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A look at Wisconsin's hunting culture

Becky DeVries — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:22:44 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of hunters are set to take part in a Wisconsin tradition. Click on the headline for Becky DeVries' report on Wisconsin's hunting culture.

Student returns duffel bag of cash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:44 GMT

A Chicago college student who found a duffel bag containing more than $10,000 in cash decided to call the police - after consulting her mother.

DMV offices will be closed Nov. 27

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:05 GMT

All Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed on Friday, November 27. Click the headline to read the full story.

Detainees needle troops about Favre

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:44 GMT

Detainees at a camp in Baghdad, Iraq have found a way to get under the skin of guard troops from Wisconsin. Click the headline to read the full story.

Proposal would name state motorcycle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:54:45 GMT

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson would become the official Wisconsin motorcycle under a bill proposed in the Legislature. Click the headline to read the full story.

Wis. foreclosures at record level

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:58 GMT

A new report shows 11 percent of home loans in Wisconsin were in foreclosure or delinquent at the end of September. Click on the headline for full story.

The future of nuclear waste

Robert Hornacek — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:52:43 GMT

High-level, radioactive waste is being stored along the Lake Michigan shoreline. While some say it's safe and temporary, others say it needs to go. Click on the headline for Robert Hornacek's balanced report.

Ed Thompson seeks state Senate seat

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:46 GMT

Ed Thompson says he won't seek re-election as Tomah mayor and will instead concentrate on running for a state Senate seat. Click the headline to read the full story.

Thanksgiving travel and road projects

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:15:50 GMT

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says most road construction projects in the state are done for the year, which should ease travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. Click the headline to read the full story.

Health insurance costs more in Wis.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT

A new survey finds Wisconsinites pay more for health insurance than the rest of the country and the cost is rising at a faster rate. Click the headline to read the full story.

Wis. unemployment dips slightly in Oct.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:58:16 GMT

Wisconsin's unemployment rate dipped slightly in October to 7.6 percent, its lowest point so far this year. Click the headline to read the full story.

Surveillance video of Germantown murder

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:26 GMT

Police have released surveillance video they believe shows the murder of a teen in Germantown. Click on the headline for full story.

Cranberry harvest meeting expectations

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:31 GMT

Cranberry harvests in Wisconsin and elsewhere are meeting expectations, meaning your cranberry sauce will cost about the same this Thanksgiving as it did last year. Click the headline for the full report

Stimulus won't cure transportation needs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:13:15 GMT

The state Department of Transportation says in its 20-year plan released this week that federal economic stimulus money does not solve immediate or long-term funding needs. Click the headline for the full report.

Lake Delton restocking working

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:55 GMT

State fishing experts say restocking on Lake Delton is working well so far. Click on the headline for the full report.

Future of nuclear power

Robert Hornacek — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:57:37 GMT

It's radioactive. It's expensive. Some say it's dangerous while others say it's indispensable. Click on the headline for Robert Hornacek's special report on the future of nuclear power.

State H1N1 death toll rises to 31

Becky DeVries — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:34:26 GMT

The number of H1N1 related deaths are on the rise in Wisconsin. Click on the headline for Becky DeVries' complete story.

Engineers sue to stop layoffs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:35 GMT

A state union bargaining unit representing about 1,100 engineers filed a lawsuit against the state Tuesday seeking to stop temporary layoffs. Click the headline to read the full story.

Fund managers discourage pricey flights

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:03:45 GMT

The agency that manages Wisconsin's pension fund has tightened its travel policy to discourage employees from purchasing expensive business class flights. Click the headline to read the full story.

State: 11 more swine flu deaths

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:30 GMT

State health officials are confirming 11 more deaths related to the swine flu in Wisconsin. Click the headline to read the full story.

Eau Claire police defend street cameras

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:26 GMT

Eau Clarie's police chief says putting surveillance cameras on some city streets would help deter crime. But opponents don't like the thought of constantly being watched. Click the headline to read the full story.

UW wants union petitions dismissed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:14 GMT

A spokesman says the University of Wisconsin System will ask an agency to dismiss a union's request to move 130 academic staff members into collective bargaining units. Click the headline to read the full story.

UW-Madison in top 10 in study abroad

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:30 GMT

A new report says the University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among the top ten schools for student participation in international study programs. Click the headline to read the full story.

Revenge motive in Germantown murder

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:26 GMT

A southeastern Wisconsin man strangled his 14-year-old stepson with a necktie to get revenge on his wife and her relatives, prosecutors said. Click on the headline for the full story.

MillerCoors donates to Discovery World

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:28:36 GMT

The public water education programs at Discovery World are going to be expanded - to include beer. Click the headline for the full report.

State acts on alleged child care fraud

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:13:11 GMT

The state suspended payments to 36 child care providers in October based on suspicions of fraud. Click the headline for the full report.

Hunters asked to watch for drugs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:35 GMT

State wildlife officials are asking hunters to keep an eye out for any drug-growing operations hidden in remote areas across Wisconsin. Click on the headline for the full report.

Shoreline construction rules revised

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:34:01 GMT

State environmental officials have revised new shoreline building rules. Click the headline to read the full story.

7,000 on insurance waiting list

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:33 GMT

About 7,000 poor adults with no children who couldn't enroll in a state insurance plan geared toward them are on a waiting list to receive coverage. Click the headline to read the full story.

Gov. signs trade agreement with Israel

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:51:09 GMT

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has signed a trade agreement with Israel on research and technology development.