November 2009 NEWS ARCHIVES


At end of gun hunting season, deer harvest looks bleak
11/30/09

Wisconsin's nine day gun deer season is over and although official numbers haven't been released yet, some hunters are calling this one of the worst seasons in recent memory. Glen Moberg reports…

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Ad campaign encourages Wisconsin residents to get H1N1 vaccine
11/30/09

State officials are looking for people to come forward and get vaccinated against H1N1. Shamane Mills reports…

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Some conservatives say mandatory health insurance is unconstitutional
11/30/09

Some people are questioning the constitutionality of Congressional proposals that would make all Americans buy health insurance. Today a speaker will appear in Milwaukee to give a speech on that aspect of health reform. Shamane Mills reports…

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Job loss leveling off, unemployment still high
11/30/09

Unemployment has eased somewhat in the state. But while job losses are down, the state still has a long way to go to get back to pre-recession levels. Kristen Durst reports…

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Researcher says community corrections must be strengthened to solve over incarceration problem
11/30/09

A young researcher at the University of Wisconsin Law School is launching an ambitious project to find more effective ways of managing criminals who aren't dangerous enough to send to prison. Gil Halsted reports…

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Quarantine policies in place for “worst-case scenarios”
11/30/09

Wisconsin counties have a little-known policy that allows forced isolation or quarantine of people--using armed law enforcement and deputized civilians-- to help health officials in a worst-case scenario to contain outbreaks. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Report looks at sustainability issues
11/27/09

An environmental report compiled by Dane County health officials shows residents recycled more over the last eight years. They also drove more as the population expanded. Shamane Mills reports…

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Foreign student enrollment down at UW-Madison
11/27/09

More international students are enrolling at American universities. But, the UW- Madison has actually seen its numbers drop this year. Meghan Wons reports…

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Restoration effort successful in returning Higgins Eye Pearlymussels to natural habitat
11/27/09

A federally endangered mussel species is making gains after years of efforts to restore their population. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Increase in law students makes competition for jobs tougher
11/27/09

One of Wisconsin's two law schools is set to open a multi-million dollar building next year. But as Victoria Caswell reports, many students are worried they're being trained in a field where jobs are scarce…

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Initiative aims to further integrate Hmong into Wisconsin’s hunting culture
11/27/09

It's been 5 years since six white hunters were killed by Hmong hunter Chai Vang in a racially charged incident in Sawyer county. Wildlife officials say a state initiative called " Harmony in the Woods " is beginning to show some promising results. Gil Halsted reports…

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Wisconsin retailers hopeful despite bleak predictions on consumer spending
11/27/09

Today is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season and retailers are hoping people will be more willing to open their wallets than they have been so far this year. Kirk Carapezza reports…

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Mandated furlough day means many state employees are off
11/27/09

Governor Doyle says the state will meet public safety needs today even though most state and university employees are on unpaid furlough. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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More high school girls are taking to the ice, putting on hockey helmets
11/27/09

Girls' high school hockey has taken hold in Wisconsin. In fewer than ten years since it became a sanctioned sport there are now 32 teams around the state. Some of the newest teams are in Northeastern Wisconsin. Patty Murray reports…

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Christmas tree farmers expect sales to hold steady this season
11/27/09

It's time for many people to start thinking about getting a Christmas tree. Growers of Christmas trees in Wisconsin are expecting a happy holiday. Terry Bell reports…

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Food pantry donations tend to drop-off after holiday season
11/26/09

The operators of some Wisconsin food pantries says contributions are up this holiday season, but those number won’t last. Steve Roisum reports…

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Department of Corrections will go to trial over treatment of prisoners
11/26/09

The American Civil Liberties Union has won a victory in its effort to force the state to improve the health care provided to female inmates at the Taycheedah prison. Gil Halsted reports…

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Workers' union at UW-Stout want answers to concerns over asbestos exposure
11/26/09

A state employees union is alleging a health-related cover-up at a UW-System campus. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Despite end-of-season increase in shipping business, numbers are down from last year
11/26/09

After being laid-up by a slow economy, five U.S.-flagged lakers have been pressed back into service on the Great Lakes. But this late season surge doesn't necessarily mean the shipping slump is over. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Early-morning radio brings a father his son's voice from Iraq
11/26/09

A Northwoods Wisconsin man got an early Thanksgiving gift this year, a gift that came down in the night sky during a meteor shower. Glen Moberg reports…

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Gundersen Lutheran, UW-Madison team-up to form Lung Cancer Awareness Task Force
11/26/09

A new partnership between a La Crosse medical provider and the UW-Madison seeks to boost funding for lung cancer research. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Community food initiative brings fresh produce to elderly, disabled
11/26/09

Volunteers and farmers in southwestern Wisconsin are working together to get fresh produce into the hands of people who need it. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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A Wisconsin Native American community welcomes new resale store
11/26/09

The first Goodwill store to be located on an Indian reservation has its grand opening next month in northern Wisconsin. Brian Bull reports…

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Governor Doyle doesn't like the takeover alternative for Milwaukee Schools
11/25/09

