A coalition of human rights and social services groups are meeting in mid-December, to discuss the issue of human trafficking. Some advocates say there may be a number of unreported cases in Wisconsin, namely in the Hmong community. Brian Bull reports…

Family and Friends gathered in Green Bay yesterday to say goodbye to an Army Reserve unit on its way to Iraq. A Civil Affairs Battalion from Ashwaubenon shipped out from Austin Straubel Airport. This is the group's second deployment to Iraq. Still, the send-off was more up beat than somber. Patty Murray reports…

The Dairy State is spending money that might help shore up its claim to that title. Yesterday Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle unveiled a "new generation agriculture plan" totalling 33-three million dollars in tax credits and grants to make farmers more competitive....and environmentally sound. Shamane Mills reports…

A crude oil pipeline which runs across Wisconsin from Canada exploded Wednesday, killing two workers and threatening the oil supply to the upper Midwestern states. Mike Simonson reports that state and federal investigators are on the scene…

The controversial expansion of the Oak Creek power plant along Lake Michigan has been dealt a setback. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents strong evidence that sending teens to adult prisons has a negative impact both on juveniles and public safety. The state's leading child advocacy group says the study's findings should prompt legislators to change Wisconsin’s law that automatically sends 17 year olds to adult courts and prisons. Gil Halsted reports…

La Crosse Colleges are working to curb violence against women. A Federal Grant is helping them respond to sexual assault and domestic violence incidents. Micah Schweizer reports…

Defense lawyers may challenge the long prison sentences given yesterday to three fired police officers in Milwaukee. But the chief prosecutor in the case says giving the defendants at least fifteen years behind bars is consistent with federal guidelines. Chuck Quirmbach reports. --…

The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in a tax law case tomorrow/ today but court observers say the sales tax dispute in the case will be overshadowed by ethical complaints against the court's newest justice. Gil Halsted reports…

A state audit shows that a new government board set up to oversee elections is likely to face challenges because of existing problems. Shamane Mills reports…

The Packers play their biggest regular season game in years tonight. And, it's on TV! That is, if you have a satellite dish, or get WFRV in Green Bay, or WISN T-V in Milwaukee over the air, or on your cable. That leaves about a half million people in other TV markets in Wisconsin out of luck, unless they want to leave the house. Terry Bell has this report…

Hmong civil rights acitvists say they're satisfied following a judge's decision today/ yesterday to sentence James Nichols to 69 years in prison for murdering Hmong hunter Cha Vang. But they’re still calling on the state Justice Department to do a better job of enforcing the state's hate crime laws. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin’s Governor Jim Doyle has approved more than two million dollars in Federal Grants to help Administrators in mostly rural areas plan or expand their transportation services. Steve Roisum reports…

Two state lawmakers say they'll introduce a plan that would make it easier for victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their perpetrators. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Audubon Society says about one-hundred seventy-five bird species in the continental US face serious problems. That includes about thirty species that spend at least part of the year in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Madison group for the separation of church and state wants to change the wording of the Pledge of Allegiance, through a suit filed against a New Hampshire school district. Brian Bull reports…

A new report released yesterday on climate change says global warming will also heat up the Great Lakes. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior.…

National Democratic Party leader Howard Dean was in Wisconsin yesterday to raise money from donors ...and get a commitment from college students. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Governor Jim Doyle has named a former social worker and foster parent to head a state agency that's being created. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Wisconsin’s 9 day gun deer season enters the history books as biologists begin to study the effects the harvest had on the deer herd. Ben Ranallo has the story from Superior.…

A new study by one of the leading criminal justice think tanks in the country includes some radical reform proposals the authors say could cut the country's prison population in half. But a U-W law school professor who ran Wisconsin's prisons in the 1980's says it will take a much more measured approach to reverse the spiralling incarceration rate. Gil Halsted reports.…

A legislative panel has approved pay raises for thousands of state workers, univesity faculty and staff, and elected officials. Shawn Johnson reports...…

The public has a chance to comment on the Fox River Clean-up in December. The Environmental Protection Agency and the state DNR have made proposed changes to parts of the project. If approved they would result in less dredging...and more "capping off" of pcb-contaminated sediments. Patty Murray reports.…

