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Differing views on bill that would allow employers to fire people based on criminal record

October 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Critics of a proposed bill that allows employers to fire people based on their criminal record say it will destroy more jobs than it will create. But supporters say it will protect employers from expensive anti-discrimination lawsuits. Gilman Halsted reports.

County officials prepare for Wisconsin's concealed carry law

October 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's concealed carry weapons law goes into effect in a week (Nov. 1), and county officials are making sure they're ready for the changes. Maureen McCollum has more.

Wisconsin 'Lemon law' case illustrates effort to limit attorneys' fees

October 24, 2011 - 12:00am

A legal fight between a Burlington auto dealer and a high-profile lemon law attorney is driving an effort at the state capitol to limit attorneys fees. Shawn Johnson reports.

US Forest Service chief on roadless ruling

October 24, 2011 - 12:00am

The chief of the U.S. Forest Service says national forests like the Chequamegon-Nicolet will see some indirect benefits from a court ruling last week. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Veteran Lawmakers Bridge the Partisan Divide

October 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Two veteran Wisconsin lawmakers, a Democrat and a Republican, are seeing eye to eye on the reasons for our current political gridlock and intense partisanship. Glen Moberg files this report about a forum in Wausau this week on the state of politics in America.

Watchdog groups band together over changes to Wisconsin mining law

October 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Conservation and environmental groups are forming a coalition to monitor any changes in the state's mining regulations. Mike Simonson reports.

US says it plans to de-list grey wolf

October 24, 2011 - 12:00am

The head of the US Fish and Wildlife Service says he expects the grey wolf in the Western Great Lakes to come off the endangered species list by the end of this year. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin files suit against the new voter ID law

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is filing suit against the new voter ID law. Teresa Shipley reports.

Wisconsin Senate Republicans vote to ban private insurers from covering abortions

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican State Senators have voted to ban private insurers from covering abortions by private doctors if they participate in a state-run health exchange. Shawn Johnson reports.

New study questions previous predictions about Great Lakes future levels

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

A new study contradicts fears that greenhouse gases will cause a dramatic drop in Great Lakes water levels. Mike Simonson reports.

Counties budgeting for possible Walker recall

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Petitions haven't even begun circulating for the recall of Governor Scott Walker but that's not stopping some county clerks from preparing. Rich Kremer reports.

Wisconsin's winter: colder and snowier

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The winter forecast is out from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA (noah) says Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois will have a colder and snowier winter than usual. Mike Simonson reports.

Wisconsin Republicans pass plan allowing for larger class sizes

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

A longstanding program that aims to reduce class sizes would be changed to let some classrooms grow under a plan passed by Republicans in the State Senate. Shawn Johnson reports.

Outlook on flu season in Wisconsin

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The first confirmed case of the flu has hit Wisconsin. Teresa Shipley reports what the rest of the season might look like.

Boys Kayak Around Lake Superior

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

A Minocqua area man and his three young boys had a unique family adventure this past summer: kayaking all the way around Lake Superior. As Glen Moberg reports, the trip was a test of endurance, and an opportunity to grow.

Bankruptcy agreement reached involving Kenosha auto plants

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Officials in Kenosha are praising a bankruptcy court agreement that'll result in the demolition of the last vestiges of the city's once-thriving auto industry. Some ex-auto workers weren't as thrilled. David Cole reports.

Medicare enrollment period earlier than ever

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

This year's Medicare enrollment period for prescription drugs is earlier than ever, giving potential enrollees more time to decide. There are fewer plans available in Wisconsin this year but premiums are steady. Shamane Mills reports.

Businesses consider liabilities related to new concealed carry law

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Critics of Wisconsin's new concealed carry law say it may create some unwanted legal liability for businesses who decide to post signs banning guns from their premises. Gilman Halsted reports.

Wisconsin receives two federal grants to help disabled people work

October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Walker announced two federal grants on Thursday that will help more disabled people work. Shamane Mills reports.

Bill would change requirements for teaching sex ed

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin legislators are introducing a bill that would change the way school districts are required to teach sex eduation to students. Teresa Shipley reports.

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Differing views on bill that would allow employers to fire people based on criminal record

County officials prepare for Wisconsin's concealed carry law

Wisconsin 'Lemon law' case illustrates effort to limit attorneys' fees

US Forest Service chief on roadless ruling

Veteran Lawmakers Bridge the Partisan Divide

Watchdog groups band together over changes to Wisconsin mining law

US says it plans to de-list grey wolf

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin files suit against the new voter ID law

Wisconsin Senate Republicans vote to ban private insurers from covering abortions

New study questions previous predictions about Great Lakes future levels

Counties budgeting for possible Walker recall

Wisconsin's winter: colder and snowier

Wisconsin Republicans pass plan allowing for larger class sizes

Outlook on flu season in Wisconsin

Boys Kayak Around Lake Superior

Bankruptcy agreement reached involving Kenosha auto plants

Medicare enrollment period earlier than ever

Businesses consider liabilities related to new concealed carry law

Wisconsin receives two federal grants to help disabled people work

Bill would change requirements for teaching sex ed

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