Governor Jim Doyle has issued his strongest criticism yet, against an alternative to his plan to have Milwaukee's mayor take over the Milwaukee Public Schools. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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The EPA reponds to word of a possible lawsuit over water pollution
11/25/09

A threatened lawsuit against the EPA over water pollution has caught the federal agency's attention. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Racetrack officials say greyhounds won’t be killed when track closes
11/25/09

An internet rumor that hundreds of dogs could be put to sleep has dog lovers concerned. But, as Patty Murray reports, the rumor is not true…

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Unsafe levels of lead, plastics found in some toys
11/25/09

The consumer group that tracks unsafe toys is out with its annual warnings prior to the traditional post-Thanksgiving start of the holiday shopping season. Shamane Mills reports…

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Coalition evaluating effectiveness of sexual abuse prevention programs
11/25/09

A Wisconsin group against sexual violence will go over programs they’ve funded to see which ones may be duplicated elsewhere in the state to help prevent sexual abuse. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Smaller deer herd isn’t deterring Wisconsin hunters
11/25/09

A slow start to the Wisconsin nine day gun deer hunting season isn't dampening the spirit of the quest. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Governor presses the federal government to keep Asian Carp from reaching the Great Lakes
11/25/09

Jim Doyle says he and other Great Lakes Governors are upset with efforts to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. But Doyle says he isn't sure if the last gates before Lake Michigan should be shut. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Harvesting conditions affect grain shipment schedule
11/25/09

This fall’s wet harvest has put grain shipments behind schedule on the Upper Mississippi River. However, shipments are up on Lake Superior. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Program pairs prison inmates with dogs
11/24/09

A new rehabilitation program called “Second Chances” began this year at the Thompson Correctional Center near Deerfield. It’s a venture between corrections officials and the Dane County Humane Society. Its mission is for inmate trainers to make abandoned or neglected dogs into friendlier, well-behaved animals. As Brian Bull reports, inmates say it’s helping them, too…

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Pictured above: Scott Schoenberg and his dog “Pete”, Robert Bundy and “Chance”, and David Parson and “Buddy”. Photo by Brian Bull, WPR


Obey: burden of war shouldn’t fall solely on military families
11/24/09

A Wisconsin congressman wants to start a war tax to pay for the cost of the conflict in Afghanistan. Mike Simonson reports on the "Share the Sacrifice Act"…

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One state law firm sues another over use of internet search words
11/24/09

A legal feud over Google search words pits market forces against the interpretation of privacy laws. An expert in internet lawsuits says the battle between two Wisconsin law firms is a tempest in a tea pot. Gil Halsted reports…

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Naval Research Lab’s findings will help combat dock erosion
11/24/09

Researchers say they've solved part of the mystery of the bacteria that's eating steel docks in Lake Superior ports. The biological organism apparently is not from outer space. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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La Crosse County official says more support is needed for relative caregivers
11/24/09

One in every ten children in the U.S. lives in a household headed by someone other than a parent. As Danielle Kaeding reports, the number of children being cared for by relatives is on the rise in La Crosse County…

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Chippewa Valley Free Clinic sees dramatic increase in patients, seeks additional funding
11/24/09

Health officials warn that just because someone has coverage for health and dental care doesn’t mean they will get it or that unhealthy behaviors will go away if they do get it. Mary Jo Wagner explains…

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Coalition pressures Environmental Protection Agency to enforce clean water regulations
11/24/09

Environmental groups and the EPA may go to court over fertilizer and manure pollution in Wisconsin waters. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Some Lutherans forming new denomination
11/23/09

Lutherans are split over a recent vote by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that will allow gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy. That resolution becomes effective next April. Conservative Lutherans now plan to break away from the largest Lutheran denomination. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Debate pointed over future and efficiency of public financing
11/23/09

As political candidates begin to fill their war chests for next fall's election, a Milwaukee-based think tank says the state's campaign public financing system is dead. Gil Halsted reports…

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Need increases for Salvation Army services statewide
11/23/09

Salvation Army chapters around the state say more families are signing up for Christmas-time charity and assistance. Meghan Wons reports…

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Honey producers fight to remove “adulterated” honey-products from shelves
11/23/09

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association says the cold wet summer will bring the worst crop on record this year, and beekeepers are struggling to make what profit they can. To that end, they're backing a bill that would boost the local market for pure honey and target foreign imitators. Kirk Carapezza explains…

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Wausau community celebrates newly-erected symbol of peace
11/23/09

An international peace sculpture was dedicated in Wausau today as a bond between Christians and Muslims, and America and the Arab world. Glen Moberg attended the event, and produced this report…

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Smaller deer herd won’t keep hunters out of Wisconsin woods
11/20/09

The number of deer bagged this season is expected to be down a tad. But that isn't dampening enthusiasm as the nine day Wisconsin gun deer hunting season gets underway Saturday. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Despite protective measures, destructive fish species may be in Great Lakes
11/20/09

Federal and state officials say there's scientific evidence that a harmful invasive species, the Asian Carp, has gotten beyond electric barriers near Chicago. That means the hungry fish may be much closer to getting into the Great Lakes. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Environmentalist says nuclear doesn’t “make the cut” when it comes to best alternative energy options
11/20/09

