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State Supreme Court delays decision on public funding for legal defense in civil cases

October 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The state supreme court has postponed a final decision on whether to require judges to appoint lawyers at public expense in civil cases. A majority of the court rejected the petition brought by Legal Action of Wisconsin. Gilman Halsted reports.

Brewers season ends, sans ring

October 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The Milwaukee Brewers season ended last night, as the Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Milwaukee for the National League pennant, and a trip to the World Series. Chuck Quirmbach takes a look at the Brewers year, and a big decision that's ahead.

Released prisoner asks for $3.6 million compensation for wrongful conviction

October 17, 2011 - 12:00am

A Minnesota man who spent ten years in a Wisconsin prison for a crime he didn't commit is asking the state for 3 point six million dollars in compensation. Gilman Halsted reports.

Assembly ready to end Earn-a-Buck

October 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The State Assembly is poised to vote today on a plan that would permanently end the Department of Natural Resources controversial "Earn-a-Buck" program. Shawn Johnson reports.

DNR Reconsiders Permit for Dairy Farm

October 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The DNR is reconsidering a permit for a high capacity well for a proposed Adams County dairy farm, after a UW hydrologist said it could overtax water supplies, and lower the levels of a recreational lake. Glen Moberg reports.

Local governments consider vehicle registration tax

October 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Some local governments are considering imposing a "wheel tax" to help balance budgets. But as Kristen Durst reports, some state lawmakers say that voters, not local governments, should get the final say.

Amtrak turns 40, sets new Hiawatha record

October 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Amtrak is highlighting a new ridership record on its trains between Milwaukee and Chicago and touting its forty years of passenger rail service at an exhibit in Milwaukee this weekend. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Scott Walker on the president's jobs plan

October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker isn't taking sides on President Barack Obama's job creation plans. He made the remarks after speaking at a minority business conference in Green Bay. Patty Murray reports.

USDA says nitrogen, phosphorus controls work

October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

The U.S. Agriculture Dpartment says when farmers in the Great Lakes region control erosion and cut fertilizer run-off, local waterways benefit. Chuck Quirmbach has more, on a new study.

Campaign finance rules during recall election

October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker will have no limit to the amount of campaign money he can raise while Democrats are circulating petitions to recall him from office. But as Shawn Johnson reports, there are limits to how Walker can spend the extra money.

The state says Wisconsinites need to wise up about money

October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A state agency says most people in Wisconsin don't know how to manage their money properly. For the first time, the Department of Financial Institutions is holding a money-management seminar in Green Bay. Patty Murray reports.

Legislature considers bill allowing for firing and refusal to hire based on past felony

October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

The state legislature is considering bill that would protect businesses from lawsuits by allowing them to fire, or refuse to hire, someone who have served prison time for a felony. Gilman Halsted reports.

Signatures gathered to back Asian carp bill

October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Environmental groups are encouraging members of Congress to co-sponsor a bill that could lead to separation of the Mississippi River and Great Lakes Basins. Chuck Quirmbach reports it's part of the effort to halt the spread of Asian carp.

Cleanup of Sheboygan harbor speeding up?

October 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The EPA says it plans to finish clean-up work on some Great Lakes harbors soon, including one in Sheboygan. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Feds push Wisconsin to change Sept primary date

October 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Federal officials are pushing Wisconsin to bump up the state's September primary to August. As Shawn Johnson reports, the aim is to give military voters more time to mail back their ballots.

Whooping cranes lift off from new training site

October 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The first whooping cranes that have learned to fly at a new training site in Wisconsin are on their way south. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Continued debate over state's prevailing wage law

October 13, 2011 - 12:00am

A nonprofit group hoping to build a shelter at a state park with private funds sparks renewed debate over the state's prevailing wage law. Shamane Mills reports.

WI Recall Task Force questions early recall effort against Walker

October 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Members of a group called the Wisconsin Recall Task Force are questioning the timing of the announced effort to recall Governor Scott Walker. Rich Kremer reports.

UW prof works on bird call app

October 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Birdwatchers who can't identify some bird calls, may soon have some help, thanks to a UW-Madison professor who is working on a cell phone application. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Walker says little about recall effort schedule

October 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker had little to say Tuesday about the announcement by Democrats that they would start gathering signatures next month to try to recall him from office. Shawn Johnson reports.

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State Supreme Court delays decision on public funding for legal defense in civil cases

Brewers season ends, sans ring

Released prisoner asks for $3.6 million compensation for wrongful conviction

Assembly ready to end Earn-a-Buck

DNR Reconsiders Permit for Dairy Farm

Local governments consider vehicle registration tax

Amtrak turns 40, sets new Hiawatha record

Scott Walker on the president's jobs plan

USDA says nitrogen, phosphorus controls work

Campaign finance rules during recall election

The state says Wisconsinites need to wise up about money

Legislature considers bill allowing for firing and refusal to hire based on past felony

Signatures gathered to back Asian carp bill

Cleanup of Sheboygan harbor speeding up?

Feds push Wisconsin to change Sept primary date

Whooping cranes lift off from new training site

Continued debate over state's prevailing wage law

WI Recall Task Force questions early recall effort against Walker

UW prof works on bird call app

Walker says little about recall effort schedule

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