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USDA Plans To Buy $50M In Milk To Reduce Surplus

August 17, 2018 - 5:10pm

Wisconsin farmers are applauding new efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address a national surplus of milk.

Ruffed Grouse Population Declining, Hunters Worry West Nile Virus To Blame

August 17, 2018 - 4:15pm

Hunters in Wisconsin are worried the state's ruffed grouse population is declining because of West Nile virus. The DNR is beginning a three year study on the matter this fall.

New Poll Shows Democrat Tony Evers 5 Points Ahead Of Walker In General Election

August 17, 2018 - 2:50pm

The first poll conducted after this week’s gubernatorial primaries shows Democrat Tony Evers leading Republican Gov. Scott Walker by five points.

Report: Bulk Of Clean Energy Jobs In Wisconsin Are In Construction Or Manufacturing

August 17, 2018 - 6:30am

A report on clean energy say 2.5 percent of Wisconsin’s workforce has jobs that involve renewable energy or efficiency. The bulk of those jobs are in construction or manufacturing and are concentrated in Milwaukee, Dane and Waukesha counties but are found in all the state’s 72 counties.

La Crosse County, City Officials Propose New Fees, Taxes To Boost Road Funding

August 16, 2018 - 4:45pm

La Crosse-area residents could be facing two new wheel taxes as both city and county officials consider ways to increase road funding.

Study: Wisconsin's Great Lakes Ports Generate $1.4B Economic Impact

August 16, 2018 - 4:00pm

Great Lakes ports in Wisconsin have a $1.4 billion economic impact and support 7,484 jobs in the state, according to a new study.

New Research On Tropical Corn Could Help Reduce Fertilizer Used By Farmers

August 16, 2018 - 3:45pm

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have helped discover a corn variety that could reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer farmers need to spread.

Members Of Lac Courte Oreilles Call On Legislators To Understand, Represent Tribes

August 16, 2018 - 2:30pm

Rosalie Gokee, a member of the Governing Board of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, wants legislators to provide more of an open ear to listen to tribal needs.

Former Walker Legal Counsel Brian Hagedorn Announces State Supreme Court Campaign

August 16, 2018 - 8:05am

Court of Appeals Judge Brian Hagedorn announced his candidacy Thursday for the seat being vacated by Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

After 3-Day Strike, Labor Union Reaches Agreement With Trane

August 16, 2018 - 6:20am

After a three-day strike, union members have accepted a new contract with heating and cooling system manufacturer Trane in La Crosse.

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USDA Plans To Buy $50M In Milk To Reduce Surplus

Ruffed Grouse Population Declining, Hunters Worry West Nile Virus To Blame

New Poll Shows Democrat Tony Evers 5 Points Ahead Of Walker In General Election

Report: Bulk Of Clean Energy Jobs In Wisconsin Are In Construction Or Manufacturing

La Crosse County, City Officials Propose New Fees, Taxes To Boost Road Funding

Study: Wisconsin's Great Lakes Ports Generate $1.4B Economic Impact

New Research On Tropical Corn Could Help Reduce Fertilizer Used By Farmers

Members Of Lac Courte Oreilles Call On Legislators To Understand, Represent Tribes

Former Walker Legal Counsel Brian Hagedorn Announces State Supreme Court Campaign

After 3-Day Strike, Labor Union Reaches Agreement With Trane

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