At least 112 Catholic clergy in Wisconsin have had allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against them. That's according to a new study detailing abuse in the Catholic church. It examined the records dating back to 1950. But a group representing those abused by Priests says the actual number could be higher. Patty Murray has more…

Opponents of the Duluth to Wausau transmission line are calling on people in Wisconsin to head to Minnesota on Sunday. Mike Simonson reports that opponents hope to stop the line even before it gets to Wisconsin…

The governor says Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager did "the right thing" by pleading guilty to drunk driving. That case is closed, but still unresolved is what discipline whe'll get for driving a state car into the ditch while intoxicated. Shamane Mills reports…

The state is starting to reimburse pediatricians for putting a preventer of tooth decay in the mouths of infants and toddlers. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The main bridge connecting the East and West sides of De Pere needs to be replaced. There are two options and residents of Northeastern Wisconsin will learn more about the proposals at a public hearing on Saturday. The Department of Transportation has pledged to abide by what the citizens of De Pere say they want in a bridge, but De Pere isn't the only city in Northeastern Wisconsin grappling with the need for a new bridge. Patty Murray has more…

Research into what's been attacking some cranberry plants in central Wisconsin has turned up some answers. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Lawmakers are arguing over two competing bills in the state legislature. Both are designed to tighten up financial reporting and hiring rules for schools in the Milwaukee voucher program. Gil Halsted reports…

State attorney general Peg Lautenschlager made NO mention of stepping down during a public apology today for an drunk driving incident earlier this week. That apology came after a guilty plea in Dodge County to first offense O-W-I. Shamane Mills reports…

A Wisconsin artist could have his work in wide circulation. He's one of a select group working on a special re-design of the nickel. Patty Murray has more…

A day before a deadline to restructure the state's debt, political leaders agreed on a plan to assure money for medical assistance. Shamane Mills reports…

College athletes and sports programs have been in the news a lot lately for the wrong reasons. From allegations of sexual abuse in Colorado...to Badger athletes accused of violent crimes in Wisconsin. Athletes get a lot of attention when they run afoul of the law. But experts say they're no more prone to violent crime than the rest of society. Terry Bell reports…

Wisconsin's website linking prescription drug users to Canadian pharmacies is now up and running, with order forms that can be downloaded. Federal officials warn there could be civil and criminal consequences for states like Wisconsin and Minnesota that are helping citizens get cheaper drugs. Shamane Mills reports…

The Environmental Protection Agency says parts of Wisconsin's air pollution control program are falling short of federal standards. The penalty could include loss of federal highway money. But a state official says a solution is on the way. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A lot of people are trying to fight fat. Some Wisconsin lawmakers want to make sure they don't do it in court. The state assembly has approved a bill giving legal immunity to restaurants and food makers who might get sued by people who blame them for weight gain. Shamane Mills reports…

The Milwaukee Brewers have begun spring training in Arizona. Back in Wisconsin, plans continue for the ballclub to be sold. That would end a 34-year link between the Brewers and Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. Selig's daughter and Brewers Board Chair Wendy Selig-Prieb is also expected to cut her ties with the team. But before the Selig family walks away from the owner's suite, some are questioning the commissioner's ability to fairly judge any purchase offer. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin's top law enforcement officer was arrested for drunk driving Monday night. Shamane Mills reports…

Two days and counting. Time's running out to find the 400-million dollars needed to plug an expected shortfall in the state's medical assistance fund. The Department of Administration says action needs to be taken by Thursday for debt restructuring. But opponents say putting off payments will increase costs for taxpayers in the long run. Shamane Mills reports…

Efforts to begin construction of the Duluth-to-Wausau transmission line came to a sudden halt this week in Midway Township near Duluth. Mike Simonson reports from Superior that a property owner denied a construction crew access to his land…

A proposed change to Wisconsin's Constitution to forbid gay marriage has made progress. But it still has a long way to go. Shamane Mills reports…

Opponents of nuclear power are sounding a loud "NO" to a proposal to end Wisconsin's 20-year moratorium on building new nuclear power plants in the state. They held a rally on the steps of the State Capitol yesterday (T). Gil Halsted prepared this report…

