A plan introduced in the Wisconsin legislature would clear the way for drinking beer and cocktails on rolling, pedal-powered bars. Shawn Johnson reports…

Calls for help are streaming in to agencies who’ve added home foreclosure counseling to their regular service of helping low income people find housing. Mary Jo Wagner has a western Wisconsin perspective…

School and business officials in western Wisconsin are working together to improve student learning in math and science. Danielle Kaeding reports…

For the first time in 30 years, Wisconsin’s Wic Program has revised its list of foods the program provides low income families. Steve Roisum reports…

National rankings show it’s not hard to get Wisconsin residents to do meaningful community service and many this week will hear about the passion of Senator Edward Kennedy who helped get the 1990 National Service Act passed. Mary Jo Wagner has more.…

A proposal at the Wisconsin capitol would make convicted sex offenders register any personal websites with the state so investigators can keep better track of them. Shawn Johnson reports…

Doctors want women of childbearing age to get fit. The UW Obstetrics Department is trying to get across this message by being a charity partner in this weekend's Mini-Marthaon in Madison. Shamane Mills reports…

An historic statue in Green Bay has a new home. A bronze figure of explorer Jean Nicolet was displaced by highway construction and is now re-positioned in a city park. Patty Murray reports…

Ground was broken today on the UW Marathon County campus in Wausau for a six million dollar communications and public policy center. Glen Moberg reports…

Two consumer groups have sued the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, over the way the PSC approved a wind farm in Minnesota. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

After 17 years, Wisconsin’s statewide testing program is being eliminated. Brian Bull reports…

The legislature's budget committee has decided to give the Department of Transportation some more time to deal with a shortfall in Wisconsin's road fund. Shawn Johnson reports…

Harley Davidson says the time is right to start selling motorcycles in India. More than a billion people live in India...and many of them already ride motorcyles. Given economic conditions there, the company thinks people will want to up-grade to a Harley. Patty Murray reports…

Nearly two dozen colleges and universities in Wisconsin are listed as "military friendly" in a first-ever analysis by a national publication for vets. Shamane Mills reports…

People put in their two cents yet again on the healthcare debate today/yesterday at a public forum in La Crosse. Danielle Kaeding reports…

A bill to grant voting rights to people on parole or probation got a hearing in the state legislature yesterday. Gil Halsted reports…

Officials say attendance at Wisconsin historical sites has greatly increased from last year, when damaging floods and soaring gas prices kept many tourists away. Madeline Nordholm has more…

Two Wisconsin members of Congress squared off today over the proposed major changes in federal health care law. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The U.S. Department of Justice has given out nearly $7-million in grants to Native American groups in nine states -- including Wisconsin -- to counter violence against women. Brian Bull reports…

Janesville Republican congressman Paul Ryan wrapped up a series of public meetings on health care this week - with lively exchanges at a forum held yesterday afternoon near Racine. Dave Cole reports…

Wisconsin's unemployment rate is twice what it was a year ago. At nine-percent it's at a level not seen since the 1980's. But the rate at which unemployment is rising is at least slowing down. Patty Murray reports…

The Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly says he wants to position Wisconsin to compete for billions in federal education funds. As Shawn Johnson reports that could mean using test scores to evaluate teachers…

The Wisconsin State Senate is expected to review its policies over whether aides can use personal email accounts to conduct state business…

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore wants to give two more of its lighthouses a complete makeover, add public transportation to some of the islands and keep 80% of the park a wilderness area. The ambitious 20-year plan proposal is now up for public comment. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A state ecologist has donated his own money to try to help fend off a threat to bats. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Law enforcement leaders say they still haven't found a man linked by DNA, to the deaths of seven Milwaukee prostitutes. But they say a look at "cold cases" in the area is leading to other arrests. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Foreclosures are usually a lose lose situation, for the lender and the borrower. ln the last segment of our series on foreclosures in Wisconsin, Kristen Durst reports that there are many people benefiting from distressed properties. But the potential for profit is not without some big risks…