A coalition of environmental groups is urging lawmakers to resist efforts to expand nuclear power as they consider how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Shawn Johnson reports…

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“Road Home” agency provides permanent, low-income housing for struggling families
11/20/09

Each year, agencies which help the homeless in Dane County turn away about 500 families; there's simply no place to put them. An effort to get these families into permanent shelter culminated today, with four families moving into low income apartments. Shamane Mills reports…

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Some majority Democrats not yet sold on climate and energy bill
11/20/09

Leaders of the U.S. Senate have confirmed that climate change legislation will be delayed until next spring. Wisconsin's Senators are two of the lawmakers who are not yet on board with the bill. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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National Wildlife Federation: Wisconsin’s ballast water requirements a “good start”
11/20/09

Reaction to Wisconsin's plan to require tougher ballast water treatment for Great Lakes ships continues to flow in. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Study will look at transforming landfill byproducts into energy
11/20/09

Monroe County is conducting a feasibility study to see if they can convert landfill gas and waste into electrical energy. Their efforts are being boosted by a $10,000 grant from a Wisconsin environmental advocacy group. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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H1N1’s “Swine Flu” misnomer has contributed to big loss for pork producers
11/20/09

Misconceptions about contracting the H1N1 virus -- or "Swine Flu" -- from eating pork products has hurt that industry. In Wisconsin, agricultural officials are predicting a slow recovery for the state's more than 700 pork producers. Kirk Carapezza reports…

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Community Shield program targets illegal immigrants involved in gang activity
11/20/09

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says an anti-gang partnership with the Federal department of justice that started a year ago has led to the deportation of more than 200 criminal gang members. Gil Halsted reports…

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It’s crunch-time for Wisconsin farmers
11/20/09

After being pretty much being kept out of the fields during a wet October, Wisconsin farmers are trying to get the harvest in before winter weather hits. Steve Roisum reports…

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UW-Madison researchers explore how climate change affects landscape
11/20/09

A new Wisconsin study looks at what happens to the landscape when large numbers of animals disappear. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Standards may change for ships dumping water in Wisconsin
11/19/09

Ships arriving at Great Lakes ports in Wisconsin would have to meet tougher controls on invasive species in ballast water, under a permit system the DNR announced today. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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More students enrolling in online schools
11/19/09

Wisconsin’s virtual schools say enrollment this year is the highest it's ever been. Brian Bull reports…

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Geographic information systems on exhibit in Madison
11/19/09

People from all around Wisconsin will gather Friday at the UW-Madison to show off high-tech mapping skills that tell communities everything from the location of fire hydrants to crime patterns. Shamane Mills reports…

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Bill would require transparency from publicly-funded WIAA
11/19/09

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association -- which governs high school sports in Wisconsin -- is fighting efforts to make it subject to the state's open government laws. Terry Bell reports…

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Obey: mistakes on official Obama Administration website give ammunition to critics
11/19/09

The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Wisconsin Democrat Dave Obey, is defending the stimulus bill that he helped write even as he attacks a government website designed to track its success. Glen Moberg reports…

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Photojournalist captures daily life for soldiers in Afghanistan
11/19/09

An Associated Press combat photographer with ties to Wisconsin says when the going gets tough over there, he likes to think about the way it is over here--in Wisconsin. Mike Simonson has his story …

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Wisconsin environmental group says alternative energy investments are paying off
11/19/09

A look at federal data shows carbon dioxide emissions dropped in Wisconsin in 2006 and 2007. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Bill would change trash disposal rules
11/19/09

People would no longer be allowed to dispose of household trash in their backyards under a bill state lawmakers are considering. Shawn Johnson reports …

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Two-year long highway project complete
11/19/09

Hunters heading to far Northeastern Wisconsin this weekend will be greeted by a newly opened four-lane highway. The last four-lane portion of Highway 41 opens to traffic this morning. Patty Murray reports…

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Effects of windier Great Lakes could include less winter ice, more lakeshore breezes
11/19/09

The Great Lakes are getting windier. Rising water temperatures are causing winds to increase more than 10 percent since 1985. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Milwaukee County Board overrides more than half of gubernatorial candidate Walker’s budget vetoes
11/19/09

Two of the three main candidates for Wisconsin Governor have nearly wrapped up their local budget fights for the year. The debate has begun over what the battles mean for the Governor's race. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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DHS working on state insurance plan proposal
11/18/09

More than 7,000 Wisconsin adults are already on a waiting list for a new state health care program that ran out of room in October. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Barrett begins campaign acknowledging bleak fiscal picture for Wisconsin
11/18/09

Gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett is expressing more concern about the state of Wisconsin's finances. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Former state lawmaker Teri McCormick enters race for U.S. Representative
11/18/09

Next year's election for the 8th Congressional District is getting more crowded. Another Republican is in line to challenge incumbent Democrat Steve Kagen. Patty Murray reports…

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Sexual abuse survivors want more transparency, accountability from Diocese
11/18/09

