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City officials debate the gravity of chromium in municipal water supply

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Two Wisconsin cities have found small amounts of a type of chromium in their drinking water system. There's a difference of opinion as to whether the findings are significant. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Governor’s proposal for commerce arm scrutinized

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

A new report suggests the Governor's plan to privatize Wisconsin's Commerce Department could create an agency that's unaccountable to the public even though it still takes public money. Shawn Johnson reports.

Lake Michigan shipping season extended to accommodate demand

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Ice or no ice, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is extending the lakes shipping season three days. Mike Simonson reports there's increased demand for more cargo.

Vos proposes alternative for job creation, tax deduction

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

A key Republican lawmaker says he'll propose changes to the Governor's small business tax break that would instead offer a tax deduction for any company that adds jobs. Shawn Johnson reports.

Wisconsin to audit sustainability of medical assistance programs

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

State lawmakers have approved a broad audit of the medical assistance programs that more than a million Wisconsin residents use for part of their health care. Shawn Johnson reports.

Arizona tragedy fuels gun control debate

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

In the wake of the shooting that killed federal judge John Roll and injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Wisconsin NRA members are voicing opposition to two newly proposed federal gun control measures. Glen Moberg reports.

Frustrated with outcomes in shared governance, some UW campuses choose to unionize

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

With two unionized colleges in the UW System and four more looking to do the same there are concerns about what the presence of unions means for shared governance at UW campuses. Rich Kremer reports.

PSC evaluates standards for power plants

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The Public Service Commission will keep looking at how much excess electricity that there is in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Governor Walker shares business plans with companies

January 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker's itinerary today takes him on a three-city tour of private businesses. He says business owners need to feel more secure about the state's long term fiscal health...before they begin creating jobs. His first stop was at a De Pere trucking company. Patty Murray reports.

Wind farmers could take hit from Governor’s proposal

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Wind power advocates are upset with Governor Scott Walker, over part of his so-called regulatory reform plan. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

State national guard sending agriculture experts to Afghanistan

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin National Guard is sending an agri-business development team to Afghanistan to teach locals how to grow and sell their own food. Steve Roisum reports.

Individuals, families, attack Walker’s plan for civil lawsuits

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Business groups told a panel of state lawmakers yesterday that the Governor's proposal to change Wisconsin's rules for civil lawsuits will create a climate for economic growth. But the plan drew an emotional rebuke from people who have used the current system to sue nursing homes or other businesses for...

Wildlife testing shows decline in harmful chemicals

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Testing on eaglets in northern Wisconsin for chemical contamination is bringing good news. Laura Podgornik reports from Superior.

Wisconsin communities take precautionary flood measures

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Residents in two Wisconsin river towns could have more time to prepare for the worst if flooding strikes this year. Maureen McCollum has more.

Surf balls appear in Lake Superior area

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Strange small hard balls of debris have been found on a Lake Superior beach. It may be the first time this phenomenon has washed up in the Great Lakes. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

Walker proposes reforms to Bankers Association

January 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker is asking Wisconsin bankers to sing like a choir in promoting his package of economic reforms now being debated in the state legislature. Gil Halsted reports.

Despite recent violence at Arizona event, Sensenbrenner holds public meeting

January 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin House member James Sensenbrenner continues to hear comments from all parts of the political spectrum, as he holds town hall meetings in the wake of the weekend shootings in Arizona. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Citizens have chance to speak out about Walker’s proposals

January 11, 2011 - 12:00am

The public will have a chance to tell state lawmakers what they think about several pieces of Governor Scott Walker's special session agenda tomorrow/later today. As Shawn Johnson reports, one of the biggest bills up for a public hearing would make it harder for residents to sue Wisconsin businesses.

Joint effort aims to recoup pending job losses

January 11, 2011 - 12:00am

A new coalition in western Wisconsin aims to offset the expected loss of 500 jobs being sent to Mexico, by snowmobile-maker Polaris Industries. Rich Kremer reports.

AMD study reports dropping rates of degenerative condition

January 11, 2011 - 12:00am

The number of people with an eye disease that's one of the top causes in vision loss is decreasing. That's from a national study involving researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Maureen McCollum reports.

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City officials debate the gravity of chromium in municipal water supply

Governor’s proposal for commerce arm scrutinized

Lake Michigan shipping season extended to accommodate demand

Vos proposes alternative for job creation, tax deduction

Wisconsin to audit sustainability of medical assistance programs

Arizona tragedy fuels gun control debate

Frustrated with outcomes in shared governance, some UW campuses choose to unionize

PSC evaluates standards for power plants

Governor Walker shares business plans with companies

Wind farmers could take hit from Governor’s proposal

State national guard sending agriculture experts to Afghanistan

Individuals, families, attack Walker’s plan for civil lawsuits

Wildlife testing shows decline in harmful chemicals

Wisconsin communities take precautionary flood measures

Surf balls appear in Lake Superior area

Walker proposes reforms to Bankers Association

Despite recent violence at Arizona event, Sensenbrenner holds public meeting

Citizens have chance to speak out about Walker’s proposals

Joint effort aims to recoup pending job losses

AMD study reports dropping rates of degenerative condition

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