Governor Jim Doyle has terminated a controversial state travel contract that was awarded to one of his political donors. The move comes less than a week after federal prosecutors indicted one of the employees who helped reach the deal. Shawn Johnson reports…

President George W. Bush will outline his agenda for the coming year tonight in his annual State of the Union Speech. About a dozen union members met in Green Bay before the speech to talk about what they'd like to hear. Patty Murray reports…

Legislation proposed by several Great Lakes states including Wisconsin to fight the spread of invasive species is not realistic. That's the opinion of the new Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute at UW-Superior. Such laws won't allow ocean-going ships with ballast water that isn't free of invasive species to sail on the Great Lakes. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A new study says Wisconsin could save $22 million a year by providing treatment for non-violent drug offenders instead of sending them to prison. Gil Halsted reports…

Big bookstores advertise. Now public libraries in Wisconsin think its time they promote themselves in some way. How they plan to do that, will be unveiled today. Shamane Mills reports…

A new study on campaign donations says many Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a long and lucrative walk on a short pier. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

As President Bush prepared for his State of the Union address, he was briefed about the War in Iraq by a man from Wausau, a man who is in charge of rebuilding the wartorn country. Glen Moberg reports…

Proposed restrictions on when people can sue and for how much are now pending in the Wisconsin Senate. One of the plans would ban lawsuits blaming restaurants for peoples' obesity. Shawn Johnson reports…

Five environmental groups are facing criticsm for accepting money from a utility company to help write a report endorsing a new high voltage power line in Dane county. Opponents of the power line say the groups sold out to the utility company, so the report they produced can't be considered objective. Gil Halsted reports…

A Latino boy who's part of the national debate over immigration reform is reportedly in stable condition at a Milwaukee hospital, following a bone marrow transplant over the weekend. Latino groups are cautiously optimistic about the boy's health, but unsure about his parents' ability to stay in the United States. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Village of Viola is recovering from this past summer's tornadoes without federal help. That's maily due to state assistance and donations. Still another roadblock, in the form of a frog, could slow cleanup. Sanda Harris reports…

An Army Reservist with ties to Northeastern Wisconsin is stationed in Afganistan where his unit is helping resettle the area. But he says the area's long term stability hinges on helping farmers find a crop to grow besides poppies, which are used in opium production. Patty Murray reports…

The state legislature may soon consider offering the movie business tax incentives to work in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

Some Wisconsin cheesemakers are hoping a documentary they’re in gets some attention around the country and helps sell cheese. The first screening is Sunday night in Chicago. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Professors and politicians from around the country will gather in Madison this weekend to talk about the pros and cons of public financing for election campaigns. The goal of the conference is to find out whether reform efforts like the Mccain-Feingold bill actually change the behavior of law makers once they're in office. Gil Halsted reports…

As expected, State Senators have overturned Governor Jim Doyle's veto of a plan that would let Wisconsin residents carry concealed guns. Now the pressure is on a handful of Assembly lawmakers whose votes will decide whether it becomes law. Shawn Johnson reports…

The only Wisconsin state employees without collective bargaining rights would be allowed to unionize under proposed legislation. Micah Schweizer reports…

Deadly indicators of a brain wasting disease can exist in the part of deer most people eat: the muscle, or meat. The revelation comes from a study published in the journal Science. It means the risk of eating deer infected with chronic wasting disease may be higher than thought. Shamane Mills reports…

A bill pending in the State Assembly would allow truckers to haul larger loads than ever before. But, some worry the heavier loads would be very damaging to the state's roads and bridges. Steve Roisum reports…

A Navy recruiter who is a veteran of the Gulf War has filed a discrimination complaint against the American Legion Post in Fort Atkinson. When he asked to hire the Legion's hall for his retirement party, the manager told him it wasn't available for Mexicans. Gil Halsted reports…

A bill to require more use of ethanol in gasoline has picked up support from environmental groups. That change breaks an alliance with the state's largest business organization. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the ceasefire that officially ended the war in Vietnam. Sheboygan resident Vue Yang was a student in Paris when the peace accords were signed there. Now, he's raising funds for a war memorial on the shores of Lake Michigan to honor his father and other Hmong soldiers who fought side-by-side with Americans in the secret war in Laos. Gil Halsted reports…

The gap between rich and poor is getting wider in Wisconsin. A new study shows the state's highest income earners are increasing their wealth at a far greater pace than those on the other end of the spectrum. Patty Murray reports…

