8/30/03 – Bait and Feed Ban Lifted

(Madison) Friday the Wisconsin DNR board voted 4 to 3 to have a statewide ban on baiting and feeding for another year. But legislators have final say; and earlier decided to lift the restrictions unless the board agreed to their conditions. That didn't happen; so unless lawmakers have a change of heart, baiting and feeding WILL take place during the upcoming fall deer season. Shamane Mills reports.

8/30/03 – Drought Aid?

(Madison) Wisconsin farmers are facing crop losses because of a drought. Governor Jim Doyle says he's poised to seek a federal disaster declaration. In the meantime he's asking the state Department of Ag Trade and Consumer Protection to help farmers weather the dry conditions. Patty Murray has more.

8/30/03 – Governor Shows Comic Side

(Bayfield) Governor Doyle returns to Madison after spending a week in what he called his „Up North“ tour. He started in Wausau and made his way up to Superior. Mike Simonson reports he made one memorable stop in between..

8/30/03 – New Ways to Stem Violence

(Undated) A federal grant will help 8 communties in Wisconsin find new ways to stop domestic violence. The goal of the three year study is to go beyond intervention to prevention. Gil Halsted reports.

8/29/03 – Attempt to Stop Dove Hunt

(Undated) Wisconsin's highest court has refused to stop a dove hunt; so animal protection groups are calling on the governor to halt the 60-day season which begins Monday. But Governor Doyle won't intervene. Shamane Mills reports.

8/29/03 – Farmers: Raise Milk Prices, Label Meat

(Undated) Two farm groups who say times are tough in rural Wisconsin are looking to legislators to make things easier. A series of public forums is being held across the state during Farm Action Week. Shamane Mills reports.

8/29/03 – State Health Rates Go Up

(Madison) Some state employees will pay more for their health insurance benefits, beginning this fall. The Group Insurance Board set new rates for coverage this week. The system favors HMO’s that operate efficiently. Patty Murray has more.

8/29/03 – New Math for Middle Schoolers

(Eau Claire) Educators want everyone to be as intrigued by math as they are. Their hopes rest on a new philosophy being used in middle school math classes in Wisconsin and around the country. Many have adopted the "Connected Math Project." However some math professors are calling it "fuzzy" math. Mary Jo Wagner has more on the debate in Eau Claire.

8/28/03 – Teen Contraception Controversy

(Madison) Family Planning advocates estimate one in seven Wisconsin teens are pregnant before graduating from high school. They're trying to shore up support for a federal program giving contraceptives and other health care to low income women. But opponents want teens excluded. Shamane Mills reports.

8/28/03 – Lead Poisoning Linked to Chalk

(Superior) A young child in Superior has been poisoned by chalk. The Douglas County Health Department is trying to figure out what manufacturer made children's sidewalk chalk with a dangerously high lead content. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

8/28/03 – 211 Phone Service to Go Statewide

(Statewide)By next spring, everyone in Wisconsin may have a telephone short-cut to social services. A pilot program for 211 service may go statewide by then. Terry Bell reports.

8/27/03 – Power Push

(Madison) Members of the utility industry say in order for the state economy to gain some steam, Wisconsin needs more power available for businesses. A watchdog group says rates would rise and that utility interests are using a massive blackout and concerns about the economy to get government help. Shamane Mills reports.

8/27/03 – Schwarzeneggar: I Won't Be Back...

(Superior) U-W-Superior officials got word this week that their most famous alum won’t be able to make it to the official opening of a new physical education building on campus. Mike Simonson reports that Arnold Schwarzeneggar is a bit busy in California.

8/27/03 – Paper Cuts: Jobs Lost

(Stevens Point) The recession is hitting home for some workers in two Central Wisconsin paper mills. Stora Enso is taking two paper machines off line. 140 people will soon be out of work. Patty Murray reports.

8/26/03 – Dangerous Fish

(Superior) Next month members of Congress will get a tour of an Illinois river taken over by Asian Carp. The tour is sponsored by the International Joint Commission, which hopes to drive home the danger to the Great Lakes of these 4-foot-long flying fish. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

8/26/03 – Organ Donor Tax Break

(Oshkosh) There could be a state tax break in store for people who are willing to become organ donors. The tax break would cover some donation expenses. Patty Murray has more.

8/26/03 – Worrywart or Realist?