Governor Jim Doyle has appointed a prominent Madison defense attorney to represent the state in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's new domestic partnership law. Shawn Johnson reports…

A Wisconsin Senator on the U-S Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the U-S and its allies need to keep pressure on Iran's nuclear enrichment programs. Danielle Kaeding reports…

A Wisconsin National Guard colonel calls last week's elections in Afghanistan a victory. But he says the Afghan police his soldiers helped train still have a lot to learn if democracy is going to take hold in that war torn country. Gil Halsted reports…

Bartenders would be banned from drinking on the job under a plan being considered by a State Assembly panel. Shawn Johnson reports…

The EPA is asking the Army several questions about environmental issues at the former Badger Ammunition plant near Baraboo. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Public school districts on tight budgets can't afford to lose students...doing so means fewer state education dollars. So they're spending time and money to retain and attract kids who might otherwise go to private schools or other districts. Shamane Mills reports…

The State of Wisconsin has been buying a lot of land lately, under the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Soon, the DNR will hold hearings as to when it can ban some activities on those lands. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

While the government and financial industry wrangle over what to do about the home foreclosure crisis, those facing the loss of their home provide a picture of how tough it is. In the second part of our series on foreclosures in Wisconsin, Mary Jo Wagner has that perspective…

Public school districts on tight budgets can't afford to lose students...doing so means fewer state education dollars. So they're spending time and money to retain and attract kids who might otherwise go to private schools or other districts. Shamane Mills reports…

Bartenders would be banned from drinking on the job under a plan being considered by a State Assembly panel. Shawn Johnson reports…

A Wisconsin Senator on the U-S Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the U-S and its allies need to keep pressure on Iran's nuclear enrichment programs. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Native American students at the UW-Stevens Point plan to start the new school year with a spiritual practice called “smudging”. They’re celebrating a new policy that allows the once-prohibited ritual on campus. Brian Bull reports…

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America voted last week to allow gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy. Danielle Kaeding reports on Lutherans and congregations divided over the decision…

Officials overseeing Social Security expect there will be no cost of living increase to payments in the next two years. Danielle Kaeding reports on how those in Wisconsin may be affected…

A Milwaukee prosecutor says he wants to stiffen the charge against a teenager accused of killing her step grandfather in a domestic dispute over spilled milk. Gil Halsted reports…

Governor Jim Doyle has appointed a new legal counsel to replace the advisor who abruptly resigned after it was revealed she did not have a Wisconsin law license. Shawn Johnson reports…

Fond du Lac county and city officials say they’re still working to sway Mercury Marine from moving hundreds of jobs to Oklahoma. As Brian Bull reports, their latest plan could split the company’s workforce in half…

Some Milwaukee state legislators are threatening to derail any plan to allow Milwaukee's mayor to take over the public school system. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The nation's foreclosure rate continues to rise every month. There were 360-thousand new filings just in the month of July. The situation in Wisconsin isn't as dire as it is in states like Nevada and Florida. But losing the family home takes a toll on individuals and entire communities. Today we begin a weeklong series on foreclosure. Patty Murray outlines the process and the numbers…

Crisis calls from farmers are on the rise, and a program that helps them deal with stress may not receive federal aid in the coming year. Danielle Kaeding reports…

School nurses around the country are gearing up for the H1N1 flu. However, Wisconsin is among states that have fewer school nurses than reccomended; something officials are trying to change. Shamane Mills reports…

The federal “cash for clunkers” rebate program officially wraps up tonight. Wisconsin’s statewide dealers group says despite some bumps along the way, the program has gone well and suggests the economy is revving up. Brian Bull report…