The state's oldest trust fund marks a record increase. The Common School Fund is a little known pot of government money that draws from a variety of sources. What it means is more books and other educational materials for school libraries in Wisconsin. Shamane Mills reports…

There are lots of people vying for a bit of time with lawmakers in Madison this week. Along with representatives from 90 conservation groups concerned about budget cuts, there was a contingent from western Wisconsin. Mary Jo Wagner has more on the Chippewa Valley Rally…

State and county welfare officials in Wisconsin have laucnhed an all-out lobbying effort to defeat a federal budget bill that would slash funding for child support enforcement. Gil Halsted reports…

The NAACP and some African-Americans in the Doyle Administration are blasting a school choice ad that compared Goveror Doyle to segregationist governors from the South. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

State lawmakers have drafted a plan that would keep people from protesting outside of a funeral. But the group the measure is aimed at says it violates the right to free speech. Shawn Johnson reports…

People who want to reduce the amount of out-of-state garbage coming into Wisconsin now have a song on their side. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Federal health officials say they're investigating whether private insurers in the government's new Medicare drug benefit program are complying with the law. Wisconsin pharmacies are among those complaining that some insurers aren't paying for drugs they should. Shamane Mills reports…

Ten years after two Eastern Wisconsin towns combined their police departments, officials say it's working well. And while they're not yet convinced it could work in their case, La Crosse area police chiefs say they're committed to continued discussions of consolidations in the region. Sandra Harris reports…

Voters in more than 20 communities around Wisconsin this spring will vote in local referendums on whether or not to pull the American military out of Iraq. Right now, Watertown would not be one of those places. The city council has declined to put the question on the ballot. Now, supporters of the referendum are suing the city council. Terry Bell reports…

The Green Bay Salvation Army is another step closer to getting a new community center. It would be paid for by the estate of hamburger heiress Joan Kroc. Patty Murray reports…

There are renewed efforts to save the Little Plover River, a Portage County trout stream that almost dried up during last summer's drought. Glen Moberg reports…

A state lawmaker says he's worked out a plan that would protect 12-thousand acres of so-called environmentally precious land and provide property tax relief. It involves one agency selling the land to another. Shawn Johnson reports…

A plan that would use public money to finance political campaigns will get a public hearing later this week but advocates are are already trying to drum up support. Shawn Johnson reports…

The State Legislature will soon take a final vote on a bill to let kids as young as third graders carry a gun while hunting. Parents who are both eager for and aghast at the idea are already casting their ballots. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Alzheimers Diseaese still can't be prevented. But a La Crosse Geriatric Physician says research holds a promise and there are now strategies to slow the degenerative brain disease. Sandra Harris reports…

A challenge testing the strength of federal campaign laws is no longer before the nation's highest court. But its likely to return. Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court sent back to federal court a challenge of a law written by Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold and Arizona Republican John McCain. Shamane Mills reports…

A proposal to add a four-day deer hunting season in December has pitted snowmobilers against hunters. Shawn Johnson reports…

People in Racine will get a chance to air their concerns about an apparent vigilante shooting last week that killed one alleged car thief and wounded another. The Mayor and police chief will hold a community meeting tonight in an effort to encourage people not to take the law into their own hands. Gil Halsted reports…

More people filed for bankruptcy in Wisconsin last year than ever before: 38,000 people applied for legal protection from their creditors. There are at least a couple of different reasons for the new record. Terry Bell reports…

The family of an imprisoned man is hoping public pressure can help open political doors that might eventually crack open Wisconsin prison gates. The case calls into question the length of minority sentences and whether judges and state corrections officials are unnecessarily contributing to overcrowded prisons. Shamane Mills reports…

Perhaps you’re fighting for custody of the kids with your soon-to-be ex. Or waging a fence dispute with a neighbor. Whatever the squabble, you could grab a lawyer and brace yourself for a long, grueling court battle. Or maybe it’s worth checking out mediation. Practitioners say it’s a time-honored practice that allows warring parties to reach a mutual resolution and save some time and money in the process. Brian Bull reports…

When people who want tighter controls on campaign fundraising rally at the Wisconsin capitol building later this morning, a 96-year-old woman from New Hampshire will be among those leading the charge. Shawn Johnson reports…

Wildlife researchers think they are close to confirming the presence of cougars, or mountain lions in Wisconsin. Glen Moberg reports…

The Forest Service has responded to a Milwaukee judge's concerns about some timber sales in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. But conservation groups say the government's response comes up short. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

