The Streak Can Continue
August 6, 2008
263 starts. That’s impressive.
Now, with Brett Favre going to the New York Jets, he may have a chance to keep that streak going.
Even if you are sick of the complete media coverage (just wait to see what the next 24 hours hold), you have to admit that the work ethic involved in this streak is impressive.
LISTEN NOW: WISN 12’s Bob Brainerd And Steve Kabelowsky Talk About Favre Trade
Scramble
August 6, 2008
It’s not the biggest mess I’ve seen, but it’s close.
The Brett Favre saga took a very interesting turn in the last 24 hours.
We all know which way this is going, but we don’t know which way it is going.
Does that make sense? I mean, we have no confirmation or hard facts here yet as I post this. But I think we see the signs that this divorce isn’t going to end well.
It’s been a scramble to cover the story. Our crews are staying overnight in Green Bay. We were at Lambeau, we went to Brett Favre’s house, and we covered training camp.
Oh, I almost forgot that there’s a group of men practicing to play a football game.
There’s a game next week. Who is playing?
It is difficult to see beyond the Brett Favre vs. The Packers game going on right now.
Watching a Soap
August 1, 2008
I wrote a little about this in the Big 12 Sports Blog, and I apologize for repeating myself here.
But as I’m watching dramas and reality shows and other forms of entertainment we broadcast on the air, I can’t but think that the Brett Favre saga would make a good show.
You have a long-term relationship get strained. There’s the presentation of all of the best and worst of the players involved. There were many “reveals” through this. I want to tell the Packers, “Move That Bus!!!” wanting to see what lies behind it.
It’s a soap opera and the viewer ratings are up.
Am I being too flip? Or is this just a big drama that has drawn all of us in?
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.
