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Eau Claire law enforcement officials warn of online scheme

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Police in Eau Claire have confiscated more than $700,000 worth of fake checks and money orders. Rich Kremer reports it’s tied to an elaborate scam targeted at people selling items online.

Bill aims to end practice of documenting race/ethnicity of pulled-over drivers

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican state legislators are moving ahead with a plan to repeal a law passed in 2009 that was seen as a first step in preventing racial profiling by police and sheriff's deputies. Gil Halsted reports.

Woman with multiple sclerosis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

The Bayfield woman who became the first person with MS to summit Mount Everest two years ago is going to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro this summer with a group of people who also have MS and Parkinson’s disease. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

Tech colleges brace for budget cuts

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's technical colleges are arguing that Governor Scott Walker's proposal to cut nearly $72,000,000 from their system is counterproductive to his goal of creating 250,000 jobs. Kristen Durst reports.

Governor forms task force to boost reading levels among state's children

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Reading scores indicate Wisconsin students are falling behind those in many other states. Shamane Mills reports on today's initial meeting of Governor Walker's 'Read to Lead' task force.

Ryan's budget plans inspire ads from conservative and liberal groups

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Congressman Paul Ryan's controversial "Path to Prosperity" federal budget plan is triggering spending on advertisements supporting -- and blasting -- the Wisconsin Representative. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Walker weighs in on upcoming recall elections

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker says he hopes voters in upcoming recall elections take a big picture view of issues facing Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Tribes weigh environmental costs of proposed mine

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Several tribes are weighing in on a proposed iron ore mining project for northern Wisconsin, particularly over pollution concerns. Mike Simonson reports.

Wisconsin officials ask for input regarding health insurance exhanges

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin health officials are setting the groundwork to comply with one part of federal health reform, while at the same time fighting the Affordable Care Act in court. Shamane Mills reports.

Majority of survey respondents support collective bargaining

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

A new poll shows most people in Wisconsin think unionized state workers should have been allowed to keep their collective bargaining rights. Patty Murray has more results from the Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College survey.

Democrats file complaint against group's mailings against candidate

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has filed a criminal complaint against a Brookfield group for allegedly distributing misinformation about a candidate in the 94th Assembly District. Steve Roisum reports.

GAB resolves complaint against Kapanke

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Government Accountability Board has cleared state Senator Dan Kapanke of allegations of money laundering. Steve Roisum reports.

Older population to contend with changes to SeniorCare program

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

A central Wisconsin county administrator says he's worried about proposed administrative changes to the state's SeniorCare program, which he believes could cause the elderly to lose coverage. Glen Moberg reports.

Poll: broad support for wind energy, local regulation

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin Public Radio St. Norbert College survey shows broad support for wind power. And most respondents say decisions about wind farms should be left at the local level. Patty Murray reports.

Survey shows skepticism over Wisconsin's economy

April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

People in Wisconsin have a dim view of their economic future. The Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College survey shows respondents think the state's economy is in even worse shape than that of the nation as a whole. Patty Murray reports.

Signatures pour in from recall efforts against Wisconsin lawmakers

April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Recall signatures for eight Senators have now been filed with the state's election agency. As Shawn Johnson reports, committees challenging three Democrats and one Republican turned in their petitions yesterday.

UW-Madison chancellor defends plan to split off from the statewide university system

April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin delivered a forceful defense of her plan to give the Madison campus more autonomy yesterday. Shawn Johnson reports.

Poll respondents split on Walker if recall election held today

April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker would face a tough recall election, if one were held immediately. Results from the Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College Survey shows an almost evenly split electorate. Patty Murray reports.

Wisconsin recall effort drops off petition against Darling

April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Critics of River Hills state Senator Alberta Darling have filed about 30,000 signatures with the state, aimed at triggering a recall election against the Republican lawmaker. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Committee garners enough signatures for recall election against Sen. Darling

April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

A Milwaukee-area group is expected to announce today that it has enough signatures to trigger a recall election of the co-chair of the Legislature's budget-writing committee.
Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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Eau Claire law enforcement officials warn of online scheme

Bill aims to end practice of documenting race/ethnicity of pulled-over drivers

Woman with multiple sclerosis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Tech colleges brace for budget cuts

Governor forms task force to boost reading levels among state's children

Ryan's budget plans inspire ads from conservative and liberal groups

Walker weighs in on upcoming recall elections

Tribes weigh environmental costs of proposed mine

Wisconsin officials ask for input regarding health insurance exhanges

Majority of survey respondents support collective bargaining

Democrats file complaint against group's mailings against candidate

GAB resolves complaint against Kapanke

Older population to contend with changes to SeniorCare program

Poll: broad support for wind energy, local regulation

Survey shows skepticism over Wisconsin's economy

Signatures pour in from recall efforts against Wisconsin lawmakers

UW-Madison chancellor defends plan to split off from the statewide university system

Poll respondents split on Walker if recall election held today

Wisconsin recall effort drops off petition against Darling

Committee garners enough signatures for recall election against Sen. Darling

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