(Undated) A new book suggests we worry an awful lot about things that aren't likely to hurt us. At the same time, the authors say we don't worry enough about the things that really could harm us. Wisconsin experts say they're not surprised. Terry Bell reports.

8/26/03 – Truckers Escape Gasoline Price Hikes

(Undated) Most motorists might be grumbling about high gas prices, but truckers and other users of diesel fuel are getting a little break. Shamane Mills reports.

8/25/03 – Caution Urged for Motorcycle Riders

(Undated) Tens of thousands of motorcycles will be on Wisconsin streets and highways this week as the Harley-Davidson reunion revs up in Milwaukee. Some veteran riders are urging safety. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/25/03 – Study: Parents' Biking Habits Passed to Kids

(Undated) A new study shows Wisconsin parents probably don't know as much about bicycling safety as they should. And they're not passing good habits on to their kids. The study was commissioned by the DOT. It surveyed nearly 700 parents in Oshkosh and Neenah. Patty Murray has more.

8/25/03 – Lake Superior Beach Testing Expands

(Superior) Testing Lake Superior beaches this summer has burst the squeaky clean image of the largest of the Great Lakes. The two people testing beaches in Ashland, Iron and Bayfield Counties say they’ve been hearing about it. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

8/23/03 – Task Force to Look at WI School Funding

(Madison) The way Wisconsin pays for public schools will be reconsidered the rest of this year. Governor Doyle has appointed a task force to study education funding. Terry Bell reports.

8/23/03 – Falls by Elderly Could be Alcohol Related

(Undated) A study in the Wisconsin Medical Journal suggests alcohol may be a major reason why older people fall down. Falls can lead to a rapid decline in health among the elderly. Patty Murray has more.

8/23/03 – More Oversight for High Capacity Water Wells

(Undated) Businesses with large water needs like Perrier have looked toward Wisconsin as a possible site to set up business in recent years. That and the possibility water won’t always be as plentiful as it has is prompting state legislators to try again to regulate high capacity wells in the state. Sandra Harris reports.

8/22/03 – Poll Shows Voucher Support Wanes

(Undated) As school gears up, the ongoing debate about school vouchers is gathering momentum. Shamane Mills reports.

8/22/03 – Wolf Pack Kills Elk, First Time in 100 Years

(Superior) If anyone’s keeping score, it’s wolf 1- elk 0. Last week, a wolf pack ran down and killed a young adult elk in the Chequamegon National Forest. That might not sound surprising, except it’s the first time that has happened in Wisconsin in more than a century. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

8/22/03 – Call for Investigation of Bush WMD Claim

(Washington, DC) A Wisconsin Congressmember is one of 57 legislators targeted by a nationwide lobbying effort launched this week. The goal is to pass a bill creating an independent comission to investigate the Bush Administrations claims about Iraq's weapons of Mass destruction. Gil Halsted reports.

8/21/03 – Mercury Emissions Restrictions Rejected

(Madison) Environmental groups say legislators have bowed to industry pressure by rejecting a set of rules for cutting mercury emissions from electric power plants. A Sierra Club spokesperson says the delay could lead to a lawsuit. Gil Halsted reports.

8/21/03 – Cranes Make Unscheduled Landing

(Undated) Three endangered whooping cranes are back in central Wisconsin after an unscheduled flight to South Dakota. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/21/03 – New County Tax

(Wisconsin Rapids) In this day of no new tax pledges and political fire-storms over taxes, one Wisconsin county is the latest to approve a new sales tax. Frederica Freyberg reports.

8/21/03 – Pilot Training Concerns Environmentalists

(Undated) The Air National Guard is considering use a material designed to confuse radar. But some are concerned the use of chaff in training pilots could harm the environment. Sandar Harris reports.

8/21/03 – Same Sex Marriage Hearing

(Madison) President Bush, the Vatican and courts have all weighed in on gay marriage. Now Wisconsin legislators are taking up the issue. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday. Shamane Mills reports.

8/20/03 – Agencies to Cut Power Transmission Red Tape

(Madison) Wisconsin's governor says he wants to ease the burden on the state's power transmission system by lessening any additional strain caused by regulators. Shamane Mills reports.

8/20/03 – Public Grills Officials Over Fox River Plan

(Green Bay) People in Northeastern Wisconsin had a chance last night to ask questions about the plan to clean up the Fox River. They grilled representatives from the State DNR and the Federal EPA about the plan to take pcb's out of the river.