UW researchers have linked another gene to a disorder responsible for most cases of elderly blindness. This small step could help scientists fight other similar ailments. Shamane Mills reports…

Assembly lawmakers yesterday failed to override Governor Jim Doyle's veto of new caps on pain and suffering lawsuits. As Shawn Johnson reports, much higher limits are already in the works…

A new investment fund in Northeastern Wisconsin is one of the first to take advantage of a state program that gives tax breaks to venture capitalists. The "New North Venture Fund" is aimed at start up companies that have a lot of growth potential. Patty Murray reports…

The United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue Operation is trying to find something missing on the Great Lakes this winter. They're looking for ice. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Governor Jim Doyle has more details on his plan to fine large companies that dump their employess on the Badger Care health insurance program. But one Democratic lawmaker says a bill she's already introduced would be more effective. Gil Halsted reports…

Female inmates in Wisconsin will no longer be forced to wear shackels while giving birth. The change in policy's follows California's recent decison to stop the practice. Gil Halsted reports…

In a rare instance of agreement, hunting groups have come together to propose a statewide 4-day antlerless-only deer season in early December. The broad goal of the proposal is to help reduce the deer population. But one group would like to derail the hunt. Dane Melby reports…

A clear liquid that's added to gasoline is fueling debate at the Wisconsin capitol. Lawmakers are considering requiring that all regular-octane gasoline contain 10-percent ethanol. The idea has already passed the state assembly. At a public hearing yesterday, Senators heard two very different portrayals of what ethanol would do to Wisconsin's environment and economy. Shawn Johnson reports…

A Wisconsin legislator wants to pass a law to stop cities from punishing city employees or elected officials who reveal information from closed sessions. Sandra Harris reports…

Governor Jim Doyle outlined what he called an "affordability agenda" in his state of the state address this week. Now the process of selling the reforms begins. Officials are travelling the state touting the Governor's plans. The State Administration Secretary was in Green Bay today to push the Legislature to allow more residents to apply for heating assistance. Patty Murray reports…

A study released today yesterday shows a resurgence in racism in the greater Wausau area. Glen Moberg has the story…

A bill that would require large employers to pay 80 perecent of employee health care premiums or face stiff penalties got a hearing at the state capitol today. But the Republican chair of the assembly labor commitee calls it a job killer . He says he'll make it sure it never makes it to the floor of the legislature. Gil Halsted reports…

Tougher erosion controls around construction projects are being proposed by the State Commerce Department. But critics of the proposal say it takes too much authority from the DNR. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

One of the most intriguing of Governor Doyle's proposals in his State of the State speech last night is a plan to give every student in Wisconsin who gets good grades and stays out of trouble a chance at a UW education. There's evidence to suggest that such programs are working elsewhere. Terry Bell reports…

Governor Jim Doyle used his State of the State address last night to call for health care coverage for all Wisconsin children, a tax credit to benefit the working poor, and a contract with high school students who get good grades and want to attend college. It was a chance for Doyle to try and frame the debate both at the capitol and in his own re-election bid. Shawn Johnson reports…

An overwhelming majority of state senators have agreed to the latest version of a plan that would let Wisconsin residents carry concealed guns. It now heads to Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, who has promised a veto. Shawn Johnson reports…

An assisted suicide bill continues to languish in the Wisconsin legislature. That bill is the same as the Oregon law upheld yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Two of the nation's largest unions are launching TV ad campaign this week. The goal is to sway moderate Republicans to vote against budget cuts for programs that serve the poor and elderly. One of the eleven lawmakers the ads target is Mark Green of Green Bay. Gil Halsted has more…

Peace activists across the country held viglis at congressional offices against the war in Iraq yesterday. In Madison about a dozen demonstrators gathered outside Senator Herb Kohl's office where they called on him to take a stronger stance on withdrawing troops. Gil Halsted reports…

Computers are providing more ways for parents to check on their children's status in school. We have details from Chuck Quirmbach…

It's no secret that taxes are a hot-button political issue in Wisconsin. For evidence you need look no further than Democratic Governor Jim Doyle's State of the State address tonight. Shawn Johnson reports…

A new study paid for by backers of a proposed Kenosha casino predicts it would not cause job losses at the Potowatami tribe's Milwaukee gaming hall. But the opponents of the Menominee tribe's efforts to build the state's second off reservation casino say they aren't convinced by the the new figures. Gil Halsted reports…