The Bayfield woman who became the first person with multiple sclerosis to climb to the top of Mount Everest will begin a speaking tour this week. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The Doyle Administration is spending two million dollars to add eleven-hundred acres to a popular state forest. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Mercury Marine contends it will move several hundred jobs from Fond du Lac to Oklahoma. That's after some union members voted yesterday against proposed wage cuts. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped by a half percentage point in July to 8.7 percent. Shawn Johnson reports…

Attorneys representing the Democratic Party say a judge is set to rule in their favor in an open records case against republican State Senator Dan Kapanke. Steve Roisum reports…

A national victims advocacy group wants the Wisconsin attorney general to investigate the role of Madison's Bishop in protecting a priest suspected of sexually abusing both children and adults. Gil Halsted reports…

Businesses sensitive to the environment need workers, and colleges have been coming up with courses to train them. Shamane Mills reports…

People who flee from police and end up hurting officers could face up to six years in prison under a plan state lawmakers are considering. Shawn Johnson reports…

Another Wisconsin county is showing signs that infestations of Emerald Ash Borer have been around for years. Danielle Kaeding reports on the latest surrounding a small Mississippi River community…

Native American leaders are asking state lawmakers to take a closer look at problems facing Native people living in Wisconsin cities. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

It’s getting more expensive to run a farm in Wisconsin. Steve Roisum reports, on the latest numbers from federal AG officials…

Republican Attorney General J-B Van Hollen says he won't defend the state in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's new domestic partner registry. Shawn Johnson reports…

Two Latino organizations are potentially getting behind Governor Doyle's plan to let Milwaukee's mayor take over the Milwaukee Public Schools. But school groups plan to fight back. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

The latest ACT scores for Wisconsin’s minority students paint a mixed picture, which state educators plan to address through better college prep programs. Brian Bull reports…

State Senators heard from doctors yesterday who favor a plan that would limit the practice of letting kids drink at Wisconsin bars with their parents consent. Shawn Johnson reports…

With stitches on his face and a cast on his right arm, Milwaukee's Mayor told the media today about being beaten Saturday night. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold trekked to Ashland County yesterday to hold a listening session. The locals didn’t hold back on their comments. Catherine Hannula reports from Marengo…

A man convicted of raping and murdering a Madison woman 29 years ago has finally won a legal battle to prove his innocence. The Dane Count district attorney agreed yesterday not to appeal a judges ruling that charges against 56 year old Ralph Armstrong be dismissed. Gil Halsted has details...

A Wisconsin farm policy group is calling upon the U-S Department of Agriculture for transparency in filling open slots on the National Organic Standards Board. Danielle Kaeding reports…

Vietnam-era veterans are invited to Lambeau field next spring for a welcome home celebration. They're also the subject of a documentary that will be unveiled at the same time. The honors will come 35 years after the war ended but vets say they still appreciate it. Patty Murray reports…

The resurgence of H1N1 is not expected until fall, but state health officials can say people can prepare now by doing several things. Shamane Mills reports…

A farm in western Wisconsin is offering people a chance to invest in its forest. Steve Roisum reports…

Low-income Wisconsin elderly will be able to enroll in the Senior Care prescription drug program for at least three more years. Governor Jim Doyle says the federal government has extended the program through 2012. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A new study by the Hertiage Foundation is adding fuel to the debate over whether or not to punish juvenile offenders with adult sentences. At issue is whether it's constitutional to sentence a teen ager to life without parole. Gil Halsted reports…

Health officials in the state are concerned about the economic effects the H1N1 virus could pose heading into the flu season. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The federal government has rejected a Wisconsin Indian tribe’s petition to be officially recognized. Brian Bull reports…

State officials say the fish-killing virus VHS has not spread in Wisconsin. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is scheduled to talk with the news media this morning. That'll be his first public appearance since being beaten Saturday night. Governor Jim Doyle says he can understand why Barrett did not have security guards with him that evening. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Governor Jim Doyle has confirmed that he won't seek a third term in office, setting the stage for what could be one of the hardest fought gubernatorial races in the country next year. Shawn Johnson reports…

