Newsmakers

Skilled Worker Shortage- While the state of Wisconsin continues to report record low unemployment, more than 75 percent of state businesses are reporting a skilled worker shortage. We talk with business, education and job placement officials about the situation in the Coulee Region.

Aging Series- A compilation of highlights from a monthly series of shows that was produced in 2016.

Cookie Bill Lawsuit Aftermath- There's still confusion about whether all home bakers in the state can sell their products at public events a month after a Wisconsin judge ruled they could.

The Condition of Dams- We explore the state of the lock and dam system on the upper Mississippi River and inland dams in Wisconsin as part of our monthly series on infrastructure.

WisCorps - Learn more about the non-profit organization that gives work experience to teens and young adults through conservation and environmental projects. This summer, the La Crosse-based program is offering its first all-inclusive crew of people with a variety of abilities.

Summer Mississippi River Day Trips- Summer is a great time to take a day, go for a drive and have some fun. We feature three museums that are an easy trip from southwestern Wisconsin and are all related to the Mississippi River.

Rural Broadband Challenges- We talk about the work that's been going on to bring the internet to everyone in rural Lafayette County in southwestern Wisconsin and some of the other challenges to bringing broadband to rural Wisconsin.

La Crosse Promise Gains Momentum- The program that ties investing in improving housing in two of La Crosse's fragile neighborhoods with a promise of up to $50,000 in higher education scholarships per family is doing so well there's now a waiting list to move into the neighborhoods.

The Rise of Meth- Learn more about why methamphetamine has become such a problem in recent years in Wisconsin and how police and drug recovery experts have altered their approach to meth since it was last a problem in the 90s.

Water Infrastructure- We talk about public and private drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs and how they are closely tied to water quality.