Area Doctor Makes Impossible Reality

Sometimes we are told that it is impossible to do certain things.

Sometimes, we refuse to belive in the impossible.

One area doctor has done just that, finding a way to save both the mother and child when diagnosed with certain conditions.

Tonight at 10 p.m., WISN 12’s Toya Washington tells us what that condition is, and how one doctor is now doing the impossible.

Watch Now: Toya Washington Shares This Medical Reality

Getting Work Takes Work

The economy is rough.

That’s probably an understatement for the current state of affairs.

However, there are things companies and prospective employees can do to avoid unemployment.

WISN 12’s Terry Sater takes a look at what area firms are doing to help stem the tide.

Watch Now: Firms Recruit Workers

See Terry’s Report tonight at 10 p.m. on Channel 12.

High School Football In Semifinals

SEMIFINAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAY (7 p.m.)

DIVISION 2

Kimberly (12-0) vs. Marshfield (9-3) at D.C. Everest

DIVISION 4

Wautoma/Faith Christian (11-1) vs. Baldwin-Woodville (11-1) at Chippewa Falls

DIVISION 6

Edgar (12-0) vs. Stevens Point Pacelli (11-1) at Wausau West

SATURDAY

DIVISION 1

Homestead (12-0) vs. Middleton (11-1) at Perkins Stadium, UW-Whitewater, 1 p.m.

Arrowhead (12-0) vs. Stevens Point (10-2) at Titan Stadium, UW-Oshkosh, 4 p.m.

DIVISION 2

Sussex Hamilton (9-3) vs. Verona (11-1) at Watertown, 2 p.m.

DIVISION 3

Wisconsin Lutheran (12-0) vs. Reedsburg (9-3) at Beaver Dam, 1 p.m.

Kewaskum (12-0) vs. Waupaca (12-0) at Ripon College, 1 p.m.

DIVISION 4

Big Foot (12-0) vs. West Salem (9-3) at Middleton, 6 p.m.

DIVISION 5

Cedar Grove-Belgium (12-0) vs. Lancaster (11-1) at Middleton, 1 p.m.

St. Mary’s Springs (12-0) vs. Colby (12-0) at Appleton North, 1 p.m.

DIVISION 6

Fennimore (12-0) vs. Stratford (11-1) at Holmen, 4 p.m.

DIVISION 7

Burlington Catholic Central (12-0) vs. De Soto (9-3) at Portage, 2 p.m.

Shell Lake (12-0) vs. Hilbert (12-0) at Goerke Field, UW-Stevens Point, 6 p.m.

File Tells A Story

Mayor Tom Barrett held a little get together recently.

There were cookies, and conversation, and police and files.

You see, criminals were presented with the case, and were told that now is the time to make a change.

Watch Now: WISN 12’s Mike Anderson Reports On Criminals Getting A Surprise Intervention

See Mike’s full report tonight at 10 p.m. on Channel 12

Burning Down The House

Time is precious. If a family is in a house fire, every second counts when trying to get everyone out safely.

WISN’s Kent Wainscott is reporting Wednesday night at 10 p.m. on why preparation is even more important. When it comes to house fires, it depends on what your house is made of. Some materials consume faster than others, taking away precious seconds in escaping the line of fire.

Watch Now: Kent Wainscott Uncovers Hidden Danger

Watch Now: Kent Wainscott presents his investigation

Check out Kent’s report on Wednesday to see if your house may be putting you at greater risk.

Voted To The Bench

In Wisconsin, voters select the judges.

It takes money to run a campaign. Candidates buy advertisements to share why they are better than an opponent at doing the job.

But in a time with large lobby efforts and organizations trying to push agendas, is it right for money – sometimes out of the state – being spent on campaigns for judges?

Watch Now: Colleen Henry Reports on who is paying for judicial campaigns

Tonight at 10 p.m. on Channel 12, WISN’s Colleen Henry shares what she found on her investigation and what we can expect in the next election.

Channel Connections

Through televisions, people in Wisconsin invite local television station staff members into their lives everyday.

There’s a connection made as we do our best to bring you information on what’s going on in your community and around the world.

Through that connection, you get to know some of the people delivering the news. Melodie Wilson is one of those people that made a connection with millions over the years in Milwaukee.

On Sunday, she has a candid conversation with 12 News’ Joyce Garbaciak. The long-time TV anchor and reporter is in a battle against cancer, and she shares her story at 10 p.m.

Watch Now: Joyce Garbaciak Interviews Melodie Wilson

Who Do We Let In Our Homes?

I’m sure many of us remember times and places where we could leave the keys in the car running, when we may leave the house unlocked.

We take precautions to protect our families and our property.

But as we conduct business in our living quarters, are we inviting in people we are protecting our property against?

WISN 12 News’ Colleen Henry checks in with a firm that does hire some former convicts, and they may be in your homes.

Listen Now: Colleen Henry Investigates

Watch Now: Colleen Henry Talks About Ex-Cons On The Job

See her report tonight at 10 p.m. on Channel 12.

Comments

So, during the debate tonight, I took the time to chat with area readers who commented on WISN.com.

I watched the livestream and then asked questions about what the candidates said about health insurance, the economy, the war and other issues.

It is a way to interact. Not all of us are at that point where we have the computer in front of the TV and react as a community, but I think we are getting there.

Just an interesting move in the evolution of mass media and story telling.

Financial Adjustment?

That’s what we were told about 4 weeks ago. Like having a bad back, we just needed an adjustment.

Then we needed $700 billion. Then politics has gotten in the way.

Where do we go from here?

On a national stage, we have to wait and see.

On a local front, let’s be proactive.

Have any financial tips to share? What are you doing at home to save money?

Share your ideas here.