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Dane County Judge expected to rule soon on future of 'roll-your-own' in Wisconsin

November 23, 2011 - 12:00am

A Dane County Judge is expected to rule soon in a case that could decide the future of a new kind of tobacco business in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports.

Firm from India will help add jobs in Wisconsin

November 23, 2011 - 12:00am

A company based in India says it will help reverse some of the overseas job loss from Wisconsin and add workers here. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Recalls of hazardous toys down, but dangers remain

November 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Recalls of faulty or hazardous toys were down this year but consumer advocates say potentially dangerous toys are still available. Shamane Mills reports.

Potential high-speed rail route chosen through Wisconsin

November 23, 2011 - 12:00am

A year ago, Wisconsin was embroiled in a heated debate over a high-speed rail line between Madison and Milwaukee. Eventually, then Governor-elect Scott Walker was successful in derailng the line, and high-speed train service in Wisconsin appeared to many to be put off for years. But last week, transportation officials...

Advocates pressure Wisconsin to improve FoodShare

November 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Advocates for people with limited English skills want the state of Wisconsin to improve what used to be called the food stamp program. Chuck Quirmbach 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.

Wisconsin home sales rise, prices fall

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's Realtors say they're selling more houses now than they were one year ago. But prices are down. Patty Murray reports.

Debate continues over coal ash from Lake Michigan ferry

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The car ferry that travels between Manitowoc and Michigan could be studied as an example of how to switch older Great Lakes vessels to using a cleaner fuel . But environmental groups still want timely action to stop the ferry from dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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.

UW-Madison to issue students free voter ID cards

November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The UW-Madison chancellor's office plans to issue free voter ID cards to students in time for the February primary election. Gilman Halsted 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.

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 Schumacher, he's Madison's longtime streets...

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.

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.

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.

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Dane County Judge expected to rule soon on future of 'roll-your-own' in Wisconsin

Firm from India will help add jobs in Wisconsin

Recalls of hazardous toys down, but dangers remain

Potential high-speed rail route chosen through Wisconsin

Advocates pressure Wisconsin to improve FoodShare

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

Wisconsin home sales rise, prices fall

Debate continues over coal ash from Lake Michigan ferry

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

UW-Madison to issue students free voter ID cards

Cougar spotted again, still without elusive mate

Snowplow driver appreciation

Capitol basement still closed to the public

Hundreds line up for free groceries in Green Bay

Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools

Thousands turn out for recall rally at the Capitol

Wisconsin agriculture exports up from last year

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