A student arrived at school with a shot gun and a hand gun and opened fire. Medflight it taking the principal to Madison for surgery. Brian Bull reports on location in Cazenovia…

Governor Doyle is pushing ahead on the stem cell research issue, with help from the Wisconsin organization that holds patents and royalty rights on some embryonic stem cell lines. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Corn isn't the only crop alternative fuel advocates are hoping will help reduce the world's dependence on fossil fuels. While the corn-based ethanol industry continues to grow, sceintists at the USDA Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison are finding ways to use bacteria to make fuel from switch grass and alfalfa. Gil Halsted reports on one project that hopes to produce both fuel and industrial glue for use in making plywood…

Wisconsin’s astronaut is coming home tonight. At least home, sort of. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The Republican appointee to the Wisconsin Elections Board who recused himself from voting on matters involving his party's gubernatorial candidate has resigned. As Shawn Johnson reports it means a new face will have a say in a high-stakes campaign dispute…

A legislative committee looking at nuclear power will tour a Wisconsin nuclear power plant today and hear differing views on nuclear safety. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A team made up of several community groups is trying to decide if La Crosse needs a non-medical detox center, in other words, a place for drunks to safely sober up. Steve Roisum reports…

Madison hopes to make it easier for working parents to find affordable childcare and businesses to find employees. Shamane Mills reports…

A new statewide poll shows strong support for enacting a death penalty in Wisconsin. But death penalty oppponents say they're convinced they can turn the numbers around before voters cast their ballots on an advisory death penalty refrendum in November. Gil Hlsted reports…

Republican state lawmakers will wait until late November to decide whether to remove a species of snake from Wisconsin's endangered list. Shawn Johnson reports…

As Wisconsin's baby boomers retire, there's a new effort to keep their billions of dollars in accumulated wealth from leaving the state. Glen Moberg reports…

Despite having heavy support in Congress, a bill that would crack down on animal fighting is being blocked. Wisconsin Congressman Mark Green drafted the bill. Wisconsin Congressman James Sensenbrenner is the one keeping it at bay. Brian Bull has more…

Four University of Wisconsin campuses hope to be energy independent within 5 years. Governor Jim Doyle announced the plan yesterday. It's part of a so-called "Declaration of Energy Independence" he announced earlier this year. Patty Murray reports…

A western Wisconsin newspaper editor hopes to improve the image of the university system. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

A third Native American tribe in Wisconsin wants more control over the water quality on its reservation. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is making its case to the Environmental Protection Agency. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A controversial speaker from the University of Wisconsin will join a former Minnesota professor and present their views on 9/11 this Sunday in Madison. Danielle Kaeding reports that the speakers believe the Bush Administration was behind the attacks…

Republican Mark Green's decision to fight an Elections Board order in court could potentially cost him even more campaign funds. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Milwaukee suburb of New Berlin has cut a drinking water deal with the DNR and is making another pitch for water from Lake Michigan. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin's welfare-to-work program W-2 is considered a national model for reducing welfare rolls and helping poor families enter the workforce. But there's a core group of welfare recipients the program can't seem to help. Yesterday, a legislative committee looking for ways to improve W-2 got advice from a welfare expert on how to solve that problem. Gil Halsted reports…

Hundreds of call center jobs are coming to Eau Claire. Financial incentives were announced at a news conference yesterday. Mary Jo Wagner was there…

A report by the Institute of Medicine says the federal agency which ensures the safety of prescription drugs needs better enforcement. Recommendations include more authority to impose fines on pharmaceutical companies and to limit direct-to-consumer advertising until a medication has been proven safe. Shamane Mills reports…

A protest in La Crosse this week led to arrests and was similar to other Wisconsin demonstration in opposition to the war in Iraq. Sandra Harris reports…

Union members in Wisconsin are vowing to stand up to the national labor relations board. The group is considering a redefinition of who a job supervisor is. They say the change would take away basic right for Americans to join a labor union. John Davis reports…

A judge has denied Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Green's request to hold on to nearly a half-million dollars in disputed campaign funds. Shawn Johnson reports...…

Performance pay has been used or suggested in various professions: everything from teaching to sales. Some think the federal government should pay doctors based on how well they do, not how much they do. Shamane Mills reports.…

