The state has reached a tentative contract with its largest public employees union. Shawn Johnson reports…

The U.S. Department of the Interior may decide this week on whether several thousand acres of land in New York will be put into trust for a local Indian tribe, despite opposition from a Wisconsin tribe. Brian Bull reports…

Several environmental groups filed suit in federal court yesterday against the Coast Guard and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, contending they have not done the job to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The father of a Wisconsin soldier is giving the Defense department a choice: Either repair the run down barracks his son is living in, or pay all the the soldiers living there a housing allowance so they can live off base. Gil Halsted reports…

Nine Wisconsin business groups have sued the DNR, in connection with a state plan to reduce mercury emissions from large coal-burning power plants. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Some private health care providers in Wisconsin are trying a strategy called "pay for performance," in hopes of improving care while holding down health care costs. Now, state Medicaid officials are developing measures to implement the strategy. More from Shamane Mills…

A prominent business leader is promoting the idea of getting rid of Milwaukee county government. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Community planners are bracing for continued population growth in the U.S., with one estimate saying the nation could reach one billion people by the end of the century. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A poll of Wisconsin voters indicates the presidential race is a tossup so far with none of the candidates getting majority support. Shamane Mills reports…

With eight people from the Superior area losing their lives in work-related accidents over the past months, the area’s labor community remembered those in a memorial service yesterday. Danielle Kaeding produced this report…

A springtime tradition just wrapped up in Northeastern Wisconsin. Hundreds of volunteers came to "babysit" sturgeon as they spawned along the shores of the Wolf River. The fish come close enough to touch, and in the past that often meant poaching. In more recent years, The Department of Natural Resources has worked with Sturgeon for Tomorrow so that the fish can go about their business safely. Joe Larkin Reports…

Criminal charges will be filed against the parents of an 11 year old girl who died from untreated diabetes after they allegedly prayed for her instead of seeking medical care. Glen Moberg reports…

A handful of economic factors has played into hundreds of people losing their jobs at General Motor's Janesville plant later this year. While state officials work to help the affected workers, company officials are hoping several hundred will opt for a buyout incentive. Brian Bull reports…

The U-S Supreme Court has ruled that an Indiana law requiring a photo I.D. to vote is constitutional. But the decision is unlikely to change any of Wisconsin's voting laws in the short term. Shawn Johnson reports…

A new report from the national Conference of state legislatures shows more immigration enforcement bills being debated in state legislatures across the country. Wisconsin ranks among the states with the lowest number of such bills. But a Wisconsin Assemblyman says there are good reasons for state politicians to take on the issue. Gil Halsted reports…

A computer in your home helping you save energy costs, is just one of the things the electric power industry is considering as it works on a concept called "smart grid." Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Former Republican Assembly Speaker John Gard formally announced yesterday that he's running again for the 8th Congressional seat in northeast Wisconsin. As Shawn Johnson reports, it sets up a rematch with Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen…

A Red Cross chapter in Wisconsin is the first in the nation to train ordinary citizens how to do CPR a new way -- no mouth to mouth; hands only. This week the Badger Hawkeye Blood regional office in Madison will teach a method that local paramedics are already using, in hopes of saving more lives. Shamane Mills reports…

UW-Superior has taken a creative approach to meeting President Bush's commitment to recycling and helping the climate. Tegan Wendland reports from Superior…

The sister of a Vietnam veteran from Wisconsin has started a legal defense fund to try win her brother's release from a federal prison in Minnesota. Keith Roberts of Oconto County is serving a four year sentence for defrauding the Veterans Administration of more than 200 thousand dollars. Gil Halsted has more…

Wisconsin's first museum dedicated to Jewish culture and heritage opens today in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A bill in Congress has members of the Lac du Flambeau tribe divided, on the issue of whether tribal lands can – and should be - sold. Brian Bull reports…

