At least three State Assembly candidates will be scrambling this weekend, trying to get enough signatures on nomination papers. The candidates are planning to compete in a Milwaukee election that state officials have put on an unusually short time-line. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

With holiday parties coming up and a new lower drunk driving limit in Wisconsin, there's a new push to keep people over the legal limit off the roads. Wood County is getting the word out about a free ride program that includes not just taverns but private parties as well. Frederica Freyberg reports...

California’s secretary of state has mandated that all electronic voting systems must provide paper printouts to verify election results. Wisconsin election officials haven’t gone that far---but say they hope their reluctance to purchase the systems may force improvements. Sandra Harris reports...

A Catholic activist group is using Internatiional AIDS day to launch an ad campaign to promote the use of condoms. The ads call on Catholic Bishops to change church policy that bans Catholic health care care providers from distributing condoms. Gil Halsted reports...

A U-W Madison professor is working on a new study that could lead to more effective international treaty's to protect the environment. Gil Halsted reports...

Hunters take their blaze orange garb as a mark of pride and the tradition of the hunt. But more than 30 years since blaze orange became law, its impact is measured in hundreds of lives saved. Mike Simonson reports on the days before blaze orange...

A measure passed by the legislature may help to get adversaries in an incorporation petition to talk with one another. They’ve asked the governor for help. Sandra Harris reports...

Fond du Lac County has a full-blown whooping cough epidemic on its hands. (As of Tuesday,) about 120 cases have been diagnosed there this year. 80 of those cases were diagnosed in the last three weeks! Health officials are at a loss as to why it's happening. Terry Bell reports...

Officials in several Wisconsin communities and school districts brag they’ve been able to reduce the property tax mill rate in tough budget times. Yet the reality is property tax bills will still increase. Sandra Harris reports...

As Wisconsin's population continues to age, more families will be involved in providing some type of care to a family member. In fact, UW-Extension statistics show one out of four households is already involved in "caregiving" for a person 50 or older. Holidays are often times when children discover their parents may be struggling with daily living tasks. Mary Jo Wagner has more on how "care-givers" CAN find the support they need…to prevent burn-out...

This Thanksgiving Day marks the eight-year anniversary of a unique "online" organizing effort to block the Crandon mine. The woman who lauched it says the internet played a key role in forging the alliance of citizens' groups and Indian tribes who fought the project for more than two decades. Gil Halsted has more...

A so-called jobs creation bill continues to get attacked as a measure that would *harm* employment and the environment. State lawmakers held a hearing on the measure today (T) in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

The La Crosse school board president says board members must publicly support board policy to do an efficient job running the district. But one member says he has the right to speak his mind. Sandra Harris reports...

There’s another national recall of children’s sidewalk chalk, which began with an investigation into the lead poisoning of a Superior toddler. Mike Simonson reports...

For the first time in the Presidential campaign season, a Democratic contender is venturing outside of Madison and Milwaukee while in Wisconsin. Retired General Wesley Clark will make a campaign appearance in Green Bay today (T)((11:00 this (T) morning at U-W Green Bay. The event is open to the public)). Patty Murray reports...

Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark is in Wisconsin today.(t) He'll campaign in Green Bay this morning. Last night in Milwaukee, the retired general offered a strong contrast to President Bush on several issues, including the economy and the war in Iraq. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

The author of a proposed law to help promote organ donations in Wisconsin is putting on a full-court press to get it passed. The bill would provide a financial incentive for becoming a living donor, and the Senate Health Committee heard from some big names in support of such a law. Frederica Freyberg reports...

The senate has passed a bill creating a prescription plan for u.s. seniors. A coalition of aging groups in wisconsin says it can’t endorse the plan---despite its endorsement by the a-a-r-p. Sandra Harris reports...

A new battle over bottled water is headed for circuit court. The Menominee Tribe and several chapters of Trout Unlimited are challenging a plan to build a bottled water plant near Antigo. Gil Halsted reports...

The DNR and EPA have a plan in place to rid the Fox River of PCB's. But the issue of how to dispose of contaminated river sediment is still somewhat up in the air. The plans call for some of the sediment to be put into engineered landfills. But a Fox Valley company says it has a better way. Minergy Corporation says it can melt the PCB's to the point where they become harmless...and could even be used in commercial products. Patty Murray reports...