New money from Senator Herb Kohl will help a local free clinic in Eau Claire improve its electronic record keeping - leaving open the possibility that free clinics aren’t going away any time soon. More from Mary Jo Wagner…

Wisconsin's Department of Transportation is distributing $685, 000 dollars in grant money to law enforcement agencies. It's part of an end-of-summer campaign to crack down on drunken driving. Patty Murray reports…

The White House has indicated it would be open to the idea of a health co-op. Wisconsin has been at the heart of the co-op movement; and a uw-madison agency that focuses on that is getting calls. Shamane Mills reports…

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has been released from the hospital, after suffering injuries in an attack Saturday night. The case has raised more questions about how to respond when witnessing domestic violence. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

With the new academic year approaching and a completely new generation of college freshman starting their degrees, Terry Bell talks to Ron Nief about the ‘Beloit College Mindset List’, an annual glimpse for professors into the frame of reference for their new students…

Healthcare officials from North Carolina are using one La Crosse medical facility as a model for providing affordable, quality care. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The state corrections system and the Dane County Humane Society have partnered up on a new program, that lets inmates rehabilitate abused or abandoned dogs. Brian Bull reports…

Some Native American youth are finishing summer programs that organizers hope will prepare the young people for careers in outdoor conservation. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

An analyst says today's expected announcement that Governor Jim Doyle won't run for office again will shine a spotlight on the pressures of being governor and touch off a busy contest for those who do want the job. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett remains hospitalized, after being beaten Saturday night, while intervening in a domestic dispute. Chuck Quirmbach reports that Barrett's family says he was right to get involved…

A mortgage advisor says some homeowners facing foreclosure may ignore the serious financial situation they’re in or they try to fix it themselves without the right skills. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

Some Wisconsin dairy farmers feel the USDA’s temporary increase in dairy support prices will do little to help keep farmers going. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The ‘green’ movement has people searching for new ways of doing things. David Cole reports that some young people in Racine have launched an environmentally-friendly lawn care business…

Governor Jim Doyle’s announcement that he will not run for re-election throws next year’s campaign for governor wide open. Joining Terry Bell to discuss this turn of events is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse political scientist Joe Heim…

The Government Accountability Board has released a statement on whether senator Dan Kapanke of La Crosse should have used campaign money to help pay for a June economic forum. Steve Roisum reports…

A bill that sponsors say is designed to lessen the role of politics in environmental decisions got another hearing at the state capitol today. At issue is who gets to choose the dnr secretary. Shamane Mills reports…

The nation's nursing shortage is expected to grow to about half-a-million in the next 15 years. One Wisconsin nursing school is getting federal money to help meet that demand. Danielle Kaeding reports…

A study says students at four-year colleges are more likely to transfer to a two-year institution if their parents never earned a college degree. A U-W researcher says there are ways to fight this trend. Brian Bull reports…

Tight county budgets are forcing some local officials to consider cutting back on funds to house juvenile offenders. That's what the Rock county board of supervisors will debate this fall. Meanwhile a new international study finds that locking up juveniles is counter productive. Gil Halsted reports…

Waukesha native Les Paul died today, (TH) at age 94. The guitar legend is being remembered by politicians, friends and musicians. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

More Wisconsin elementary schools are taking part in a federal program that gets kids to eat healthy snacks. The effort is aimed at low income students. Patty Murray reports…

Deer are chewing up many plants and valuable small trees in some Wisconsin forests. So much so, that some acres are being fenced off, to see what happens when deer are kept out. This week, the DNR Board toured one of the state's largest "deer exclosure" sites . Our Chuck Quirmbach went along…

With the number of businesses without their own websites now in the vast minority, it is now increasingly important that entrepreneurs ensure their own sites appear in the top ten of any internet search result. One man knows how to put them at the top of that list, and he has written a book on the subject. Terry Bell talks to Stephen Woessner about 'The Small Business Owner's Handbook to Search Engine Optimization'…