There are well-paying jobs in Wisconsin going unfilled...often because potential employees don't have the education they need to qualify. A new study looks at the so-called "skills mismatch" and concludes it could have dire consequences for families and for businesses. Patty Murray reports…

More questions are being raised about the status of the Great Lakes Compact bill. Milwaukee leaders want to see a copy of the legislation and are asking for a hearing to be held. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A government watchdog group will hold a forum Monday night that asks the question: "Whatever happened to good government in Wisconsin?" Shawn Johnson reports…

A federal survey released this week found that Wisconsin residents admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol at a higher rate than residents of any other state. Many experts cited Wisconsin's culture of drinking. Shawn Johnson reports on how that culture was reflected in the alcohol-related bills that became law in state government this session…

Many Wisconsin high school students will join thousands of others across the country to observe the National Day of Silence. The goal is to draw attention to the harassment gay and lesbian students often face from classmates. Gil Halsted reports.…

Port directors and some environmental groups are happy the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to slow the introduction of invasive species into the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin's Congressional delegation and the Governor are urging the U-S Commerce Department to stop what they say are unfair imports of a special kind of paper from Germany and China. Shawn Johnson reports…

Another Lake Superior National Park is using emergency restrictions to try to stop the spread of the fish-killing virus "V-H-S". But Mike Simonson reports that some think V-H-S can't be stopped.…

One of two Milwaukee-based Marine reservists killed in Iraq this month was laid to rest Thursday. David Cole reports…

Recent data on Iraq and Afghan war veterans finds an increasing number of attempted -- and successful -- suicide attempts. U-S Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin says it's time for the Veterans Administration to pay more attention to the problem. Gil Halsted reports.…

Wisconsin safety and emergency management officials launched a volley of tornado drills across the state today. The event was just part of the government's week-long campaign on severe weather preparedness. Brian Bull reports…

The State Public Service Commission recently voted to begin assessing whether generating power with windmills on the great lakes can be successfully executed. The early verdict suggests that Lake Michigan already has a leg up over Lake Superior. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The leader of a top state museum says a highly-promoted exhibit is doing well. But he says the museum’s financial health is typical of a lot of non-profits—fragile. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Wisconsin biologist says ducks are reacting favorably to changes made in the Upper Mississippi river National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Steve Roisum reports…

A state appeals court will consider former Republican Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen’s request that his criminal retrial be moved from Dane County to his home county of Waukesha. Shawn Johnson reports…

Tech School graduates across Wisconsin are doing well for employment and salaries, according to a new study. And While a tech school representative says enrollment is up for such institutions as a whole, she adds, that poses some challenges. Brian Bull reports…

The DNR Board has halted the idea of locating ATV trails in the state’s largest forest. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Computer giant Microsoft is setting up a new, advanced development lab at the UW Madison. University officials say it will greatly benefit the school, and attract prospective, talented computer students to the campus. Brian Bull reports…

74 years ago today, J. Edgar Hoover's G-Men shot it out with gangster John Dillinger at a little resort in far northern Wisconsin. Today, Universal Pictures is shooting a film there about the hail of bullets that made Little Bohemia famous. Mike Simonson reports…

A recent study by the RAND Corporation showed that nearly 20 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffered symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, with about half seeking treatment. The Veterans Hospital in Madison is reaching out in a new way to affected veterans and their families. Shamane Mills reports…

The Burnett County Sheriff says he’ll be eating his bacon and eggs on the National Day of Prayer, with or without his badge on. The Freedom from Religion Foundation says a prayer breakfast with Supreme Court Justice-elect Michael Gableman is unconstitutional. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Native American spearfishers may be on more lakes in Northern Wisconsin this spring....so daily bag limits for walleyes have been cut on more waters. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Ground level ozone is a prominent air pollutant in parts of Wisconsin. A scientific panel says it has more evidence that ozone can contribute to premature deaths. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A new study says women in Wisconsin earn an average of 22 cents less per dollar than men. Shawn Johnson reports…