Conservatives are hailing a compromise reached last week in the U-S Senate on a bill that outlaws the use of torture , and defines the legal rights of detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay Naval base. But an expert on the history of the CIA's use of torture says the bill has a huge loophole in it. Gil Halsted reports …

The state bar is looking into letting lawyers from out of state practice law in Wisconsin without taking the state bar exam. Sandra Harris reports.…

A new law taking effect in January could reduce the number of felony trials in Wisconsin and help prevent juries from convicting innocent people. Gil Halsted reports.…

Wisconsin researchers say their discovery about a naturally-occurring insecticide could allow it to be better used by farmers and growers. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Wisconsin's largest business group is running ads in targeted State Senate districts against Democrats who oppose constitutional limits on how much the government can tax. Shawn Johnson reports…

Low school test scores get a lot of attention these days -- those schools that are doing WELL aren't always heard from. But eight Wisconsin schools have just been named Blue Ribbon Schools for academic excellence. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

The Wisconsin chapter of the AARP is launching a statewide voter education campaign this week. The state's largest seniors' group calls it its most ambitious get-out-the-vote drive ever. Gil Halsted reports…

Vice-President Dick Cheney comes back to Wisconsin today to help his fellow Republicans raise money. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

It's believed most cases of attention deficit order are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A new study zeros in on pregnant women who smoke and and old paint as possible factors. Shamane Mills reports…

A new type of Navy ship is being christened in Marinette this weekend. The USS Freedom is designed to move more quickly...and to defend areas near shorelines. Patty Murray reports…

Federal statistics show firefighters are most likely to die of a heart attack while on duty. Another big reason for their deaths are motor vehicle accidents. Madison's fire department is among those trying to reduce that risk. The department recently used federal money to buy a driving simulator, so firefighters can get a feel for the hazards of the road. Shamane Mills reports…

Next Thursday, the two man crew of Expedition 13 will leave the International Space Station and return to Earth. Among them is Wisconsin astronaut Colonel Jeffrey Williams of Winter. He says as much fun and interesting as his six months in space have been, he's looking forward to getting back home. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Wisconsin has spent millions of dollars on creating a new voter list and installing new ballot counting technology at hundreds of polling stations. Now a state legislator is proposing a NEW voting system he says will save money and increase voter turn out. Gil Halsted reports…

Former state employee Georgia Thompson has been sentenced to eighteen months in prison, for trying to steer a state travel contract to a Milwaukee firm whose executives are financial backers of Governor Jim Doyle. Today's sentence from a Republican-appointed judge may not end the so-called Travelgate case. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

While Wisconsin has had 40 of the more than 130 confirmed cases of E.coli bacteria in spinach, some local growers say it shouldn’t hurt their business. Brian Bull reports…

Wal-Mart's plan to offer generic drugs at sharply reduced prices is getting attention -- and not only from customers in Florida. Smaller pharmacies all around the country worry about competition. And states like Wisconsin don't expect a reduction in the number of Wal-Mart workers on government programs. Shamane Mills reports…

The federal government is doubling the money it sends to the nation's ports for security. Some port officials think the help should have come sooner...but one lawmaker says: better late than never. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The race for Northeastern Wisconsin's open House seat is putting a focus on taxes. The Democratic candidate is positioning himself as a fiscal conservative. But his Republican opponent says much of his own political career has been spent keeping a lid on the tax burden. Patty Murray reports…

Four anti-war protestors were arrested in Milwaukee yesterday as peace activists are asking Senator Herb Kohl to push harder for U-S troop withdrawals from Iraq. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Dane County judge will decide by Monday whether Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Green can hang on to nearly a half-million dollars he transferred from his Congressional campaign fund to his state account. Shawn Johnson reports…

Wisconsin's Superintendent of Public Instruction is asking for a six percent hike in state aid to schools over the next four years, an increase of more than 580 million dollars. In her budget address at the State Capitol yesterday, Elizabeth Burmaster called for boosting the state's share of funding for the Milwaukee school voucher program, and she offered an incentive to skilled teachers who volunteer to work in inner-city Milwaukee and rural school districts. Gil Halsted reports…

Federal plans to reduce fine particle pollution in the air could affect at least three Wisconsin counties. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

In Madison yesterday peace activists gathered outside Senator Herb Kohl’s office to launch a 27-hour “Fast for Peace.” Brian Bull prepared this report…