People who live in Southern Brown County are concerned about what happens to the contaminants once they're dredged out. As Patty Murray reports, the polluted soil could end up in their neighborhood.

8/20/03 – Lawmakers Ready to Reject Deer Feeding Ban

(Madison) Legislators opposed to a bait and feed ban for whitetail deer have drawn a line in the sand. They've come up with an ultimatum for natural resource officials who contend the ban helps stop the spread of chronic wasting disease. A key committee has voted to discontinue the ban all together unless the D-N-R board agrees to compromise on its ban by next Friday. Shamane Mills reports.

8/20/03 – Married Men As Priests?

(Milwaukee) Some members of the Milwaukee archdiocese want to allow married men into the priesthood to ease the shortage of priests. Jason Landrum reports.

8/20/03 – Prof's, Students, Stranded by Visa Changes

(Madison) New anti-terrorism measures are forcing some international students and researchers to delay or postpone their enrollment at U-W Madison. Gil Halsted has more.

8/20/03 – Extensive Smoking Ban for Stevens Point

(Stevens Point) A sweeping ban on cigarette smoking is being proposed in Stevens Point. Never before in Wisconsin has a group tried to outlaw cigarettes in private workplaces and restaurants at the same time. Terry Bell has more.

8/19/03 – Casino Money Could Help City Coffers

(Beloit) City leaders in Beloit are still hopeful a tribal casino might help solve local budget problems. A thirty day comment period on a proposal from two Chippewa tribes has begun. Gil Halsted reports.

8/19/03 – New Economy Crops

(Undated) Tobacco isn't the cash crop it used to be in Wisconsin. But a replacement is well on its way in the southwestern part of the state. Terry Bell reports.

8/19/03 – Highway Happiness

(Green Bay) Traffic is moving swiftly again through Green Bay. Work is finished on a repaving and repair project that had traffic on Highway 41 down to one lane in each direction. Patty Murray reports.

8/19/03 – Tax Freeze Limbo

(Madison) There appears to be no move to compromise on the part of democrats and republicans on the so-called property tax freeze. And meanwhile, the measure is waiting for some kind of action. Frederica Freyberg reports.

8/18/03 – WI Conservation Groups Fight Budget Cuts

(Milwaukee) The reliability of the nation's electricity supply got a jolt last week, just as Wisconsin is about to make major cuts in a program that promotes energy conservation and efficiency. But some people may be working to challenge those budget cuts. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/18/03 – Hotel Wants Back Taxes from Tribe

(Undated) A Milwaukee hotel is trying to collect more thean $50,000 in state sales tax from the Forest County Potawatomi tribe. A tribal official says the dispute highlights the need for a formal tax compact between tribes and the state. Gil Halsted reports.

8/18/03 – Groups Call for Curb of Animal Anti-biotics

(Statewide) The overuse of antibiotics has prompted concern about disease-resistant bacteria. There's been an effort to get humans to use fewer antibiotics. And now there's an added push for curbing the use of antibiotics in meat animals. Shamane Mills reports.

8/18/03 – New Eco-Tourism Degree Offered

(River Falls) Researchers in River Falls say there ought to be a way to carefully preserve the habitat of wildlife in a way that's economically beneficial to the surrounding community. Mary Jo Wagner has more on a new UW-River Falls degree that's the first of its kind in the nation.

8/16/03 – Affordable Housing Boost in Green Bay

(Undated) Green Bay's Catholic Archdiocese has just completed a study of the area's affordable housing needs. The church plans to use a large gift to put together an agency that will tackle homelessness and bad landlords. It also wants to spur more home ownership. Patty Murray has more.

8/15/03 – Eau Claire Host Horseshoe Championships

(Eau Claire) Horseshoe pitching has been around for a long time. Early second century Olympian Games in Greece included discus throwing, but those who couldn't afford a discus took discarded horseshoes and began throwing them at a stake. Since then, the rules of the game have changed, but enthusiasm for the sport continues.

More than 1,300 pitchers are taking part in the 79th Annual World Horseshoe Pitching Championship underway at UW-Eau Claire. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

8/15/03 – More Energy from Animal Waste?