The growing influence of young people in American political life was on display yesterday at UW Stevens Point at a conference honoring the influence of Wisconsin's own Melvin Laird. Glen Moberg reports…

There's a move in Congress to get President George W. Bush to combat the high price of gas. A group of Representatives is asking the President to stop adding to the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The idea is: if the government stops stockpiling fuel, more oil will be available on the open market and the price will fall. Patty Murray reports…

The graduation rate for all students in the UW System is higher than the national average. It's also greater than that of African Americans, creating a gap educators are trying to narrow. Shamane Mills reports…

The Department of Natural Resources Secretary celebrated Superior’s Arbor Day on Monday. Danielle Kaeding reports that the DNR chief considers the Emerald Ash Borer the greatest threat to Wisconsin’s forests…

There's a unique open records dispute going on in Sauk County. It pits a county board member against the county sheriff. At issue is whether or not the county's new jail is living up to the financial promises its backers made. Gil Halsted reports…

After fourteen years of debate, the E.P.A. has granted top air pollution protection status to parts of a Native American reservation in Northern Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Jim Doyle is leaving on a trade mission this week to Ireland and the United Kingdom. Shawn Johnson reports…

Lawmakers are still privately negotiating a state budget repair bill to fill a 527-million dollar deficit. As Shawn Johnson reports, they may reject two of the tools Governor Jim Doyle wanted to use to balance the books…

A new lawsuit takes up the issue of whether a high capacity water well could harm lakes and wetlands. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Xcel Energy want to extend its license for the Pririe Island Nuclear Plant. The facility is located in Red Wing, Minnesota on the Mississippi River, across from West Central Wisconsin. Maureen McCollum reports…

A state wide disability rights group is feuding with the Department of Corrections over the lack of Mental health care services for inmates in the Sauk County jail. Gil Halsted reports…

The Manufacturing Matters conference is being held this Week. It's keynote speaker is an author and entrepreneur who says Wisconsin's factories must adapt to rapidly improving technology. He says the world is undergoing a transformation and there's opportunity for the companies that learn how to compete. Patty Murray reports…

Scientists are taking steps to find what’s causing Lake Superior’s winter ice cover to disappear. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

There will not be any Coast Guard live ammunition or weapons training on the Great Lakes this year. Criticism of live-fire drills has caused the Coast Guard to seek alternatives. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

On the eve of Earth Day, there are concerns being raised about environmental problems in low-income neighborhoods. Chuck Quirmbach prepared this report…

Wildlife biologists with the DNR are waiting for the results of genetic tests to see if a cougar shot in Chicago had migrated from Wisconsin. As Glen Moberg reports, the incident is causing some to wonder if there are more of the animals out there…

Parts of Wisconsin were hit by a mild earthquake and aftershocks this morning. But no injuries or damage have been reported in the state so far, and a seismic expert says don't go earthquake-proofing your home. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The La Crosse Catholic Diocese may ask the state Supreme Court to decide a dispute over age discrimination in the Coulee Catholic schools. Gil Halsted reports…

The state is laying the groundwork for a pilot program that will place welfare-to-work recipients in jobs where they earn a regular paycheck instead of a monthly government grant. Shawn Johnson reports…

The Great Lakes are draining off water...and some members of Congress want to know why. Members of a sub-committee on water and the environment are coming to Green Bay Friday to take testimony on how abnormally low water levels are affecting the environment and the economy. Patty Murray reports…

A unique partnership among three Wisconsin Indian tribes has been fighting reservation poverty for ten years. It’s also fighting diminishing funds, as the federal grant that’s funded much of its efforts expires this year. Brian Bull reports…

The first large pressurized chamber to treat medical patients has arrived at a Wisconsin hospital. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Residential property values along Lakes Superior and Michigan could jump with Great Lakes clean-up. Danielle Kaeding has more on a study released yesterday by the Brookings Institute…