The Treaty of 1812 banning live-fire gunboats from the Great Lakes apparently had to be changed to allow US Coast Guard live ammunition drills. Now, two Canadian mayors are asking their Prime Minister to take action. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Governor Doyle is raising the election stakes over biotech. He's again proposing more than two million dollars in funding for a biomedical alliance in Southeastern Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A federal court ruling could protect thousands of acres from road construction in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. But many questions remain about the rest of the roadless areas in the forest in Northern Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A women’s health organization is releasing a voters guide on how state and Congressional candidates stand on issues related to family planning, emergency contraception, and sex education. Brian Bull reports…

A Fox Valley paper company is the state's largest consumer of renewable energy. In less than one year Neenah Papers has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 80-percent. Patty Murray reports…

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Green's attorney will argue before a judge this (TH) afternoon that Green should be able to keep nearly a half-million dollars in disputed campaign funds. It's an issue Democratic Governor Jim Doyle is trying to seize on... even as he fights off attacks on his own ethics. Shawn Johnson reports…

A new study sugests young people may play a bigger role in the upcoming Wisconsin governor's race than they have in years past. Shawn Johnon reports…

It's not official, but the Tomah indian mascot name and logo may soon be dropped as symbols for Toma school district athletics. Sandra Harris reports...

It's been nearly a year since the national stem cell bank opened in Madison. The federal government wanted a clearinghouse which would share information with scientists around the world; however some labs are hesistant to provide their stem cells. Participation in the bank recently increased but critics say Bush Administration limits on research funding aren't helping. Shamane Mills reports…

Victims of sexual abuse by clergy want a Milwaukee Catholic priest to pay more child support for a son that he's fathered. The victims group says the case is an example of the Catholic church shielding abusive priests. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Recent concerns about certain insomnia medications causing sleepwalking and drowsiness apparently have not prompted a lot of people to try non-conventional remedies. It's estimated the number of people using alternative sleep therapies is less than five-percent. Local sleep experts say unscientifically proven remedies may help a person get a good night's rest. But, like certain conventional medications, they could also inhibit good, long-term sleep patterns. Shamane Mills reports…

Tomorrow, a national coaltion of pacifists will launch six days of protests and acts of civil disobedience calling for an end to the war in Iraq. The Declaration of Peace campaign will focus on the White House and Congress, but more than 300 events are planned in cities across the country, including Madison and Milwaukee. Gil Halsted reports…

Some cities around Wisconsin have started collecting leftover pharmaceuticals, so the drugs aren't flushed down the toilet or drain or thrown in the trash. The hope is to reduce potential harm to aquatic life and to humans. Chuck Quirmbach filed this report…

A review of legislative fundraising in Wisconsin shows incumbents had a six-to-one cash advantage going into the heart of campaign season. Shawn Johnson reports…

For three decades, environmentalists have called upon the Department of Defense to remove the ammunition barrels dumped in Lake Superior during the Cold War. Now, in a just-issued landmark report, the Department of Defense appears to agree. Mike Simonson reports that the federal government is paying for a study done by the Red Cliff band of Lake Superior Chippewa to find ways to remove the barrels.

Communities can offer developers public money for private projects. They do this through tax incremental financing. It's helped spur new business and housing in blighted areas, but it can also be controversial. Shamane Mills reports…

Two dozen towns and cities across the country have pased resolutions calling for the impeachment of President Bush. So far, no Wisconsin city as taken that step, but tonight, the Wisconsin Rapids City Council is expected to put the impeachment question on the ballot for the November 7th election. Gil Halsted reports…

A new national report says women still face many barriers to hiring and promotion in university science and engineering programs. A Wisconsin professor says the U-W Madison is making some progress on the issue, but could do more. Chuck Quirmbach has details…

Two new crude oil pipelines are proposed to run from the Alberta oil sands in Canada to refineries in Chicago. The route will take the pipelines through northern Wisconsin to Whitewater and into Illinois. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A new book about the proposed Great Lakes water diversion deal tells how it almost didn't happen. The author also says upcoming elections could affect what happens next with the Great Lakes plan. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

An effort is underway in western Wisconsin to attract and retain the so-called “Creative Class.” Two separate events this week look at the issue. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

According to a study, where you live may determine when you die. Wisconsin isn't the healthiest place to live, but neither is it the worst. Shamane Mills reports…