The Section 8 program in Madison has gotten more than a half million dollars to make up for a shortfall that could have left some without an affordable place to live. Shamane Mills reports…

Wisconsin’s apple crop is expected to increase this year. As Steve Roisum reports, growers are seeing more apples on their trees during what has been a cooler and drier-than-normal summer for many areas of the state. Steve Roisum reports…

A consumer group is raising questions about a possible increase in operating power at one of Wisconsin’s nuclear power plants. Tanisha Golden Reports…

New figures show Wisconsin's real estate market may be evening out. Sales and prices fell in the second quarter of this year but not as drastically as they did last year. Patty Murray reports…

The DNR is promising faster action on requests for state aid to repair dams. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

There may be hope for central Wisconsin's Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, which suffered a massive fish kill this past spring. As Glen Moberg reports, financing has been approved to fix a broken aerator that contributed to the die off…

A state committee is recommending a longer gun deer hunting season, as a possible alternative to the earn-a-buck hunting program. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

The Army Corp of Engineers is turning up the juice on an electric fish barrier in the Chicago Ship Canal. They hope to stop the silver carp from reaching the Great Lakes. Mike Simonson reports…

A new five year plan aimed at limiting the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer has been put on hold for a few months. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

A Stoughton couple is hoping their decision to build a house that produces more energy than it consumes will inspire others to do the same. Gil Halsted reports…

Senator Herb Kohl says the federal government needs to spend more money to increase food safety. He and the FDA Commissioner were in Madison today, taking a tour of Babcock Dairy Hall on the UW-Madison campus. Shamane Mills reports…

Community help organizations across Wisconsin are getting a $12 million infusion of money this summer. It's being used for projects that go directly to help people who have lost their homes or jobs. Mike Simonson reports the money is coming from the federal stimulus package passed in February…

The recession has many dipping into their retirement accounts early to try to pay the bills. It's a move financial experts usually don't advise. Kristen Durst reports…

All the development in Wisconsin’s Northwoods means more noise on the area’s lakes. But today, the DNR Board may help preserve a quiet body of water. Chuck Quirmbach reports from Hayward…

Professors at St. Norbert College are challenging their students to plan for retirement. Undergraduates will create short videos and post them on social networking websites. Patty Murray reports…

Around Wisconsin, some seniors have been receiving phone calls requesting money from people claiming to be grandchildren in trouble, often overseas. Terry Bell interviews Janet Jenkins of the Wisconsin Division of Consumer Protection for more details on this scam…

The Menominee Indian Nation is holding an educational forum today on how violent and disruptive events from centuries past can take a toll on today’s communities. Brian Bull has more on what’s called “historical trauma”…

How bad the flu could be and how good prevention will be are issues health officials are tackling before school begins. Shamane Mills reports…

As the new school year nears, more families are pinching pennies on school supplies. As Brian Bull reports, the struggling economy is driving many to reach out to local charities for back-to-school staples…

Discussions continue about a potential half-billion dollar shot in the arm for the Great Lakes...and how to measure if the money would be spent wisely. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Many Wisconsin farmers are hoping the recent stretch of warm weather will help their corn and soybean crops catch up before harvest time. Steve Roisum Reports…

Nine anti-war protesters face trespassing charges following a demonstration at the U.S. army base at Fort McCoy near La Crosse over the weekend. Gil Halsted reports…

The EPA says it's keeping a careful eye on reports that Asian Carp are closer to getting into the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach has the story…

A proposal to regulate campaign issue ads in Wisconsin remains in a holding pattern. As Shawn Johnson reports, state election officials are awaiting the outcome of what could be a major U.S. Supreme Court case…

Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families is marking its first anniversary. In its first year the Department confronted fraud and abuse in the state's child care system. Patty Murray reports…

A lot of people are modifying their mortgages to reduce monthly payments, in an effort to stretch dollars and avoid foreclosure. But for many of the over 289,000 Wisconsinites out of work, loan modification may not be an option. Kristen Durst reports…