(Undated) More state energy would come from animal waste and other biomass fuels under a plan that Wisconsin's largest electric company is pursuing. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/15/03 – Kohler Co., Sued Over Air Pollution

(Undated) Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against one of the state's largest manufacturers. The Justice Department and D-N-R say the Sheboygan County-based Kohler Corporation violated air pollution laws for several years. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/15/03 – Superior Officials Nervous About Oil Spills

(Superior) Technology will be used to help watch for oil leaks in Superior. One of the midwest's largest pipeline companies is moving a small part of its operation from Superior to its headquarters Edmonton, Alberta. But some city officials are concerned that spills might not be spotted quickly enough. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

8/15/03 – Dirty Money?

(Undated) Wisconsin rises to the top in campaign money sent to a national democratic campaign committee being investigated by the F-B-I. A citizens watch-dog group is out today with new and very large contribution figures. Frederica Freyberg reports.

8/15/03 – Pet Therapy

(Madison) Surgery for pets is becoming more common. There's even pet insurance to pay for it. Another new trend is physical therapy to help pets recover from surgery. Physical therapy can also ease animal ailments so an operation isn't needed. Shamane Mills reports.

8/14/03 – Packers Hall of Fame Opens

(Green Bay) The Green Bay Packers gave the media a sneak peak at their new Hall of Fame Wednesday. The new museum is part of the team's 295-million dollar stadium renovation project. As Patty Murray reports, it has a large section dedicated to items donated by fans.

8/14/03 – Children at Risk for Fire Dangers

(Undated) A child under five in Wisconsin is more likely to die in a home fire than from crossing a busy street or drowning. Shamane Mills reports on a new campaign to prevent residential fires here and across the nation.

8/13/03 – Tax Cap Override Fails

(Madison) The state senate has failed to override the Governor's veto of Republican levy limits. But as Frederica Freyberg reports, republicans took it right back up again and passed them in the assembly.

8/13/03 – CWD on the Move

(Undated) For the first time a wild deer outside the state's disease management zone has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Gil Halsted has more.

8/13/03 – Concerns About New EPA Nominee

(Undated) Wisconsin D-N-R Secretary Scott Hassett is raising some yellow flags about President Bush's nominee to take over the Environmental Protection Agency. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/13/03 – Dems Get Big Money

(Undated) Wisconsin's earlier presidential primary is expected to get the state more political attention. And potential voters can expect an earful. A new group plans a major effort to persuade people they should cast their ballot for a democrat instead of the incumbant. Shamane Mills reports.

8/13/03 – Milwaukee Terrorism Training

(Milwaukee) No weapons of mass destruction have been found in the Middle East, but nevertheless Milwaukee wants to be prepared in case of attack. Jason Landrum reports.

8/12/03 – Political Fallout from Property Tax Battle

(Milwaukee) A political analyst says Tuesday's state senate vote on the so-called property tax freeze could carry a bigger risk for Governor Doyle than for senate Republicans. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/12/03 – Plale Says He'll Vote With Fellow Democrats

(South Milwaukee) It appears Republican leadership in the state senate does not have the votes needed to over-ride the Governor's veto of their property tax freeze. There is still an outside chance the four democrats needed for an over-ride will vote with the majority. But today republicans lost one democratic vote until now considered a shoe-in. Frederica Freyberg explains.

8/12/03 – Dems Offer Alternative to Property Tax Freeze

(Madison) Some Democrats against a Republican tax freeze have alternatives to curb rising property taxes. Shamane Mills reports.

8/12/03 – Curbs Sought on Some Prosecution Deals

(Green Bay) Wisconsin's Attorney General is supporting legislation that would stop suspected criminals from getting "off the hook" by giving money to charity. The "Deferred Prosecution" deals made news earlier this summer. Patty Murray reports.

8/12/03 – Lost NASA Project in Western Wisconsin

(La Crosse) A group of Wisconsin students hope to retrieve a space project for NASA that landed in a western Wisconsin forest. Sandra Harris reports.

8/11/03 – Arsenic Rules Get Public Hearing

(Undated) The state is getting ready to follow the federal government's lead and reduce the allowable amount of arsenic in drinking water supplies. A proposed DNR rule goes to public hearings this week. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/11/03 – TV Ads Draw Out Powerline Critics

(Undated) The company that is pushing for a major transmission line from Duluth to Wausau has an advertising campaign underway in northern Wisconsin. The company hopes to sway public opinion on the eve of hearings set in September before the Public Service Commission. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

8/11/03 – August Great Month for Mars Watchers

(Undated) The month of August will be a real boon to sky-watchers. The planet Mars will be bigger and brighter in the night sky than it's ever been in recorded history. Terry Bell reports.

