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APRIL 2002 NEWS ARCHIVES 4/30/02 - Medical Workers Say "Si!" To Spanish Classes(Green Bay) According to the Census, there are twice as many Hispanics in this country now than there were ten years ago. Some companies want their employees to learn the basics of Spanish to talk with their clients or customers. Patty Murray recently joined a Spanish class for Dentists and has this report. running time 4:10 4/30/02 - Disability Law Doesn't Trump Seniority, Says High Court(Madison) A closely-watched court case about who should get what job delivered a setback to disability advocates while giving proponents of seniority a boost. Shamane Mills reports on a U-S Supreme court decision narrowing the Americans with Disabilities Act. running time 1:48 4/30/02 - Controversial Powerline Faces First Lawsuits(Marathon County) A Wisconsin utility has started some preliminary engineering on a giant proposed powerline from Duluth to Wausau. And, it's experiencing its first legal battles with people who don't want the line going through their land. An opposition group accuses the utility of using questionable legal tactics. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:43 4/29/02 - Deer Disease Linked to Feeding and Baiting Practices(Eau Claire) The spread of chronic wasting disease in southern Wisconsin has some calling for a ban on the intentional feeding and baiting of deer in rural areas. In one western Wisconsin county, the practice is widespread. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:31 4/29/02 - Environmental Groups Want to Curb Manure Spills(Madison) The Assembly version of the state budget would cut funds for regulating manure spills at large farms. Environmental groups say that means citizens will have to enforce the Clean Water Act on their own by suing farmers who violate manure management rules . Gil Halsted has more. running time 2:17 4/29/02 - Republican Wants to Take on Incumbent David Obey(Eau Claire) A republican businessman says U.S. Representative David Obey isn't doing enough to lower taxes. Joe Rothbauer just announced he'll run for the 7th Congressional seat in northern Wisconsin. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:16 4/29/02 - Study: Exercise Could Save Hearing(Madison) A new study finds a posssible link between hearing loss and heart disease. The University of Wisconsin research could mean those who exercise regularly may hear better. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:28 4/27/02 - Farm Bill Agreement Nears(Eau Claire) An agreement on a national farm bill appears imminent. Once official, some aspects of the current system won't change. But there will be extra payments for all farmers when milk prices drop below a certain level. Mary Jo Wagner explains. running time 1:32 4/26/02 - Battle Over Blood Alcohol Limit(Statewide) The federal government is trying to strong arm Wisconsin into lowering the legal blood alcohol limit. That's the opinion of some lawmakers who oppose the change. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:43 4/25/02 - EPA Head Defends Bush Clean Air Proposal(Statewide) Environmental groups in Wisconsin say the Bush administration's latest effort to reduce air pollution is a sham. But Environmental Protection Agency head, Christine Todd Whitman, used a visit to Wisconsin to defend the Bush plan. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:43 4/23/02 - Second Meningitis Death Hits UW-EC(Statewide) A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student died from meningitis over the weekend. It was the second death this year from the disease. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:34 4/23/02 - Fuel Cell Leader Could Come from WI(Menomonie) There's hope Wisconsin can lead the way to cleaner-burning energy in the future. A statewide conference on clean-burning energy n Menomonie is looking at ways to make that possible. Terry Bell has more. running time 1:32 4/23/02 - Lead Testing for Children in Jeopardy(Statewide) A federal proposal to cut back on lead testing of poor children has some health officials concerned. But others say even if the plan goes through, Wisconsin would still test all kids on Medicaid, whether it was mandatory or not. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:24 4/23/02 - Activists Detained in Milwaukee(Milwaukee) Authorities are defending why they detained about 20 peace activists in Milwaukee over the weekend. The group was forced to missed political events held at the nation's capitol. But authorities say that wasn't the intention. running time 1:40 4/22/02 - Hmong Protest Over Park Naming(Madison) Protests are being staged at the University of Wisconsin - Madison over a professor's book calling a Hmong general a drug lord. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:40 4/19/02 - Brewers Axe Manager Lopes(Milwaukee) The Milwaukee Brewers have fired Manager Davey Lopes. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:40 4/18/02 - AIDS Patients to Get Drug Assistance(Milwaukee) More Wisconsin AIDS patients will be able to get government assistance to reimburse them for their AIDS-related medication costs. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:30 4/18/02 - NCAA Finds Minor Violations at UW-Superior(Superior) An investigation into allegations of N-C-A-A violations at the University of Wisconsin at Superior has found some minor problems with freebies for athletes, but no outright violations. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:39 4/17/02 - Effort to Recruit Hmong Politicians(Milwaukee) Hmong-Americans are urging others in their ethnic group to be more active politically. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:54 4/17/02 - State Supreme Court Looks at Concealed Weapons(Madison) A lawyer told the Wisconsin Supreme Court that people in Wisconsin should be able to carry concealed weapons. But the state's lawyer argued the other way. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:44 4/16/02 - W2 Agencies Owe Milwaukee(Milwaukee) Milwaukee County says the state and its W-2 service agencies are stiffing the county on a funding promise for the welfare to work program. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:54 4/13/02 - "Geek" Prom Pokes Fun At Being Cool(Duluth) "Geek" is in this weekend in Duluth. With a slogan "We are through being cool", more than a hundred couples are expected to turn out for the "Geek Prom" in their best polyester pocket-protector pride. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:31 4/12/02 - Unorthodox Artist Spins Tunes About Life(Madison) A unique Wisconsin recording artist just released a new CD. But unless you frequent downtown Madison, chances are you haven't heard of him. Benson Gardner has more on this musician's approach to his life and his work. running time 5:41 4/12/02 - Ashcroft Creates Terrorism Task Force(Madison) U-S Attorney General John Ashcroft has set up an anti-terrorism task force in Wisconsin. Ashcroft visited Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:47 4/11/02 - Puppy Protection Plan Prompts Protests(Statewide) A portion of the Farm Bill takes aim at commercial dog breeding operations commonly known as "puppy mills." The so-called "Puppy Protection Act" calls for limits on breeding and requires that animals be socialized. But some dog lovers say the act could potentially affect hobby breeders and pet owners. Patty Murray has more. running time 2:23 4/11/02 - Students Keep Mum To Protest Hate(La Crosse) Students throughout the United States are trying to get their message that discrimination and harassment against gays needs to stop. They’re doing it by holding a "Day of Silence" at high schools and college campuses. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:41 4/11/02 - Low Income Renters Might Get Help from Madison Officials(Madison) Madison's city council has yet to decide whether landlords will be required to accept tenants using federal housing assistance. After several hours of debate at this week's meeting, the city council voted to table the housing ordinance. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:48 4/10/02 - State High Court Goes on the Road(Appleton) The Wisconsin Supreme Court took its act on the road to Appleton today. The so-called "Justice on Wheels" program takes Justices outside of Madison to hear cases. In one case before the Court, Justices are being asked to define what constitutes operating a snowmobile. Patty Murray reports. running time 2:22 4/09/02 - Government Finds Trouble at Point Beach(Two Rivers) The federal government says the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant near Two Rivers had a significant safety problem last fall. But company officials say the procedures at the Point Beach plant have changed since the cooling problem arose. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:16 4/09/02 - Expert: Middle East is a Tinderbox(Superior) The rash of suicide bombings against Isreal and retaliation by Isreali troops is not "violence as usual" in the Middle East. One foreign policy expert visiting Superior says this is an explosive situation that needs a remedy soon. Mike Simonson has the story. running time 1:20 4/09/02 - WI Airport Officials Want to Beef Up(Green Bay) Airport security is a big issue at the Wisconsin Aviation Conference going on this week in Green Bay. Airport managers will review the events that led up to the September 11th terrorist attacks and discuss ways of preventing the same thing from happening again. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:20 4/09/02 - Courts Look at Who is An Unfit Parent(Madison) Wisconsin courts routinely decide whether people who are accused of being unfit parents should have to give up their children. One such case which goes before the Wisconsin Supreme Court tomorrow may clarify the rules of that process. Benson Gardner has this preview of the case. running time 1:30 4/08/02 - Court Considers Hemp Ban(Undated) A new federal rule banning the sale of food products containing hemp oil or seeds has sparked a new debate over legalizing the cultivation of the industrial version of marijuana. Advocates for industrial hemp have challenged the hemp foods rule. A federal appeals court in California is scheduled to hear arguments in the case today. Gil Hasted reports. running time 2:09 4/08/02 - Museum Theft May Lead to Public Access Limits(Superior) An historic treasure has been stolen from the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore headquarters: a pair of brass binoculars used for nearly 40 years by a legendary lighthouse keeper. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:41 4/08/02 - Critics Charge Politics Taints Mining Permit Process(Undated) An official of the Nicolet Mining Company says there's new evidence that political, and not scientific considerations are delaying the permitting process for the company's proposed zinc and copper mine in Northern Wisconsin. But state officials disagree. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:42 4/07/02 - Residents Pick "Scenic WI" for New Quarter(Madison) Wisconsinites have put in their two-cents worth about what the state's commemorative quarter should look like. John Powell reports. running time 1:07 4/05/02 - U-W Tries Organic Night for Dorms(Madison) There's an effort underway to get more locally grown, organic food onto the menu's at University of Wisconsin student dining halls. As Gil Halsted reports, a two-year long effort to connect local farmers with the University Food Service department in Madison is paying off. running time 3:44 4/05/02 - Feingold Supports Bush in Middle East Move(La Crosse) Wisconsin’s Junior U.S. Senator is applauding a decision by President Bush to send Secretary of State Colin Powell to the Middle East. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:18 4/05/02 - U-W Calls Students Home from Israel(Madison) The recent suspension of a University of Wisconsin study- abroad program in the Middle East highlights the efforts to keep students in those international programs safe. Melba Lara reports. running time 2:01 4/05/02 - Lawmaker Wants to Save Green Bay Public Television(Green Bay) A state lawmaker is looking for ways to keep Wisconsin Public Television in Green Bay. Last month Public T-V announced plans to close the production studio at the end of June. But Senator Dave Hansen says there might be money to keep it open. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:35 4/05/02 - Students, Cops Work Together(Madison) A unique concept is putting students and police together to fight crime. A police advisory board is designed to get both side to co-operate in creating safer communities. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:01 4/05/02 - Dairy Marketing Fees Opposed(Undated) A lawsuit in Pennsylvania has renewed the debate over the effectiveness of the mandatory fees paid by dairy farmers to promote their products. The company that manages milk and cheese promotions across the country says it's efforts are worth the money farmers pay. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:20 4/04/02 - It Takes a Village to Satisfy A WI Town(Hobart) Wisconsin is about to lose a town. Residents of the town of Hobart will soon live in a village instead. In Tuesday's election voters there approved changing from town to village status. Patty Murray has more on what that means for the growing Brown County community. running time 2:22 4/04/02 - Midwest High in Greenhouse Gases(Madison) A new study says midwestern states produce more than their share of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. John Powell reports. running time 1:32 4/04/02 - County Board Race Ends in Unusual Tie(Ashland) Tie votes happen from time to time in local elections, but two Ashland County candidates getting just one vote each is pretty rare. Mike Simonson reports that a coin toss or flip of a card will decide the race. running time 0:52 4/03/02 - U-W Minorities Coming And Going(Statewide) The U-W system is enrolling more minority students but a new report says it isn't doing as well when it comes to keeping them. Patty Murray has more on the University's annual report on racial diversity. running time 1:40 4/03/02 - Historian Traces Blacks in Western WI(La Crosse) One Wisconsin historian says the promise of jobs as barbers drew a significant number of black settlers to the La-crosse region in the mid-18-hundreds. Steve Roisum reports on a new book about the prescence of blacks in the Southwestern Wisconsin community. running time 1:40 4/02/02 - Mideast Tensions Divide WI(Madison) Deeply divided opinions over how to resolve the clash in the Middle East extend to Wisconsin, although the role of the United States is being criticized by some. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:44 4/02/02 - End of MN-WI Agreement Could Hurt Taxpayers(Superior) There's a renewed effort in the Minnesota legislature to kill the income tax reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin. With both states facing billion dollar deficits, this will hurt taxpayers in both states. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:41 4/02/02 - Fish Parasite Targets Perch(La Crosse) A parasite found in yellow perch in Northern Wisconsin has the potential to infect some popular gamefish. That’s raising concern for the state’s sport fishing economy. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:54 4/01/02 - Milwaukee Judge Race Features Unusual Endorsement(Milwaukee) A judicial election Tuesday in Milwaukee County has some unusual links to the State Supreme Court. The state court recently punished the incumbent and one state justice has taken the rare step of making an endorsement in a contested local race. Chuck Quirmbach has the story. running time 4:32 4/01/02 - Gas Tax Hike Begins(Madison) The state gas tax goes up by nearly a penny a gallon today under an automatic indexing formula. The new gas tax will be 28.1 cents a gallon, one of the highest in the country. John Powell reports. running time 1:39 4/01/02 - Underwater Power Cable Plan for WI Isn't First(Superior) The proposal by an Ontario utility to lay a high-powered electrical cable across Lake Superior's bottom isn't the first for the Great Lakes. There are two proposals to use Lake Erie's bottom as the route to connect the U-S and Canadian power grids. Mike Simonson says this Lake Erie proposal is nearing reality. running time 1:34 4/1/02 - Old Cell Phones Help Violence Victims(Statewide) Wisconsin residents with cell phones they no longer need can donate them to a program which helps victims of domestic violence. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:02 The State Capitol Report for April 2002 Friday, April 26, 2002 -- Blood Alcohol Battle Thursday, April 25, 2002 -- School Choice Wednesday, April 24, 2002 -- Early Retirement Plans Friday, April 19, 2002 -- Democrats on the Economy Thursday, April 18, 2002 -- Conference Committee P. III Wednesdy, April 17, 2002 -- Conference Committee - P. II Tuesdy, April 16, 2002 -- Conference Committee Opening Day Friday, April 12, 2002 -- Courts Examine Redistricting Thursday, April 11, 2002 -- Farmland Assessments Wednesday, April 10, 2002 -- Swim Raft Legislation Tuesday, April 9, 2002 -- Consumer Protection Overhaul Friday, April 5, 2002 -- Ashley Furniture & other Senate Bills Thursday, April 4, 2002 -- Senate Budget Finale Wednesday, April 3, 2002 -- Local Aid to Governments Tuesday, April 2, 2002 -- State Senate Budget Plan - I For More, See Our News Story Archives For:
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