Thousands of rural young people in Wisconsin are involved in 4H and for them, their whole life often revolves around one week in August: fair time. Glen Moberg reports from the Wisconsin Valley Fair in Wausau…

Wisconsin's longest serving Congressman is back in his district, serving up some strong words about the Republican party. As Glen Moberg reports, Democrat Dave Obey is blaming Republicans for a lack of bipartisanship on health care and the economy…

Hard economic times have driven up the number of people signed on for food-stamps. Officials say 1-in-10 residents are now enrolled in Wisconsin’s FoodShare program. Madeline Nordholm reports…

Department of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed throughout Wisconsin today as DMV employees take their first of several mandatory furlough days. Shawn Johnson reports…

There's an ongoing debate about the federal Government's E-Verify program. It's supposed to help employers avoid hiring undocumented immigrants. Wisconsin employers using it say it's working but immigrant right's advocates aren't convinced. Gil Halsted reports…

Folk musician Joan Baez will make her debut at Big Top Chautauqua Friday night in northern Wisconsin. She’ll perform in what she says may be a new experience for the veteran singer. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

The struggling economy is forcing one of Wisconsin's oldest continuing running county fairs to go back to its roots. Glen Moberg reports…

As the Wisconsin State Fair opened yesterday Governor Jim Doyle expressed concern about the financial burdens of many farmers. Doyle and a key political rival have different ideas on how to improve the farm economy. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Every summer, the group Outstanding in the Field tours the country, staging gourmet dinners in dozens of cities and towns. All the dinners are cooked by local chefs, held on local farms, and made from locally harvested ingredients. Outstanding in the Field visited the Madison area last weekend, bringing 130 guests to West Star Farm in Pleasant Springs. Erin Clune reports that even in a recession, turnout was strong…

This weekend marks the 64th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Peace groups in Wisconsin are commemorating the events with a march from Camp Williams to Fort McCoy. They plan a demonstration against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq at the Fort McCoy gates on Sunday. Gil Halsted reports…

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has gone to court to get Republican State Senator Dan Kapanke of La Crosse to release documents related to a couple of events earlier this year. Steve Roisum reports…

Women have been working on family farms for generations, but in recent years they have increasingly been taking charge and making choices as the head of the farmstead. Madeline Nordholm reports on the growing number of female farm owners…

Wisconsin's largest health care provider is pairing up with a California genetics company in hopes of better detecting who is at risk of heart disease because of family history. Shamane Mills reports…

Parades in Wisconsin usually honor the military, or mark a national holiday like the Fourth of July. But a parade in Milwaukee tomorrow will try to represent people's concerns about money, violence and pollution. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Wisconsin’s agricultural industry has both high points and low points, according to a new UW-Extension report. Brian Bull has more on what the findings mean for state producers…

Evictions have been on the rise in Wisconsin, on average up six percent in the last two years. In Milwaukee County, keeping up with all of the court orders is a full-time year round job. Kristen Durst reports…

An army of builders has descended on Oakland Township in Douglas County for a 100 hour Extreme Makeover marathon. Rich Kremer reports that construction of the new home for Howard and Jessica Huber is ahead of schedule…

Innkeepers and hotel managers are trying to carve out an exemption to Wisconsin's statewide smoking ban before the new law takes effect next year. Shawn Johnson reports…

Many groups trying to influence health reform are pointing to the cost. One group is focusing on the savings. Shamane Mills reports…

A Spanish railcar company is looking at manufacturing and maintenance sites in Wisconsin, and at least two cities say they would like to have the work. But some of the jobs could wind up in other states. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

If you're stopped for speeding in Wisconsin don't blame it on your gender , your race or your out of state license plate. That's the verdict of a recent study done by the Public Investigator team at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gil Halsted reports…

