Organic milk shortage
An organic industry expert says customers can expect to pay more for their milk. Steve Roisum reports.
Wisconsin has produced less trash in recent years
Wisconsinites have been generating less trash over the last few years. As Maureen McCollum reports, it's mostly due to the economy.
Wisconsin's health care budget shortfall smaller than expected
The budget shortfall facing health care programs like BadgerCare is hundreds of millions of dollars smaller than originally projected according to new numbers from the state's health care agency. Shawn Johnson reports.
Duffy credits Republican freshman class as changing the conversation on spending
Political gridlock and bickering was part of the education of Wisconsin freshman Republican Congressman Sean Duffy. He thinks bi-partisanship will return, but not in this presidential election year. Mike Simonson reports.
Last living Minnesota Medal of Honor soldier passes away
The last living man from Minnesota awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor passed away last Friday. Right up to his last days, the World War Two veteran from Duluth never thought of himself as a hero. Mike Simonson talked to him in 1999.
Badgers lose Rose Bowl
The Wisconsin Badgers have now lost two Rose Bowls in a row, after yesterday's defeat by the University of Oregon. Another battle....the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker...was also part of the day in Pasadena. Chuck Quirmbach reports from California.
Legislation clears way for more B&B's in Wisconsin
New legislation revising the guidelines will make it easier for Wisconsin buildings to be converted into bed and breakfasts. Jim Leino reports.
Wausau building the biggest curling center in America
The largest curling sports center in America is scheduled for construction in Wausau later this year. As Glen Moberg reports, the facility has the potential of becoming the training headquarters of the U.S. Olympic team.
Non-religious addiction recovery group
A secular addiction recovery group recently formed in La Crosse, to give non-religious people an alternative to a traditionally religious process. Maureen McCollum has more.
Farm organization says food security should be a big issue in 2012
One Wisconsin Farm organization says food security needs to be a big issue in 20-12. Steve Roisum reports.
State increasing effort to prevent prescription drug abuse
In 2012 Dane County will start a coordinated community wide effort to reduce overdoses. Meanwhile, a statewide prescription drug database to track those getting too much too often is still a year away. Shamane Mills reports.
Wisconsin's presidential primary ballot officially set
It's a few months yet before Wisconsin's presidential primary, but the ballot is now officially set. Shawn Johnson reports.
Making the Niagara Escarpment a priority for Wisconsin land preservation
A large swath of Wisconsin land could get priority treatment in state stewardship funding. The status would help those who want to acquire land in what is known as the Niagara Escarpment. Patty Murray reports.
State budget cuts stop some bus service in Wausau area
Public bus service in several Wausau area communities came to an end on January 1st, caused in large part by state budget cuts. As Glen Moberg reports, an effort by local church leaders to save the service came up short.
More Wisconsin public schools to adopt data-based student intervention program
The Department of Public Instruction says a data-based student intervention program called RTI is now being used in some fashion in the majority of Wisconsin public schools. Kristen Durst reports.
Stevens Point redevelopment project remains on hold
At the end of the year, the city of Stevens Point's ambitious downtown redevelopment plan is on hold, tied up in legal challenges and a pending court date. As Glen Moberg reports, the fate of the city's historic opera house is also on hold.
Wisconsin school districts face a potentially-difficult year
2011 was a difficult year financially for many Wisconsin public school districts, but as Kristen Durst reports... next year could prove even more challenging.
2012 promises to be a politically-busy year in Wisconsin
In 2011 the state capitol was marked by one contentious debate after another as Republicans pushed through major changes to the way Wisconsinites organize and vote. In 2012, those fights will play out in the courtroom as Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson reports.
Wisconsin farmers urged to watch finances more closely in 2012
The head of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer protection says farmers will need to pay close attention to their bottom line in 2012. Steve Roisum reports.