An astronaut from northern Wisconsin has been named commander of a Russian Soyuz space mission set for next year. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

GOP Presidential candidate John McCain visited South Milwaukee Wednesday to promote tax cuts and free trade. The Republican Senator also criticized Democrats and teachers unions. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The number of people applying for high tech working visas in the U-S continues to rise. Only 65 thousand visas are granted each year through a lottery. Last week more than 150 thousand people applied . That's 13 thousand more than last year. Gil Halsted reports…

With gasoline prices potentially eclipsing record highs this summer, people around the country won't be traveling as much as they usually do. But that doesn't mean Wisconsin's multi-billion dollar tourism industry will suffer. Shawn Johnson reports…

The DNR has released a long awaited recommendation saying ATV trails should NOT be built in the Northern Highland American Legion state forest. Glen Moberg reports…

Three state agencies are teaming up for a pilot job training program in Milwaukee. The goal is to match up the unemployed including prison parolees with companies who need skilled workers. Gil Halsted reports…

Governor Jim Doyle wants state agencies to stop using social security numbers as a way to identify people who receive state services as soon as possible as a way to prevent identity theft. Shawn Johnson reports…

A new bill in Congress aims to require that U.S. colleges and universities inform campus residents of an emergency within 30 minutes. Backers argue it could save lives, but critics say it could cause more problems. Brian Bull reports…

Strict new Homeland Security regulations require international ships traveling in the Great Lakes to sail through more hoops. But it doesn’t mean the threat of terrorism is denting the shipping industry. Danielle Kaeding reports from Superior…

The number of states requiring DNA samples from people arrested on felony charges is on the rise. But Wisconsin hasn't jumped on that band wagon yet. A bill to adopt the process here, died in committee last session. Gil Halsted reports…

The EPA has granted another Wisconsin Native American tribe more control over protecting surface water on the tribe's reservation. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The state's seven supreme court justices still can't agree on approving a new rule that would make it easier to transfer cases from circuit to one of the state's 11 tribal courts. One sticking point is whether tribal court procedures are too different from those in circuit courts to allow for a fair trial. Gil Halsted explains…

John McCain is scheduled to talk blue-collar business, when the Republican presidential nominee visits Wisconsin this morning. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Environmental Protection Agency is using "earth week" to focus on keeping old prescription drugs out of the water supply. The EPA's teaming up with nearly 100 pharmacies in the Great Lakes region to collect and destroy unused medicine. Patty Murray reports…

The U-S Supreme Court will consider whether to strip immunity from prosecutors who are guilty of misconduct that leads to a wrongful conviction. Attorneys in the national innocence movement aren't sure that's such a good idea. Gil Halsted reports…

Wisconsin lawmakers meet in special session on Thursday to consider the Great Lakes Compact. It's aimed at controlling large-scale water diversions from the Lakes. Glen Moberg reports, some lawmakers feel the compact will be approved…

There’s debate over whether the U-W Madison is meeting the demand for more escorted walks around campus at night. Requests for the service have doubled since the recent murder of a U-W student. Brian Bull reports…

Governor Jim Doyle says the legislature needs to pass a budget repair bill in the next week to ten days. Shawn Johnson reports…

Thousands of people voted on hunting and fishing issues, at state conservation hearings last night. A big draw for some was a ballot question on whether to begin work on a hunting season for the grey wolf. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The first international ship in the 2008 shipping season rode some rough waves into Duluth-Superior last Thursday. Danielle Kaeding reports…

A new study shows trout angling is a huge money maker for Western Wisconsin and the Driftless area. Maureen McCollum has more…

Students at U.W. La Crosse will vote today (Tuesday) on whether to support renewable energy projects on campus. Maureen McCollum has more on the Green Fund…

More than 35-hundred purple traps will be hung in ash trees in Wisconsin this year, as part of the state effort to look for the tree-killing emerald ash borer. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