Some former supporters of Ralph Nader say they'll stick with him in this presidential race where he's running as an independent. Others fear he'll play the role of spoiler for Democrats. Nader got four percent of the vote in Wisconsin during the last presidential election, when he was the Green Party nominee. He's likely to get on the ballot here, but it will be much more difficult in other states. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation may have a partner in its proposed electrical generating plant near Wausau. Sandra Harris reports…

More than one-hundred families in Milwaukee will be shopping for a new school on Tuesday. That's after the shutdown of a private, non-religious voucher school involved in a financial scandal. Chuck Quirmbach reports that an enrollment "open house" for the displaced students will feature both public and private schools…

A bill requiring hospitals to offer emergency contraceptives to rape victims is still bottled up in a legislative committee nearly a year after it was introduced. Opponents say it would force Catholic hospitals to violate church doctrine on abortion. Gil Halsted has more…

Working parents with kids and daycare employees who care for them would get financial help under a bill introduced by a pair of Madison-area legislators. Shamane Mills reports…

A major updating of a state rule on hazardous air pollutants is back before the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board today. (T) Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A slow economy, cold weather, and higher natural gas prices are causing a backlog of unpaid heat bills. Some Wisconsin utilities report that more people are behind than usual. A state agency that helps those with low income with energy costs says more people are looking for assistance. Patty Murray reports…

A bill that would require more testing for elderly citizens who want to keep their driver's license is getting lukewarm response from some seniors in Superior. Kate Houlihan reports that some in the local senior center think older people shouldn't be singled out…

An Iraqi scientist who played a key role in Iraq's effort to build a nuclear bomb is speaking out against United States policy in his homeland. The exiled physicist spoke on the U-W Madison campus over the weekend. Gil Halsted reports…

The largest scandal in the history of the Milwaukee school choice program will play out more this week. Several meetings are scheduled to help students transfer from a voucher school that was shut down last Thursday. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Congressional leaders in Washington say new information about the first case of Mad Cow disease discovered in Washington State underline the need for more aggressive testing for the disease. But Wisconsin’s state veterinarian says that while some increased testing may help, overall, the current federal testing program is adequate. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin's senior member of Congress says a colleague is caving into special interests of the drug lobby. This comes after the Washington Post reports that a Congressman who pushed the Medicare prescription drug bill...has been offered a million dollar a year job by the pharmaceutical lobby. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A national survey of sex abuse charges against Catholic Priests will be released next Friday. It will break down the statistics of abuse for almost every diocese in the country. Earlier this week cable news outlet CNN was reporting the study found 4450 Priests have been accused of sexual abuse since 1950. Bishop David Zubik of the Green Bay diocese is pre-empting the report and releasing the figures for his region saying he wants to be as transparent as possible. Patty Murray reports.

It will be the ultimate open-mike night. Tonight the Madison Civic Center will host the nation’s longest running showcase for amateur talent. Forget about American idol. This is not just another star search. During auditions held in mid January, more than 150 performing acts had two minutes in the spotlight for a chance to become one of 15 finalists to appear on ShowTime at the Apollo on Tour. James Mills prepared this report…

New legislation could make it easier to expand a dairy or hog operation in Wisconsin. Some are concerned it infringes on local control. The proposal gets its first hearing Monday before a joint agriculture committee. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Car makers claim they're being squeezed under Wisconsin's "lemon law" by consumers who hire trial lawyers in hopes of getting double damages. Wisconsin is the only state that allows double damages if a consumer rejects a settlement offer. Automakers are backing a bill that would change the state's 20-year old lemon law; but they're running into opposition. Shamane Mills reports…

The man who helped Libertarians get an official spot on the Wisconsin presidential primary ballot is disappointed with his party’s showing. Sandra Harris reports…

In the campaign leading up to Wisconsin's presidential primary...candidates made much ado about the loss of manufacturing jobs in the state. A new study from the U-W Madison shows people who lost their factory jobs might be taking much lower paying work in other industries. Patty Murray reports…

Chiropractors are sore over a bill they claim will cut off insurance coverage for their services. Sponsors of the legislation says that wouldn't necessarily happen as part of a larger effort to cut employers high health costs. Shamane Mills reports…