The biggest muskie ever caught and the angler who caught it have both retained their titles. That's the word from the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward. The group rejected a claim from the Illinois based World Record Muskie Alliance that a 69 pound fish caught in 1949 was a fraud. Gil Halsted has more…

A Wisconsin anti-abortion group takes an argument over political advertising before the U.S. Supreme Court today. But Senator Russ Feingold says the High Court has already ruled on the topic. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A critically-acclaimed movie generating Oscar buzz has a Wisconsin connection. Brian Bull reports on how a book chronicling the lives of gay men from the rural Midwest helped inspire "Brokeback Mountain"…

Safer ways of tackling in football have reduced head injuries. And helmets are getting better. Manufacturers would like to claim that their head gear is better than all the rest at reducing concussions. A new study of one new helmet shows it substantially reduces such injuries. But sports medicine doctors say helmets alone will never prevent concussions. Shamane Mills reports…

Representatives of a La Crossse food cooperative are among a national group headed to Ghana this week. They plan to share their expertise as well as learn from those who run cooperatives in the West African country. Sandra Harris reports…

Backyard gardeners and small farmers in Wisconisn are shortening the food chain. By selling produce directly to restaurants they're eliminating transportation costs and getting premium prices for locally grown food. Patty Murray reports…

It's been forty years since Dr. Martin Luther King preached about the racial and economic divide in our country, and Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty. Today, there are more poor people in America than ever, and there is disagreement among Africans Americans about the solution. Glen Moberg reports…

Sharp shooters from the Department of Natural Resources are patrolling the fence surrounding a 60 acre hunting preserve in Portage County. Their goal is to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. Gil Halsted reports…

Governor Jim Doyle will today try to address public concerns about rising energy prices. A consumer group says energy dollars could be a volatile issue in this year's gubernatorial election. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

For the first time in Wisconsin, a member of Congress is watching her son's criminal trial. Milwaukee Democratic Representative Gwen Moore says she's not worried whether her attendance in a courtroom this week is bad politics. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A state senator is calling on the state investment board to divest its holdings in the company that owns the Sago Mine in West Virginia. Democrat Dave Hansen says the state shouldn't be supporting companies that ignore worker safety. Gil Halsted reports…

A truck driver was charged today in the October bus crash that left 5 people dead and 20 other school band members injured. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Wisconsin's port cities are getting new patrol boats courtesy of the federal government. The money is coming from more than $1 million in Homeland Security grants. Patty Murray reports…

Western Wisconsin Technical College can be a mouthful to say. But the name of the school may soon be shortened. It's part of a statewide trend for Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Sandra Harris reports…

A measure at the state capitol would make it easier to become a licensed midwife in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

Business interests fought Madison's minimum wage hike, along with a ban on smoking. They didn't stop either one. Now business groups are attempting to put the brakes on a city proposal making private companies provide paid sick leave. Shamane Mills reports…

Prosecutors in the tire-slashing trial in Milwaukee are trying to shift the focus back to five Wisconsin Democrats who have been charged with the crime. But defense lawyers are trying to discredit a key prosecution witness. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The forecast for more sunshine in Wisconsin may help to lift everyone’s mood, but one group in particular has already had their spirits lifted by the unseasonably warm weather. Dane Melby reports…

A bill that would give the state legislature the power to approve or reject new tribal off reservation casino's got a hearing at the state capitol yesterday. Supporters say it would give voters a voice in regulating the expansion of tribal gaming. Gil Halsted reports…

Migratory Snowy Owls are dying in Wisconsin this winter and researchers are trying to find out why. Glen Moberg has the story…

GOP Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Mark Green is trying to wash his hands of any connections to an indicted Republican leader. He also wants to change state campaign finance laws to reduce the political influence of Indian tribes. Shawn Johnson reports…

Nearly a year ago, 4 Michigan workers who smoked off the job were fired by the private company which employed them. Wisconsin state fair employement law prevents that from happening here, but labor officials say they do get complaints about bosses trying to regulate lifestyle habits of employees in order to keep company health care costs down. Shamane Mills reports…

A Madison City Council member wants the city to consider asking for foreign aid from Venezuela to subsidize fuel costs for city busses. A similar plan in Chicago has sparked a heated political debate. But as Gil Halsted reports it may be practical, rather than political problems, that make the idea unworkable…