The largest donation in the history of the University of Wisconsin-Superior will be announced today (T). Mike Simonson reports that an anonymous donor is pledging five-million dollars toward a new state-of-the-art academic building...

The rise in bulging waist lines has health officials calling obesity an epidemic, possibly even a disease. A community effort to provide support for those trying to lose weight by changing lifestyles just got underway in Eau Claire. Mary Jo Wagner has more...

For the first time, the federal government could be in the business of locating transmission and pipe lines...if the proposed federal energy bill passes. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...

By this time next month, those putting money into the state's college investment program will have more choices. And they'll pay lower fees. Today, Governor Jim Doyle announced several actions the state is taking. Shamane Mills reports...

Wildlife officials say hunters in much of the state can be comfortable that the deer they kill this season are free from chronic wasting disease. Most won’t be asked to have their kill tested. Sandra Harris reports...

For the first time a deer with Chronic Wasting Disease has been discovered in Rock County. But state wildlife officials say they're not surprised. The doe was shot on November first less than a mile from the Illinois border. Gil Halsted reports...

There will be Medicare ads countering those run by the American Association of Retired Persons -- but they won't air in Wisconsin. The national labor organization, AFL-CIO, is paying for spots urging seniors to oppose Medicare reform. Meanwhile a report on the prescription drug legislation predicts some Wisconsin retirees could end up paying more under the new plan. Shamane Mills reports...

The state department of workforce development is investigating the Milwaukee W-2 provider that figures into the federal indictment against state senator Gary George. Frederica Freyberg reports...

The national leader of the Democratic Party is appealing to Wisconsin Latino leaders for help in next year's Presidential election. But Republicans are also trying to win over the state's rapidly growing Latino population. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

We all want to avoid flu and colds -- but an infectious disease expert says we aren't doing enough to prevent such illness. Shamane Mills has more...

State Senator Gary George is leaving his legislative job next week, and next year, he could be in prison. The Milwaukee Democrat has been charged with two counts of conspiracy, under grand jury indictments announced today (yesterday-W) by a U-S attorney. George's longtime lawyer , Mark Sostarich (SAHS'-ter-itch) has agreed to plead guilty to a related charge. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

State lawmakers charged in connection with campaigning on state time went to court today trying to get the charges thrown out. They appeared before the state Appeals Court. Prosecutors were there too...standing by the charges. Frederica Freyberg reports...

Governor Doyle made good on his promise today to veto a bill that would have legalized carrying concealed weapons in Wisconsin. The veto message came against a back-drop of law enforcement officers at a Sheriff's shooting range in Dane County. Frederica Freyberg reports...

Long negotiations have produced a major overhaul of Medicare. President Bush supports the changes, as does the powerful American Association of Retired Persons. But there are critics among Wisconsin's congressional delegation. Shamane Mills reports...

All clams need fish hosts to complete their life cycles. Researchers say they’ve found the missing link in the life cycle of a very rare mussel. Sandra Harris reports...

After more than a year of leaks, failures and flooding, Shell Lake is at peace with its pipe. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...

Charges of racism have forced a change in venue for the annual high school musical in Viroqua . A Native American student group says the play "Little Mary Sunshine" promotes negative images of American Indians. Gil Halsted has more...

The chilling effect of Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer seems to be thawing a bit this fall. The number of hunters buying hunting licenses is up 14 percent over last year so far. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...

Some Wisconsin counties want to hold on to prosecutors the state says it can't afford to pay. Today the state senate has failed to override a budget veto which eliminates 15 prosecutors in 12 counties. Shamane Mills reports...

The first cases of flu have been confirmed in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Health care workers are urging anyone who wants them to get flu shots because there’s plenty of vaccine available. Sandra Harris reports...

Thousands of pounds of free venison will go to needy people through local food pantries this fall and winter. The state's deer donation program is growing, but there's still concern in some areas about Chronic Wasting Disiease. Gil Halsted reports...

Children's sidewalk chalk sold in Target stores around the country is being recalled by the U-S Consumer Product Safety Commission. The investigation began when a one-year old Superior toddler was diagnosed with lead poisoning...after playing with this chalk in her daycare center. Mike Simonson has the story...

