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Seasonal Monarch Migration In Danger Of Disappearing

January 30, 2014 - 3:05pm

Leading experts announced on Wednesday that the seasonal Monarch Butterfly migration between North America and Mexico may be in danger of disappearing entirely. Monarchs have been migrating to Mexico in steadily decreasing numbers and this year their colonies hit a record low.

GOP Legislators Look To Weaken DNR On High-Capacity Wells

January 30, 2014 - 5:15pm

Republican state lawmakers are weighing a plan that would roll back the power of the Department of Natural Resources to regulate high capacity wells in Wisconsin.

End Of Monarch Butterfly Migration Could Be In Sight

January 30, 2014 - 4:45pm

The number of Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico this year reached a record low, according to a report released on Wednesday, prompting widespread concern. On Wednesday, the World Wildlife Fund, Mexico's Environment Department and the Natural Areas Commission concluded that the seasonal migration of Monarchs from North America to Mexico...

New Dads Face New Workplace Struggles, Researcher Says

January 30, 2014 - 2:00pm

During the past five years, much of the research of the Boston College Center for Work & Family (BCCWF) has focused on the changing role of fathers. Researchers have been tracking the role of fathers and their increasing involvement in their children's development. However, their recent evidence suggests that working...

Fat-Tire Bike Riders Hit Trails, Despite Cold

January 30, 2014 - 11:30am

Even in this cold winter, more people are taking their fat-tired bikes on state recreational trails. The Department of Natural Resources advises bikers to dress for visibility and check whether bikes are permitted on the particular trails.

Dane County Restricts E-Cigarette Sales

January 30, 2014 - 10:30am

Dane County is seeking to strengthen the state's ban on selling tobacco products to minors by preventing the sale of e-cigarettes, even though they don't contain tobacco.

Meeting Mental Health Needs Of Recently Released Inmates

January 30, 2014 - 10:06am

According to a new report, inmates who suffer from mental illness do not priorotize seeking treatment upon release, instead focusing on basic, human needs. The author of the study talks about how we make sure we're meeting these inmates' needs.

Teacher Helps Others Set 'Priority List'

January 30, 2014 - 8:00am

David Menasche grew up a skate punk with a love of literature, eventually becoming a dedicated teacher who was passionate about his students’ learning. A few years ago, he began to experience symptoms that led to the discovery of a terminal brain tumor. Determined to continue living with purpose with...

Professor: Not Much Change For Consumers In U.S. House-Backed Farm Bill

January 30, 2014 - 7:00am

A professor of agricultural economics and former U.S. Department of Agriculture official is praising the farm bill that passed the U.S. House on Wednesday. The $100-billion-a-year compromise package cuts food stamps by $8 billion and continues to subsidize major crops. Other subsidies have been eliminated with the funding instead going...

President To Speak In Waukesha At Manufacturing Plant

January 30, 2014 - 6:15am

Amid some political intrigue over who won't be at the event, President Obama is scheduled to speak in Waukesha this morning.

Bill To Toughen School Performance Reporting Stalls In State Senate

January 29, 2014 - 10:45pm

The future of a bill that would give Wisconsin's new school report cards more teeth remains uncertain after a vote on the plan was abruptly canceled.

Leaked DNR Mining Report Remains Contentious

January 29, 2014 - 10:15pm

An iron ore mining report done for the Department of Natural Resources, meant to be an internal risk assessment, is stoking a heated debate over the agency's role in the proposed mine's development.

NFL Gives $300K Grant To Medical College For Concussion Research

January 29, 2014 - 9:30pm

Scientists in Wisconsin have received a grant to help the National Football League better determine when athletes have recovered from concussions.

Wausau Bird Sculpture Project May Have Violated State Law

January 29, 2014 - 9:15pm

A controversial Wausau sculpture project may have violated state laws by not opening the process to competitive bids, according to a legal report commissioned by the city.

Gov. Walker Will Meet President During Wisconsin Visit; Burke To Miss Him

January 29, 2014 - 4:45pm

Governor Scott Walker will meet President Obama when the president visits Wisconsin Thursday, but Walker's Democratic challenger, Mary Burke, will be out of town.

House Passes New Farm Bill, Including Dairy Price Stabilizers

January 29, 2014 - 4:30pm

The U.S. House has passed a new Farm Bill, which includes major reforms that aim to stabilize dairy prices.

Feeding The Children: What Americans Can Learn From Italy

January 29, 2014 - 3:30pm

When Americans think of food for children, things like breakfast cereal, snack treats and other processed foods might be way ahead of kale, bean soup and risotto. However, a journalist living in Rome said people should turn that around -- and Italian parents can show the way. Canadian writer Jeannie...

This Week In Congress

January 29, 2014 - 3:15pm

USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly congressional update. He talks about what Obama's State of the Union means for the House and Senate and assess the newly agreed upon Farm Bill.

Stop Using Term 'The Mentally Ill,' Psychiatrist Says

January 29, 2014 - 2:00pm

There is a movement afoot to renounce the phrase “the mentally ill” because of how it labels a people who struggle with mental health concerns, according to a prominent psychiatrist Paul Summergrad, president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association, said he believes mental illness is a disorder in various forms and...

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Seasonal Monarch Migration In Danger Of Disappearing

GOP Legislators Look To Weaken DNR On High-Capacity Wells

End Of Monarch Butterfly Migration Could Be In Sight

New Dads Face New Workplace Struggles, Researcher Says

Fat-Tire Bike Riders Hit Trails, Despite Cold

Dane County Restricts E-Cigarette Sales

Meeting Mental Health Needs Of Recently Released Inmates

Teacher Helps Others Set 'Priority List'

Professor: Not Much Change For Consumers In U.S. House-Backed Farm Bill

President To Speak In Waukesha At Manufacturing Plant

Bill To Toughen School Performance Reporting Stalls In State Senate

Leaked DNR Mining Report Remains Contentious

NFL Gives $300K Grant To Medical College For Concussion Research

Wausau Bird Sculpture Project May Have Violated State Law

Gov. Walker Will Meet President During Wisconsin Visit; Burke To Miss Him

House Passes New Farm Bill, Including Dairy Price Stabilizers

Feeding The Children: What Americans Can Learn From Italy

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Stop Using Term 'The Mentally Ill,' Psychiatrist Says

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