters stay safe. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wisconsin's deer hunt has record number of women

November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's gun deer season opens Saturday. Thousands of hunters will take to the woods, and this year, more of them than ever... will be women and girls.

The Department of Natural Resources says about 53-thousand females are registered for this year's hunt.

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Prison reform coalition plans to use grant to convince lawmakers to change policies

Wisconsin deer harvest up 6%, hunters down 3%

Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools , part 2

More than 60 animals seized from home in western Wisconsin beginning to recover

$10,000 reward offered for information on destroying recall election petitions

Snowplow driver appreciation

Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools

Thousands turn out for recall rally at the Capitol

Wisconsin agriculture exports up from last year

Possible roadblock for Stillwater Bridge project

Capitol basement still closed to the public

Cougar spotted again, still without elusive mate

Hundreds line up for free groceries in Green Bay

Recall drives setting up in some unconventional locations

Wisconsin lawmakers approve state worker pay plan

Value of Wisconsin farmland makes big single-year increase

Census data leads to different takes on Wisconsin's tax rank

Occupy Duluth deadline

DNR hopes concealed carry doesn't affect deer hunt

Wisconsin's deer hunt has record number of women

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