An unusual, and largely unsung hero of the Vietnam war died in Louisiana last week. In 1968 Hugh Thompson saved ten Vietnamese villagers from being killed during the infamous My Lai Massacre. Thompson had a post war Wisconsin connection. In 2001 he was back at the site of the massacre for the dedication of a Peace Park built by a Wisconsin Quaker group. Reporter Gil Halsted met Thompson at the ceremony and prepared this report about his unique act of bravery…

An abandoned federal building in Wausau may become Wisconsin's first Native American Cultural Center. An effort to raise money for the effort is getting support from the state's tribes. Mike Simonson has the story…

The American College of Emergency Physicians gives Wisconsin a C-minus rating of the state's emmergency medical care system. But some local officials say it's not an indictment of the system's quality. Sandra Harris reports…

Governor Jim Doyle thinks Wisconsin's high schoolers should have to take three years of math and science before they graduate. But the state's schools chief thinks that would be an expensive mistake. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided it won't force the state to build a home for sex offenders who are supposed to be on community release. Shawn Johnson reports…

A group for seniors which opposed the Medicare drug benefit before it passed Congress is hoping for changes in the law. The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans wants better prices on drugs and more time for the elderly to sign up for the benefit. Shamane Mills reports…

Widows in the Miller Park crane disaster have won millions more dollars, under a final settlement in the case that was announced today. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Gay rights groups across the country are worried about reports that the Penatgon is spying on groups that oppose the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy . A group of UW Law School students have joined more than a dozen gay rights groups across the county in filing a Freedom of Information request to find out which groups are being watched, and whether the secret surveillance is legal. Gil Halsted reports…

The discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century was a lifesaving medical advance. In the 21st century some fear that the drugs are misused and overused. In Maine and Minnesota, there have been attempts to limit the amount of antibiotics used in food animals. Such an effort is now underway in Wisconsin. Shamane Mills reports…

Federal officials are helping investigate a series of pipe bombs planted in a downtown Madison parking ramp. No one was injured when one of the bombs went off Christmas Eve. However, police say the incident not just a childhood prank. Shamane Mills reports…

It's good to be a Nimrod. Since 2004, this high school basketball team from the Upper Peninsula has been featured on ESPN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and will soon be part of a reality TV series on the Sundance Channel. Brian Bull reports…

An outdoors advocacy group is pressuring state lawmakers and the DNR to simplify hunting and fishing regulations. Glen Moberg reports…

A state-sponsored business contest is generating investments for companies with good ideas. One of the winners from last year's competition has gotten $360,000 from a private investment group. Patty Murray reports…

Some predicted sunshine this week may brighten the moods of some people who suffer symptoms due to the dreary weather. Sandra Harris reports…

A new report shows Wisconsin recently had a hard time keeping young adults and retirees from leaving the state. The report also suggests they took their money with them. Shawn Johnson has the story…

Republican candidates for Governor, Scott Walker and Mark Green, are trying to spell out some differences in their views on health care and aging issues. Chuck Quirmbach reports on a forum today in Milwaukee…

Governor Doyle has vetoed a bill that would have protected some paint manufacturers from lawsuits filed by familes of children poisoned by lead paint. But the issue may be back soon on the campaign trail. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A former juvenile corrections officer from Milwaukee who used to work with drug offenders after their release from prison now faces drug trafficking charges that could send her to prison for more than sixty years. Gil Halsted reports…

Many opponents of the Bush administration have begun using the "I" word. A gathering planned this Saturday in Madison, billed as a town meeting, is one of more than 60 across the country where citizens will talk about whether the president has committed impeachable offenses. Gil Halsted reports…

The annual report card on public education in the country by “Education Week” gives Wisconsin an overall grade of B-minus, but some numbers in the report can be misleading. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

The state's largest business group says Wisconsin's tax collection system is unfair and needs reform. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce says auditors are overly aggressive and coercive. Patty Murray reports…

Governor Jim Doyle has endorsed several changes to Wisconsin's political ethics laws calling them the most comprehensive reform package of the past three decades. As Shawn Johnson reports, the plan is already mired in partisan fingerpointing…

The state says about 21-hundred seniors were involuntarily added to the rolls of the new Medicare prescription drug discount program. As Shawn Johnson reports, it means they're paying more than they used to under Wisconsin's own SeniorCare…

A national labor group wants large employers to spend more on health insurance for workers. The AFL-CIO's nationwide campaign was unveiled today. It's aimed at companies like Wal-Mart. In Wisconsin, that retailer has the most workers in state health programs for the poor. Shamane Mills reports…