The state of Wisconsin will study potential clean up of more than a dozen state or university-owned coal-fired power plants. A larger plant on the U-W Madison campus will start using less coal soon. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Advocates for nursing home patients in Manor Care sites at eight locations around Wisconsin want the state to take more time to consider --or even stop -- a planned buyout by a private equity group. Shamane Mills reports.…

A multi-million dollar train and bus station was dedicated in Milwaukee yesterday. But the potential for much greater use of the station lies with resolving disputes in Madison and Congress. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A coalition of civil rights group is calling on Attorney General J-B Van Hollen to do a better job of tracking and prosecuting hate crimes in the state. About 100 people held a rally across the street from the Van Hollen's office in Madison today/ yesterday before meeting with the Attorney General to discuss their concerns. Gil Halsted prepared this report.…

The University of Wisconsin system is looking for your opinions this week. It plans listening sessions throughout the state tomorrow to help find ways the university can work more closely with communities, and turn out more graduates ready to fill good jobs. More from Michael Leland…

A new Federal ruling means employers must pick up the cost for nearly all personal safety equipment used by their workers. The decision comes after labor groups filed a lawsuit. Patty Murray reports…

The first year of Michigan's new ban on discharging ballast water of ocean-going ships is being called a success by supporters and a dangerous precedent by opponents. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Wisconsin will help promote a water-saving program run by the U-S Environmental Protection Agency. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Retail groups say consumers will purchase nearly one-third of their holiday gifts online this year. If you use a computer to buy at certain stores , you may be able to offer a double-dose of help for the environment. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

UW Madison is making an effort to boost the number of doctors practicing in rural areas. The medical school is currently interviewing candidates for a new program called the Wisconsin Academy of Rural Medicine. Shamane Mills reports…

The traditional Black Friday shopping spree kicked off in the early morning hours, ushering in a steady stream of sales-hungry consumers. Brian Bull caught up with a few this afternoon…

The Wisconsin chapter of the ACLU is investigating citizen complaints about the Marathon County Sheriff's Department. At issue is whether or not Sheriff's deputies are using racial profiling to help federal Immigration agents find and deport undocumented immigrants. Gil Halsted reports…

A Central Wisconsin author has published a provocative children's book that's getting national attention. As Glen Moberg reports, the story was inspired by a tragic family accident…

Hunters across Wisconsin have taken to the woods in search of white tailed deer. But as Ben Ranallo reports, there are many reasons nimrods take part in the hunt.…

A UW Stevens Point anthropologist and his wife have published a new book that challenges the myths that have surrounded Sacajawea and her life following the Lewis and Clark expedition. Glen Moberg reports…

Grocers in many parts of the country say increasing demand and Dwindling supply will mean higher prices for fresh cranberries this holiday season. That's not expected to be the case in Wisconsin, Terry Bell talks with the Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association…

Fans of the Green Bay Packers are notoriously devoted...but one is taking things to the extreme. Wayne Scullino left his life in *Australia* to come to Green Bay for the entire football season. But he says the trip isn't just about football, it's about dropping everything to pursue a dream. Patty Murray has this report…

Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin declined in the third quarter of this year, but not as much as the drop felt in some other states. Michael Leland has more…

Wisconsin's Congressional delegation says Chinese paper makers are dumping cheap products in the U-S. They say it's hurting a company that pioneered the use of coated paper. The International Trade Commission recently ruled the complaint has merit. Patty Murray reports…

Libraries will be able to help law enforcement investigations without compromising the privacy of their patrons. Mike Simonson reports on a new bill signed into law this month…

Wisconsin motorists who text message could face larger fines than those for inattentive driving . Shamane Mills reports…

Legislation at the Capital Would Enable Wisconsin’s Physical Therapists to Monitor Themselves More Independently, this makes some in the Athletic Training Field Concerned, Stever Roisum Reports…

The union representing state prison guards is pushing for passage of a bill that would make it harder for inmates to file john doe complaints against corrections staff. But prisoners rights advocates say the proposed law would make it almost impossible for inmates to hold guards accountable .Gil Halsted reports…