Anti-smoking groups are out with a report on how states are using money from the tobacco settlment 5 years ago. They say the amount Wisconsin spends on prevention efforts has dropped even further in comparison to other states.....because the money's being used for other things. Shamane Mills reports...

11/13/03 – Job Creation Act

Republican legislative leaders and the Governor's office are working together in efforts to reduce bureacratic red tape and streamline state agency regulations. G-O-P leaders just introduced a sweeping bill labled "The Job Creation Act" which got its first hearing yesterday. As Frederica Freyberg reports, those leaders want to pass this bill this week...

11/13/03 – Incorporation Law

Some Wisconsin legislators call the town of Campbell near La Crosse "the poster child for reform of the state’s incorporation law." They’re introducing legislation to change the law. Sandra Harris reports...

11/13/03 – Presidential Primary

State campaign managers for presidential candidates are looking forward to an earlier primary in Wisconsin. But they hedged on which candidates might drop out before February 17th. Shamane Mills reports...

11/12/03 – Gun Bill Before Governor

A bill the governor doesn't like is now on his desk; awaiting an expected veto. The Senate today approved changes the Assembly made last week to the concealed weapons bill. The amendment was designed to pick up more democratic votes.....which will be needed in case of a veto override attempt. Shamane Mills prepared this report...

11/12/03 – Jobs / Environmental Bill

A business bill on the fast track has environmentalists scurrying to muster opposition before its too late. Shamane Mills reports...

11/12/03 – Stem Cells

One of Wisconsin's leading medical ethicists says there's a need for ethinic diversity in stem cell research. It's an issue also raised in a new report by an international medical ethics panel on the future medical benefits of stem cells. Gil Halsted reports.

11/11/03 – Moyers On The Media

Award winining public T-V journalist Bill Moyers lashed out the main stream media during a speech in Madison over the weekend. Gil Halsted reports...

11/11/03 – Highway Woes

Wisconsin’s transportation secretary says he’s worried the state of Wisconsin highways could deteriorate. Sandra Harris reports...

11/11/03 – Ski Season

The cold snap is giving some Wisconsin ski hills a head start on the winter season. Mike Simonson reports some resorts are starting to make snow already...

11/11/03 – Network Here Often?

Companies looking to thrive in an increasingly competitive atmosphere are using new techniques. Shamane Mills reports on one rather unusual method: speed-networking, a concept based on speed-dating...

11/11/03 – Hybrid Fuel Savings

The Wisconsin Senate has unanimously passed a bill that aims at allowing the state to purchase hybrid cars. The bill's author says hybrids are a little more expensive than traditional cars. But he thinks the state could more than make up for the added cost in fuel savings. Patty Murray has more....

11/11/03 – Troop Training

The Army National Guard wants to use county forest land near Richland Center for training exercises. But some local citizens aren't sure they like the idea. Gil Halsted reports...

11/08/03 – Moving Statue

A Green Bay icon is getting a new home. The statue known as "The Receiver" has moved from its spot outside the old Packer Hall of Fame. As Patty Murray reports, a local developer is hoping the landmark will draw football fans Downtown....

11/08/03 – Trematodes

Wildlife disease specialists are watching the effects of an internal parasite that kills waterfowl---but there’s not a lot more to do than just watch. Sandra Harris reports...

11/08/03 – Company Contraceptives

Wisconsin's attorney general says companies that don't offer contraceptives as part of their health plan are engaging in sex discrimination. Womens' advocates, including Lieutenant governor Barbara Lawton, hailed the decision. The informal legal opinion adds weight to an argument already won in federal court....but which many companies continue to ignore. Shamane Mills reports...

11/07/03 – New Troops to Iraq

The pentagon's new manpower plan for Iraq calls for a decrease in troops by Spring. Still, about 43-thousand reserves and 85-thousand active duty troops could be mobilized in the next several months, including units from Wisconsin. Sandra Harris reports...

11/07/03 – D-N-A Testing

Thanks in part to high-profile cases like one in Wisconsin where the wrong man was imprisoned for 18 years...nearly a billion dollars could be on the way to states for stepped up D-N-A testing and training. Wisconsin Congressman, Mark Green, announces passage of a new D-N-A evidence bill in the house. Frederica Freyberg has details...