How many consumers really care if the clothes they buy are made by someone who works in a sweatshop and gets paid less than a dollar a day ? A former executive at Lands End is convinced there are a lot of socially conscious shoppers out there who do. Bill Bass plans to tap that market when he launches his new company "Fair Indigo" today . Gil Halsted reports…

When last we checked in on the feral pig problem, Minnesota officials were worried that the wild oinkers would invade their state from northern Wisconsin. As Brian Bull reports, the animals have indeed surfaced in the Land of 10-thousand Lakes…but a wildlife expert says Minnesotans have no one to blame but themselves…

The owners of a newborn white buffalo calf in Janesville say the media deluge is steadily repeating itself. The animal is the third such white buffalo born on the premises. Brian Bull reports…

As Glen Moberg reports, a community tragedy may have been averted because of the courage of one student at the high school…

Governor Doyle was repeatedly heckled Friday as he tried to give updated numbers on the outbreak of E.coli bacteria in Wisconsin. Mark Green's campaign says it had no connection to the protest and that Green was heckled by Democrats Tuesday night. Chuck Quirmbach has more…

A new ruling by an adminstative law judge could prompt more companies to include coverage for contraceptives in their employee health plans. The ruling adds weight to a legal opinion issued by attorney general Peg Lautenschlager three years ago. Gil Halsted reports…

In advance of tonight's gubernatorial debate, Republican Mark Green's campaign unveiled a new ad that criticizes Governor Jim Doyle's management of the University of Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports…

Arcadia's mayor and city council agree they won't take up his controversial proposals dealing with illegal immigrants. Sandra Harris reports…

Consumers are being warned not to eat bagged, fresh spinach, because of a possible link to an e.coli outbreak that has killed one Wisconsin resident and made others ill. The outbreak extends to at least seven other states, as well. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Voter lists and thousands of ballots are being re-examined in Milwaukee yesterday after an election snafu that so far hasn't affected the outcome of any race in Tuesday's primary. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The two candidates vying to replace Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager in November have starkly different approaches to tackling crime in the state. But there's one thing they agree on: both say they'll fire the state's "solicitor general" and shift the money from his office to the state crime lab. But a national expert says moving those dollars would be counter-productive. Gil Halsted reports…

The US needs to invest more in technical education if it wants to compete with China's growing economy. That's one of the few things a panel of business leaders, academics and labor leaders agreed on during a forum on the globalized economy at Alverno College last night. Gil Halsted reports…

Schools are scrapping soda and clamping down on candy. It's part of a new wellness effort required by the federal government. Shamane Mills reports…

A new survey suggests most Midwest residents don't trust their governments and a majority say public financing of political campaigns would make the system work better. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Democratic and Republican candidates for attorney general are trying to define each other and are mapping out their spending plans for the fall campaign. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Doyle says the typical Wisconsin homeowner will see no increase in property taxes this December. Republican challenger Mark Green has been on Doyle's case about the tax issue. So today the governor released a tax estimate from the State Budget Office. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Supporters of the candidates for attorney general have spent months at odds with members of their own political parties in fights that culminated with Tuesday's primary. They'll likely make up before the November election, but for some the process could be a slow one. Shawn Johnson reports…

The chair of the Bad River Band of Chippewa and city officials in Beloit are celebrating a temporary victory in their efforts to build a casino. A bill in congress aimed at restricting the spread of off-reservation casinos failed to get the two-thirds vote needed for passage. Gil Halsted reports…

Medical research so far has not found evidence of Gulf War Syndrome. But a Wisconsin vet who served in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait says it still may come, despite a recent report. Shamane Mills reports…

Kraft Foods, which owns Madison-based Oscar Mayer, may soon become an independent company. Kraft was bought by Phillip Morris, later called the Altria Group, in the 1980s. Kristin Czubkowski reports…

Historians have unearthed a never-before-seen interview with one of the Midwest's most famous Indian leaders. The 1834 document sums up a discussion between Black Hawk and a traveling priest, two years after the Sauk Chief was released from federal custody. Brian Bull has more…

Wisconsin's top cop didn't step down after a drunk driving arrest, but will leave office anyway. Two years after an incident which jeopardized her job, Peg Lautenschlager lost the Democratic primary to challenger Kathleen Falk. Shamane Mills reports…