Ho Chunk tribal leaders are considering their options after Dane County voters overwhelmingly said "no" to expanding DeJope bingo hall into a casino. Shamane Mills reports…

State officials are gearing up for more crackdowns on repeat sex offenders. But a defense lawyer says the state is likely to go too far. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry won Wisconsin, but gave up a lot of votes to the second place finisher. A Midwestern chill cooled the frontrunner's campaign. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin voters surprised some people by giving a strong second place finish to John Edwards in yesterday's democratic presidential primary. Voters offered several Reasons for re-igniting the Edwards campaign. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Howard Dean says his campaign is not over despite his third place showing in last nights presidential primary . He told a crowd of supporters in Madison they still have a role to play in defeating George Bush. Gil Halsted prepared this report…

The Boston Marathon of cross country skiing is gearing up for one of its best-ever races this Saturday. Mike Simonson reports on the American Birkebeiner race between Cable and Hayward…

A record number of people bought homes last year in Wisconsin. Most buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates. Some national markets have experienced burst real estate "bubbles." But even with Wisconsin's record activity, a real estate economist doesn't believe the state is heading in that direction. Patty Murray reports…

Yesterday (T), a group of judges, attorneys and state lawmakers discussed ways to improve eyewitness crime accounts in order to keep innocent people out of prison. One woman who testified was a rape victim who picked the wrong man as her assailant. That mistaken I.D. sent Steven Avery to prison for nearly 18 years. Shamane Mills reports…

Another Republican is joining the race for U-S Senate. He'll face three other candidates who want to un-seat the Democratic incumbent, Russ Feingold. Patty Murray reports…

Those suffering from chronic heartburn who are afraid of surgery or tired of taking medication have another option. Fort Memorial Hospital is offering a treatment that doesn't involve incisions and can be done on an outpatient basis. Other hospitals are also considering this procedure to alleviate chronic heartburn. Shamane mills reports…

A sanctuary outside of Antigo is treating wild bald eagles for West Nile Virus. There's no medicinal cure for it, but volunteers who run the "Raptor Education Group" have managed to rehabilitate some of the birds to the point they can be released. Now, the shelter is using high-tech tracking devices to monitor the eagles in the wild to see if the effects of West Nile change their behavior. It's the only post-release tracking program of its kind in North America. Patty Murray reports…

Senator John Kerry's presdential campaign in Wisconsin is getting some help from his home state today . Massachussetts Senator Ted Kennedy was stumping for Kerry in Madison . Gil Halsted reports…

Former Vermont governor Howard Dean is keeping up his attacks on president bush. Dean was in La Crosse Monday noon in a final push for votes before tomorrow’s primary. Sandra Harris reports…

A democratic presidential candidate lagging in the polls says its not his campaign that's off track; its the national media. During a campaign stop in Madison, Dennis Kucinich criticized a focus on which candidates are ahead instead of reporting how each would run the country. Shamane Mills reports on the final day of campaigning for a primary that could prove to be pivotal…

The Democratic presidential candidates are stressing different environmental positions . But many environmental groups say any of the Democrats would be better in the White House than George W. Bush. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Democratic presidential candidates are crisscrossing the state today (m) in advance of tomorrow's primary election. At a debate last night in Milwaukee, the five contenders tried to spell out some differences in their approach to the economy. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Native American issues have not been high on the agenda of the presidential candidates touring Wisconsin ahead of tomorrow's (T) primary. But five of the candidates still in the race have been courting the native vote nationally. Gil Halsted reports on the role tribal votes and tribal money may play in the race for the White House in Wisconsin…

Lower gas costs and less pollution have helped fuel sales of hybrid vehicles in the private sector. Now the state of Wisconsin in considering whether it should add electric motor cars to its fleet. Shamane Mills reports…

Kids and adults got together with glue and scissors to cut out Valentine's for Wisconsin soldiers stationed in Iraq. Kate Houlihan reports on the effort at the Richard Bong World War Two Heritage Center in Superior…

Massachusetts Senator John Kerry now has the endorsement of a second former contender in the race for the democratic presidential nomination. In addition to Dick Gephardt, Kerry now has the backing of 4-star general Wesley Clark, who announced his support in a state that could make or break more of his rival's campaigns. Shamane Mills reports from Madison, Wisconsin…

