Shamane Mills

The University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, one of the nation's top public research institutions, is opening normally closed doors: Its 11th annual science expeditions open house will be held April 5-7.

As Republican leaders and the president seek a deficit reduction deal, there is a renewed push to lower the cost of Medicare prescriptions. It is estimated Wisconsin could save $1.2 billion over ten years.

Mayors Against Illegal Guns and other groups are demanding that Congress act on legislation they say could lessen gun violence.

People going to the polls Tuesday will get to voice their opinion on same-day registration in the city of Milwaukee and Dane County.

Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget includes an additional $29 million for mental health; Department of Health Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades assured lawmakers today any money approved would be well spent.

A study published in the journal Pediatrics says many parents are feeding infants solid food before their bodies can handle it.

As advances in medicine could change how newborn screening is done, a task force meets today in Milwaukee to set criteria for testing decisions that could have lifelong impact.

Census data shows Wisconsin employs more persons with disabilities than the national average; however, the disabled still face a pay disparity and have a more difficult time finding employment than those without disabilities.

About a dozen communities in Wisconsin have created task forces to address regional symptoms of climate change — specifically, higher temperatures, more winter precipitation, and more droughts.

According to a new report, excessive drinking costs Wisconsin $6.8 billion every year.