Republicans have nominated J.B. Van Hollen as their choice for Wisconsin Attorney General. Van Hollen easily defeated GOP opponent Paul Bucher by a margin of 60 to 40 percent in yesterday's primary. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The field of candidates for Wisconsin’s only open congressional seat has been narrowed. Republican John Gard will face Democrat Steve Kagen in November’s general election for the 8th District. It’s expected to be the most expensive House race ever in Wisconsin. Patty Murray reports…

3rd District congressman Ron Kind easily won his Democratic primary yesterday, but his opponent says he did what he had to do. Sandra Harris reports…

One day after the primary and the gloves are already off in the Republican effort to unseat veteran Democratic congressman Dave Obey. Glen Moberg reports…

In the first congressional district in southeast Wisconsin this November, it’ll be Democrat Jeff Thomas challenging Republican incumbent Paul Ryan again. David Cole reports…

The Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation is suing the Veterans Administration claiming the bedside manner of military chaplains violates the separation between church and state. A federal judge has ruled the suit has merit and will continue to trial. Gil Halsted reports…

The U.S. Coast Guard out of Duluth had live ammunition machine gun practice on Lake Superior yesterday, even though there's another 60 days of public comment left about establishing shooting zones on the Great Lakes. As Mike Simonson reports, it's raising the hackles of some Great Lakes mayors…

The Capitol Rotunda in Madison echoed yesterday with the sounds of a high school band, the voice of an opera student, and the bells and drums of native American dancers. It was all part of a unique rememberance ceremony honoring soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan over the past five years. Gil Halsted prepared this report…

It's been said the terrorist attacks five years ago changed our nation. They helped consolidate presidential powers and made Americans at least temporarily more aware of international politics. Those were just some of the perspectives aired at a University of Wisconsin forum held in Madison by the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy. Shamane Mills reports…

Veterans, firefighters, police officers and public officials gathered at the Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda yesterday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Shawn Johnson reports…

The mayors of Madison and Milwaukee are continuing to pledge cooperation. But some want the partnership to have bigger goals. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin comes close to matching the national picture when it comes to the latest hiring forecast from Milwaukee-based Manpower, Incorporated. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A U.S. District Court jury has concluded that Abbott Laboratories “willfully” infringed a Belgian company’s patent. The verdict means the pharmaceutical giant will pay at least $7 million for damages to date. Brian Bull has more…

The TV news team fired last May in Ashland is rising from the ashes in nearby Duluth. The Fox television affiliate is taking them on as an example of how to do television news the right way. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

White buffalo calves are extremely rare, and they are also revered by many Native Americans. That explains all the buzz over one born in 1994 on a Janesville bison ranch. Now another one has just been born at the same place, the third in eleven years. Brian Bull has more…

A key issue in this year’s attorney general election is the Madison Crime Lab, which serves over 70 counties in the state. The lab recently underwent expensive renovations that were completed in 2004. Despite these renovations, which doubled the size of the lab, a backlog of DNA cases has piled up and is continuing to increase. Kristin Czubkowski has more…

Today marks five years since several hijacked jets crashed into the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks. U.S. policy has attempted to counter further plots on American soil, with mixed reactions. Brian Bull reports…

Wisconsin's Commerce Department is marking a milestone. This week, the department will host its 25th annual Conference on Minority-Owned Businesses. Patty Murray reports…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering to take some exotic fish from their owners to keep them out of local waters, if the owners can't find any other way to get rid of them. Sandra Harris reports…

Civil liberties aren't as important as national security, according to Republican candidates for the 7th congressional district. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

Yesterday in Madison, about 2,000 people participated in one of the world¹s most challenging athletic events: the Ironman competition. Independent producer James Mills asked a Madison attorney and mother of two why she wants to become an Ironman…

The Democratic primary for Secretary of State pits a long-time incumbent with a famous last name against a political strategist who pledges to make the office relevant again. Shawn Johnson reports…

Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosted a forum in Washington, D.C. this weekend on the complex problem of helping ex-prisoners re-enter their communities. It's part of an effort by the Congressional Black Caucus to push for more federal programs aimed at finding housing and jobs for ex-felons. Gil Halsted reports…