The legislature's budget panel has approved a $47.5 million no-bid contract to purchase two high-speed trains from a Spanish manufacturer. Shawn Johnson reports…

An angry crowd disrupted a health care forum last night in Green Bay. It's a scenario that's playing out at similar forums around the country. Some say it's due to a frustrated public. Others say it's time to restrict access to future events. Patty Murray reports…

A State Senate panel advanced a bill yesterday that would create a statewide standard for siting wind farms in Wisconsin. But Senators changed the plan to add protections for people who live near the massive wind turbines. Shawn Johnson reports…

UW-Eau Claire just received a grant to help more university students find their way to the ‘right’ career and graduate in four years. Mary Jo Wagner was at the news conference yesterday…

Governor Doyle has started to hand out federal stimulus dollars, to clean up leaking underground storage tanks and contaminated soil. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

This summer cyclists have logged a number of legislative victories. Several states, including Wisconsin, have passed laws intended to make it safer to ride a bike. Shamane Mills reports…

Governor Doyle says the state has an offer on the table, to try to keep Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Dozens of same sex couples went to county courthouses in Wisconsin yesterday, to register as domestic partners. It was the first day of signing up for a controversial benefits program included in the state budget. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

State and school health officials are preparing for when students head back to school so they can limit exposure to the H1N1 virus. Danielle Kaeding reports…

The Outlaws were within the law this weekend in northwestern Wisconsin, and the Hell’s Angels acted…well…not exactly angelic but within the law. No fights, no rumbles in the northwestern jungles between the competing biker clubs. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

A State Senate panel is scheduled to vote today on a plan that would establish statewide standards for siting wind farms in Wisconsin. Shawn Johnson reports...

Yesterday the U.S. census released a report showing how many people in each county do not have health insurance. Shamane Mills reports…

The government's "cash for clunkers" program has been so popular it's nearly out of money. Last week the House of Representatives approved an additional two-billion dollars to get gas guzzlers off the roads. Now car dealers are waiting to see if the Senate will also vote to extend the program. Patty Murray reports…

Dozens of same-sex couples successfully signed up for domestic partner benefits, under a Wisconsin law that kicked in yesterday. But some couples were turned away because they didn't have the right papers. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

UW system officials are accusing some union leaders of trying to deny faculty and staff the right to vote on whether or not they want to join a union. Gil Halsted reports…

A proposed bill would expand the definition of "renewable energy." It would let utilities use more types of green power to meet state mandated renewable energy goals. Patty Murray reports…

Today, same sex couples in Wisconsin can sign up for a domestic partnership registry. It will extend certain rights to domestic partners or make them easier to obtain: for instance hospital visitation, transfer of property and survivorship benefits. The registry could face a legal challenge; state officials say they're ready if the issue goes to court. Shamane Mills reports…

The Cash for Clunkers car rebate program is getting its budget tripled under a proposal passed this afternoon by the House. Mike Simonson reports this stimulus program has been overwhelmingly successful…

Parts of Wisconsin are wrapping up one of the coldest Julys on record. Steve Roisum reports…

Groups trying to organize a recall drive against Governor Jim Doyle say they'll now focus on defeating Doyle during the regular 2010 election. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

Dale Neumann has been found guilty of reckless homicide after two days of deliberation by a Marathon County jury. Neumann and his wife Leilani will be sentenced in October for praying instead of seeking medical help as their daughter died from treatable diabetes. Reporter Glen Moberg was in court for the verdict, and looks back at the issues raised in a groundbreaking trial…

A UW Chancellor says three groups of educators in the state were NOT treated equally when budget cuts were doled out. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

The Experimental Aircraft Association's Air-Venture show runs through the weekend in Oshkosh. John Powell reports, some of the biggest crowds are gathering around old military aircraft…

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around Wisconsin are in Douglas County to keep an eye on the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, a rival of the Hells Angels which is holding its annual rally a few miles away in Minnesota. Rich Kremer reports…