The latest statistics on domestic violence in Wisconsin indicate little change in the number of arrests and convictions, and sadly the murder rate was also virtually unchanged. Gil Halsted reports…

A milestone in producing stem cells. Researchers in Wisconsin and Japan are the first to make them without using embryos. Shamane Mills reports…

The Thanksgiving weekend usually ushers in the biggest shopping day of the year. Before the cash registers ring, consumer groups and children's advocates are warning parents of unsafe toys. Shamane Mills reports…

Farmers groups nationwide are frustrated at Congress. Since arriving in the Senate, politicians have attached items to the nearly 290-billion dollar Farm Bill, many of which don’t involve agriculture. As Brian Bull reports, farming advocates fear it’s hurting the bill’s progress…

The State Senate may consider requiring insurance companies to pay for hearing aids for kids who are deaf or hearing impared. Shawn Johnson reports…

A political announcement in Wausau yesterday is focusing attention on a local economic development boom. Glen Moberg reports…

Wisconsin's recreational trail system is now named after famed conservationist Aldo Leopold. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A government watchdog group isn't happy with a disciplinary hearing Monday for State Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Wisconsin Congressman says the country needs to increase security at the U-S Mexican border. Eighth District Representative Steve Kagen is in Arizona getting a close up look at the border...and meeting with Wisconsin National Guard troops. Patty Murray reports…

Opening weekend numbers are in and deer hunters seem to be hitting their mark. Ben Ranallo reports from Superior…

According to Department of Corrections data half of the fourteen hundred women in Wisconsin prisons have a diagnosed mental illness. A decision by the state building commission last week will make it easier for the state to address the needs of some of those with the most serious problems. Gil Halsted reports.…

The Wisconsin native who heads the federal Bureau of Indian affairs says he's working on a new set of criteria for approving off reseravtion tribal casino's. That could delay decisions on two pending applications for casinos in Kenosha and Beloit. Gil Halsted reports…

If the next state budget is late...every member of the Legislature could have his or her pay suspended. That's one provision in a reform package being promoted in the Assembly. If it passes, it would also subject lawmakers to other penalties. Patty Murray reports…

Saturday marked the start of Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season.... but the unofficial kickoff took place friday in Tomahawk. Reporter Glen Moberg files this report from the community's annual venison feed. …

Wildlife experts say the deer herd number is high so hunters are in for a good season, but hunters aren’t the only people concerned about this year’s kill. Ben Ranallo reports…

Wardens are on the look out for dozens...and possibly more than one hundred escapees in northern Wisconsin. And they want people to shoot to kill. But the prey is domesticated deer that ran away from a deer farm near Chetek. Mike Simonson reports…

Wisconsin has a fund to compensate wrongfully convicted people who spend time in prison for crimes they did not commit. But the fund usually doesn't pay for legal fees. Three people recently exonerated of their crimes are trying to change that. Gil Halsted reports…

A state audit shows that a program providing better insurance rates for small companies never got off the ground. Nearly a half million dollar was spent before the program was eventually scrapped by lawmakers. Shamane Mills reports…

State lawmakers are considering a plan that they say would crack down on home lenders who abuse a consumer's private information. Shawn Johnson reports…

More people are producing a fuel called biodiesel, for use in cars and other vehicles. So, a clear air coalition says it's time for the state of Wisconsin to more closely regulate the product. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

It’s been 50 years since Plainfield police entered the home of Ed Gein. The mild-mannered farmer was suspected in the disappearance of Bernice Worden, a hardware store owner. What followed sparked a horrific legend which has inspired writers and filmmakers for half a century, and still haunts the quiet Wisconsin town. Brian Bull reports…

US Senators Russ Feingold and Harry Reid are calling on a Congress to pass legislation which would create a "binding" deadline for ending America's involvement in Iraq, and end funding after troops are redeployed from the war-zone in June 2008. Brian Bull reports…

The face of Wisconsin's workforce is changing...and a manufacturing group says employers need to adapt. Patty Murray reports.…