A La Crosse Bishop is leaving the Diocese there after being named the Archbishop of the Milwaukee Archdiocese. However, a victims’ rights group wants Bishop Jerome Listecki to eliminate what they say is secrecy surrounding sexual abuse allegations beforehand. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Milwaukee wins water research funding fight
11/18/09

The state has discontinued funding for a water research coordinator in the UW-System, after concerns were raised in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Large-scale public flu clinic goes smoothly
11/18/09

Only a portion of available vaccine was used at Dane County's first large public clinic to protect against H1N1. Shamane Mills reports on the first of a two day vaccination effort aimed at vulnerable groups…

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Trial shows mind-body connection can be powerful in preventing serious heart ailments
11/17/09

Clinical trials done at the Medical College of Wisconsin show transcendental meditation substantially lowers the rate of heart attack, stroke and death. Shamane Mills reports…

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Debate continues over future of Milwaukee Public School leadership
11/17/09

Teachers unions and some Milwaukee legislators say they'll introduce a takeover alternative bill for the Milwaukee Public Schools. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Doctor warns marijuana’s health effects should be further researched before legislators act
11/17/09

Supporters of a plan to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin say there's no longer any reason to delay. But the state's largest doctors group is still hesitant. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Prisoners give vegetables of their labor to those in need
11/17/09

For most people the phrase "prison labor" makes one think of license plates. But in Wisconsin some prisoners prisons are paying their debt to society by raising vegetables. As Gil Halsted reports it's a job that can often play an important role in preparing a felon to be caring citizen once released…

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UW official says author’s conclusions about two to four year college transfers inaccurate for Wisconsin
11/17/09

A UW Chancellor says students who start out at two-year UW colleges and then transfer to four-year schools have higher graduation rates than the national average. David Wilson is challenging the conclusions about two-year schools from a noted education critic. Glen Moberg reports…

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Representative Kind says U.S. should strengthen relationship with Pakistan
11/17/09

Western Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind of La Crosse says Pakistan is key to peace and stability in South Asia, and could be a great help in the war in Afghanistan. Steve Roisum reports…

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Fallen Fort Hood soldier laid to rest in Wonewoc
11/17/09

Yesterday afternoon in Wonewoc, family, friends and comrades honored Captain Russell Seager. The Wonewoc native was one of two Wisconsin soldiers killed in the Fort Hood shootings earlier this month. Kirk Carapezza attended the service, and has this report…

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Governor Doyle says he’ll sign medical marijuana bill with certain provisions
11/16/09

Supporters of a plan to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin say there's no longer any reason to delay. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Law seeks to equalize penalty for abuse, regardless of victim’s age
11/16/09

Wisconsin law is harsher on adults who hurt other adults than when they hurt children. A bill going through the legislature now would change that inequity. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Medicare enrollees see changes in insurance options
11/16/09

Elderly in Wisconsin will have fewer choices of private insurers under Medicare's drug benefit in 2010 and costs are likely to be higher. Shamane Mills reports…

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Barrett officially announces bid for governor
11/16/09

Gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett says Democrats don't deserve blame for high unemployment and the state's budget problems. Barrett kicked off his campaign in Milwaukee yesterday. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Milwaukee Mayor's bid for 2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial race may be upstream challenge
11/16/09

Tom Barrett's decision to enter the Governor's race comes despite historic trends that suggest next year could be a difficult one for his party. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Doyle: Governor-appointed DNR secretaries ensure “direct line of accountability”
11/16/09

Governor Jim Doyle has vetoed a plan that would have stripped future governors of the power to appoint Department of Natural Resources Secretaries. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Board seeks to protect water quality, wildlife with proposed new rules
11/16/09

The Natural Resources Board has approved changes to shoreline development rules. They're directing counties to come up with ordinances protecting wildlife habitats that fall within 300 feet of the shores of lakes, rivers, and streams. Patty Murray reports…

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Railroad passenger increase predicted if new route is approved
11/16/09

Supporters of high speed rail in southwestern Wisconsin have formed a coalition to push for a route from Chicago to the Twin Cities that follows Amtrak's line through La Crosse. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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5,000 doses of vaccination to be distributed at public venue in Madison
11/16/09

Tomorrow Dane County will have it's first big public flu clinic against H1N1. Shots and nasal spray are intended only for the most vulnerable. Shamane Mills reports…

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Abandoned horses a growing problem in Wisconsin
11/16/09

The number of unwanted horses keeps rising. But many of those who love horse are at odds over what to do. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

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Despite 22 year tradition, 2010 winter games may be last held at Wausau
11/13/09

The group that sponsors the Badger State Winter Games in Wausau has decided to pull its financial support, casting doubt on whether Wausau will continue host the Olympic-style events after next year. Glen Moberg reports…

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Online referendum will have students vote to nix or pay more for programming
11/13/09

UW-La Crosse students will vote next week on whether they’re willing to pay higher fees to keep several academic initiatives going. Steve Roisum reports…

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Fish poison dump intended to keep invasive fish species out of Great Lakes
11/13/09

Environmental agencies say they'll try to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes during an upcoming maintenance project, by dumping fish poison into a shipping canal. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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New laws to crack down on fraudulent childcare providers
11/13/09