The state's largest firefighters' union is raising more concerns about Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Foes of indoor smoking bans in Wisconsin have tried to overturn local laws without success. On Friday a Madison bar owner was convicted of violating such a law, but says he'll appeal. Shamane Mills reports…

We've heard this week from three candidates who want to become Wisconsin's top law enforcement official. But it's the incumbent in the race for attorney general who's arguably given voters the most to think about. In the final installment of our series on the race, Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson has this look at the record of Democrat Peg Lautenschlager…

A new poll shows the Green Party candidate for governor doesn't show up on the radar screen of enough Wisconsin voters to qualify him for a slot in the only televised debates scheduled so far in the governor's race. Nelson Eisman says that's a "Catch 22" that plagues all third party candidates. Gil Halsted reports…

New machines designed to help the handicapped vote on their own and new rules requiring identification for same-day registrants await those going to the polls next week. Election officials say the primary will be a "dress rehearsal" where new equipment gets puts to the test before November. Shamane Mills reports…

People in Wisconsin are saving more money than the national average. A private investment firm is out with new numbers showing Wisconsin near the top of the list in terms of home ownership and retirement savings. But that may not be such positive news, considering the national savings rate is at an all-time low. Patty Murray reports…

Child care expenses would be tax-deductible in Wisconsin, under a campaign promise made yesterday by Governor Jim Doyle. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin is one of eight states with a constitutional marriage amendment on the November ballot. Some of the measure's opponents say if passed, the amendment could weaken domestic violence statutes. Micah Schweizer reports…

A mobile tribute to the men and women who served in Vietnam was officially opened yesterday in Madison. The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display for “100 Hours of Honor” through September 11th. Brian Bull reports…

Some recent refugee arrivals are already finding success supporting themselves and their families in their new country. Part of their success is attributed to a large employer working with local agencies. Sandra Harris reports…

Victims of sexual abuse by clergy have released a videotape in which a former Wisconsin priest talks about his sexual attraction to boys. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

For the past two days, WPR has told you about the Republicans who want to be Wisconsin's Attorney General. Now we'll be hear about a Democrat who is challenging the incumbent. Shamane Mills reports…

The state Elections Board has formally ordered Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green to get rid of donations totalling nearly $470,000 that he received from political action committees as a member of Congress. While Green readies to fight the move, Governor Jim Doyle's campaign is trying to capitalize on the the situation in a new campaign ad. Shawn Johnson reports…

A national group studying higher education says America's next generation could be less eduated than the previous one. It would reverse a trend that started with the GI Bill, which helped millions go to college. Shamane Mills reports…

Miller Brewing Company denies sponsoring an immigrants-rights march held in Chicago this week. Brian Bull reports…

Governor Doyle has officially launched a new college financial aid program targetting 8th graders. At a signing ceremony yesterday at a Middleton middle school, the Governor inaugurated the "Covenant Scholars" program. Gil Halsted reports…

The Department of Natural Resources is warning hunters in eight northern Wisconsin counties to beware of wolf packs killing hunting dogs. Thirteen dogs have been killed by wolf packs in the past two months, up from nine killed a year ago. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

An bi-national plan covering proposed diversions of water from the Great Lakes still needs the approval of state governments. Wisconsin lawmakers and others start plunging into the debate today. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

College students who smoke heavily have more mental health problems than light or non-smokers. That’s according to a study published in the most recent issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research, led by a University of Wisconsin psychiatrist. Brian Bull reports…

Some analysts are predicting a close race in next week's Republican primary for Wisconsin Attorney General. Yesterday, we heard why candidate J.B. Van Hollen thinks he's the better choice in the race. Today, reporter Chuck Quirmbach has this profile of the other GOP contender, Paul Bucher…

A debate over debates is heating up in the race for governor. Green Party Candidate Nelson Eisman says the media group sponsoring the only scheduled televised debate in the election is unfairly excluding him. Gil Halsted has details…

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green says the state should set aside $25 million to study a type of embryonic stem cell research that won't harm human embryos. His announcement comes after several months of Governor Doyle's campaign hammering him on the issue. Shawn Johnson reports…

A North Carolina group is calling on consumers to boycott the Miller Brewing Company. Their campaign follows the beer-maker’s sponsorship of a recent immigrants-rights march in Chicago. Brian Bull reports…

An arson fire in downtown Wausau is a big blow to the local music scene in central Wisconsin. Glen Moberg reports…