Census figures show 74-percent of motorists in Dane County are by themselves when they commute in their car. And air quality needs improving, according to a comprehensive health report on Wisconsin counties. The report also shows widespread exposure to nitrates in area drinking water -- but at levels sometimes far below hazardous standards. Shamane Mills reports.…

Wisconsin and some other Midwest states have agreed to reduce global warming gases, in part by trying to start a potentially controversial program involving buying and selling of pollution credits. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

The Eau Claire County district attorney has dropped all charges against a former Lutheran Minister who spent the last six years in prison. Richard Kittilstad was convicted of soliciting prostitutes for a group of Panamanian foreign students who were living with him on his farm. Gil Halsted reports .…

Wisconsin has a good chance of getting some of the 360 million federal dollars for prison re-entry programs included in a bill that just passed the House of Representatives. Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore says the fact that the bill passed by a wide is a sign that both Democrats and Republicans recognize the need to reduce the country's prison population. Gil Halsted reports.…

Researchers will be taking a careful look at white-tailed deer brought in by hunters this weekend at two registration stations in western Wisconsin. Steve Rosium reports.…

The public employee who was cleared of charges that she rigged a travel contract was at the capitol today/yesterday (THURS) to ask the state to reimburse her hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Shawn Johnson reports...…

Teachers and school officials showed up in droves at the capitol yesterday to urge lawmakers to revamp Wisconsin's education funding formula. Shawn Johnson reports...…

Many Midwest Governors have agreed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that are linked to global warming. But at their meeting in Milwaukee this week, the Governors disagreed on whether adding more nuclear power is a good step toward lowering greenhouse gas levels. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

After months of arguing over where to place a homeless shelter...the city of Green Bay could be on the verge of a solution. At its meeting tonight, the City Council is expected to give final approval to the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay to operate a shelter. It's been a hot issue in the local news...and has raised questions about what's the best way to help people who are chronically homeless. Patty Murray reports. …

An investigation is underway into a noose that was found this week on the UW Stevens Point campus. Glen Moberg reports. …

A Wisconsin environmental group is pushing for a federal energy bill that uses less fossil fuel, and increases efficiency in both vehicles and appliances. The group is still trying to get some of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on board when it comes to the amount of renewable energy that should be required. Shamane Mills reports…

A hostage situation at the Waupun Correctional Institution ended peacefully today. Brian Bull reports…

Officials at the Waupun Correctional Institution are praising the peaceful outcome of a hostage situation today. Brian Bull reports…

That ringing you may hear in your ears when you're out shopping isn't your imagination. The Salvation Army has kicked off its annual bell-ringing campaign statewide. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior. …

Fundraising for The Proposed $15.6 Million Dollar Stadium Project at UW-La Crosse Could Receive a $1 million Dollar Boost From Local Government. Miccah Schweizer reports…

Passing laws that favor imprisonment instead of treatment for sex offenders won't prevent child molesters and rapist from committing new crimes. That was the message a renowned sex crime researcher had for state legislators at a symposium at the Capitol today/yesterday/Wednesday. Gil Halsted reports. …

Midwest Governors are spelling out their numerical goals for cutting energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The governors are scheduled to sign agreements today in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A plan to scale back the powerful veto pen of Wisconsin governors is another step closer to going before voters. The measure cleared a Senate panel yesterday amidst complaints that it won't do much to change the balance of power in state government. Shawn Johnson reports…

Midwest Governors will sign an agreement today aimed at reducing pollution linked to global warming. The plan counts on improvements in burning coal at power plants, and more piping of carbon dioxide deep underground. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

”Safe Kids” Coordinator, Nan Peterson, alerts parents to expiration dates of Child Safety seats. Terry Bell reports…

Both the Governor and the state legislature saw their approval ratings go down in a recent survey of Wisconsin residents. As Brian Bull reports, Jim Doyle remains in better standing than his statehouse colleagues.…

Wisconsin plans to spend less money tracking and testing for a deadly deer disease, so community groups and meat processors in southern Wisconsin are stepping in to ensure that meat from healthy deer still goes to food pantries. Shamane Mills reports.…