Governor Jim Doyle signed into law several changes today that aim to prevent fraud in Wisconsin's child care subsidy program. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Pro-gun legislator says supporting new gun control bill “makes sense”
11/13/09

A legislative committee is considering a gun control bill with strong backing from the Milwaukee District Attorney. It would make it a felony to knowingly buy a gun for a felon. Gil Halsted reports…

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HopsiceCare access director says longer hospice stays are needed
11/13/09

A report shows the time patients spend in hospice care is far less than Medicare will pay for. Some say it's so short that patients don't get the full benefits from this end-of-life care. Shamane Mills reports…

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Public hearings will help Office of Justice Assistance determine best traffic data collection methods
11/13/09

The state has begun gathering public opinion to help decide the best way for police to collect racial data during traffic stops. It’s to prepare for a new law that will take effect in 2011. Steve Roisum reports…

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Identifying veterans suffering from mental health, other issues is goal of treatment court
11/13/09

La Crosse County officials are hoping to have a veterans’ treatment court up and running at the beginning of the New Year. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Justices say misleading ad is not grounds for disciplinary action
11/13/09

A three-judge panel has recommended dismissing an ethics complaint against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Defense Secretary Gates says troops love Oshkosh Corporation’s mine-resistant vehicles
11/13/09

Defense Secretary Robert Gates came to Oshkosh yesterday to tour a plant where a new type of mine-resistant vehicle is being made for service in Afghanistan. The Oshkosh Corporation has a three billion dollar contract to deliver thousands of the all terrain vehicles by next spring. Patty Murray reports…

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Louisiana crayfish are unwelcome in Wisconsin waters
11/13/09

DNR staff will be checking for signs of life in a pond in Germantown today after yesterday dumping in thousands of gallons of bleach, in hopes of stopping an invasive crayfish. Chuck Quirmbach filed this report…

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Last Wisconsin dog track to close at end of year
11/13/09

In 1987, Wisconsin voters made pari-mutuel betting in Wisconsin legal. Two years later, five dog tracks sprung up around Wisconsin with the promise of a new boon for entertainment and tourism. This week we learned the last of those five dog tracks, the Dairy-land Dog Track in Kenosha, will close its doors for good at the end of this year. Terry Bell spoke with Bill Thompson, professor of public administration and a gaming specialist at the University of Nevada- Las Vegas, to find out what happened to the dog racing industry in Wisconsin…

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Porchlight transitional housing will get some veterans off the streets
11/12/09

As the nation honors its war veterans, an affordable housing group in Madison is opening a new apartment building to provide shelter and assistance to homeless veterans. Gil Halsted reports…

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Debate over juvenile waiver trials continues
11/12/09

The state Supreme Court is considering changing the rules that judges and lawyers follow when deciding whether to try young teens in adult court. Gil Halsted reports…

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La Crosse County to benefit from nationwide Transition from Jail to Community Initiative
11/12/09

A national project is helping La Crosse County ease the transition for offenders from jail to the community. Program reps visited the La Crosse County jail this week to check on how things are going. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Pew Center report says Wisconsin is one of the most financially troubled states
11/12/09

A new report includes Wisconsin on a list of state governments whose budget troubles could resemble California's over the next couple years. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Many Wisconsin veterans may not be getting the treatment they need for stress disorders
11/12/09

Officials with the state's Department of Veterans' Affairs say there's an increased awareness of the mental and emotional costs borne by Wisconsin’s soldiers. But as Kirk Carapezza reports, many veterans still resist getting help…

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Survey to determine scope of nursing shortage
11/12/09

Registered nurses who are renewing their licenses early next year will have to fill out a survey. The results will be used to determine the impact a nursing shortage will have over the next decade. Patty Murray reports…

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Wisconsin group assessing needs, making plans for grant money distribution
11/12/09

The federal government will be distributing another $6 million to help people who suffered damage from the 2008 floods and storms. Steve Roisum reports …

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Senator says the passed health reform may not slow healthcare spending enough
11/12/09

Whether health reform will adequately control rising medical costs is an issue with some democrats in the U.S Senate. Shamane Mills reports…

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Citizens Utility Board says utility profits should be cut before consumer costs go up
11/12/09

At least four Wisconsin electric utilities are trying to take more money out of customers pockets with rate increase proposals now before state regulators. But a consumer group hopes to chip away at the companies' profits. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Wisconsin Congressman says compromises will ensure passage of health reform bill
11/11/09

More than 40 abortion rights supporters in Congress are threatening to block health care reform if a tough new anti-abortion amendment isn't removed from the final bill. The senior Democrat in Wisconsin's congressional delegation, Dave Obey, says that would be a mistake. Glen Moberg reports…

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Photographer says it’s important to make Vietnam Veterans feel their service “was worth it”
11/11/09

Among the many Veterans Day events in Wisconsin, Vietnam veterans are being singled out for special recognition in Madison. There's a special portrait exhibit of Vietnam Vets at the Chazen Art Museum on the U-W Madison campus. Gil Halsted reports on the "Back in the World " exhibit…

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Green Bay man wants to ensure historic ships aren’t scrapped
11/11/09