With just a few days before Wisconsin's primary election, farmers have been wondering when the candidates would address how to keep dairy farmers in business. So today, the importance of agriculture to the state brought Governor Howard Dean to a dairy farm in Pepin County. Mary Jo Wagner was there…

Presidential candidate John Edwards continued to campaign on jobs and fair trade issues Friday in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

An appeals court has ruled that at least one state lawmaker should still face criminal allegations he orchestrated campaigns on the public dime...something justices say should be done on state employee's own time. Shamane Mills reports…

More than a hundred people filled a hearing room at the state capitol today to testify on a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage. Gil Halsted reports…

There's been a lot of discussion about increasing jobs in the private sector. At the same time there's talk about decreasing some public positions to save the state some money. Those on the chopping block include: the offices of secretary of state, lieutenant governor and state treasurer. Shamane Mills reports…

Two state legislators have introduced a bill that would legalize same sex marriage in Wisconsin. They say it's a positive response to a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in the state. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin's welfare-to-work program has been growing, especially the number of participants getting cash benefits. Lawmakers want to take a closer look at W-2. On Wednesday they approved an audit. There's no decision yet on how broad that audit will be. The scope will be decided later. Shamane Mills reports…

Hundreds of people---mostly U-W-La Crosse students---turned out at a rally for democratic presidential candidate John Edwards at UW-La Crosse on Wednesday. Sandra Harris reports…

There's a legislative proposal to get rid of electronic waste. Companies that make computers and other electronic equipment would have to come up with a disposal plan or they couldn't sell their products in Wisconsin. Shamane Mills reports…

Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards is scheduled to visit several Wisconsin cities on Tuesday. Edwards is trying to shake off second place finishes in two primaries last night...and tout his economic populist message here. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The state faces a 32-million dollar shortfall next year, in part because a sluggish economy reduced the amount of personal income taxes Wisconsin collected. Shamane Mills reports…

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean headed north to mine for more Deaniac support. He's only the second candidate to stump in the far north. Kate Houlihan reports from Superior …

Governor Howard Dean took his presidential campaign "up north" to Superior on Tuesday. Tom Mahlen says he was greeted by a standing-room only crowd at a local school…

A Bush Administration cabinet member denies any political motives in visiting Wisconsin on Monday. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta promoted a computer program aimed at reducing airport runway collisions. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean is comparing himself to Bob Lafollete and Russ Feingold in his effort to win votes in next Tuesday's primary. During a speech in Madison on Monday, he urged Wisconsin voters to support him because he's a Washington "outsider." Gil Halsted reports…

Top law enforcement officials in Wisconisn's two biggest counties are warning that a casino in Dane County could bring more crime. However, supporters point to studies showing that's not a given and that some communities with casinos actually saw crime go down. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin’s transportation secretary says a legislative decision to suspend parts of a transportation rule could increase traffic crashes and injuries. Sandra Harris reports…

Those who haven't paid taxes in years could be forced to --at least for a while -- because of a state supreme court ruling on certain rental properties. Non profits who help the poor and disabled say they might have to shut down; some lawmakers who don't want that to happen are seeking a solution. Shamane Mills reports…

Protecting the state's waterways and blocking new nuclear plants are high on the agenda for the Wisconsin Stewardship Network meeting this weekend . At it's annual gathering in Steven Point the state-wide environmental group will also be celebrating a victory..the purchase of the Crandon mine. Gil Halsted reports…

The woman responsible for having the Love Canal neighborhood in New York bulldozed will be speaking at a conference in Duluth on Saturday. It's called the Living Green Conference. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The state Department of Transportation is closing 50 of its rustic highway waysides. The D-O-T says it can't afford to maintain them anymore. Patty Murray reports …

As Dean supporters dig in for battle in the Badger State and Kerry's troops hope for another win, Wisconsin's governor calls for all the candidates to run clean campaigns. Wisconsin's presidential primary is a week and a half away. Governor Doyle says democrats can win against President George Bush by stressing the economy instead of focusing on the war against Iraq. Shamane Mills reports …