Hunters getting ready to shoot Wisconsin deer this weekend are being asked to again leave their firewood at home. It's another attempt to keep the Emerald Ash Borer out of the state....but the request is also changing the wood-selling business. Chuck Quirmbach reports. …

Groups and attorneys who represent people who've fallen victim to home foreclosure scam artists testified in favor of more consumer protections at a state capitol hearing today/yesterday. Shawn Johnson reports...…

In what's being hailed as a big step toward equality between state and tribal peace officers, Governor Jim Doyle signed a bill that would equalize the power of law enforcement officers. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.…

The scientific debate over the frequently-used farm herbicide atrazine (AT-truh-zeen) seems to have become more intense... as the Bush Administration considers turning away from the issue. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Some Midwest governors are gathering in Wisconsin, with plans to sign regional agreements to limit greenhouse gas emissions and provide more renewable energy. But it's not clear if all the members of the Midwest Governors Association will say yes to the deals. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Chequamegon Bay tribes in northern Wisconsin are investigating the effects of fish contaminants in the largest of the Great Lakes. Danielle Kaeding reports.…

US Representative Ron Kind met with war protesters and veterans in La Crosse Monday to address war funding and veteran’s health care. Micah Schweizer reports…

Senator Judy Robson of Beloit wants firesafe cigarettes to be the only kind sold in the state. Studies have shown they're less likely to ignite bedding, mattresses and upholstery. Shamane Mills explains why…

The Presidential front-runners depicted in the national polls are also largely reflected in the latest Wisconsin Public Radio / St. Norbert’s College survey. Brian Bull reports…

The head of The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development was in La Crosse Monday to commend an Area Company and Local job Service Office for Helping War Veterans Find Work. Steve Roisum reports....

A rising political star in America's Hmong community came to Central Wisconsin over the weekend. Glen Moberg reports…

John Scocos, Wisconsin’s top official for military veterans’ affairs has a new outlook on his job, since he’s also a colonel in the Army reserve… and a freshly-minted veteran himself. Scocos has just returned from his tour of duty in the Iraq War. Terry Bell spoke to the state Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, and talked about what he saw in Iraq…

A study of gull eggs in the Great Lakes region shows that more chemicals used as flame retardants are showing up in the environment. Chuck Quirmbach reports. …

A retired nun accused of sexually abusing two boys in the 1960's is scheduled to go on trial this week in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports. …

The health care needs of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan were the centeral theme at two different veterans day ceremonies in Madison yesterday. Gil hlasted reports.…

Peace was the theme at two different Veterans Day events in Madison yesterday. A ceremony at the State Capitol honored the sacrifices made by veterans, while another at a lakeside park a few miles away tried to leave passersby with an image of the costs of war. Gil Hasted reports.…

A measure moving through the Wisconsin legislature would increase penalties for people who choke a partner or spouse. Prosecutors say it's a way to go after a violent crime that too often leaves no trace. Shawn Johnson reports…

X-CEL Energy is proposing its largest electric rate increase in over a decade, and wants to raise its gas rate too. Northwest Wisconsin customers can have their say on the proposed increases during public hearings on Monday. Steve Roisum reports…

A freshwater center will be built along Lake Superior, becoming just the second freshwater research facility in the country. Mike Simonson reports that there's a friendly competition between Lake Superior communities.…

Governor Jim Doyle says the plan the Senate passed last night to deregulate the state's cable industry would make Wisconsin more competitive. Shawn Johnson reports…

The DNR says it's looking into ways to re-emphasize safety at construction and demolition landfills in Wisconsin. That's following the recent case where four men died at a landfill near Superior. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A Vietnamese refugee, National Public Radio correspondent and critically acclaimed author has some thoughts about Wisconsin's Hmong population. Glen Moberg reports. …

About 200 emergency rescue workers and farmers are taking part in public safety training specifically for farm emergencies tomorrow in Stoughton. As Brian Bull reports, ag safety advocates say it's sorely needed: …

The world's beer drinkers are facing a hops shortage. The key ingredient is being depleted by economic forces and bad weather. That could result in higher prices at the pub. Patty Murray reports.…

Women's advocates are compiling data to determine if young girls in Wisconsin have the same opportunities as boys -- and what might be hindering equality. Shamane Mills reports.…

