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Controversial wind project moves forward

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

An application for a controversial wind farm project in western Wisconsin will move forward with the Public Service Commission. As Rich Kremer reports the project has spurred two lawsuits and a recall election.

Barrett picks up key endorsements

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Three Democrats who considered running for Governor in a recall election have endorsed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's gubernatorial campaign. Shawn Johnson reports.

Hard freeze Q&A

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Concerns of a hard freeze in northern and western Wisconsin overnight appear to have been a false alarm. Farmers are worried about cold damage to fruit that's blossomed early in this unusual spring. Wisconsin's apple orchards are a 16-and-a-half million-dollar industry.

Tom Feguson of Ferguson Orchards in...

Milwaukee police officers under investigation for alleged sexual assaults

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The Milwaukee County DA's office and the city's Police and Fire Commission are investigating alleged sexual assaults and improper strip searches carried out by Milwaukee Police Officers. But the state Chapter of the ACLU thinks the department itself should evaluate policies that may have encouraged such abuses. Gilman Halsted reports.

Milwaukee Brewers hope to win...more fans

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Friday is the Home Opener for the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. Club officials are hoping to crack the three million attendance mark again this year, despite a likely drop in power. Baseball power, that is, as Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Eau Claire County exempts two companies from frac sand mining moratorium

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

While many local governments in western Wisconsin are considering moratoriums on frac sand mining Eau Claire County has exempted two companies from its ban. Rich Kremer reports.

USDA says rural energy program is working

April 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The USDA says its program to get renewable energy into rural areas is working. In the last two years the agency has spent nearly $6 million on the program in Wisconsin. Patty Murray reports.

Early spring brings early bugs

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

The warmer weather means an early start to the buggy season. Lucy Roberts set out to see what we can expect from our creepy-crawly friends this spring and summer.

Green Bay's Mayor wants the post office to help protect the city's name

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

The Mayor of Green Bay wants surrounding communities to stop using his city's name. He's written to the US Postal Service, asking for zip code changes. Patty Murray reports.

La Crosse votes not to add city administrator

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

La Crosse voters do not want a city administrator to help run the city. Maureen McCollum has more on yesterday's referendum.

Romney wins Wisconsin presidential primary

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Mitt Romney has won the Republican presidential primary in Wisconsin. But Chuck Quirmbach reports, Romney may be leaving the state with some political bruises.

An accused abortion clinic bomber makes an appearance in federal court

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

A man accused of planting an explosive device outside a Fox Valley Planned Parenthood clinic made his initial appearance in federal court yesterday. Patty Murray reports.

Wisconsin health quality group agrees with 'unnecessary tests' list

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Physician groups in the U.S. announced a new effort today to curb 45 common tests that patients often don't need. A health quality group in Wisconsin says the issue of overuse is also getting attention here in the state. Shamane Mills reports.

Presidential primary Q&A

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Political scientist Charles Franklin of Marquette University joined "Morning Edition's" Terry Bell for some analysis of Wisconsin's presidential primary results.

Santorum falls short despite big effort in Wisconsin

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Rick Santorum lost Wisconsin yesterday, but his strong showing begs the question of whether Mitt Romney can win over Santorum supporters for the November general election. Shawn Johnson reports.

Suspect arrested in planned parenthood bombing

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

A suspect in the Sunday night bombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in eastern Wisconsin is now in custody. Gilman Halsted has more.

Worries over predicted hard freeze

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Early spring growth could feel the wrath of Mother Nature. Blossoming fruit plants are facing a hard freeze tomorrow night. Steve Roisum reports.

Voter turnout and ID

April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

State election officials report lighter voter turnout in Wisconsin yesterday than expected. There's also word of some unusual developments at polling places. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Northwestern Wisconsin hunters not worried about CWD

April 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The announcement that Chronic Wasting Disease has been found in northwestern Wisconsin has generated headlines, but as Rich Kremer reports, some hunters and business owners are not too concerned.

Deer-killing CWD appears in northern Wisconsin

April 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The deer-killing Chronic Wasting Disease has jumped from south-central Wisconsin to far northern Wisconsin. CWD has been confirmed in a deer found 3½ miles west of Shell Lake in Washburn County. Mike Simonson reports.

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Controversial wind project moves forward

Barrett picks up key endorsements

Hard freeze Q&A

Milwaukee police officers under investigation for alleged sexual assaults

Milwaukee Brewers hope to win...more fans

Eau Claire County exempts two companies from frac sand mining moratorium

USDA says rural energy program is working

Early spring brings early bugs

Green Bay's Mayor wants the post office to help protect the city's name

La Crosse votes not to add city administrator

Romney wins Wisconsin presidential primary

An accused abortion clinic bomber makes an appearance in federal court

Wisconsin health quality group agrees with 'unnecessary tests' list

Presidential primary Q&A

Santorum falls short despite big effort in Wisconsin

Suspect arrested in planned parenthood bombing

Worries over predicted hard freeze

Voter turnout and ID

Northwestern Wisconsin hunters not worried about CWD

Deer-killing CWD appears in northern Wisconsin

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