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Governor Walker introduces jobs initiatives

January 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker is introducing a number of measures aimed at increasing private employment. He'll create a commission to help better prepare students for available jobs. He's also supporting two bills that will need legislative approval. Patty Murray reports.

Snowmobile economy hit hard by warm winter

January 10, 2012 - 12:00am

The unseasonably warm winter has kept snowmobilers off the trails in much of northern and central Wisconsin and kept their money out of the coffers of the businesses that depend on them. Glen Moberg reports.

New Wisconsin mining bill criticized on environmental protections

January 10, 2012 - 12:00am

The non-partisan Legislative Council has issued a report which says there are many differences in Wisconsin's proposed iron ore mining bill compared to regulations in place in Minnesota and Michigan. Mike Simonson reports.

Officials request more info on possible Mississippi River hydroelectric projects

January 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Some southwest Wisconsin officials want to make sure possible hydroelectric projects on the Mississippi River won't be harmful to the environment before any are approved. Maureen McCollum reports.

Waukesha to become a Gibson Guitar Town

January 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Large guitars may soon sprout in Waukesha, under a newly announced public art project. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

911 gets hearts beating over the phone

January 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Most 911 centers in Wisconsin do not instruct callers on how they can help victims of cardiac arrest before paramedics arrive. The American Heart Association wants that to change that. Shamane Mills reports.

Hot time in the old mining town of Hurley Wednesday

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

Meetings, potlucks and even a dance are rallying troops to turn out for the only "up north" public hearing on an Assembly mining bill Wednesday in Hurley. Mike Simonson reports.

Lack of snow could lead to lower lake levels

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

For parts of northern Wisconsin already facing drought conditions, this winter's lack of snow could lead to lower lake levels. Rich Kremer reports.

Feds weigh in on CapX2020 energy transmission project

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

The federal government is weighing in on the CapX2020 major transmission project. Officials are exploring the project's environmental impact. Maureen McCollum has more.

Mild weather keeps more waterfowl in Wisconsin

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

Mild weather in Southern Wisconsin has kept more waterfowl and other birds in the state. Chuck Quirmbach has the story.

Lawmakers push to drop RX drugs from unfair sales act

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers want to exempt prescription drugs from the unfair sales act. As Rich Kremer reports they say it will lower drug costs for consumers but opponents feel it could drive community pharmacies out of business.

Why the Library of Congress wants a Wisconsin-found tape recorder

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

A rare piece of recording equipment was recently unearthed in Oshkosh and will soon be on its way to a new home at the Library of Congress. The "sound scriber" is unusual because it only plays one specific type of tape. Patty Murray reports.

Dems say judge's ruling on recall petitions won't affect their efforts

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

Democrats say a Waukesha County Court ruling that changes the way the state's elections agency evaluates recall petitions won't affect their efforts to recall the Governor. Shawn Johnson reports.

Warm winter weather creates dangerous ice conditions

January 9, 2012 - 12:00am

Unseasonably warm January temperatures have created dangerous ice conditions, even on some northern lakes and flowages that are usually safe by now. As Glen Moberg reports, the conditions led to at least one death over the weekend.

Former Walker aide charged for embezzlement

January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Prosecutors have charged a former aide to Governor Scott Walker with embezzling charitable donations while he worked for Walker in the Milwaukee County Executive's office. Shawn Johnson reports.

Municipal recycling programs adapting to state aid cut

January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Three communities in Pepin County will not offer curbside pickup of recyclables this year due to a 40% cut in recycling aid from the state. As Rich Kremer reports recycling program changes may be coming to a town near you.

Manufacturer plans expansion in Janesville

January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

A Wisconsin manufacturer is planning on expanding in Janesville. Miniature Precision Components is a Walworth-based maker of thermoplastic parts for the auto industry. The company says it would create 90 jobs in the Janesville area within three years. Kristen Durst reports.

Judge sides with Walker campaign on how to evaluate recall petitions

January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

A Waukesha County judge has sided with Governor Scott Walker's campaign in a dispute that will change the way the state's elections agency evaluates recall petitions. Shawn Johnson reports.

Terminally ill prisoner makes plea for parole

January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsin state law allows prison inmates sentenced to life in prison the right to ask for parole if they are suffering from a terminal disease. But the guidelines for granting release to terminally ill prisoners are very strict. Gilman Halsted reports on one prisoners request to be set free so...

Dems aim to highlight Walker's ties to former aide charged with embezzlement

January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

A day after prosecutors charged a former top aide to Governor Scott Walker with embezzlement, Democrats were highlighting a key passaage of the criminal complaint that they argued questioned the roll of the Governor himself. Shawn Johnson reports.

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Governor Walker introduces jobs initiatives

Snowmobile economy hit hard by warm winter

New Wisconsin mining bill criticized on environmental protections

Officials request more info on possible Mississippi River hydroelectric projects

Waukesha to become a Gibson Guitar Town

911 gets hearts beating over the phone

Hot time in the old mining town of Hurley Wednesday

Lack of snow could lead to lower lake levels

Feds weigh in on CapX2020 energy transmission project

Mild weather keeps more waterfowl in Wisconsin

Lawmakers push to drop RX drugs from unfair sales act

Why the Library of Congress wants a Wisconsin-found tape recorder

Dems say judge's ruling on recall petitions won't affect their efforts

Warm winter weather creates dangerous ice conditions

Former Walker aide charged for embezzlement

Municipal recycling programs adapting to state aid cut

Manufacturer plans expansion in Janesville

Judge sides with Walker campaign on how to evaluate recall petitions

Terminally ill prisoner makes plea for parole

Dems aim to highlight Walker's ties to former aide charged with embezzlement

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