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Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Calls For Legalizating Marijuana

April 20, 2018 - 4:00pm

Kyle Frenette, a Democratic candidate for Congress in northern Wisconsin, has come out in favor of the national legalization of marijuana.

Walker, Environmentalists, Spar Over Wider Review Of Lake Diversion Plan

April 20, 2018 - 3:45pm

Environmental groups want all Great Lakes states and provinces to review Foxconn's plan for Lake Michigan. Gov. Scott Walker says it's ''not necessary."

On Columbine Anniversary, More Calls For Gun Control

April 20, 2018 - 9:10am

Students and teachers across Wisconsin and the United States left class Friday morning as part of a National School Walkout to demand action on gun control.

Tribal Forests More Diverse, Sustainable Than Surrounding Forests

April 20, 2018 - 6:00am

New research shows tribal forests in northern Wisconsin have older trees, better plant diversity and tree regeneration than surrounding state or national forests.

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Suspension Of Marquette Professor

April 19, 2018 - 5:40pm

Justices on Wisconsin's Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over Marquette University's decision to suspend an outspoken professor in a dispute that has pitted conservative allies against one another.

Barrett Says Possible Bid For Governor Not A Criticism Of Other Dems

April 19, 2018 - 4:40pm

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett explains why he's considering a run for governor and talks about people's reaction to the idea.

Freshwater Mussels Are Dying Off In Wisconsin

April 19, 2018 - 3:25pm

Jesse Weinzinger, a conservation biologist with the state DNR, said Wisconsin has at least 51 species of freshwater mussels, 24 of which are listed by the state as either endangered, threatened or of special concern.

Wisconsin's Medical Malpractice Cap Goes Before State Supreme Court

April 19, 2018 - 3:20pm

Wisconsin’s cap on damages for pain and suffering is being challenged as unconstitutional. The state Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a medical malpractice case involving a woman who lost both her arms and legs.

UW-Madison Study Finds 1924 Fraternity Had Affiliations With KKK

April 19, 2018 - 3:10pm

Last fall after the deadly protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, the University of Wisconsin-Madison commissioned a study on the history of two student organizations with the name "Ku Klux Klan." The study found that of the two groups, one was affiliated with the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.

Milwaukee Bucks Return Home For Game 3 Of NBA Playoffs

April 19, 2018 - 1:30pm

The Bucks have dropped the first two games of the series, but they return to Milwaukee Friday night hoping that home court advantage will finally get them a postseason win.

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Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Calls For Legalizating Marijuana

Walker, Environmentalists, Spar Over Wider Review Of Lake Diversion Plan

On Columbine Anniversary, More Calls For Gun Control

Tribal Forests More Diverse, Sustainable Than Surrounding Forests

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Suspension Of Marquette Professor

Barrett Says Possible Bid For Governor Not A Criticism Of Other Dems

Freshwater Mussels Are Dying Off In Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Medical Malpractice Cap Goes Before State Supreme Court

UW-Madison Study Finds 1924 Fraternity Had Affiliations With KKK

Milwaukee Bucks Return Home For Game 3 Of NBA Playoffs

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