In a Tough Spot
July 27, 2008
Many Americans are finding themselves in a tough financial spot.
Plans fall through, bad financial decisions are made, and many face foreclosure on their homes.
Also in a tough spot are the law enforcement officers who have to go to these homes and make sure everyone is moved out.
Listen Now: Terry Sater talks about what he found when going out with the officers
WISN 12 News’ Terry Sater met some of these Americans - local residents who have lost their homes. He went with the officers forced to be on the thankless task of making sure people move out when they cannot afford to be there any longer.
See his report on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. on Channel 12.
Listen closely
July 23, 2008
911 dispatch centers serve a vital role in the community. They can be a lifeline.
Brendan Conway uncoverd this report a couple of years ago. An altercation in New Berlin, a phone call, a struggle, police on the scene … it’s a unsettling story where a man tried to kill a woman.
The success in all of this is that the dispatcher listened, sent help and the woman survived.
Listen Now: Brendan Conway tells the story
What brought Brendan back to this story, was the 911 call placed and the policy broken with the recent UW student death in Madison.
Watch Brendan’s report at 10 p.m. Thursday on Channel 12.
What doesn’t kill you …
July 21, 2008
It makes you stronger. That’s what I hear anyway.
In the medical profession, some of the science behind treatments works that way.
Trials and tests follow hours of study to get us to the medications we know today.
Toya Washington took a look at one study where what should be a poison is actually doing some good.
See her report Tuesday at 10 p.m.
It Blows Up, In Your Face
July 16, 2008
In certain cars, if a certain area gets wet, then - bang.
The Air Bag deploys for no reason.
Listen Now: Kent Wainscott talks about what he found in investigating this airbag story
Kent Wainscott takes a look at why this is happening, and obviously, if it does, it can be a hazard for the person driving as well as others on the road.
The problem here is, that because of all that rain in June, and the flooding … well certain cars got wet, and becasue of that, the sensors and triggers are not what they should be.
Look for which cars are affected in Kent’s report on Thursday at 10 p.m.
Caught On TAPE!
July 14, 2008
You notice the capitals and the ! at the end. That means it’s huge, it’s on video and it’s on the air.
And one Milwaukee man in particular wants you to pay attention.
Colleen Henry will tell the story at 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
A man was caught on video stealing items from a local business. Police got the video, got a suspect, and made an arrest. The man said he didn’t do it. In fact he posted the video on You Tube and put up fliers. He says he’s innocent and he needs to find the person that did it.
Listen Now: Colleen Henry shares a “twist” in the story
We’ll leave it for you to decide.
Here are the links to his video:
School Year Had Rocky End
July 11, 2008
A school in Milwaukee is a member of the choice program.
It is a private school that can get public funds to educate children. Problem is, according to some, there was little educating going this spring.
WISN 12 News’ Shelby Croft talked with one parent who took his child out of the school 3 weeks early. According to this parent, the child started not getting homework, would be in combined classes and spending the day at the park.
Teachers told Shelby about paychecks bouncing, not getting insurance and not getting paid at all. Some teachers stoped showing up, causing classes to double in size.
School officials insist the school will be open this fall.
Hear from parents, teachers and the school in Shelby’s report on Monday at 10 p.m.
Everyone has an experience
July 9, 2008
Discrimination. All of us have a story.
It doesn’t matter what race, religion, sexual orientation, financial situtation, body type … all of us have been affected by discrimination.
I encourage you to share your experience. Click on the comment feature on this blog and share your story. We started getting e-mails and calls here at WISN Channel 12 when we started promoting Colleen Henry’s report about a local night spot.
Emotions run high when it comes to feeling put out or considered second-class.
Cost may not be worth the rewards
July 8, 2008
Credit card companies are competing for your business.
Some offer air travel miles, others points one can redeem for gas cards and other items.
However, with higher fees and interest rates, the rewards may not be worth it.
Kent Wainscott takes a look at those credit card reward offers and sees if there are any good deals out there. Look for his report at 10 p.m. on Thursday night.
Discrimination still there
July 7, 2008
I wish I could say that most of us are beyond discrimination.
Judgement and justice is meant to be blind. But in our community, it can not only see, but it runs rampant and is still alive and well.
It is one thing to judge a person on what they did, or what they believe in. Each of us does that everyday.
It is another thing entirely to judge a group of people based on the experience on a handful of individuals.
Listen Now: Colleen Henry talks about discrimination claim in our community
One night spot is accused of discrimination. Here, it is within their right to not let people in based on clothing and appearance. But discrimination can come with fines.
Colleen Henry investigated this case, and her report can be seen on WISN-TV Channel 12 on Tuesday night at 10 p.m.
We are a bit purple
July 4, 2008
That’s right, Wisconsin isn’t a Blue State. It isn’t a Red State either.
We are a political battleground for this presidential election.
That’s why WISN-TV Channel 12 will be seeking voices of the voters.
Kent Wainscott was sent to Janesville to hear what issues they are talking about there.
Listen Now: Kent Wainscott talks about Voice of the Voter
Economy, for a number of reasons - but especially the recently announced layoffs at the GM plant - is on the top of list for many. High gas prices, loss of jobs … it has hit voters hard in this community in Wisconsin.
Throughout July the crew here at WISN will be heading out, talking with voters to hear what they are thinking. Our votes are sought and the state could swing the election. Choosing leadership is a foundation of our country. And Wisconsin has an important voice come November.
See Kent Wainscott’s report on Sunday at 10 p.m.