8/11/03 – Northern WI Tourism Doing Well

(Undated) Good weather seems to be winning over of an uncertain economy for northern Wisconsin resorts this summer. That and good fishing. Josh Weir reports from Superior.

8/8/03 – E-L-F Critics Plan Mock Inspection

(Undated) Anti-nuclear protesters plan a mock inspection at the E-L-F Navy Antenna site in northern Wisconsin this weekend. They say they're seeking proof the site is used to trigger the launch of nuclear missiles. Gil Halsted has more.

8/8/03 – Shipwreck Preservation on Lake Superior

(Lakes Superior & Lake Michigan) Wisconsin's underwater archeologists are dropping one-ton iron blocks into Lake Superior and Lake Michigan in an effort to preserve shipwrecks. Mike SImonson reports from Superior.

8/8/03 – Superfund Cuts Will Not Hurt WI

(Undated) A national report claims that clean-up of hundreds of Superfund sites in the U-S could be slowed by Bush administration budget cuts. But the E-P-A contends that four sites highlighted in Wisconsin should not see any slowdown. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/8/03 – GOP Rallies For Tax Freeze in Kenosha

(Kenosha) A group that supports the Republican plan to freeze some property taxes rallied in Kenosha last night in an effort to drum up support in advance of a veto override vote scheduled for next week. David Cole reports.

8/8/03 – Dems Target Welch Ads

(Undated) The Democratic Party of Wisconsin Thursday filed a complaint over State Senator Bob Welch's new radio commericials. Welch calls the move "a new low". As Frederica Freyberg reports, the Welch commercials target specific senate districts.

8/8/03 – Carshare Program Launched in Madison

8/8/03 – Zebra Mussels Decline Sharply in Mississippi

(LaCrosse) Major die-offs of zebra mussels have been happening on the Mississippi River since 2001. Still, experts are careful to predict if the declines will continue. Sandra Harris reports.

8/8/03 – Tensions Rise Over Milwaukee Shooting

(Madison) Police and community relations are on edge again in Milwaukee. Jason Landrum reports.

8/7/03 – State Fair Gets Political

(Madison) Republicans say about 2,500 people at the state fair in West Allis have signed a form supporting a so-called property tax freeze. The effort continues a long tradition of mixing politics and cream puffs. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/7/03 – MN Plan to Charge for Capitol Tours "Ridiculous"

(Madison) "An outrage." "Ridiculous." "Too bad." That's the reaction here in Wisconsin to a budget-minded move in Minnesota. Frederica Freyberg explains.

8/7/03 – "Do Not Call" List Costs Jobs

(Madison) Telemarketers say the new national "Do Not Call" list may cause thousands of lay-off's. But Wisconsin officials say it's not clear yet what the impact will be in the Badger state. Gil Halsted reports.

8/6/03 – Nuclear Waste in WI?

(Madison) Today is the 58th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Environmental groups chose the day to raise the alarm about the dangers posed by the peaceful use of the atom, in the form of a potential nuclear waste dump in Wisconsin. Gil Halsted reports.

8/6/03 – Sen. Kohl Opposes Amtrak Cuts

(LaCrosse) Wisconsin’s senior U.S. Senator doesn’t want to see passenger rail service derailed. Herb Kohl suggests a compromise on Republican plans for Amtrak. Sandra Harris reports.

8/6/03 – Pressure to Bring Back Campaign Finance Bill

(Madison) As state lawmakers struggled with budget decisions, they took in more than a million dollars in campaign contributions. That's according to the latest figures compiled by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Frederica Freyberg reports.

8/6/03 – Buck's to Name Coach

(Milwaukee) Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl could name the first African-American head coach in Milwaukee Bucks history. Chuck Quirmbach report.

8/6/03 – GOP Launches Pro-Property Tax Freeze Ads

(Madison) Republicans are taking to the airwaves targeting democratic state senators in efforts to over-ride the Governor's veto of the property tax freeze. Today, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce rolled out four radio commercials three of them targeted at listeners in specific senate districts. More from Frederica Freyberg.

8/6/03 – Car-Bear Crashes on the Increase

(Statewide) There's a new and growing problem for drivers in Wisconsin. Authorities are noticing more accidents between drivers and bears. Terry Bell reports.