A relative of a crewmember of the sunken ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald is on a mission to save other ships that were out on the lake that night 34 years ago. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Wisconsin veterans feel effects of chemical warfare used in Vietnam
11/11/09

The federal government has recognized three more illnesses associated with the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danielle Kaeding reports, veterans in southwestern Wisconsin are looking to see if they're eligible for benefits…

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VA regional billing facility will bring new jobs to Madison area
11/11/09

A suburb of Madison has won out against nearly a dozen other locations for a federal facility that will bring a couple hundred jobs. Supporters say the project shows the role small business can play in landing bigger fish. Shamane Mills reports…

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Auschwitz survivor says doctors must value humanity more than science
11/11/09

A survivor of the Nazi Holocaust brought a message of hope and forgiveness to central Wisconsin yesterday--and a warning to the medical community. Glen Moberg reports…

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Dispute over where retrial should be held continues
11/11/09

A lawyer for former Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen told the Wisconsin Supreme Court today that Jensen's criminal retrial should be moved to his home county instead of where his alleged crimes occurred. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Home sales are up in Wisconsin, but more foreclosures could be coming
11/11/09

A statewide realtor’s group says home sales are up this quarter, the first time since the recession began nearly two years ago. Brian Bull reports…

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Some want casino to replace closing dog track
11/11/09

Wisconsin's last dog track---the Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha County-- is apparently closing by the end of the year. Now, some officials are again calling for the state and federal governments to help open a high-stakes casino on the site. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Republic Airlines to bring new jobs to Milwaukee
11/10/09

Governor Doyle's office says state tax credits will help keep hundreds of airline jobs in Wisconsin...and may lead to hundreds of new jobs. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Wisconsin senator fears proposal will divide Board of Regents, hurt certain campuses
11/10/09

A plan to break Wisconsin into seven districts with a University of Wisconsin regent in each part of the state is awaiting the governor's signature to become law. But a state senator sees this as a raw deal for smaller campuses. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Franciscan Skemp, Gunderson Lutheran aren’t seeing rush of pregnant women line up for vaccine
11/10/09

Two major healthcare providers in southwestern Wisconsin are in the early stages of vaccinating pregnant women with the H1N1 shot. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Student group commends UW Chancellor for putting Nike on notice
11/10/09

A student labor rights group wants University of Wisconsin administrators to pressure Nike on workers’ issues, or cancel its contract with the sports apparel company altogether. Kirk Carapezza reports…

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Democrats say proposal will aid startups, green manufacturing
11/10/09

Democrats who control the Wisconsin Senate have unveiled a plan that would expand a tax credit for angel investors and offer more state support for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Shawn Johnson reports…

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UW-Milwaukee concerned about funding allocation for freshwater research
11/10/09

A Milwaukee state lawmaker is taking on the UW-System, over which UW campus should be leading the way on freshwater research. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Marijuana grows on public lands spreading in Wisconsin
11/10/09

Wisconsin's millions of acres of public lands are attracting more than just outdoor enthusiasts. Criminals are finding big opportunity, growing marijuana in hidden places. Kristen Durst reports…

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Anthropologist brings Amazonians to Stevens Point
11/10/09

A professor of anthropology at UW-Stevens Point has embarked on an amazing cultural exchange program- living deep in the Amazon rainforest and then bringing tribesmen back to live in central Wisconsin. Glen Moberg has the story…

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Representative Kagen: changes ahead for healthcare reform package
11/09/09

One of Wisconsin's U.S. Representatives says the healthcare legislation passed this weekend isn't perfect. But Steve Kagen says it's a "positive step forward" and expects the Senate to improve the legislation. Patty Murray reports…

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Young athletes to participate in study focused on most common injury
11/09/09

Researchers plan to study Wisconsin high school basketball players this season. UW Sports Medicine staff want to find out if ankle braces reduce injury rates. Shamane Mills reports…

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City honors Wisconsin soldier killed at Fort Hood
11/09/09

Hundreds of people took part in a candlelight vigil in the Eastern Wisconsin city of Kiel last night. They came to remember Kiel resident Amy Krueger, who died in last week's shootings at Fort Hood, in Texas. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Despite financial struggles, non-profits continue to meet growing need
11/09/09

It's been a difficult past few years for many Wisconsin non-profit organizations, as fundraising lags and the need for their services soars. Kristen Durst reports…

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Metrics system strives to provide comparisons that are “apples-to-apples”
11/09/09

There's a new way for Wisconsin schools to measure how well they're doing. It's called the Value Added system. Schools across the nation are starting to use it, and there are predictions it could be part of the President's “Race to the Top” measure to improve public education. Shamane Mills reports…

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UW-Oshkosh professors, students commemorate fall of Berlin Wall
11/09/09

Twenty years ago the Berlin Wall effectively crumbled, taking with it the iron curtain that closed off Communist Eastern Europe from the rest of the world. Two Professors at UW Oshkosh were there that day in 1989- one on the Western side, the other on the Eastern. They shared their memories with Patty Murray…

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Farm Mediation Coordinator says open dialogue between farmers and lenders is necessary
11/09/09

Farmers are feeling more pressure from banks to come through on loans while many aren’t making enough to break even. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Rules surrounding schools’ energy projects to be reviewed
11/09/09

