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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.

Medicaid hearing draw critics

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's Secretary of Health Services says most people on BadgerCare won't be affected by cost-cutting proposals. Those opposed to the changes spoke out at a public hearing. Shamane Mills reports.

UW campuses plan for large cuts

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

UW System chancellors say they're dismayed by what they call a disproportionate amount of budget lapse cuts called for by the Walker Administration. As Rich Kremer reports, they have till November seventh to figure out how to cut millions from their budgets.

Law suit aimed at blocking collective bargaining changes dismissed

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

The lawsuit that temporarily blocked Wisconsin's collective bargaining law earlier this year has been officially dismissed. Shawn Johnson reports.

Wisconsin Republicans aim to overturn law allowing punitive damages for discrimination

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican state legislators are pushing to overturn a Wisconsin law that lets victims of gender or racial discrimination sue for punitive damages. Shawn Johnson reports.

Dane County develops overdose plan

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Officials in Dane County say the number of accidental overdoses from heroin and prescription drugs are at "epidemic proportions." They've come up a plan to help abusers. Shamane Mils reports.

Whoopers set to leave Horicon training site

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

The Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in East Central Wisconsin is one of two new training sites for young whooping cranes, that are part of a migration experiment in the Eastern U.S. Chuck Quirmbach went to Horicon for a look before the birds head south later this week.

New Dane County campaign to help ex-convicts get jobs

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

A coalition of community organizations in Madison is launching a new campaign to help
ex-convicts get jobs after they're released from prison. Gilman Halsted reports.

Bill would change high school requirements and create vocational diplomas

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

High schools would be allowed to drop math and English graduation requirements to set up vocational-only diplomas under a bill being backed by Governor Scott Walker. Shawn Johnson reports.

Wisconsin unemployment rate down a little, employment held flat

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development says private sector employment was fairly flat in September, while the unemployment rate dropped slightly. Steve Roisum reports.

Veterans in Northeastern Wisconsin get better access to healthcare

October 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Work is beginning on a new health clinic for military veterans. The first shovels of dirt will turn later today in Green Bay. Patty Murray reports.

NW Wisconsin storm damage set at $2.7 million, $21 million for BWCA fire

October 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The first state disaster money from the July 1st timber blow-down storm in northwestern Wisconsin is going to Burnett County. Five towns will get a total of $191,000. That's still just a drop in the bucket for communities in Burnett, Washburn and Douglas Counties. Overall clean-up costs from that storm...

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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

Medicaid hearing draw critics

UW campuses plan for large cuts

Law suit aimed at blocking collective bargaining changes dismissed

Wisconsin Republicans aim to overturn law allowing punitive damages for discrimination

Dane County develops overdose plan

Whoopers set to leave Horicon training site

New Dane County campaign to help ex-convicts get jobs

Bill would change high school requirements and create vocational diplomas

Wisconsin unemployment rate down a little, employment held flat

Veterans in Northeastern Wisconsin get better access to healthcare

NW Wisconsin storm damage set at $2.7 million, $21 million for BWCA fire

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