At state conservation hearings tonight people can weigh in on dozens of issues related to fishing and hunting. That includes whether planning should start to begin a wolf hunt in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Wisconsin legislators are scheduled to take final action this week on ratifying the Great Lakes Compact. The effort comes during a time of relative peace at the State Capitol. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

Beginning next academic year, all first-year athletes at the UW-Madison will be required to attend “life-skills” training. Brian Bull reports…

College rejection letters are going out in record numbers. Wisconsin is part of this nationwide trend. Shamane Mills reports.…

The group Pro-Life Wisconsin is feuding with a student newspaper at Marquette University over an anti-abortion insert the group wants the paper to include in its next issue. Gil Halsted reports…

State agriculture officials are still on the lookout for the tree-killing pest, the Emerald Ash Borer. If the beetle arrives in Wisconsin, the state wants to let licensed operators spray the bug with a pesticide. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

A freak combination of colder than average weather and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico produced a powerful storm that swept across northern Minnesota and Wisconsin yesterday afternoon and continued to pound the area overnight and today. John Munson has our story.…

Freaks and geeks will have a chance to get their boogie on at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth Saturday. Tegan Wendland reports from Superior.…

A new poll shows most people want a smoking ban in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College survey shows more than half the respondents say even bars and taverns should become "non smoking." Patty Murray reports…

Northwestern Wisconsin and especially Duluth-Superior are battening down their hatches for a major spring snowstorm today. Mike Simonson reports that 10 to 20 inches of snow with 40 to 50 mile per hour winds are expected…

Prison officials in Wisconsin are gearing up to spend more money on programs to reduce prison recidivism. The state's prison re-entry coordinator says a bill signed in to law this week by President Bush will be a big help. Gil Halsted reports…

A new poll shows most people in Wisconsin want changes in the way the state's Supreme Court Justices are elected. But they want to keep the power in the hands of voters...and not have the Justices appointed by the Governor. Patty Murray has results from the Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College survey…

UW System President Kevin Reilly says he wants to increase private giving to state universities to fund financial aid programs. He made his remarks at a Board of Regents meeting yesterday in Madison. Brian Bull reports…

The state supreme court is considering a case that could limit the ability of prison inmates to bring criminal complaints against prison staff. The case is significant because the legislature last month tried and failed to impose similar limits on what are know as John Doe cases. Gil Halsted reports…

Cost and community safety have been key arguments in whether Wisconsin should continue treating 17 year old offenders as adults. At a public hearing yesterday, those wanting a change say it would not be as expensive as a state audit predicts...and might actually keep young offenders from committing worse crimes. Shamane Mills reports…

Governor Doyle and Assembly Republicans have reached a verbal deal on a plan to control large-scale diversions of water from the Great Lakes. So, Doyle has called a special legislative session for next week. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A verbal agreement between the Doyle Administration and Republican lawmakers on Great Lakes water diversions also includes some important side issues. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

More than 185-thousand dollars has been awarded to two Wisconsin organizations, to preserve aspects of local history. Brian Bull reports…

Even though Wisconsin is emerging from one of its snowiest winters ever...most people say they like the weather here. That's according to the Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College survey, which posed the question, "what's the BEST thing" about the state. Patty Murray reports…

An overwhelming majority of respondents to the Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert survey say the country is heading in the wrong direction. More than two-thirds of them disapprove of the job George W. Bush is doing. And the survey shows a very close race among those vying to be the next President. Patty Murray reports…

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court is moving cautiously towards a plan for settling legal disputes that arise every ten years when the legislature redraws state legislative districts. Gil Halsted reports…

The four National Parks on Lake Superior are putting several emergency restrictions into place starting this weekend to prevent a deadly fish virus from spreading there. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A General Motors spokeswoman says about 170 employees at the Janesville plant are now on “indefinite” layoff. The cutback in production stems from weak sales of large SUVs that the facility produces. Brian Bull has more…

