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(September 2002) NEWS ARCHIVES 9/30/02 – U.S. Senate Considers Iraq Resolution (Washington, DC) Congress is gearing up for debate on a resolution authorizing the use of force in Iraq. The Senate might start debate as early as Tuesday. But Wisconsin U.S. Senator Russ Feingold is one of several Democrats asking for changes in the President's plan. Connie Walker has more. running time 1:18 9/30/02 – Public Hearing on Possible War in Iraq (Madison) Two state legislators will hold a public hearing today on the possibility of a war with Iraq. State Senator Fred Risser of Madison and Representative Frank Boyle of Superior will host an open mic in the state capitol so citizens can speak out for, or against the war. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:18 9/30/02 – MKE County Urged to Support Civil Liberties (Milwaukee) Peace activists will push the Milwaukee County Board to adopt a resolution safeguarding civil liberties. They're responding to their detention at a Milwaukee airport in April. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:28 9/30/02 – Protestors Want Peace (Madison) Dozens of protestors marched around the state Capitol Sunday, hoping to influence lawmakers as they consider a war against Iraq. Gil Halsted has more. running time 3:23 9/30/02 – Worrisome Decline in Number of Hunters (Superior) The Department of Natural Resources is hunting for hunters for this November's deer season. Fear of the spread of chronic wasting disease is blamed for a 22% decrease in the number of deer license applications. Mike Simonson reports that this hunt is crucial to control any already high deer population. running time 1:24 9/28/02 – Lawmakers Graded on Conservation (Madison) A diverse group of environmentalists, hunter and angler groups are banding together to influence voters and legislators. The recently-formed Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is out with its first-ever scorecard indicating how lawmakers did or didn't help the state's natural resources. Shamane Mills reports how the group hopes to play a role in the upcoming elections. running time 1:41 9/28/02 – Scammers Charge to Avoid Telemarketers (Madison) In an ironic twist, some telemarketers may have found a new opportunity for profits. The source is the popularity of Wisconsin's "Do Not Call" list. Terry Bell explains. running time 1:09 9/27/02 – WI Rail Safety A Priority (Madison) The state's Railroad Commission is planning to update rail crossings in Central Wisconsin. Train traffic in the Stevens Point area has dramatically increased in the last decade...and safety equipment at the crossings hasn't kept pace. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:32 9/27/02 – Activists Call for Peace, Not War in Iraq (Undated) A group of Wisconsin Peace activists are holding a combinaton music festival and teach in this weeknd on a farm in northwestern Wisconsin. The goal is to train a cadre of non-violent protesters to speak out against war with Iraq. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:24 9/27/02 – Attack Ad Called "Pack of Lies" (Madison) If you turn on your T-V tonight you can't miss the latest wave of political attack ads in the governor's race. Democrat Jim Doyle's camp today is calling new TV commericals for Governor Scott McCallum a pack of lies. The Governor says the ads get it right. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:06 9/26/02 – Budget Cuts Could Threaten Health (LaCrosse) Difficult economic times are forcing counties across Wisconsin to cut budgets. In some cases, officials are learning there's a fine line between which cuts a post health risk and which do not. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:24 9/25/02 – Corrections Budget Under Scrutiny (Madison) The cost of Wisconsin's prisons came under fire in the primary election. Tuesday, the Department of Corrections detailed just how much it costs to lock up criminals. Agency representatives appeared before a legislative task force trying to find some cuts. Wisconsin faces a projected $2.8 billion deficit. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:12 9/25/02 – Private Lab Test Available for CWD (Statewide) Thousands of hunters in Wisconsin will be able to test their deer for chronic wasting disease this fall at a private laboratory in Wauwautosa. But some experts say even a negative test result is no guarantee the meat is safe to eat. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:34 9/25/02 – First Federal Screeners Working at GB Airport (Green Bay) Wisconsin has its first Federal Security Screeners on duty, at Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay. Congress mandated that all screeners at commercial airports become federal employees by November 19th of this year. The order was in response to last year's terrorist attacks. Patty Murray has more on what this means for travellers. running time 1:30 9/25/02 – Milwaukee Labyrinth Draws Spiritual Seekers (Milwaukee) New medical advancements are credited with improving people's physical well-being in various ways. And with increasing acceptance of the link between physical and mental health, some are using ancient traditions for emotional healing. Shamane Mills reports on the use of labyrinths. One recently opened in Milwaukee near a south side hospital. running time 3:53 9/24/02 – Disabled Activists Want Say in Gov Race (Madison) A statewide coalition advocating for the needs of people with disabilities is hoping to have an impact on this year's gubenatorial race. Gil Halsted reports on the 'People Can't Wait' coalition. running time 1:34 9/23/02 – Appeals Court Reaches Major Domestic Violence Ruling (Madison) A Wisconsin Appeals Court has upheld the actions of two police officers in Outagamie County. The officers responded to a domestic violence report. They entered the house even after the alleged victim told them to leave. Benson Gardner reports. running time 2:06 9/23/02 – Schools Have a New Money Source (Eau Claire) There's a new funding source available for schools in western Wisconsin - and it's not from taxpayers. Rather it comes from the dairy industry. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:23 9/23/02 – 'Web Worms' Invade Western WI Island (LaCrosse) A native, north American pest is causing concern in some who see how the Fall Web worm has taken over an island in the Mississippi River. A forester, however, says the public should not be alarmed. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:33 9/23/02 – Nurses, Doctors Consider Smallpox Vaccine (Statewide) A plan under consideration to give smallpox vaccinations to thousands of health care workers is raising concerns among Wisconsin doctors and nurses. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:38 9/23/02 – Farms Vulnerable to Bio-terrorism (Statewide) A new federal report says U.S. farms are vulnerable to bio-terrorism. The study says we need to do a lot more to make the farm-belt secure. More on the implications from Frederica Freyberg. running time 2:43 9/21/02 – CWD Found on Third Deer Farm (Statewide) The state veterinarian today placed a third deer farm under quarantine. The action comes following the discovery this week of the first deer on a captive farm to test positive for Chronic Wasting disease. Gil Halsted has this update. running time 2:07 9/21/02 – POW/MIA Vigil Held This Weekend (Superior) A vigil for prisoners of war and soldiers listed as missing in action takes on an urgent tone this weekend. Vietnam veterans caution the military to have a clear mission if the United States is going into Iraq, as well as a clear strategy to get out. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:33 9/21/02 – Doyle Denounces Waste of Tobacco Settlement (Green Bay) Gubenatorial challenger Jim Doyle is attacking Scott McCallum's handling of the state's tobacco fund money. Governor McCallum and the Legislature used Wisconsin's settlement money to plug a billion dollar hole in the state budget. Doyle says the money should have been used on anti-smoking efforts and other types of preventive care. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:30 9/21/02 – Report: Microwave Not Cause of Cancer Cases (Madison) 20 people who work for Oscar Meyer in Madison did not get cancer at work, even though they all worked in the same division. At least that's according to state inspectors who released findings of their studies this week. Terry Bell has more. running time 1:06 9/20/02 – Tommy Thompson Stumps for McCallum (Milwaukee) Tommy Thompson will campaign for Scott McCallum Friday at a rally in Milwaukee. Some political scientists say having the former governor help the current governor brings both pluses and minuses to Republican hopes this fall. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:55 9/20/02 – CWD Found in Private Deer Herd (Portage) A deer killed on a private hunting preserve in Portage County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. It's the first deer found with the disease in central Wisconsin. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:23 9/20/02 – Doyle Wins Union Endorsement Despite Vow (Statewide) The AFL-CIO has endorsed Democrat James Doyle for governor. That's despite some uncertainty about Doyle's plan to gradually trim the number of state employees. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:51 9/20/02 – Court Sides With Dog Track Supporters (Undated) An Appeals Court has sided with greyhound track officials who want to stop Indian gambling they claim is unconstitutional. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:14 9/20/02 – Slow Growth Economy Could Give Way to Inflation (Statewide) A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the U-S economy's recovery. Business leaders will gather in Madison to hear economists' opinions on the current condition of the markets. They'll also talk about what to anticipate in the coming months. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:24 9/20/02 – WI Aerospace Industry Gets Boost (Statewide) Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow got some new job duties this week. She was elected the Chair of NASA's "Aerospace States Association". Terry Bell has more on what that may mean for Wisconsin's aerospace industry. running time 1:34 9/20/02 – Group Says Thompson Should be Included in Debates (Madison) Ed Thompson, the Libertarian candidate for governor, has an ally in the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. The group wants to know why candidates for governor who didn't get enough votes in the primary to qualify for public financing can't be invited to an important state-wide debate. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:14 9/20/02 – Lawmakers: Downtown Development is Vital (LaCrosse) Promoters of downtown development say the state of Wisconsin should put more effort into developing downtowns. They've worked out a plan that will go to the legislature next year. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:30 9/19/02 – WI Traffic Deaths Spike (Statewide) State Highway officials are concerned about a spike in traffic deaths. The Department of Transportation says drivers are on pace to tie or break a bloody record. Traffic cops say many of the deaths didn't have to happen. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:44 9/19/02 – Transplant Brings Hope to Diabetics (Madison) Doctors at the University of Wisconsin hospital have performed an experimental transplant that promises to one day free diabetics from having to inject insulin. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:36 9/19/02 – D-A Can Proceed in Caucus Probe (Madison) A Dane County Cirucit Judge has ruled a prosecutor in the caucus scandal probe can continue on the case. Judge Sarah O'Brien ruled Dane County District Attorney Brian Blanchard can continue his probe. Critics claimed Blanchard had a conflict of interest because he got help with his nomination papers from a caucus employee. That alleged conflict of interest was one of the arguments heard before the state's high court. Lawyers representing law-makers, staff and even the judge in the secret hearings over the caucus scandal went before the state Supreme court. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:36 9/19/02 – Lawsuit Threatened Against Farm (St. Croix County) Two environmental groups are threatening to sue a large dairy in western Wisconsin. They say runoff from manure ponds and feed barns at the farm are polluting the Rush River. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:28 9/18/02 – Perrier Opponents Declare Victory (Adams County) Opponents of a proposed bottling plant in Adams county are declaring victory. The company that fought for two years to gain permits to build the plant has decided to let the permits lapse. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:13 9/18/02 – Court Delays Caucus Decision (Madison) A prosecutor trying to determine if state lawmakers and capitol staff did illegal campaign work found himself under the microscope Tuesday. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:14 9/18/02 – Doyle Attacks McCallum Ads (Milwaukee) Democratic candidate for Governor James Doyle is fighting back against new ads from Republicans that support G-O-P incumbent Governor Scott McCallum. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:51 9/18/02 – RNC Head Stumps for McCallum (LaCrosse) Republicans see the race for Governor in Wisconsin as critical for the 2004 elections. The chair of the Republican National Committee made stops in Madison, Green Bay and LaCrosse. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:40 9/18/02 – Mine Sale in Doubt (Statewide) Environmentalists say it's time for the Department of Natural Resources to stop working on the permit for the controversial Crandon Mine. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:21 9/17/02 – Care At Catholic Hospitals Questioned (Madison) The majority of Catholic hospitals in Wisconsin won't give emergency contraception to rape victims. That from a report done by a national group called Catholics for Free Choice. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:45 9/17/02 – 'Private' Sewer Under Scrutiny (Milwaukee) The operator of the state's only privately run sewer system may have it's contract reviewed. That from Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist, who pushed the privatization plan a few years ago. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:31 9/17/02 – Widow Wants Answers on CWD (Statewide) Wisconsin is waiting to hear if humans can die from eating deer with Chronic Wasting Disease. Wisconsin is the only state testing the potential link between humans and C-W-D. Federal investigators await tests on two men who died of degenerative brain disease. They both attended venison feasts in northern Wisconsin. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:04 9/16/02 – WI Prepares for More Terrorism (Statewide) A year after the September 11th terrorist attacks, many are questioning if the country is now safer. Some emergency workers say yes, but the answers come along with some caution. As part of our series on the aftermath of last year's attacks, Sandra Harris prepared this report. running time 4:34 9/16/02 – Obey Looks Ahead to Iraq Vote (Superior) A Congressional vote on whether or not to support President Bush taking action against Iraq is expected in the next two to three weeks. That's from a debate between long-time incumbent member of Congress Dave Obey and his Republican challenger Joe Rothbauer. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:38 9/16/02 – Hemlock Trees Making Comeback (Statewide) Until the mid-1800's, the Hemlock used to be a common tree in northern Wisconsin. New research points to how this fir tree might make a comeback as long as the deer population doesn't get out of hand. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:28 9/16/02 – Insurance Costs Up Sharply After 9/11 (Statewide) One year after the September eleventh terrorist attacks, Wisconsin residents could be seeing insurance rate hikes of ten or even twenty percent. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:28 9/14/02 – Democrats Rally Around Doyle (Milwaukee) Democratic candidate for governor, James Doyle, joined the two people he defeated in Tuesday's primary for unity gatherings in Madison and Milwaukee. But Doyle, Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk still do not agree on all the issues. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:38 9/14/02 – State Won't Buy Crandon Mine Land (Madison) The site of a controversial copper and zinc mine won't become state property. Governor McCallum announced that any possible deal between the state and Nicolet minerals for purchase of the Crandon mine is off. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:14 9/14/02 – Workers Pressure Bank with Midwest Express Ties (Madison) Labor groups are asking a major Wisconsin bank to nudge Midwest Express Airlines back to the bargaining table. It's the latest twist in the fight between the Milwaukee-based airline and its flight attendants. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:38 9/14/02 – Madison Strikes Section 8 Compromise (Madison) Madison area property owners may not have to accept Section eight housing vouchers if they don't want to. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:14 9/13/02 – Report Takes Hard Line on Priest Abuse (Milwaukee) Milwaukee's Catholic Archbishop has accepted a new report on dealing with Clergy Sex abuse. He's also apologized to abuse vitims. But a victims' rights group says the archdiocese needs to reveal more about some past allegations. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:50 9/13/02 – New Study Finds Several Threats to Great Lakes (Statewide) Fish and other species from overseas are one of the greatest threats to the Great Lakes, according to a report issued Thursday. The International Joint Comission sent out a stern warning to the U-S and Canadian governments that they have to act immediately to protect the Great Lakes from exotic species. Mike Simonson reports. running time 1:30 9/13/02 – High Court Looks at Jurors' Language Skills (Madison) The state's high court is deciding just how much English jurors have to know to understand and fairly decide a trial. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:43 9/12/02 – Patriotism Up in WI since 9/11 (Statewide) In the hours after last year's terrorist attacks, Americans filled churches and blood donation centers. Then a patriotic resurgance swept the land. By the end of the week stores were sold out of American flags. Red, White, and Blue became a badge of honor on t-shirts and bumperstickers. We begin our series on September 11th's aftermath with a look at patriotism and pop culture. Patty Murray reports. running time 4:38 9/12/02 – Wisconsin Looks Back to 9/11 (Statewide) On this anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Wisconsin Public Radio brings you the voices of Wisconsin residents responding to the events as they unfolded. Gil Halsted prepared this report. running time 4:54 9/12/02 – Caucus Investigation Takes New Twist (Madison) The investigation into the legislative caucus scandal has taken a new twist. One of the chief investigators wants to be investigated himself. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:28 9/12/02 – Democrats Look to Regain Seat (Madison) Democrats are adding to the list of State Senate seats they hope to gain this fall. That comes after a veteran Republican Senator lost her primary election yesterday. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:54 9/11/02 – Democrats Unite Behind Doyle (Statewide) James Doyle has won the Democratic primary for governor. He defeated Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk. Doyle now goes up against Republican Scott McCallum and several third party and independent candidates. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:22 9/11/02 – Barbara Lawton Wins Lt. Gov Primary (Statewide) Voters chose Barbara Lawton of Green Bay as the Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate. In last night’s vote she defeated State Senator Kevin Shibilski. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:14 9/11/02 – Baldwin Faces Conservative in Congressional Race (Madison) A candidate who almost won the republican nomination four years ago, did win this time around. Second congressional candidate, Ron Greer, beat his G-O-P challenger. Greer will now run against Congressmember Tammy Baldwin in November. More from Frederica Freyberg: running time 1:17 9/11/02 – ELF Protestors Fined (Madison) A federal magistrate in Madison has fined a group of anti nuclear protesters for trespassing at the Navy's ELF antenna site near Clam Lake. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:45 9/11/02 – Court Considers Limits to Finding New Job (Madison) One question before the state's highest court today focused on whether employers can restrict their workers from taking another job. Wisconsin Supreme Court justices will decide whether so-called "no-hire" provisions are illegal restrictons on free trade. Frederica Freyberg was in court for the arguments: running time 2:25 9/11/02 – Beloit Development Question Before High Court (Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court may decide how much a local government can act like a business. It heard arguments today in a case involving the Town of Beloit, which tried to use public money for a high-end residential development. Benson Gardner reports. running time 2:20 9/11/02 – Kindness to Mark September 11 (Oshkosh) People all over are finding their own ways to cope with the September 11th anniversary. In Oshkosh, they've put together a community-wide effort. Terry Bell reports running time :56 9/10/02 – Democrats Look for Last Minute Votes (Statewide) Traditional Democratic voters are hearing plenty now from the three Democrats running for Governor. It's all part of a last minute push for the primary. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:26 9/10/02 – Election Turnout Above Average? (Statewide) Projections for today's primary election put turn-out at between 20 and 25%. And that number could end up being nearly twice as many voters as turned out for the primary four years ago. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:22 9/10/02 – Many Still on Active Duty (Statewide) Hundreds of people from Wisconsin in the armed forces are still on active duty a year after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:34 9/09/02 – Few Punch Card Voting Systems Left (Statewide) No one in Wisconsin will use those notorious "punch cards" on primary election day Tuesday. But many in rural areas will still use paper ballots. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:26 9/09/02 – Partisan Primary Draws Criticism (Statewide) Voters in state elections Tuesday must choose all their candidates from one political party. The so-called partisan September primary has been around for about 100 years, but remains controversial. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:30 9/09/02 – Ed Thompson Aims for 6% of Vote (Statewide) One person on the Tuesday primary ballot doesn't have any challengers, but voter support for Ed Thompson will be crucial anyway. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:33 9/09/02 – Asian Smoking Causes Studied (Green Bay) The first ever study on smoking among Wisconsin's Southeast Asian population shows adults use cigarettes more than young people do. Most national studies group all Asians together. This one takes into account cultural factors unique to Laotians, Vietnamese, Cambodians, and Hmong. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:41 9/08/02 – Parents Worry About Kids & Sep. 11 (Madison) Parents in the state's second largest school district got letters home Tuesday night explaining how schools will handle the anniversary of September 11. Madison schools say their plans are simple but respectful. As Frederica Freyberg reports, the plans are raising a lot of questions. running time 1:41 9/07/02 – Supreme Court Cracks Down on Criminals (Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court will end its summer break today. As the next season begins, we bring you this look back at the last season of the state high court. As Benson Gardner reports, the court was less polarized this year, and was tough on people accused of crimes and on insurance companies. running time 5:04 9/07/02 – Superfund Cleanup in Ashland (Ashland) Part of Ashland's waterfront on Lake Superior's shore has been designated a Superfund site by the U-S Environmental Protection Agency this week. Mike Simonson reports that the oil and tar slicks have been bubbling to the surface for years. running time 1:36 9/06/02 – High Court Looks at Hospital Responsibility Case (Madison) In its first case of the session, the Wisonsin Supreme Court took up the thorny issue of hospital negligence. The case involves a patient in a psychiatric ward who was permanently injured after going out a third story window. As Frederica Freyberg reports, that patient wants to recover damages even though the hospital says she caused her own injuries. running time 2:22 9/06/02 – Clinton Campaigns for Democrats in WI (Madison) Former President Bill Clinton says he'd like Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives this fall and the White House in 2004. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:48 9/05/02 – Do Not Call List Begins Taking Names (Madison) Wisconsin's new "Do Not Call" list for telemarketers is a big hit. The service became available for the first time today. In the first two hours, 11-thousand people signed up. A million households are expected to register. But being on the list doesn't necessarily mean you'll never get another telemarketing call again. Terry Bell explains. running time 1:04 9/04/02 – Red Cross Mobilized in Ladysmith (Ladysmith) When disasters like the Ladysmith tornado strike, the Red Cross helps victims start to put their lives back together. Terry Bell reports on the agency's efforts there. running time 1:04 9/04/02 – Task Force Looks at Commerce Dept. Programs (Madison) Lawmakers at the capitol, taking a close look at every single state agency's budget, are finding some fat. The speaker's task force reviewing the budget focused on the Commerce Department. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:07 9/04/02 – Invasive Fish Found in Lake Michigan (Undated) There's a new fish living in Lake Michigan and wildlife biologists aren't happy about it. They say the exotic invasive species has a hearty appetite. It could crowd out native fish like yellow perch. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:30 9/04/02 – Barrett Slams Doyle Over WEAC Ad (Madison) Gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett is taking another shot at fellow Democratic candidate Jim Doyle. This time over a radio commerical that just started airing. Frederica Freyberg has the story. running time 1:32 9/03/02 – Poll: Democratic Race Tightens (Milwaukee) The three Democratic candidates for governor are fine tuning their messages after a new poll finds James Doyle with a slight lead over Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:01 9/02/02 – Black Bears Bug Backpackers (Apostle Islands) The National Park Service in the Apostle Islands has closed some campsites because black bears are encroaching on back-packers. Mike Simonson reports that there may be too many black bears in the Apostle Islands. running time 1:23 9/02/02 – Beer, Dairy Industries Boost State's Bottom Line (Eau Claire) The list of favorite foods in Wisconsin typically includes pizza and beer. The dairy and brewing industries may have a lot to do with that. Mary Jo Wagner has a comparison of jobs in the state created by the two industries. running time 1:39 The State Capitol Report for September 2002
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