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Wisconsin gets more money to increase broadband awareness, access

April 27, 2012 - 12:00am

There is a multi-million dollar effort underway to raise awareness about broadband, and make it more readily available in some parts of the state.

DNR to issue fewer northern Wisconsin deer hunting permits

April 27, 2012 - 12:00am

The Department of Natural resources is backing off on the number of deer hunting permits it will issue this fall. As Rich Kremer reports the agency hopes the state's deer herd will grow.

The YWCA is pushing to end racism through nationwide programs taking place Friday. In Wisconsin, groups in La Crosse, Janesville, and Wausau conducted their own "Stand Against Racism" educational events. Maureen McCollum reports on the march in La Crosse.

Urban river cleanups continue in Wisconsin, but take time and boatloads of cash

April 27, 2012 - 12:00am

The clean-up of urban rivers continues in Wisconsin. But, the pace of the work can be slow and not every riverside community is making the investment. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Latino activists prepare for Sunday march in Milwaukee

April 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Tens of thousands of Latinos are expected to take part in an annual solidarity march in Milwaukee on Sunday. Chuck Quirmbach reports on the issues some hope to raise at the event.

Village of Weston to appeal bus referendum ruling

April 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Attorneys for the central Wisconsin Village of Weston are planning to appeal a court ruling that would put a public bus referendum on the ballot. As Glen Moberg reports, the move has outraged a group of local religious leaders.

Electric car charging stations increase

April 26, 2012 - 12:00am

The number of publicly accessible plug-in sites for electric cars continues to increase in Wisconsin. But will demand for the vehicles follow? Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Govenor's minority jobs panel starts work

April 26, 2012 - 12:00am

A state committee that says it hopes to boost minority hiring in Milwaukee has started its work. The Republican co-chair of the panel says she thinks there are private sector solutions to the problem. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Armenian prison officials tour Wisconsin prisons

April 26, 2012 - 12:00am

A group of prison officials from Armenia is touring Wisconsin prisons this week. The former Soviet republic is looking for tips on creating a new probation and parole system. Gilman Halsted reports.

Congress debating federal funding for hydropower projects on Mississippi

April 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Federal funding for hydro power companies is up in the air. Maureen McCollum reports on how this could affect proposed projects on the Mississippi River.

Walker denies wanting to make Wisconsin a right-to-work state

April 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker is denying claims by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett that Walker wants to make Wisconsin a right-to-work state for private sector unions. Shawn Johnson reports.

High School girls' basketball is coming to Green Bay

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's top female High School basketball players will compete in Green Bay starting next year. The championship tournament is moving to Green Bay after having been held in Madison since the mid nineteen seventies. Patty Murray reports.

Haz Mat team funding restored as state backs off proposed cuts

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Proposed cuts to hazardous material response teams in La Crosse, Racine and Superior have been abandoned by the state, at least for now. Mike Simonson reports.

Walker primary challenger denies being a 'fake candidate'

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Governor Walker's lone primary challenger is rejecting the suggestion that he is a so-called fake Republican. Noah Ovshinsky has more.

Barca endorses Barrett in recall election

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Another Democrat who considered running for Governor has endorsed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Shawn Johnson reports.

Municipalities working on regulations for digital billboards

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

In light of La Crosse County's recently passed digital billboard restrictions, some municipalities are working out their own regulations to handle the controversial signs. Maureen McCollum reports.

Summit on dangers of texting while driving

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

On Tuesday, 800 Wisconsin high schoolers learned about the dangers of texting and driving during a day long summit in Wisconsin Dells. Students were encouraged to sign a pledge not to text while behind the wheel. Shamane Mills reports.

State Supreme Court considering search and seizure powers of police

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

The state Supreme Court could decide to limit the search and seizure powers of police in drug cases. Gilman Halsted reports.

State dairy producers embrace Greek yogurt craze

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsin produces millions of pounds of yogurt each year. Numerous companies in the state make the product. But as Noah Ovshinsky reports, one style in particular is taking the market by storm.

Falk responds to Obey's warning of Democratic 'suicide pact'

April 25, 2012 - 12:00am

A prominent Democratic party leader is warning Gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk not to go negative in her primary campaign against her rival Tom Barrett. As Glen Moberg reports, Falk says she won't change her strategy.

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Wisconsin gets more money to increase broadband awareness, access

DNR to issue fewer northern Wisconsin deer hunting permits

YWCA aims to fight racism

Urban river cleanups continue in Wisconsin, but take time and boatloads of cash

Latino activists prepare for Sunday march in Milwaukee

Village of Weston to appeal bus referendum ruling

Electric car charging stations increase

Govenor's minority jobs panel starts work

Armenian prison officials tour Wisconsin prisons

Congress debating federal funding for hydropower projects on Mississippi

Walker denies wanting to make Wisconsin a right-to-work state

High School girls' basketball is coming to Green Bay

Haz Mat team funding restored as state backs off proposed cuts

Walker primary challenger denies being a 'fake candidate'

Barca endorses Barrett in recall election

Municipalities working on regulations for digital billboards

Summit on dangers of texting while driving

State Supreme Court considering search and seizure powers of police

State dairy producers embrace Greek yogurt craze

Falk responds to Obey's warning of Democratic 'suicide pact'

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