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Federal authorities investigate a bald eagle poisoning

May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Federal authorities are investigating a major bald eagle poisoning incident in northern Wisconsin. As Glen Moberg reports, eight birds were found close to death at an Eagle River area landfill.

Civil lawsuit against Wisconsin gun shop continues

May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

A civil lawsuit against a Wisconsin gun shop will continue, after a circuit
judge yesterday refused to dismiss the case. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

New voting plan for Wisconsin nears passage

May 18, 2011 - 12:00am

It will be more difficult for some people to vote in Wisconsin under a plan that's now one step away from heading to the Governor's desk. Shawn Johnson reports.

Legislature could stop disinfectant additions to Wisconsin drinking water

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Final legislative action could come today on a measure that would let some Wisconsin cities avoid adding disinfectant to their drinking water. Chuck Quirmbach reports on why some cities back the measure.

Republican state lawmakers considering new education plan

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican state lawmakers are considering a sweeping education plan that would allow the use of test scores to discipline teachers, eliminate the state mandate for physical education and loosen up the rules for the SAGE small classroom program. Shawn Johnson reports.

Democrats push against Walker's plan to cut public school aids

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Democrats are pushing back against Governor Walker's plan to cut state aid to public schools. Today they announced a plan that would guarantee every public school would get at least 3 thousand dollars per student. Gilman Halsted reports.

Increase in homeless students leads to school district partnerships

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

As the number of homeless students increases statewide, some school districts are forming partnerships to address the needs of kids. Shamane Mills reports.

Cold spring in Wisconsin means slow morel hunting season

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

It's been a slow season for morel mushroom hunting in Wisconsin. Maureen McCollum has more.

Tommy Thompson may enter 2012 US Senate race

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican Congressman Paul Ryan says he won't run for U-S Senate next year, but published reports say former Governor Tommy Thompson might enter the race. As Shawn Johnson reports, it's hardly the first time Thompson has flirted with the prospect.

State senate passed plan for road funds to remain... road funds

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The State Senate has passed a plan that would amend the state constitution to protect Wisconsin's road fund from being used to pay other bills. Shawn Johnson reports.

Your driving habits can affect your spending on gas

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

With a gallon of gas at around four dollars, many drivers are changing their habits. There's an event in Madison called "Green Drive Expo", and organizer Eric Powers says he knows how to help you make your gas and your gas dollar go about five percent further/farther.

Wisconsins film tax credit unchanged under Walker's budget

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's film tax credit would stay the same under Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget. As Kristen Durst reports, that's not the outcome the film industry was hoping for.

Public teachers in Racine asked to give up more

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

In Racine, public school teachers are paying higher pension and health insurance costs, but it's not enough to ward off big staff cuts. Gov. Walker says layoffs could be avoided if teachers would give up even more. David Cole reports.

Arctic ice melt threatens polar bears

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

A recent report about thinning ice in the Arctic troubles a polar bear advocate who's in Wisconsin this week. Chuck Quirmbach has details.

Court hearing today aimed to halt some gun sales

May 17, 2011 - 12:00am

A court hearing is scheduled for today in a case aimed at stopping gun stores from selling to so-called "straw buyers." Chuck Quirmbach reports.

National health effort finds some diabetes patients received preventable amputations

May 16, 2011 - 12:00am

An ongoing national effort to improve health care is finding diabetics in Wisconsin are getting amputations that may have been preventable. Shamane Mills reports.

Recall drives against state senators in WI end

May 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Today marked the end of the recall drives against state senators in Wisconsin, with six Republicans and three Democrats now facing special elections this summer. As Glen Moberg reports, organizers fell short of the signatures they needed to force a recall of Democrat Julie Lassa of Stevens Point. Glen Moberg...

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Federal authorities investigate a bald eagle poisoning

Civil lawsuit against Wisconsin gun shop continues

New voting plan for Wisconsin nears passage

Legislature could stop disinfectant additions to Wisconsin drinking water

Republican state lawmakers considering new education plan

Democrats push against Walker's plan to cut public school aids

Increase in homeless students leads to school district partnerships

Cold spring in Wisconsin means slow morel hunting season

Tommy Thompson may enter 2012 US Senate race

State senate passed plan for road funds to remain... road funds

Your driving habits can affect your spending on gas

Wisconsins film tax credit unchanged under Walker's budget

Public teachers in Racine asked to give up more

Arctic ice melt threatens polar bears

Court hearing today aimed to halt some gun sales

National health effort finds some diabetes patients received preventable amputations

Recall drives against state senators in WI end

Sides lining up over proposed mine in Ashland and Iron Counties

Lyme disease on rise in Wisconsin

Some employers hiring, but they're choosy

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