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Access to cancer screenings in question

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

In less than a month, Wisconsin's contract to provide cancer screenings through Planned Parenthood runs out. The governor promises to continue the services but no decision has been made on how to do that. Shamane Mills reports.

State lawmakers working on first frac sand mining regulations

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The state's first legislation regulating frac sand mining will be introduced early next year. As Rich Kremer reports the two bills would aim to create more public awareness before new mines are built.

Department of Corrections adds 27 parole agents

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The department of Corrections is sending 27 newly trained parole agents out into the field to monitor the behavior of ex offenders. It's a job that prison officials say is becoming increasingly important.

Fond Du Lac County Sheriff's Dept. first to acquire new armored truck

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The Fond Du Lac County Sheriff's department is acquiring a new type of high security vehicle. The armored truck could be showing up in cities around the country. Patty Murray reports.

Growing Latino population concerned about more than just immigration

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The news media in Wisconsin often link Latinos to the issue of immigration. But as the Latino voting population grows in the state, so does the pool of issues that concerns them.
Selene Jaouadi-Escalera reports.

La Crosse County Board opposes two major energy transmission projects

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

The La Crosse County Board is the first to formally oppose two major energy transmission projects that could come through Wisconsin. Maureen McCollum reports on Thursday's decision.

Madison's VA hospital opens two new buildings

December 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Veterans hospitals are doing more as soldiers return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, and older vets require more care. Congress has approved money to construct and repair VA hospitals across the country. Madison's VA hospital has 2 new buildings. Shamane Mills reports.

State paying less to nursing homes

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

What federal and state governments are paying nursing homes is on the decline according to an industry report. Wisconsin nursing home officials say the underfunding causes cost-shifting to patients who pay out of their own pocket. Shamane Mills reports.

Bill introduced to increase compensation for the wrongfully convicted

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

A Republican state legislator has inroduced a bill that would triple the amount of compensation the state will pay to someone who is wrongfully convicted of a crime. Gilman Halsted reports.

Proposed change to selection of chief justice

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

A proposed amendment to the state constitution would change the current system for selecting the chief justice of the state Supreme Court. Gilman Halsted reports.

Wisconsin lost 14,600 jobs in November

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin lost 14,600 jobs in November according to preliminary numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As Shawn Johnson reports, it marks the fifth straight month of job losses for the state.

Governor Walker responds to arrest made in 'John Doe' investigation

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker says he knows the man arrested and released as part of an ongoing "John Doe" investigation involving currrent and former Walker aides. But the Governor says any investigation has not involved him to this point. Shawn Johnson reports.

Walker recall at 94 percent of needed signatures

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Halfway through the timeline of the recall drive against Governor Scott Walker, Democrats say they have 94 percent of the required signatures. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Disagreement on "True Spirit of Wisconsin"

December 16, 2011 - 12:00am

As the recall effort against Governor Walker continues, the Governor and one of his chief critics are debating what Walker calls "the spirit of Wisconsin." Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Gogebic mining bill process leaves some agog

December 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Many questions remain about a new bill that could pave the way for an iron ore mine in Northern Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports that one question is, who wrote the measure?

Mining hearing raises jobs and environmental issues

December 15, 2011 - 12:00am

A bill that could help a company open a proposed iron ore mine in Northern Wisconsin brought hundreds of people to a Southern Wisconsin hearing room yesterday. Chuck Quirmbach reports that critics of the bill outnumbered supporters by a ratio of two to one.

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Access to cancer screenings in question

State lawmakers working on first frac sand mining regulations

Department of Corrections adds 27 parole agents

Fond Du Lac County Sheriff's Dept. first to acquire new armored truck

Growing Latino population concerned about more than just immigration

La Crosse County Board opposes two major energy transmission projects

Madison's VA hospital opens two new buildings

State paying less to nursing homes

Bill introduced to increase compensation for the wrongfully convicted

Proposed change to selection of chief justice

Wisconsin lost 14,600 jobs in November

Governor Walker responds to arrest made in 'John Doe' investigation

Walker recall at 94 percent of needed signatures

Disagreement on "True Spirit of Wisconsin"

Gogebic mining bill process leaves some agog

Mining hearing raises jobs and environmental issues

First arrest made in John Doe investigation of Walker aides

More lawsuits filed against voter photo ID law

Plan to speed DNR building permits moves forward

A potential shot in the arm for Green Bay's downtown

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