It's a dilemma as old as the two-income family. How to make dinner for the family with very little time? Dining out and ordering in were the first solutions, though not always very nutritious. Then came a wider choice of meals in supermarket delis, which isn't exactly cheap. Now a new business concept is mixing cost and convenience, and it's catching on in Wisconsin. Terry Bell reports…

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold says the Bush administration is using fear and intimidation to win renewal of the U.S. Patriot Act. In a phone conference with reporters yesterday Feingold called for a bi-partisan effort to make changes in the law to protect civil liberties before many of its provsions expire in February. Gil Halsted reports…

About 100 people turned out for a State Senate hearing yesterday in Northern Wisconsin on complaints about the DNR. Some of them complained about the hearing itself. Glen Moberg has the story…

Three State lawmakers say the Federal Government isn't doing enough to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. So they're writing a bill that would require international vessels to prove their ballast water is free of things like lamprey eels and zebra mussels before dumping it into the Lakes. Patty Murray reports…

The new electronic voting machines that will start to pop up in Wisconsin polling places this year will now be required to print out a paper record. Shawn Johnson reports…

Wisconsin's two senators are on the congressional committee that gets first crack at questioning Supreme Court candidate Samuel Alito. Groups on both sides of the abortion debate are lobbying the senators to confirm or deny the nominee based primarily on this issue. Shamane Mills reports…

This year three Wisconsin cities turn 150. Along with La Crosse and Beaver Dam, Madison is marking its incorporation. That happened in the mid 1850's, a time when historians say newly settled populations were booming and citizens demanding services best provided by some type of local government entity. Shamane Mills reports…

Hearings that begin today seeking comments critical of the DNR are themselves coming in for criticism. We get details from Chuck Quirmbach…

A land sale by a Wisconsin power company is making waves in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Thanks to energetic petition drives voters in more than 20 Wisconsin communities will get to vote in local referendums this April on whether to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq. But officials in one communtiy are refusing to put the question on the ballot, precisely because it is a "question". Gil Halsted explains…

State school Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster has sent a letter to 39 school districts urging them to drop their Indian sports logos. The letter, sent districts last week is getting praise from native american groups but only a luke warm response from some of the school superintendents districts who received it. Gil Halsted reports…

The idea of long-term care programs which keep older adults in their homes instead of spending a lot of money for nursing homes is now being applied to children. Sandra Harris reports…

An oft-criticized member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will go unchallenged in his bid for re-election. Shawn Johnson reports…

Remember oat bran in potato chips? Or vitamins in soft drinks? Those are two failed examples of how food companies have tried courting health-conscious consumers. But the marketing trend has been effective in selling foods like oatmeal. Now government-approved health claims will be used to market barley. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin doctors who work to cure blood diseases like leukemia and anemia are hailing a new law. Shamane Mills reports…

An upcoming conference explores cow manure's economic potential. Brian Bull has more…

Federal officials are helping Madison police investigate a series of pipe bombs found in a downtown parking garage. A University of Wisconsin professor says this shows how perceptions of terrorism have changed since 9-11 . Brian Bull reports…

Many large homes are being built along Wisconsin lakes. Now, the state is set to begin a $2 million renovation on a summer house that was an early example of lakeside grandeur. Officials say the Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva will offer people a look at how the well-to-do relaxed in the late 1800's. Marcy Rolin Fox reports…

The winner of the next race for governor will be innagurated a year from now. One of the Republican candidates says that if it's him he knows how he'll spend his first 100 days in office. Shawn Johnson reports…

A measure pending in the Wisconsin Senate would make it easier to reposess someone's car in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

Among the changes starting off the New Year is a Madison radio station's newscasts. Clear Channel affiliate WIBA-FM has begun identifying its reports with a corporate bank chain. Brian Bull reports…

Wal-Mart opponents in the city of Jefferson are happy about a court ruling temporarily blocking the city's from annexing for a proposed superstore. But the city attorney says if the citizens group wins this legal battle it would set a bad precedent. Gil Halsted reports…

A new Wisconsin law that took effect yesterday lets poor women who are illegal immigrants receive state funding for medical care while they're pregnant. Shawn Johnson reports…

Big meals over the holiday can provide incentive for people to exercise. Done correctly, it can promote weight loss and improve blood pressure, cholesterol and overall health. Some people, however, may not be exercising enough or at the proper level to obtain the goals they want to achieve. Shamane Mills reports…