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Negotiations continue Monday on mine permitting bill

March 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Republican lawmakers negotiating a major iron mining bill remained far apart Monday, with each side blaming the other for the impasse. Shawn Johnson reports.

Dueling videos mark Wisconsin recall race

March 6, 2012 - 12:00am

The expected recall race against Governor Scott Walker is turning to dueling videos. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wisconsin legislature approves mining bill; its future still in doubt

March 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Negotiations over a major rewrite to Wisconsin's mining laws appeared to hit a wall yesterday, even as the legislature's budget committee approved its version of a mining bill. Shawn Johnson reports.

Major oil pipeline from Canada through Wisconsin shut down

March 6, 2012 - 12:00am

There's a disruption in a major crude oil pipeline from the Canadian tar sands in Alberta to the Midwest through Wisconsin. A traffic crash has forced two pipelines to shutdown from Superior to Griffith, Indiana. Mike Simonson reports.

Wisconsin road fatalities up in February

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Twelve more people were killed on Wisconsin highways in February compared with the same month a year ago. As Terry Bell reports, the mild winter was a factor.

Wisconsin lawmakers to take up mining permit bill

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The legislature's budget committee will vote later today on a major overhaul of Wisconsin's iron mining laws that would clear the way for a major open pit mine in northern Wisconsin. As Shawn Johnson reports, a key holdout in the State Senate says he's still not on board.

Trail date set for Wisconsin raw milk farmer

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Supporters of a Sauk County farmer charged with illegally selling raw milk turned out for a snowy rally at the courthouse in Baraboo today. But the judge in the case made no ruling, and set a trial date for late September. Gilman Halsted reports.

Two federal agencies talk about wetlands protection

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Governor Walker signed a bill this week that conservation groups say will threaten Wisconsin wetlands. But two federal agencies say their plans for protecting wetlands remain intact. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Court challenges to Wisconsin's voter I.D. law continue

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

While Wisconsin now has one voter I-D election under its belt, three court challenges are vying to overturn the law as the state's April 3rd election draws near. Shawn Johnson reports.

Book on Alzheimer's patients a hit for first-time Wisconsin author

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

A central Wisconsin man has published a funny and touching memoir about Alzheimer's patients on a Wausau dementia ward. As Glen Moberg reports, the book is getting rave reviews for using humor to make a serious point.

Wisconsin's tourism industry gathers in Green Bay

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's tourism business owners are meeting in Green Bay for their annual conference. The State Department of Tourism will be addressing trends that are affecting hotels, resorts, and other attractions. Patty Murray reports.

Wisconsin apartment owners benefit from rough economy

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The sluggish economy appears to be benefitting apartment owners. U.S. census data shows Wisconsin's vacancy rates for residential rental properties went down in 2011 from the previous year. Shamane Mills reports.

Bill could restrict frac sand mining moratoria

March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

A bill limiting local governments' ability to enact moratoriums for things like frac sand mining is raising eyebrows in western Wisconsin. Rich Kremer reports.

New hen cage proposal ruffles some Wisconsin feathers

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

A bill aimed at improving living standards for egg-laying hens has been introduced in congress. But, at least one Wisconsin group worries the changes could cost the poultry industry billions of dollars. Steve Roisum reports.

Wisconsin criticized for payment amounts to wrongfully-convicted

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

A man who served time in prison for a crime he didn't commit is asking state legislators to pass a bill boosting the compensation Wisconsin offers to people who have been wrongfully convicted. Gilman Halsted reports.

U.S. Senate candidate unveils budget-balancing plan

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Republican U-S Senate Candidate Mark Neumann says he has a plan that would balance the federal budget in five years. Shawn Johnson reports.

Coalition aims to reduce prescription drug abuse in the Northwoods

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

A coalition that includes Native American tribes and health organizations is trying to reduce prescription medication misuse in the Northwoods. They're acting on a state report earlier this year that found such abuse high. Shamane Mills reports.

Congress approves St. Croix River crossing

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Congress has approved a four-lane bridge to be built across the St. Croix river in western Wisconsin. As Rich Kremer reports the final vote clears the way for construction after more than 20 years' delay.

Wisconsin mine project might use Michigan water

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

The company that wants to mine iron ore from the Penokee Range in far northern Wisconsin has struck a tentative deal to pipe in water from Upper Michigan. Mike Simonson reports.

Fish kill concern resurfaces at power plant

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Fish kills at waterfront power plants have resurfaced as a concern, as a community
group calls for stronger action at a power plant in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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Negotiations continue Monday on mine permitting bill

Dueling videos mark Wisconsin recall race

Wisconsin legislature approves mining bill; its future still in doubt

Major oil pipeline from Canada through Wisconsin shut down

Wisconsin road fatalities up in February

Wisconsin lawmakers to take up mining permit bill

Trail date set for Wisconsin raw milk farmer

Two federal agencies talk about wetlands protection

Court challenges to Wisconsin's voter I.D. law continue

Book on Alzheimer's patients a hit for first-time Wisconsin author

Wisconsin's tourism industry gathers in Green Bay

Wisconsin apartment owners benefit from rough economy

Bill could restrict frac sand mining moratoria

New hen cage proposal ruffles some Wisconsin feathers

Wisconsin criticized for payment amounts to wrongfully-convicted

U.S. Senate candidate unveils budget-balancing plan

Coalition aims to reduce prescription drug abuse in the Northwoods

Congress approves St. Croix River crossing

Wisconsin mine project might use Michigan water

Fish kill concern resurfaces at power plant

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