A plan to let school districts raise their tax levy to pay for energy efficiency improvements will have a public hearing today. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Requested funding would go to cutting number of school days skipped
11/06/09

A state agency that distributes federal funds for criminal justice programs is hoping to get $1 million soon. The money – if approved by Congress – would back efforts to reduce truancy in Wisconsin schools. Brian Bull reports…

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Unresolved issues may bring Wisconsin legislators together again
11/06/09

Governor Jim Doyle says he's pleased Wisconsin lawmakers have passed education reforms. What they didn’t take up, though, was governance of Milwaukee public schools. A special session on that issue, and tougher laws on drunk driving, may be in store. Shamane Mills reports…

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Legislators send several bills to Governor Doyle’s desk after long session
11/06/09

State lawmakers wrapped up their fall session last night, passing a wide range of bills covering everything from Supreme Court elections, to education reform, to drunk driving. Wisconsin Public Radio’s Shawn Johnson has this roundup…

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Bills will qualify Wisconsin for “Race to the Top” funding, but some legislators say it’s not enough
11/06/09

The State legislature passed a package of education bills early this morning that will make Wisconsin eligible for a share of billions in federal education funding. But approval did not come easily. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Van Hollen tells business community he’ll enforce rules, but not give businesses “death sentences”
11/06/09

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is reassuring state business leaders that as long as they obey the law he's there to help them grow the state's economy. Gil Halsted reports…

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More tax dollars will go to campaigns for Wisconsin high court
11/06/09

Candidates for the Supreme Court would have access to more public financing to run their campaigns under a plan that cleared the State Senate yesterday. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Limited number of H1N1 vaccinations causes frustration for those who want it
11/06/09

Attitudes about H1N1 vaccine are being shaped by sickness at home and work. Another influence is misinformation about the vaccine's safety. Wisconsin health workers say demand is high, though supplies are low. Shamane Mills reports…

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After going to press for more than a century, paper goes online for first time
11/06/09

Another Wisconsin daily newspaper is cutting back its print editions. The Ashland Daily Press is going from six days a week to five. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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Job loss and health issues contribute to surge in bankruptcies
11/06/09

Bankruptcy filings in Wisconsin are up about 30 percent from last year at this time. Danielle Kaeding reports on the reasons why many are going broke…

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Standing corn, no “earn-a-buck” program may reduce number of deer hunted
11/06/09

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources predicts a smaller deer harvest for this upcoming hunting season. Steve Roisum reports…

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Legislation seeks to cut corporate greenhouse gas emissions
11/05/09

Wisconsin utility providers and environmental advocates are examining the pros and cons of Cap & Trade legislation being considered by Congress. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Green Bay Doctor adds name to ballot for District Representative spot
11/05/09

Another candidate is joining the race against 8th District Representative Steve Kagen. Five Republicans are now lined up to challenge the two-term Democrat. Patty Murray reports…

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Obama ducks commenting on controversial proposal for Milwaukee public school system
11/05/09

The President's education speech in Madison yesterday focused on what states need to do to qualify for a share of federal funding through the "Race to the Top" program. But the President made no mention of a hotly debated plan to let Milwaukee's mayor take over that city's struggling schools. Shawn Johnson reports...

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Outcome of referendum vote means substantial cuts for Stevens Point schools
11/05/09

Voters in Stevens Point yesterday said no to a referendum request to fund the public schools, leaving the district with no choice but to pursue some difficult budget cuts. As Glen Moberg reports, organizers think the bad economy may have influenced the outcome…

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Wisconsin high court rules domestic partnership registry doesn’t violate state’s gay marriage ban
11/05/09

The state Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging the state's new domestic partnership registry. Gil Halsted reports…

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Taxpayers vote another Monroe County supervisor out over courthouse project
11/05/09

The Chairman of a western Wisconsin county board of supervisors is the latest to be ousted in a second recall election over a controversial construction project. Steve Roisum reports…

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Food delivery trucks embark on national tour
11/05/09

A hunger relief effort to support food banks across the country launched from Madison this week. Kirk Carapezza was there and has this report…

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Proposed new wind turbines spur debate
11/05/09

A wind farm fight with a different "spin'' is powering up northeast of Madison. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Water surveyors say more data, monitoring needed on groundwater
11/05/09

A state panel looking at groundwater issues has been told that lack of information about water is a sizable problem. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Former Catholic Church official accused of withholding information on sexually abusive priests
11/05/09

Another clergy abuse lawsuit has been filed against the Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese. The latest case includes a claim that a former Archbishop had a so-called "secret archive" of priests involved in child sex crimes. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Obama says it’s time to make education our nation’s mission
11/04/09

President Obama told an audience at a Madison middle school today that the federal government was prepared to help states pay for education reforms. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Wisconsin group supports conditions of Democrats’ nationwide health-reform bill
11/04/09

State labor advocates are pushing for the public option contained in the U.S. House Democrats' health-reform bill being debated this week. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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Legitimacy of state law on gay marriage questioned
11/04/09