A new census of the nation's homeless population finds one quarter of the more than 700 thousand homeless in the country are military veterans. That includes somewhere between one and two thousand in Wisconsin. Gil Halsted reports .…

Milwaukee's police chief says the "gun industry" is making it more difficult for police officers on the street. The comments from Chief Nan Hegerty (HEG-er-tee) come as two Milwaukee officers wounded this week continue to recover ....and charges are filed against two suspects, including a 15 year -old boy. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

An Appeals Court has ordered a retrial in the public misconduct case against former Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen. The Court ruled that Jensen's trial judge gave erroneous instructions to jurors and also made a mistake when he excluded some of Jensen's own testimony.…

A plan to deregulate Wisconsin's cable industry passed the Wisconsin Senate overwhelmingly last night. Shawn Johnson reports...…

UW officials say that they’ll be improving the school system’s accountability, transparency, and overall profile through a new national project. It’s called the Voluntary System of Accountability, and it aims to better the public’s understanding of public universities and colleges, through so-called “College Portraits.” Brian Bull reports…

The head of Wisconsin's prison system says it may be time to change a Department of Corrections policy that makes it almost impossible to measure the success of its job training and drug rebab programs. Gil Halsted reports.…

Jim Doyle and other Midwest Governors are asking the presidential candidates to make protecting the Great Lakes a top priority. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A proposal before the Wisconsin Supreme Cout would set strict deadlines for lawmakers to redraw legislative districts after the next census. As Shawn Johnson reports... some lawmakers call it a judicial power grab.…

A federal judge has ordered the U-W Madison to clean up a coal-fired power plant. Environmentalists contend the ruling could also mean changes for many other plants. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Jim Doyle is touting a key program which will start next year. He's promoting expanded health insurance for the working poor and promising more outreach to boost enrollment in what's known as BadgerCare Plus. Shamane Mills reports…

An area three times the size of Rhode Island along Lake Superior’s north shore has been declared a conservation area by Canada. That makes it the largest freshwater reserve in the world. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.…

The wounding of two police officers Wednesday night in Milwaukee has Mayor Tom Barrett asking the state and federal governments for help in curbing gun violence. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

It's not quite Wisconsin's version of "Bigfoot"...but every year hunters report seeing cougars in the woods. Cougars are native to Wisconsin...but they're thought to have vanished decades ago. New technology may help hunters document evidence of the big cats' comeback. But as Patty Murray reports, wildlife experts have their doubts.…

Efforts to consolidate school districts in Clark County and Price County failed Tuesday. But school officials say we haven't seen an end to similar questions on future ballots in Wisconsin. Glen Moberg reports.…

Under a new faculty senate amendment passed Monday, the University of Wisconsin can now play against several teams that were previously off-limits for using Indian mascots and imagery. Brian Bull reports…

There's a new immigration reform proposal in Congress. If it passes, everyone who applies for a job would have to be have their social security numbers verified by the Department of Homeland Security. Patty Murray reports.…

Americans spent a record amount of down time in airports this year because of flight delays and gridlock. Much of the congestion was concentrated in bigger airports; delays actually went down in many other places. Passengers departing from two Wisconsin airports can generally expect they'll leave the gate when they're supposed to 3/4th of the time. Shamane Mills reports.…

Public health officials are stepping up their concerns about global warming. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A Department of Justice attorney yesterday urged the the State Supreme Court to clarify the state's open records and meetings laws ..especially as they apply to publicly funded economic development corporations. Gil Halsted reports.…

The state Senate may vote this Thursday on a plan that would change the way school aid gets doled out this year. But while a majority of districts would benefit from the change, it's unlikely to become law. Shawn Johnson reports...…

Green Bay's chronically homeless had a warm place to sleep last night. A Catholic Church opened its doors...even though the Green Bay City Council had earlier denied it a permit to operate an emergency shelter. Patty Murray reports.…

Tuesday (11/6) the State Supreme court will hear arguments in a case that could lead to broadening the scope of the state's open meeting law. Business groups in the state say if the court decides local economic development corporations fall under the law it will stifle business growth. Gil Halsted reports.…

Wisconsin joins 37 other states in receiving a failing grade for its open records and meetings policies. That’s from a new report by the National Freedom of Information Council and Better Government Association. But the head of a local group that champions freedom of information says Wisconsin deserves better than an “F”. Brian Bull reports…

Wisconsin has dropped a couple notches in a national health review. The state has slipped to 12th place from 10th. Reasons cited by the report are obesity, rising crime and poverty. Shamane Mills reports.…

Wisconsin's Elections Chief will head up the new state board that will enforce the state's campaign and ethics laws. Shawn Johnson reports...