8/5/03 – Farmers Applaud Milk Reduction

(Undated) Dairy farmers across the country are signing up to reduce milk production. Saying you can't count on government's generosity, a national dairy group has now launched its own farmer-funded program to boost milk prices. Frederica Freyberg reports.

8/5/03 – UW-Madison Helps S-A Build Huge Telescope

(Madison) Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are building parts for one of the the world's largest telescopes in South Africa. Once it's complete, astronomers in Wisconsin will be able to study galaxies in the southern sky from the comfort of their Madison offices. Gil Halsted explains.

8/5/03 – More Elderly Sought for SeniorCare Program

(Undated) Enrollment in Wisconsin’s program to help seniors pay for prescription drugs seems to be lagging recently. A La Crosse county official says it may be due in part to a lack of publicity. Sandra Harris reports.

8/4/03 – Historic Preservation Leader Dies

(Milwaukee) A man who may have saved a famous Wisconsin landmark from the developer's bulldozer passed away over the weekend. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/4/03 – Polio Battle Recalled

(Green Bay) Sixty years ago, northeastern Wisconsin was at the epicenter of a polio outbreak. It changed society as people avoided public gatherings. A documentary about the outbreak includes the story of a Green Bay woman who was pregnant with polio. Patty Murray reports.

8/4/03 – Red Cliff Want Casino Around Lk Superior

(Red Cliff Reservation) One of the poorest tribes in Wisconsin has plans to turn things around, with help from a new casino and mother nature. Mike Simonson reports on plans by Lake Superior's Red Cliff tribe to build a new casino/hotel complex.

8/4/03 – Critics Claim President's Plan Would Kill Amtrak

(Undated) An advocate for passenger rail service says the president's plan for Amtrak would destroy the railroad. Sandra Harris reports.

8/4/03 – Dogs Falling Prey to Wolves

(Superior) The Department of Natural Resources is warning people training their dogs for bear hunting in northern Wisconsin this summer: beware of the wolf. Mike Simonson reports that three dogs have been killed by wolves recently.

8/2/03 – Free Speech for Candidates

(Undated) For the second year in a row Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is introducing a bill to require T-V and radio stations to give free air time to political candidates . Broadcasters oppose it, but campaign reform advocates say this year it has a better chance of passage because of the recent public debate over media consolidation. Gil Halsted reports.

8/2/03 – Captive Deer Herd Ordered Tested

(Almond) State ag officials have ordered a Portage County deer farmer to kill his herd so the animals can be tested for chronic wasting disease. But the owner of Buckhorn Flats game farm says he will appeal. Shamane Mills reports.

8/1/03 – Biotech Boost

(Madison) Thanks to approval from the capitol a major project at the U-W Madison can go ahead. It's the second phase of construction in the so-called Bio-Star Initiative. It's helping Wisconsin blow its horn as a global leader in bio-technology. Frederica Freyberg reports:

8/1/03 – Biz Gets Tax Break

(Milwaukee) Governor James Doyle has signed another tax break for business. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

8/1/03 – Planet Watching Good

(Undated) The month of August will be a real boon to sky-watchers. The planet Mars will be bigger and brighter in the night sky than it's ever been in recorded history. Terry Bell reports.

8/1/03 – Collecting Cyber Dollars

(Madison) By next summer, you may not have a choice whether to pay sales tax on goods sold over the internet. So far twenty states have agreed to a simplified tax system making it more likely dot-com companies will collect from internet customers. Wisconsin has a bill in the works which could come up for a vote this fall.

8/1/03 – Mozzarella in Taste Only

(Undated)The European Union wants to crack down on foods that are named after places in their region. For instance, if the E-U gets its way Mozzarella cheese that's made anywhere outside of Italy will have to be called something else. A member of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation is crying "foul." Patty Murray reports.

8/1/03 – Tribal Wealth

(Superior) One of the poorest tribes in Wisconsin has plans to turn things around, with help from a new casino and Mother Nature. Mike Simonson reports on plans by Lake Superior's Red Cliff tribe to build a new casino/hotel complex.

8/1/03 – Casino Legal Battle

(Madison) Tribal leaders are sounding the alarm. They say tribal gaming may come to an end in the state, if a Republican lawsuit against the Governor is successfull. Attorney's for both sides in the casino compact case debated some of the major issues at a court hearing Thursday in Madison. Gil Halsted Reports.