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Organic milk shortage

January 4, 2012 - 12:00am

An organic industry expert says customers can expect to pay more for their milk. Steve Roisum reports.

Wisconsin has produced less trash in recent years

January 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsinites have been generating less trash over the last few years. As Maureen McCollum reports, it's mostly due to the economy.

Wisconsin's health care budget shortfall smaller than expected

January 4, 2012 - 12:00am

The budget shortfall facing health care programs like BadgerCare is hundreds of millions of dollars smaller than originally projected according to new numbers from the state's health care agency. Shawn Johnson reports.

Duffy credits Republican freshman class as changing the conversation on spending

January 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Political gridlock and bickering was part of the education of Wisconsin freshman Republican Congressman Sean Duffy. He thinks bi-partisanship will return, but not in this presidential election year. Mike Simonson reports.

Last living Minnesota Medal of Honor soldier passes away

January 4, 2012 - 12:00am

The last living man from Minnesota awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor passed away last Friday. Right up to his last days, the World War Two veteran from Duluth never thought of himself as a hero. Mike Simonson talked to him in 1999.

Badgers lose Rose Bowl

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin Badgers have now lost two Rose Bowls in a row, after yesterday's defeat by the University of Oregon. Another battle....the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker...was also part of the day in Pasadena. Chuck Quirmbach reports from California.

Legislation clears way for more B&B's in Wisconsin

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

New legislation revising the guidelines will make it easier for Wisconsin buildings to be converted into bed and breakfasts. Jim Leino reports.

Non-religious addiction recovery group

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

A secular addiction recovery group recently formed in La Crosse, to give non-religious people an alternative to a traditionally religious process. Maureen McCollum has more.

Wausau building the biggest curling center in America

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The largest curling sports center in America is scheduled for construction in Wausau later this year. As Glen Moberg reports, the facility has the potential of becoming the training headquarters of the U.S. Olympic team.

Farm organization says food security should be a big issue in 2012

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

One Wisconsin Farm organization says food security needs to be a big issue in 20-12. Steve Roisum reports.

State increasing effort to prevent prescription drug abuse

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

In 2012 Dane County will start a coordinated community wide effort to reduce overdoses. Meanwhile, a statewide prescription drug database to track those getting too much too often is still a year away. Shamane Mills reports.

Wisconsin's presidential primary ballot officially set

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

It's a few months yet before Wisconsin's presidential primary, but the ballot is now officially set. Shawn Johnson reports.

Making the Niagara Escarpment a priority for Wisconsin land preservation

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

A large swath of Wisconsin land could get priority treatment in state stewardship funding. The status would help those who want to acquire land in what is known as the Niagara Escarpment. Patty Murray reports.

State budget cuts stop some bus service in Wausau area

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Public bus service in several Wausau area communities came to an end on January 1st, caused in large part by state budget cuts. As Glen Moberg reports, an effort by local church leaders to save the service came up short.

More Wisconsin public schools to adopt data-based student intervention program

January 3, 2012 - 12:00am

The Department of Public Instruction says a data-based student intervention program called RTI is now being used in some fashion in the majority of Wisconsin public schools. Kristen Durst reports.

Stevens Point redevelopment project remains on hold

January 2, 2012 - 12:00am

At the end of the year, the city of Stevens Point's ambitious downtown redevelopment plan is on hold, tied up in legal challenges and a pending court date. As Glen Moberg reports, the fate of the city's historic opera house is also on hold.

Wisconsin school districts face a potentially-difficult year

January 2, 2012 - 12:00am

2011 was a difficult year financially for many Wisconsin public school districts, but as Kristen Durst reports... next year could prove even more challenging.

2012 promises to be a politically-busy year in Wisconsin

January 2, 2012 - 12:00am

In 2011 the state capitol was marked by one contentious debate after another as Republicans pushed through major changes to the way Wisconsinites organize and vote. In 2012, those fights will play out in the courtroom as Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson reports.

Wisconsin farmers urged to watch finances more closely in 2012

January 2, 2012 - 12:00am

The head of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer protection says farmers will need to pay close attention to their bottom line in 2012. Steve Roisum reports.

Wisconsin-Minnesota power project could become clearer in 2012

January 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Large-scale energy transmission projects are picking up steam in southwest Wisconsin, and some major decisions will be finalized next year. Maureen McCollum has more.

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Organic milk shortage

Wisconsin has produced less trash in recent years

Wisconsin's health care budget shortfall smaller than expected

Duffy credits Republican freshman class as changing the conversation on spending

Last living Minnesota Medal of Honor soldier passes away

Badgers lose Rose Bowl

Legislation clears way for more B&B's in Wisconsin

Non-religious addiction recovery group

Wausau building the biggest curling center in America

Farm organization says food security should be a big issue in 2012

State increasing effort to prevent prescription drug abuse

Wisconsin's presidential primary ballot officially set

Making the Niagara Escarpment a priority for Wisconsin land preservation

State budget cuts stop some bus service in Wausau area

More Wisconsin public schools to adopt data-based student intervention program

Stevens Point redevelopment project remains on hold

Wisconsin school districts face a potentially-difficult year

2012 promises to be a politically-busy year in Wisconsin

Wisconsin farmers urged to watch finances more closely in 2012

Wisconsin-Minnesota power project could become clearer in 2012

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