A new poll shows increased support for a statewide smoking ban -- even among those who use tobacco. Shamane Mills reports…

The gap between rich and poor appears to be widening. A report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows the lion's share of income growth during the past two decades went to the wealthy. Two Wisconsin groups promoting economic fairness says that trend can be turned around to some extent. Shamane Mills reports…

A Wisconsin coalition will help spread the word that many former felons CAN vote in elections. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A “hunting wall” at a northern Wisconsin school is being criticized by the national animal rights group “PETA”. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Governor Jim Doyle and most members of his cabinet begin a two day swing through Waukesha County this morning. Doyle's a Democrat and the Southeastern Wisconsin county is heavily Republican. But the host County Executive says the Governor is very welcome. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A new report from the U-S Census Bureau shows more people are delaying full retirement. The analysis also indicates people who work in cities are statistically younger than those in Wisconsin's small towns. Patty Murray reports…

A U-W spokesman says the state university system needs to do better in attracting, preparing, and graduating minority students. Brian Bull has more…

Prescriptions as low as $3 are proposed in Wisconsin's plan to provide low-cost health insurance to childless adults next year. That and other details of a program known as BadgerCare Plus are being reviewed by the federal government . Governor Jim Doyle was in Washington Monday, meeting with U-S Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt in hopes of getting approval for the program. Shamane Mills reports.…

Health officials have confirmed a case of measles in suburban Milwaukee. They say they’re worried that other people may become ill. But Chuck Quirmbach reports the disease is relatively rare in Wisconsin.…

Wisconsin is ahead of some other states in implementing the new Federal sentencing guidelines for crack and powdered cocaine dealers. Gil Halsted reports…

Milwaukee is saluting beer....to mark the 75th anniversary of the restarting of beer sales after Prohibition. But any prolonged celebration could fall flat, if the city loses the corporate headquarters of Miller Brewing. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Nearly two hundred people gathered in the U-W Madison’s Memorial Union last night, to honor the memory of Brittany Sue Zimmerman. The 21-year-old junior from Marshfield was found murdered in her off-campus apartment last Wednesday. Brian Bull attended the event, and has this report…

Counseling and extra resources will be available today as classes resume at UW-Stout. Three students were killed in a house fire over the weekend. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

A Milwaukee-based immigration attorney says the current federal policy of limiting the number of working visas for highly skilled non-citizens will eventually cripple the country's ability to compete in high-tech industries. Gil Halsted has more.…

A state plan to reduce mercury emissions from coal burning power plants will be the focus of a public hearing in Madison this morning. One disputed issue is, which power plants should be affected? Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. As Glen Moberg reports, some are comparing King's words to those of another controversial preacher.…

This fall, dove hunters on public land in Wisconsin will have to use non-toxic shot --bullets made without lead. Now the Department of Natural Resources is trying to assess the health impacts of lead bullets in bigger game, namely deer. Shamane Mills reports.…

A new Wisconsin-made film with a poignant message about the war in Iraq opened yesterday in Madison at the Wisconsin Film festival .It chronicles the life and death of an 18 year old Green Bay Marine killed exactly 4 years ago this weekend during a firefight in Ramadi. Gil Halsted reports…

A federal plan to exempt farms from reporting air pollution from animal waste has environmental groups upset. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Two Wisconsin Congressmen--of different political parties-- seem to agree on protecting a conservation program in the Federal Farm Bill. And environmental groups are saluting both lawmakers. Chuck Quirmbach has more on the unusual alliance…

Oral arguments are scheduled today before the State Supreme Court on three cases. It'll be the court's first session since Justice Louis Butler was defeated in Tuesday's election. But Butler remains on the court for a few months and is expected to weigh in on some significant issues. Chuck Quirmbach reports …

One of Wisconsin's most liberal members of the legislature says he's not going to run for re-election. Mike Simonson reports from Superior …