A jury has dealt a setback to Wisconsin lead paint victims that are seeking to blame the makers of lead paint and lead pigment. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

The voters in two Central Wisconsin school districts will decide today (11/6) whether to consolidate, or keep their separate identities. As Glen Moberg reports, the vote is being closely watched by other school districts in Wisconsin..…

Electricity rates for many Wisconsin homeowners and businesses may be going up soon-- by more than the rate of inflation. But customer groups are trying to get state regulators to shrink the size of any increase. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

The new Government Accountability Board that lawmakers and the Governor created earlier this year will meet this morning (11/5) to pick its first ever chief of staff. Shawn Johnson reports..…

A new national census shows the number of self identified same sex couples has grown dramatically over the past decade. Researchers credit the national debate over gay marriage with encouraging more gay couples to come out of the closet. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin brings in millions each year by taxing access to the internet, something Congress won't allow other states to do. Some recently challenged Wisconsin's special status, but no change resulted. As Shamane Mills reports, sales tax will still be added to customers' internet bills...

The Wisconsin DNR is going bilingual. The natural resources agency is launching one of the country's first multi-language customer help lines aimed at hunters and sportsmen. Patty Murray reports.…

How mothers feed infants may play a role in whether their children develop asthma later in life. Shamane Mills reports.…

Wisconsin’s Attorney General wants to foster better understanding among school officials and law enforcement, about the legal issues involved in maintaining a safe campus. As Brian Bull reports, a new document’s been issued to help prevent incidents like those at Columbine and Virginia Tech.…

Dane County supervisors will vote tonight on a plan to allow for the dumping of deer carcasses infected with Chronic Wasting Disease in the the county landfill. The Department of Natural Resources calls the plan a safe one that will save the state thousands of dollars . But critics say it's another example of the state's failed effort to eradicate the deer disease. Gil Halsted reports.…

The new bald eagle observation deck opens this weekend at the National Eagle Center. It's on the Mississippi River near Wabasha, Minnesota -- and marks the raptors removal from the Endangered Species list. An injured eagle gets to tour western Wisconsin for interviews. Mary Jo Wagner has more.…

A high profile Catholic Priest was arrested in Walworth County this afternoon on an apparent probation violation. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A new state effort to get more eighth-graders thinking about college now has some money behind it. Shawn Johnson reports...…

"Fair Trade" and "Orangic". The buzzwords that became a movement first in coffee, then in food, are now gaining a foothold in the apparel industry, thanks in part to the upstart Wisconsin company "Fair Indigo". …

Four people have been killed in an industrial accident near Superior. Officials say the men were overcome by toxic fumes before they could be rescued. Ben Ranallo has more…

Ice cover on Lake Superior and inland lakes is shrinking rapidly according to scientists at a conference in Duluth. Danielle Kaeding reports.…

An Arizona-based consortium that promotes Native American businesses just found another venue, based on Wisconsin’s Oneida reservation. Brian Bull reports…

A new national study shows the number of uninsured military veterans is rising quickly. Almost 2 million veterans lack health coverage. The authors of the study say the only solution is a single payer national health plan. Gil Halsted has more…

Amtrak reports more people are riding the Hiawatha trains between Milwaukee and Chicago....and that ridership on the long distance Empire Builder is also up. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A plan that would deregulate Wisconsin's cable industry is headed to the Senate floor. Shawn Johnson reports...

A small item in the state budget calls for the U-W Madison to help teach some Chinese leaders about ways to reduce pollution in their country. Chuck Quirmbach reports…