Earlier this year, the Department of Public Instruction implored Wisconsin’s schools that have American Indian mascots and logos to drop them. The southwestern town of Tomah, which was named for a prominent chief, is trying to work out a compromise that will allow it to keep its team nickname. Brian Bull reports…

Tomorrow, the Food and Drug Administration will start holding hearings on the safety of fillings which contain up to 50 percent mercury. Those who want a ban on what are known as amalgam fillings say they're hazardous not only to people, but the environment as well. Shamane Mills reports…

One of the GOP candidates for State Attorney General says his resume as a prosecutor, his conservative philosophy and his financial support give him the best shot of winning back the office for Republicans this November. In the first of our four-part series on those who are vying to be the state's top lawyer, Shawn Johnson has this profile of former U.S. Attorney J.B. Van Hollen…

The president of the national AFL-CIO was in Madison yesterday to give Governor Jim Doyle a strong union endorsement in his re-election bid at the city's annual annual Labor Fest. But Green Party activists almost drowned out John Sweeney's praise for Doyle with chants demanding that the governor agree to include their candidate in televised gubernatorial debates. Gil Halsted reports…

Across the country, businesses are outsourcing everything from customer service to manufacturing jobs. Some are even looking overseas for cheaper health care. The trend is not catching on in Wisconsin. The state's second-largest health insurer says it may never be widespread. However, so-called "medical tourism" is adding pressure for health care reform. Shamane Mills reports…

At the urging of some scientists, the federal government is looking at tightening what it says is a safe level of exposure to airborne lead. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Some of the most ardent peace activists are former soldiers who have seen the blood and guts of war firsthand. In a new oral history book to be published this week, 19 Wisconsin military veterans tell their stories of transformation from warrior to anti-warrior. Gil Halsted reports…

While thousands of manufacturing jobs in the Midwest have disappeared since 2001, few will say that all manufacturing is dead in this country. In Juneau County, officials are trying to get ready for the future of manufacturing, and are looking for young people who will one day fill those jobs. Michael Leland has more…

Wisconsin's goose hunting season opens this weekend. And under new rules passed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that hunt could be expanded in coming years. The Service is making it easier for states to control problem geese. Patty Murray reports…

Klezmer music originated in eastern Europe as Jewish dance music. The word Klezmer comes from two Hebrew words: klay and zemmer, which translates to "vessel of song." Madison's Yid Vicious is bringing traditional klezmer music into the 21st Century. In October, the group will part the 2006 goodwill delegation Wisconsin to its sister state, Chiba, Japan. Jennifer Dargan spoke with Yid Vicous members Kia Karlan and Daithe Wolfe…

Today is Labor Day, a time when people are encouraged to reflect on the workforce’s role and contributions. The president of the state American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations says times have never been more difficult for labor unions. Brian Bull has more…

Members of Northwest Airlines' flight attendants' union will take part in Labor Day activites throughout the country today, as they wait for a federal judge to rule whether they can strike against their airline. Michael Leland has more…

A new study shows wages in Wisconsin are up and unemployment is down. It's good news for working families, but the figures from the Center On Wisconsin Strategy shows storm clouds on the economic horizon. Patty Murray reports…

The head of the AFL-CIO will stop in Wisconsin today as part of his Labor Day swing through the Midwest. John Sweeney will make an appearance in Janesville and then join Governor Jim Doyle at the annual Labor Fest in Madison. Gil Halsted reports…

It's estimated that 20 million Americans have weak bones that require them to take prescription medicine. But drugs which restore bone can also damage the jaw. Prevention can be as simple as rescheduling major dental work. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin's Department of Commerce is reporting another big year for exports. Patty Murray reports…

A lawmaker from Clintonville and a Sun Prairie accountant are facing off for the right to be Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green's running mate. Shawn Johnson reports…

Free access to the internet is under attack, according to a national coaliton of activist groups and small business owners. About 40 people gathered at U.S. Senator Herb Kohl's Madison office yesterday demanding he take a stand on what's known as "net neutrality." Gil Halsted reports…

To stem the potential loss of students to Minnesota, the fledgling nanotechnology program in Eau Claire just got a grant. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

As the news commemorates the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and nearly five years after 9-11, an expert on TV violence and kids advises parents to be handy to ease their children's fears about disasters. Brian Bull reports…