One of the questions that will linger into the next State Supreme Court term is how Justice-Elect Michael Gableman will handle cases involving his supporters. Shawn Johnson reports …

The director of the state's largest gay rights group says he's not happy with the outcome of the State Supreme Court race. The new conservative-majority court will likely rule on two cases that challenge different aspects of Wisconsin's gay marriage ban. Gil Halsted has more …

For most people, running a few errands takes a few hours, depending on traffic. But for the homeless it can be a daylong chore that must be done on foot. As part of a conference on homelessness, a group of people in Green Bay spent the day today/yesterday walking around town in the steps of those who live in one of the city's shelters. Patty Murray reports …

A new business is reaping the benefits of Lake Superior. Danielle Kaeding reports that "thickened water" is helping people with a variety of diseases …

US Representative Steve Kagen says he's working with fellow Democrats to remedy economic problems tied to falling home values. Brian Bull reports...

Judge Michael Gableman this week became the first candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court to defeat an incumbent justice in more than 40 years. The question now is what the result of the race... and the way it was run... will mean for the future of the state's judicial system. Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson reports...

A brother and sister from Nigeria face deportation to a country they know little about . Topay Awe and her borther Benga arrived in Wisconsin 20 years ago when they were 3 and 4 years old. As Gil Halsted reports their plight is not an uncommon one...

Bone fragments recently uncovered in northeastern Wisconsin may hold clues to the state's ancient climate. They're some of the oldest bones ever to be found in a Wisconsin cave. Patty Murray reports ...

Louis Butler's loss in the State Supreme Court election leaves Vel Phillips still as the only African-American to win a contest for statewide political office in Wisconsin. Phillips and some political analysts are taking note of that fact. Chuck Quirmbach reports...

If anyone says politics is a young person's game, they'll get an argument from one far northern Wisconsin county board member. Mike Simonson reports from Superior...

Wisconsin Governors won't have as much power to rewrite budget bills now that voters have overwhelmingly decided to scale back the so-called "Frankenstein Veto." Shawn Johnson reports…

In last night's election, Wisconsin voters did something they rarely do: vote an incumbent off the state supreme court. Justice Louis Butler got 49 percent of the vote in Tuesday's election compared to 51 percent for winner Michael Gableman. Shamane Mills reports…

Among the ballot items voters took action on last night was an indoor smoking ban in the city of Marshfield. Brian Bull reports on the outcome…

A Milwaukee alderman who ran his re-election campaign from jail has lost the race to a member of a well-known political family. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Jim Doyle continues to trumpet his "Clean Energy Wisconsin" plan. Last week he announced a multi-million dollar grant program for green business innovation. Now he wants cities and counties to get in on the goal of producing 25-percent of the state's energy through renewable sources. Patty Murray reports…

The Dane County community of Fitchburg goes smoke-free April 1st. But there are still places people can legally light up in the city. Shamane Mills reports…

The DNR says it wants your opinion on possible restrictions on hunting or certain other activities on newly-purchased state land. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The star of the movie "Public Enemy" will be holding a fundraising concert in a small Ashland venue. Mike Simonson reports that while shooting the movie in Wisconsin, Johnny Depp is taking the cause of gangland historical preservation to heart…

New federal rules on development in wetlands are triggering discussions over what may happen in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton says she'll run for Governor in 2010 if Governor Jim Doyle decides not to seek a third term. Shawn Johnson reports...

One year ago, Wisconsin started a health insurance co-op for farmers. Enrollment has surged beyond modest expectations for what is currently the only program of its kind in the nation. Shamane Mills reports…

More Americans are expected to get food stamps this year because of a worsening economy. In Wisconsin, officials say demand for its food stamp program called FoodShare picked up a couple years ago. They don't know whether to blame the economy... or give credit to expanded outreach. Shamane Mills reports…

Public health advocates say people should take more precautions as global warming continues. Chuck Quirmbach reports…