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Wisconsin's health care ranked second in the nation

June 25, 2012 - 1:48pm

A federal agency which tracks how good health care is around the country says Wisconsin is among the best, second only to Minnesota.

The federal government's Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ranked states on 171 health measures. The indicators include a variety of aspects, from how many kids get vaccinated...

Drunk boaters in Wisconsin get a closer look this weekend

June 25, 2012 - 1:47pm

Law enforcement will be on the water in full force this weekend, trying to cut back on drunken boating.

With all of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers, it’s not uncommon to see someone driving a boat while drinking a beer.

But law enforcement agencies across the country this weekend are trying to stop...

Proposed iron mine overshadows Penokee art project

June 25, 2012 - 1:46pm

An educational art project about Wisconsin's Penokee Hills moves from Madison to Ashland this weekend. The exhibit can't completely escape the political controversy of a proposed iron ore mine

20 northwoods artists and writers are involved in the project, which is called “Penokee : Explore the Iron Hills.” There will...

UAW and Baldwin back "Bring Jobs Home" bill

June 23, 2012 - 11:04am

Regional leaders of the United Auto Workers are joining Democratic senate candidate Tammy Baldwin in support of a bill aimed at bringing back jobs from overseas.

Michigan senator Debbie Stabenow has introduced the "Bring Jobs Home Act". The measure would eliminate tax deductions for expenses linked to moving operations overseas, and...

Superior starts to add up flood costs

June 22, 2012 - 5:52pm

The first flood damage estimates are coming in from the 8 to 10 inches of rain that fell in Superior and Douglas County on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Flood water still covers some roads, and Superior can’t get a look at its sewer and water system, so these are only preliminary figures: ...

Apostle Islands get a glass bottomed tour boat

June 22, 2012 - 2:24pm

One of Wisconsin’s first glass-bottom tour boats will check out shipwrecks in the Apostle Islands.

Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett and Apostle Island Cruises owner Dan Boucher christened what they believe is the state’s first glass-bottom boat: “We ask the sailors of old and the moon of God that is the...

Wisconsin U.S. Senators split vote on Farm Bill

June 22, 2012 - 2:22pm

The U.S. Senate’s version of the Farm Bill has passed. Reaction to the Farm Bill has been mixed from Wisconsin lawmakers, and one farm group.

Wisconsin’s Senators split their vote on the proposed five year, $500 million bill. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson voted against it. He proposed an amendment, that was...

Health insurers to send rebates to some in Wisconsin

June 22, 2012 - 2:22pm

Health insurers will be sending rebates totaling $10 million to Wisconsin consumers and employers.

Federal requirements say that health insurers have to spend 80 percent of premium dollars on medical care. Anything less than that has to be returned to consumers. Nate Myszka is with the group Know Your Care, which...

Federal grants to Wisconsin clinics allow for increased care

June 22, 2012 - 2:21pm

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 18,000 additional people will get health care at three Wisconsin community clinics recently awarded federal grants.

Three clinics —in Sheboygan, Marshfield and Green Bay— will share in $2.2 million. Bonnie Kuhr is CEO of N.E.W Community Clinic in Green Bay. It...

Senate candidate Hovde denies accusations he doesn't care about the poor

June 22, 2012 - 2:19pm

U.S. Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde says he expects the four way primary race he's in to get nastier over the eight weeks. Speaking at a Wispolitics luncheon in Madison Thursday, (6/21) Hovde responded to allegations that he's rich guy who doesn't care about poor people.

A recent column in...

Milwaukee Police and mayor say crime down, not up

June 22, 2012 - 2:18pm

Milwaukee police have challenged Gov. Walker's claim that crime has risen in Milwaukee, made against Mayor Tom Barrett during the recent recall election. Police say an internal audit of data shows crime continues to drop in the city.

A Milwaukee newspaper story during the recall campaign suggested that violent crime was...

Cheese plant opens in Milwaukee

June 22, 2012 - 2:14pm

One of the few urban cheesemaking plants in the U.S. has opened in Milwaukee.