The state Supreme Court is considering a case that could invalidate Wisconsin's ban on gay marriage. The statewide referendum approved three years ago could be rescinded if the court finds it asked voters to approve two separate issues - the definition of marriage and the banning of civil unions. Gil Halsted reports…

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Census figures show Wisconsin ranks among states with lowest number of government employees
11/04/09

A comparison of government workers in Wisconsin to other states shows fewer on the public payroll than most places around the country. Shamane Mills reports…

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Course of campaign fundraising may change for those running Supreme Court races
11/04/09

Candidates for the Supreme Court would be eligible for millions of dollars in public funding under a plan that cleared the legislature's budget committee yesterday. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Greenbacks will go to implementing greener energy practices in some state corporations
11/04/09

Wisconsin will receive nearly $15,000,000 in federal money to help some businesses use energy more efficiently. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Deceased Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame member was also local activist, philanthropist
11/04/09

The city of Wausau is mourning one of its local legends-a broadcasting pioneer who helped recast the city's downtown as a center for the arts. Glen Moberg reports…

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59,000 acres to be conserved for public use
11/04/09

The Nature Conservancy is set to close on a big land deal in Northeastern Wisconsin. The group says money set aside in the federal budget will ensure hunters, hikers, and ski-ers will have access to the land in-perpetuity. Patty Murray reports…

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Beloit celebrates a century of Wisconsin aviation
11/04/09

It was 100 years ago when the first airplane left the ground in Wisconsin. It was a series of short flights and it happened in Beloit. And the pilot was A.P. Warner, a local entrepreneur who became one of aviation’s pioneers. Michael Goc of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame talks with WPR's Terry Bell about the event …

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Part of a celebration today in Beloit includes a re-creation of Warner’s first flight in Beloit. To find out more, go to: www.aviationhalloffameWisconsin.com


Indian leaders to share needs and concerns at White House tribal conference
11/03/09

This Thursday, President Obama will meet with Native American leaders from across the U.S. for the so-called White House Tribal Nations Conference. Brian Bull reports on what some Wisconsin native leaders hope to get from the event…

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Wisconsin advocates to discuss health insurance policy changes before Congress
11/03/09

A delegation of small business owners travel to Washington D.C. today to share their health insurance experiences. An Eau Claire couple will be among those from 24 states making the trip. Mary Jo Wagner has more…

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School board and teachers union clash over conditions of test score bill
11/03/09

A bill that would lift Wisconsin's ban on using test scores to evaluate teachers is racing through the state legislature. And while it has the backing of the state's teachers union, school boards say it's too weak. Shawn Johnson reports...

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Health providers hit with flurry of H1N1 worries
11/03/09

A lot of people with flu-like symptoms are jamming phone lines and cramming health facilities with concerns about h1n1. Shamane Mills reports…

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Efficiency and value of proposed nuclear reactors questioned
11/03/09

A former member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the numbers don’t add up over a proposal that suggests building new nuclear reactors as a possible low-cost solution to climate change. Danielle Kaeding reports…

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UW students highlight social justice issues
11/03/09

A group of college students wants to make a world of difference this week. So they're putting on the 3rd annual Peace-building Conference at UW-Superior. Mike Simonson has their story…

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Lighthouse restoration project receives additional funding
11/03/09

Congress is sending a second multi-million dollar package to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to restore its 19th century lighthouses. Mike Simonson reports from Superior…

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River clean-up removes 1,200 pounds of pollutants
11/03/09

A twenty-two million dollar clean-up project in a Wisconsin river has been declared finished. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Debate forms over application to get drinking water from Lake Michigan
11/03/09

Governor Jim Doyle and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appear to be close political allies. But they disagree on a recent development involving Great Lakes water. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Milwaukee could use water as a carrot for new businesses
11/03/09

The idea of helping businesses pay less for water, if they locate in blighted areas, is being floated in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Partnership provides surplus experimental produce to food pantries, soup kitchens
11/02/09

University of Wisconsin farm researchers are teaming up with a regional food bank to fight hunger in the state. Wisconsin Public Radio's Kirk Carapezza reports…

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High schoolers especially hit by scarce job market
11/02/09

The economy is undergoing what experts call a jobless recovery, making it harder for anyone looking for work, but particularly for high school age kids who are competing for entry level jobs with young adults. Wisconsin Public Radio's Kirk Carapezza reports…

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Baldwin legislation aims to curb nursing shortfall
11/02/09

Despite recent layoffs and furloughs of nurses nationwide, a future shortage of nurses is still expected. One obstacle in training more nurses is not enough faculty. A provision by a Wisconsin congressional member might change that. Shamane Mills reports…

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State’s private colleges do fine for fall enrollment, despite economic turbulence
11/02/09

The state’s private colleges and universities have done okay for fall enrollment, despite the troubled economy. Brian Bull reports…

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Advocates for reforming high court campaign finance pin hopes on legislative solution
11/02/09

Advocates for reforming the campaign finance laws governing state supreme court elections suffered a defeat last week. But they're hoping for a victory in the legislature this week. Gil Halsted reports…

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State parks becoming more pet-friendly
11/02/09

More Wisconsin state parks and forests are setting aside beach space for pets. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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