11/07/03 – Credit Transfer

Tomorrow, the full UW board of regents is expected to vote on a plan expanding transfer credits between the college and technical systems. Shamane Mills reports...

11/06/03 – Profits Plus

Many times in the business world, decisions are made that help the bottom line, but hurt people. In La Crosse, they're learning from an expert how profits can make dreams come true for business owners...AND employees. Terry Bell reports...

11/06/03 – Guns, Marriage And Jobs

The gloves are coming off at the capitol as both houses of the legislature are set to vote on controversial bills. But even with concealed carry and defense of marriage to fight over...democrats and republicans are instead blasting each other loudest over jobs. Frederica Freyberg reports...

11/06/03 – Power Line

One of the first efforts to get written public comment on a controversial project appears to be a success. Mike Simonson reports that hundreds of people and thousands of pages of public testimony have been gathered on the proposed Duluth to Wausau transmission line...

11/06/03 – Wind Power

As wind-generated electricity grows in popularity--there's a dispute as to whether landowners are getting their fair share of the cut financially. This week a Fond du Lac County town gave the green light to a utility that wants to put up 44 windmills. Another town might follow suit. Proponents of the wind farms say they'll help rural economies. But at least one critic says property owners deserve better compensation. Patty Murray reports...

11/06/03 – Groups Oppose Gun Bill

Law enforcement officials have joined with anti-violence groups to oppose conceal carry legislation being considered/approved by the state assembly today. Shamane Mills reports...

11/05/03 – Canadian Drugs

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today met with a representative from a Canadian pharmacy group. The state wants to save money on its prescription drug costs and it's looking north. Frederica Freyberg reports...

11/05/03 – Seniors Seek Canadian Drugs

Older citizens aren't waiting for an agreement with Canadian drug companies. Many are already getting their medications from Canada. Still, they hope a deal can be reached between Governor Doyle and Canadian drug companies. Mike Simonson talks to seniors in Superior...

11/05/03 – Army Training Site

The Army National Guard wants to use county forest land near Richland Center for training exercises . But some local citizens aren't sure they like the idea. Gil Halsted reports...

11/05/03 – Corruption Probe

Investigators in a secret probe of alleged capitol corruption argued their case before the state supreme court today. They hope to get records released which might result in more criminal charges of lawmakers and their staff. Shamane Mills reports...

11/04/03 – Unruly State Senate

A move that's trying to IMPROVE decorum in the state senate may itself cause another blow-up. Republican leaders want to pass a rule that would allow expelling any senator for causing a substantial disturbance. Democrats say it goes way too far. Frederica Freyberg reports...

11/04/03 – EdVest Reassurance

The state's college savings program board held an emergency meeting today in efforts to assure investor's in EdVest that their money is safe. The meeting comes on the heels of allegations of improper trading against the head of Strong Funds. Strong manages the 760-million dollars in Wisconsin's EdVest college savings plan. Frederica Freyberg reports...

11/04/03 – Fishing For Volunteers

One of Wisconsin's Universities is teaming up with a charity to introduce people with disabilities to fishing. U-W Oshkosh and the group "Fishing Has No Boundaries" need volunteers to help with the event set for next spring. Patty Murray has more...

11/04/03 – Cheaper Canadian Meds

Today Governor Doyle meets with Canadian pharmacies to explore getting cheaper medications for state employees and those on Medicare. That could save taxpayers millions. But local pharmacists and federal officials are setting up roadblocks. Shamane Mills reports...

11/01/03 – Dove Hunt

Wisconsin's first hunting season for mourning doves wrapped up this week. The D-N-R is collecting information on the season and preparing for another legal fight. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

11/01/03 – Tribal Suit

Two Wisconsin Chippewa tribes are suing the federal government over a clause in another tribe's gaming compact. The suit charges the Department of Interior with pitting smaller rural tribes against those that operate large urban based casino's. Gil Halsted has more...

11/01/03 – Loan Stores

Wisconsin is seeing a growing industry of "pay-day loan" stores, and one mayor says he wants to put on the brakes. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...

11/01/03 – Binding Arbitration

Union leaders have come out swinging against a freshman senator's proposal to change the binding arbitration law. An Assembly hearing on the proposed changes to the binding arbitration law is scheduled for Monday. Mary Jo Wagner has more...