Dozens of people waited in line at the Clock Shadow Creamery, as the company and the green building that it's in held their grand opening Thursday. The site is near the famous Allen-Bradley clock, in a largely...

Superior, Douglas County seek state and federal flooding help

June 21, 2012 - 5:42pm

It’s “the day after” for Superior and Douglas County. Flood waters are receding after eight-to-ten inches of rain fell Tuesday and Wednesday. Flood waters still cover roads as a state of emergency continues.

UW-Superior Chancellor Renee Wachter says they felt helpless as storm water flooded the Jim Dan Hill library, floating...

Extensive flood damage reported as UW-Superior reopens

June 21, 2012 - 4:31pm

Virtually all of the buildings at UW-Superior were damaged by flood waters from record rainfall Wednesday. Some buildings have been re-opened and classes are being held, but other buildings have restricted access.

The UW-Superior campus had water damage in 14 of its 16 buildings. The Jim Dan Hill Library’s basement is...

Director's Cut: Passing the Baton

June 21, 2012 - 2:10pm

In this week's edition of Director's Cut Radio, Terry Bell focuses on a documentary about the Joe Sims Milwaukee Striders Track Club. It's called "Passing the Baton".

Waukesha water diversion via Milwaukee looks cloudy

June 21, 2012 - 1:45pm

Waukesha's hope to get drinking water from Lake Michigan is looking cloudy, after action on Wednesday by a Milwaukee city committee.

Waukesha wants to become the first city outside the Great Lakes basin to get Great Lakes water since a regional compact was signed four years ago. A Milwaukee common...

Jim Lorence, Wisconsin labor historian, remembered as ‘gentle but fierce advocate’

June 21, 2012 - 1:43pm

Wisconsin labor historian Jim Lorence is being remembered as a gentle but fierce advocate for working people. The author of eight books also inspired thousands of students in central Wisconsin.

Jim Lorence, one of America's top labor historians, died Tuesday of a blood disorder, after 35 years of teaching at UW...

New pension study finds Wisconsin's funds in good shape

June 21, 2012 - 1:42pm

A nationwide look at public pension systems shows a widening gap between retirement benefits owed and the amount of money states have on hand to pay those benefits. Wisconsin is the only state system that is fully funded.

A report by the Pew Center on the States says 12 years...

Milwaukee power plant pressured over pollution

June 21, 2012 - 1:41pm

Environmental groups are keeping the pressure on a Wisconsin power plant they say is a health threat to many low income and minority residents.

There have been several air pollution advisories already this year in Milwaukee. The Cleaner Valley Coalition blames some of the pollution on the WE Energies coal fired...

La Crosse mayor vetoes tax rebate to Kwik Trip

June 21, 2012 - 1:39pm

La Crosse’s mayor has vetoed the city’s most recent tax agreement with major convenience store chain Kwik Trip.

Mayor Matt Harter says it’s not in the best interest of the city to grant tax incremental financing (TIFs), tax grants, and other subsidies to private projects. Plus, he does not want to...

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Wisconsin's health care ranked second in the nation

Drunk boaters in Wisconsin get a closer look this weekend

Proposed iron mine overshadows Penokee art project

UAW and Baldwin back "Bring Jobs Home" bill

Superior starts to add up flood costs

Apostle Islands get a glass bottomed tour boat

Wisconsin U.S. Senators split vote on Farm Bill

Health insurers to send rebates to some in Wisconsin

Federal grants to Wisconsin clinics allow for increased care

Senate candidate Hovde denies accusations he doesn't care about the poor

Milwaukee Police and mayor say crime down, not up

Cheese plant opens in Milwaukee

Superior, Douglas County seek state and federal flooding help

Extensive flood damage reported as UW-Superior reopens

Director's Cut: Passing the Baton

Waukesha water diversion via Milwaukee looks cloudy

Jim Lorence, Wisconsin labor historian, remembered as ‘gentle but fierce advocate’

New pension study finds Wisconsin's funds in good shape

Milwaukee power plant pressured over pollution

La Crosse mayor vetoes tax rebate to Kwik Trip

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