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Lawmakers may try passing collective bargaining bill in 2011-2013 budget

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The co-chairs of the legislature’s powerful budget committee say lawmakers could pass the Governor Walker’s collective bargaining bill again if the original version remains held up in court. Shawn Johnson reports

Statewide recount comes with questions, complaints over process

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

County clerks and canvassing boards will begin the recount of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election Wednesday. To ready counties, the Government Accountability Board held a teleconference with all 72 county clerks. Laura Podgornik sat in with Douglas County officials and has this report.

DNR Board to take up water withdrawal regulations

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

This week, the DNR Board may approve the first water withdrawal permit system in Wisconsin, under the Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Early education programs' growth in jeopardy because of planned budget cuts

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

A new national report gives Wisconsin a high ranking for the percentage of toddlers enrolled in its four-year old kindergarten program. But funding issues may limit any future growth, as Brian Bull reports.

Ukranian man recalls his experience with Chernobyl incident

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. Teresa Shipley spoke with a Ukrainian man and Wisconsin resident who helped with the cleanup.

Student labor leaders and supporters demand audience with UW-Madison chancellor

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Nearly 80 UW-Madison students staged a sit-in occupation inside Bascom Hall today, in an attempt to speak with Chancellor Biddy Martin. They wanted to share demands counter to the chancellor’s proposed New Badger Partnership. Brian Bull has the story.

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.

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.

Kreitlow announces Congressional bid

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Former state Senator Pat Kreitlow -- a Democrat from Chippewa Falls -- is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District against freshman Republican Sean Duffy. Glen Moberg reports.

Despite increasingly negative tone, former Justice Wilcox supports high court elections

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

A retired state Supreme Court justice says he still supports electing justices, even though judicial campaigns have gotten uglier since he left the bench. Shawn Johnson reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Lawmakers may try passing collective bargaining bill in 2011-2013 budget

Statewide recount comes with questions, complaints over process

DNR Board to take up water withdrawal regulations

Early education programs' growth in jeopardy because of planned budget cuts

Ukranian man recalls his experience with Chernobyl incident

Student labor leaders and supporters demand audience with UW-Madison chancellor

Woman with multiple sclerosis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

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

Kreitlow announces Congressional bid

Despite increasingly negative tone, former Justice Wilcox supports high court elections

Tech colleges brace for budget cuts

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

Eau Claire law enforcement officials warn of online scheme

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

Older population to contend with changes to SeniorCare program

Tribes weigh environmental costs of proposed mine

Poll: broad support for wind energy, local regulation

Walker weighs in on upcoming recall elections

Wisconsin officials ask for input regarding health insurance exhanges

Majority of survey respondents support collective bargaining

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