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30 years later, Iranian hostages reunite

January 31, 2011 - 12:00am

A Wausau area veteran travelled to the West Point military academy this past week for an emotional reunion with a select group of people: other hostages who were released from Iran 30 years ago. Glen Moberg reports.

Milwaukee families continue with clergy abuse lawsuit

January 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Clergy abuse victims who claim they were molested as children at a Catholic school for the deaf, say they'll press on with a lawsuit against the Vatican. That's despite the Church's attempt to delay the case. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Average gambling debt increases

January 31, 2011 - 12:00am

A statewide help line for gambling addicts reports the average caller dug themselves thousands of dollars deeper in debt last year, than in the year before. Steve Roisum reports.

Budget falls short for La Crosse Zoo, city to replace project with interactive park

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Plans for the reopening of a La Crosse zoo have been scrapped. As Steve Roisum reports, some local residents are disappointed.

Diet, not pneumonia thought to be responsible for death of cattle

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

A state diagnostic lab has come to a conclusion about what killed 200 cattle this month on a Portage County farm. Glen Moberg reports.

IRS reminds low income workers about Earned Income Tax Credit

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Nearly one-hundred thousand low income workers in Wisconsin may be missing out on a valuable federal income tax credit. The Internal Revenue Service says some are leaving thousands of dollars on the table because they don't realize they qualify. Patty Murray reports.

Environmental groups write Walker, advocate for renewable energy

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

The debate is heating up over an expected effort to repeal the state's moratorium on new nuclear power plants. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wetland exemption bill has critics concerned with environmental, political impact

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican lawmakers on a State Assembly panel have advanced a bill that would let a Green Bay developer sidestep the normal permitting process to build on a wetland. Shawn Johnson reports.

Bass Pro Shops rethinking Green Bay building project

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

The future of a controversial project proposed for a Green Bay wetland, appears murky this afternoon. The large retail chain, Bass Pro Shops, says it doesn't want to build a store at the site. But Governor Scott Walker says he hopes the state can change the company's mind. Chuck Quirmbach...

State Supreme Court candidates speak at forum

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

State Supreme Court justice David Prosser says he's not the source of the current division on the court. At a forum with the three attorneys running to replace him Prosser had to defend his decision to vote against disciplining Justice Michael Gabelman for violating the judicial ethics code. Gil Halsted...

Organic Alfalfa farmers may be hurt by Ag Secretary announcement

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Midwest agri-business companies are happy with a federal decision to fully deregulate the use of a genetically-engineered alfalfa. But critics say the move could hurt organic farmers. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Chippewa River Industries designs “terrible towels

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

A Chippewa Falls nonprofit that employs people with disabilities is getting big business from all the Super Bowl hype. Rich Kremer reports the organization is tasked with making hundreds of thousands of towels for both Steelers and Packers fans.

Proposed tax cuts aim to reward job creation

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

A plan that would give businesses a tax deduction for every person they hire is one step away from becoming law. Shawn Johnson reports.

Electrical barriers hope to block Asian carp from the Great Lakes

January 28, 2011 - 12:00am

The third and final electrical barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is about to go online a year ahead of schedule. Mike Simonson reports that final tests should be finished in the next month in this effort to stop the spread of big and heavy flying fish.

Wisconsin AG explains legal stance against Affordable Care Act

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's attorney general said citizens can't be forced to buy health insurance or pay a penalty if they don't. It's a question that's likely to go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Shamane Mills reports on a debate held Wednesday in Madison.

Eloise Anderson to head Wisconsin DCF

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker's choice to head the Department of Children and Families says she'll work to weed out fraud in the state's child care subsidy and other programs. Shawn Johnson reports.

Plan would partially privatize Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

A proposal by the Governor to dismantle Wisconsin's Department of Commerce and replace it with a new, public-private authority has cleared a couple legislative panels. Shawn Johnson reports.

Voter ID bill seems likely to pass

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

After years of being thwarted by a Democratic Governor, Republicans are poised to move fast on bringing a voter ID law to Wisconsin. GOP lawmakers says it will bring confidence to Wisconsin's election system. But election experts say the plan would be an administrative nightmare and the most restrictive in...

Congressman Kind speaks with seniors on health care reform

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Democratic Congressman Ron Kind says people need more reliable information about the health care reform law. Rich Kremer reports he took that message to seniors in Eau Claire.

Tomah holds homeless veterans summit

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's VA medical centers are asking for outside suggestions for a five-year plan to end homelessness among military vets. Steve Roisum reports.

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30 years later, Iranian hostages reunite

Milwaukee families continue with clergy abuse lawsuit

Average gambling debt increases

Budget falls short for La Crosse Zoo, city to replace project with interactive park

Diet, not pneumonia thought to be responsible for death of cattle

IRS reminds low income workers about Earned Income Tax Credit

Environmental groups write Walker, advocate for renewable energy

Wetland exemption bill has critics concerned with environmental, political impact

Bass Pro Shops rethinking Green Bay building project

State Supreme Court candidates speak at forum

Organic Alfalfa farmers may be hurt by Ag Secretary announcement

Chippewa River Industries designs “terrible towels

Proposed tax cuts aim to reward job creation

Electrical barriers hope to block Asian carp from the Great Lakes

Wisconsin AG explains legal stance against Affordable Care Act

Eloise Anderson to head Wisconsin DCF

Plan would partially privatize Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Voter ID bill seems likely to pass

Congressman Kind speaks with seniors on health care reform

Tomah holds homeless veterans summit

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