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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.

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.

McCormick joins 8th Congressional race

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:37 GMT

Another Republican has thown her hat into the ring for the 8th Congressional District race. Click the headline to read the full story.

Sarah Palin's memoir released

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:36:34 GMT

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's new tell-all book "Going Rogue" hit book shelves Tuesday. Click on the headline for Sandra Endo's report.

DAs not covered by secrecy law

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:56:51 GMT

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says a law that prevents Wisconsin's government watchdog agency from discussing investigations does not extend to district attorneys. Click the headline to read the full story.

Democrats support medical marijuana

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:48:07 GMT

Legalizing medical marijuana will ease the cancer patients' pain and help others who are suffering, supporters of legalization argued Monday. Click the headline to read the full story.

Why Palin talks like a Midwesterner

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:34:34 GMT

When 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage, there was a lot of talk about her distinctive dialect. Click the headline to read the full story.

Bader returns to the radio

Lou Hillman — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:51:35 GMT

An embattled Green Bay radio talk show host is back on the air. Click on the headline for Lou Hillman's complete report.

Barrett to announce decision on Sunday

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:26:22 GMT

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett plans to announce on Sunday whether he's entering the governor's race next year.

Bader's future to be announced Monday

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:20:19 GMT

WTAQ radio managers say they will make an announcement on suspended talk show host Jerry Bader Monday. Click the headline to read the full story.

Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

McCarthy's bust back on display

Lou Hillman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:38:15 GMT

After years in storage, a bronze bust of one of Wisconsin's most controversial politicians is back on permanent display in Appleton. Click on the headline for Lou Hillman's complete report.

Decker: Not enough votes on DNR bill

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:18 GMT

The leader of the Wisconsin state Senate says he doesn't think there's enough votes in the Legislature to override an expected veto of a bill changing who names the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. Click the headline to read the full story.

Case against Gableman may be dismissed

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:54 GMT

A three-judge panel has recommended that the ethics charges against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman be dismissed.

UWSP advisor defends Walker fundraiser

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:15:10 GMT

The faculty adviser to College Republicans at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point says a recent event there did not violate a political fundraising ban. Click the headline to read the full story.

Mayor Barrett says decision coming

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:39:28 GMT

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee that he will make a decision on whether to enter the governor's race as a Democrat by the end of the week.

Jensen asks high court to move trial

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:18 GMT

An attorney for former Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to move his second trial on misconduct charges to Waukesha County. Click the headline to read the full story.

Governor's race triggers creative ad

Becky DeVries — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:44:56 GMT

In less than a year we will be casting our ballots for Wisconsin's next governor, and creative advertising is already out there. Click on the headline for Becky DeVries' full report.

Supporters push health care reform

Mark Leland — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:52:58 GMT

The Senate is up next to tackle the health care reform bill. But some local supporters are concerned about its future. Click on the headline for Mark Leland's full report.

Reps react to health care vote in House

Robert Hornacek — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:33 GMT

Lawmakers from our viewing area weigh in on the health insurance reform bill that narrowly passed the House Saturday night. Click on the headline for Robert Hornacek's report.

Obama: Senate's turn on health care

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:33:40 GMT

President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system. Click on the headline for the full story.

Obama appeals for health care votes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:17:53 GMT

President Barack Obama made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation Saturday as the House opened debate on a bill to expand coverage to millions of the uninsured.

OWI reform on hold

Cameron Clark — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:28:35 GMT

The regular session of the state legislature is now wrapped up. But one of the major issues was left sitting on the table. Click the headline to see Cameron Clark's full report.

Doyle talked health care with Obama

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:31:06 GMT

Gov. Jim Doyle says he talked with President Barack Obama about the economy and how federal health care reform will affect Wisconsin during a private meeting in the White House on Thursday.

Legislative accomplishments

Becky DeVries — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:34:52 GMT

On the last day of their current session, some lawmakers met into the night. Click on the headline for Becky DeVries' report about what legislators have accomplished, as well as reaction to it.

Inside drunken driving: Part two

Robert Hornacek — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:43:15 GMT

Every day in the U.S., an average of 36 people die in drunken driving crashes. Last year in Wisconsin, drunken driving killed more than 200 people. Some say it's time lawmakers get serious about the problem. Click on the headline for Robert's Hornacek special report, Inside Drunken Driving.

Challengers lining up to face Kagen

Lou Hillman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:45:42 GMT

The 8th Congressional election may still be one year away, but challengers are already lining up to unseat Democratic representative Steve Kagen. Click on the headline for Lou Hillman's complete report.

Businessman enters governor's race

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:14:00 GMT

A Wisconsin Rapids businessman says he will seek the Republican nomination for governor.

Senate passes education reform bills

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

The Wisconsin Senate passed a series of education reform bills Thursday designed to make the state compete for nearly $4.5 billion in federal stimulus money.