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Republican lawmakers pass on chance to redraw maps

February 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Republican leaders have turned down a second offer from federal judges to redraw Wisconsin's redistricting plan. As Shawn Johnson reports, it means arguments in a lawsuit challenging the Republican-drawn maps will proceed this morning.

St. Croix River Crossing could lose Minnesota's share of funding

February 23, 2012 - 12:00am

The governors of Wisconsin and Minnesota are urging congress to quickly approve construction of a new Mississippi River bridge. Governor Scott Walker says the project can't happen without Minnesota's share of the funds. Minnesota's governor says he'll pull more than 360-million dollars for the project if congress doesn't approve it...

State gas prices expected to rise

February 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Gas prices in Wisconsin are expected to rise over the next couple days, partially due to a fire at a fuel refinery in Washington state. Maureen McCollum reports.

Republicans turn down opportunity to redraw maps

February 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's redistricting plan took another twist yesterday as judges appealed to Republican legislators to consider redrawing the maps. As Shawn Johnson reports, Republicans turned them down.

Milwaukee mayoral candidates set

February 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Tom Barrett's challenger in the general election for Milwaukee mayor says he hopes Barrett declares soon whether a run for governor is in store. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Sheboygan's mayor is recalled

February 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Sheboygan's incumbent mayor was voted out of office last night. Bob Ryan had public battles with alcohol and lost to a challenger who was once a Democratic state lawmaker. Patty Murray reports.

Senate passes bill to ban mandated health insurance

February 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Government-mandated health insurance would be banned under a measure that passed the State Senate yesterday. Shawn Johnson reports.

Workplace discrimination bill passes senate

February 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Republican legislators have sent a bill to Governor Scott Walker's desk that would end workplace discrimination lawsuits that seek punitive damages. Shawn Johnson reports.

Bipartisan mining bill introduced

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Two State Senators from opposite sides of the aisle are unveiling a compromise iron ore mining bill they say can pass both houses of the legislature. Gilman Halsted reports.

Superior Days lobbying effort to tackle mining legislation

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Iron ore mining in Northern Wisconsin will be a Superior Days issue when citizen-lobbyists gather in Madison today. Lucy Roberts reports.

Broadcaster since 1937 honored by State Assembly as Home Town Hero

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

A Superior resident whose career as a broadcaster began during the second term of FDR was honored by the State Assembly yesterday. Mike Simonson reports.

Enviornmental groups blast EPA ballast plan

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Environmental groups have filed written comments that criticize a federal plan to clean ship ballast water and slow the spread of invasive species in the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Group launches campaign to reduce prison population by half

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

A coaliton of faith leaders from across the state has lauched a campaign to cut the state's prison population in half over the next three years. Gilman Halsted reports.

January home sales up from last year

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Home sales in Wisconsin were up substantially last month compared to last year, according to the latest sales report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association. The WRA says that its members sold almost 29-hundred houses statewide in January. Kristen Durst reports.

Talk show host runs for assembly, stays on air

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Democrats are crying foul because a Wausau radio station will keep a conservative talk show host on the air, perhaps until Labor Day, even though he is running for the state assembly. Glen Moberg reports.

Low enrollment in new federal high-risk insurance pool

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Enrollment in a high risk insurance pool in Wisconsin funded by the federal government is lower than expected. Low participation has eased concerns that the program will run out of money but high health costs mean there probably won't be funds left over. Shamane Mills reports.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers join together to introduce new mining bill

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

A bi-partisan iron ore mining bill will be unveiled Tuesday at a Madison news conference. Mike Simonson reports.

Redistricting trial begins today

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Oral arguments begin this morning in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's new Republican-drawn redistricting maps. Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson has this report on what's being argued and what's at stake.

Sheboygan's mayor fights for his political future in a recall election

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

The first of a series of Wisconsin politicians faces a recall Tuesday. Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan is facing off against a challenger. The race includes personal issues and accusations that the incumbent Mayor is not being up-front about a proposed casino. Patty Murray reports.

Baldwin defends health care vote

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin says she'll match her record on health care against any of her Republican opponents this year. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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Republican lawmakers pass on chance to redraw maps

St. Croix River Crossing could lose Minnesota's share of funding

State gas prices expected to rise

Republicans turn down opportunity to redraw maps

Milwaukee mayoral candidates set

Sheboygan's mayor is recalled

Senate passes bill to ban mandated health insurance

Workplace discrimination bill passes senate

Bipartisan mining bill introduced

Superior Days lobbying effort to tackle mining legislation

Broadcaster since 1937 honored by State Assembly as Home Town Hero

Enviornmental groups blast EPA ballast plan

Group launches campaign to reduce prison population by half

January home sales up from last year

Talk show host runs for assembly, stays on air

Low enrollment in new federal high-risk insurance pool

Republican and Democratic lawmakers join together to introduce new mining bill

Redistricting trial begins today

Sheboygan's mayor fights for his political future in a recall election

Baldwin defends health care vote

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