The Texas Attorney General will not appeal a sixty-day stay of execution granted to Wisconsin native Scott Panetti. Panetti's parents, who live half the year in northern Wisconsin, say they're happy the legal fight is temporarily over. Chuck Quirmbach reports from Livingston, Texas…

Howard Dean indicated early Thursday that he'd end his campaign for President if he doesn't win the Wisconsin Primary. His supporters say they need a win soon, and Wisconsin is their last best hope. Terry Bell reports…

Environmental groups are praising Governor Doyle's veto of a bill that would give the legislature the power to block conservation land purchases. But Republicans say the veto gives the executive branch too much power to spend taxpayer money without legislative oversight. Gil Halsted reports…

There's mixed reaction in Wisconsin to the ephedra ban that the federal government decided two weeks ago. The Food and Drug Administration has linked this diet and energy increase supplement with serious heart problems and over a hundred deaths. Mathilde Riffau has more…

The execution of Wisconsin native Scott Panetti has been delayed for at least sixty days. A federal judge in Texas has ruled that Panetti should undergo a mental examination to see if he is compentent to be put to death. Chuck Quirmbach reports from Austin Texas…

The President of the University of Wisconsin System is resigning. Katherine Lyall says she's been planning her retirement for more than year. She leaves at a time when the University has just weathered a 250 million-dollar cut in state funding. Gil Halsted has more…

The cat and mouse game of legal challenges over the proposed Duluth to Wausau transmission line has a new twist. Opposition group SOUL has acquired a small piece of land along the Minnesota path of the line. Mike Simonson reports that this may force the first legal action over eminent domain…

Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean says he's hoping Wisconsin voters can help him rebound from his poor showing in the nine state primaries that have already been held. He’s counting on a good showing in Wisconsin' February 17th primary election…

Wisconsin’s presidential primary is taking on more importance following primaries in seven states on Tuesday. Sandra Harris reports…

Wisconsin's 130-year old ban on concealed weapons stands -- at least for now. The controlling party in Wisconsin's legislature tried, but failed by one vote, to override the governor's opposition to granting permits for hidden guns. However, sponsors of the bill promise to try again. Shamane Mills reports…

Governor Jim Doyle's high profile effort to legalize the re-importation of Canadian drugs is under fire from the country's largest drug manufacturers. A drug company trade group brought a panel of Canadian officials to Madison on Tuesday to describe the problems internet pharmacies are causing for doctors and pharmacists on the other side of the border. Gil Halsted reports…

Three former surgeons general are backing a national anti-smoking plan put together by a researcher at the UW Madison Medical School. Shamane Mills reports…

The city of La Crosse has once again been ordered to remove a Ten Commandments monument from a park. Sandra Harris reports…

Some last-ditch attempts are being made to delay the execution of a former Wisconsin resident, who's scheduled to die in a Texas prison tomorrow evening. Death penalty opponents say the inmate, Scott Panetti, was mentally ill when he killed two people. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is getting a half-million dollars in federal money to develop new technologies in the paper industry. The hope is to keep highly paid paper manufacturing jobs from going out of state or overseas. Patty Murray reports…

The last word on conceal carry legislation could come today (Tues). That's when the state assembly will try to do something the senate has already done: vote to override Governor Jim Doyle's veto of a bill allowing permits for hidden weapons. Shamane Mills reports…

While Governor Dean was stumping for votes in Milwaukee, some die hard supporters of Congressman Dennis Kucinich gathered in Madison to map out a strategy for their candidate . Though the polls show him running a distant sixth, his Wisconsin supporters still believe he can win the nomination. Gil Halsted reports…

The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is getting a half-million dollars in federal money to develop new technologies in the paper industry. The hope is to keep highly paid paper manufacturing jobs from going out of state or overseas. Patty Murray reports…

As the violence escalates in Israel and Palestine some Madison residents are looking for ways to reduce the tension there. They will meet with Madison's Mayor today (M) to talk about forging sister city ties with a Palestinain city on the Gaza strip. Gil Halsted reports...

Supporters of the Conceal and Carry of Weapons bill will try to override Governor Jim Doyle's veto this week in the state Assembly. That means another week of non-stop phone calls and e-mails to at least one state representative who many consider a swing vote. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...