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(October 2002) NEWS ARCHIVES 10/26/02 – Ed Thompson Says He's Squeezed Out of Debates (La Crosse) The two major party candidates deny they're trying to squeeze out third party candidates from debates. Yet neither libertarian Ed Thompson nor Green Party candidate Jim Young will be allowed in a debate in Wausau. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:37 10/26/02 – Northern WI Native in World Series (Webster) The small northernwestern Wisconsin town of Webster has more than its share of World Series watchers. The reason? Native son Jarrod Washburn is pitching for the Anaheim Angels in the fall classic. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:17 10/25/02 – Lawmakers Appear in Court (Madison) The leaders of both the State Assembly and the State Senate had initial appearances in a Dane County Court. Gil Halsted has details. running time 1:32 10/25/02 – Deer Hunt Underway (Superior) The first gun-deer season is underway in northwestern Wisconsin through Sunday. This will be the first time there will be large scale testing in that region for chronic wasting disease in deer. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:16 10/24/02 – Doyle Campaign Tactics Investigated (Kenosha) The Kenosha County District Attorney is investigating allegations the Jim Doyle campaign for governor hosted a party for mentally disabled people and allegedly bribed them to vote absentee. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:44 10/24/02 – UW E-mail Draws Greer's Ire (Madison) Republican Congressional candidate Ron Greer wants an apology from U-W Madison Chancellor John Wiley. Greer says the chancellor sent a partisan email to thousands of students encouraging them to vote to for his opponent, Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin. Gil Halsted has more . running time 1:20 10/23/02 – Caucus Scandal Taints Western WI Assembly Race (La Crosse) The fallout from the caucus scandal has become an issue in a western Wisconsin assembly race. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:43 10/22/02 – Democrats Vote For New Leaders (Madison) The most powerful democrat in the legislature isn't powerful anymore. Fellow democrats removed Senator Chuck Chvala from his position as majority leader. That makes way for two interim leaders. Both Democrats and Republicans are trying to recover with their leaders facing criminal misconduct charges. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:29 10/22/02 – McCallum to Attend NRA Rally (West Allis) Governor Scott McCallum is scheduled to appear with actor Charlton Heston at a National Rifle Association rally in West Allis tonight. The event highlights differences between McCallum and Democrat James Doyle on gun control. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:44 10/19/02 – Top Republicans Charged in Caucus Probe (Madison) Prosecutors have now charged Assembly Republicans with misconduct in office and mis-use of position for private gain. This comes one day after the Senate Majority leader was charged. Frederica Freyberg reports: running time 1:44 10/19/02 – Republicans Speaker's Troubles Could Grow (Madison) Assembly speaker Scott Jensen has more to face than a courtroom soon. Voters in the 98th assembly district in Waukesha County will get to decide if they want to re-elect Jensen or choose one of two other candidates on the November ballot. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:34 10/18/02 – Republicans Could Be Charged Next in Caucus Probe (Madison) Sweeping charges have been filed against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala. As a result, Chvala has announced he will step down from his leadership position. The Madison democrat has been charged with 20 felony counts. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:59 10/18/02 – More Deer Test Positive for CWD (Madison) More deer have tested positive for Chronic wasting Disease in the Mount Horeb area. And another captive deer on a game farm has also testested positive for the disease. That brings the total to 42 known cases in the state wild deer herd. Gil Halsted as this update. running time 1:30 10/17/02 – Caucus Charges for Chvala (Madison) Milwaukee prosecutors are expected to file criminal charges against the most powerful Democrat in the Wisconsin senate. Charges against Senator Chuck Chvala could come as soon as Thursday. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:57 10/17/02 – Dane Anti-Domestic Violence Money Found (Madison) Dane County officials have come up with money to prosecute domestic abusers and help their victims. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:05 10/17/02 – "Peak Power" Plant Will Be Approved (Superior) A peak power plant is expected to be approved by the state Public Service Commission at Thursday's meeting. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:03 10/16/02 – Support for Grieving Parents (Madison) Families who experience the enormous sorrow of losing a baby at birth are getting help from a unique collaboration. Until recently, there was little support for parents who often mourned in isolation. Now, faculty and students at the U-W Madison are using their time and talents to give comfort to those parents. Melba Lara reports. running time 4:23 For more information click here to go to the Meriter Hospital web page. 10/16/02 – CWD Test Kits Hit Stores (Statewide) Hundreds of test kits for deer hunters to use for Chronic Wasting Disease have arrived in retail stores across the state. But so far they aren't exactly flying off the shelves. Gil Halsted reports. running time 3:21 10/16/02 – Some Food Pantries Reject Venison (Statewide) Hunters who choose to take to the woods this fall plan to donate a record amount of venison to local charities. But Chronic Wasting Disease is causing many local charities around Wisconsin to think twice about the gift. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:30 10/16/02 – Jury Discrimination Under Scrutiny (Statewide)The United States Supreme Court is looking at a jury discrimination case from Texas. In Wisconsin, some reformers are trying to solve a related but distinct problem. While jury discrimination cases appear relatively rare in Wisconsin, minorities are often under-represented on juries. For some counties, the problem got even worse in the last state budget bill. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:33 10/15/02 – Whooping Cranes Success Depends on Chicks (Undated) The whooping crane experiment is back in the air this week. Several young cranes are following ultralight aircraft over southern Wisconsin on a migration to Florida. The long-term success of the migration plan will depend partly on the ability of a Maryland wildlife center to keep supplying crane chicks. Chuck quirmbach visited the Maryland site last week, and filed this report. running time 4:55 10/15/02 – Tribes Want Governor to Extend Compacts (Undated) Native American tribal leaders want Wisconsin gaming compacts extended. They held a political rally at the state capitol to throw their support behind Democrat Jim Doyle. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 3:25 10/15/02 – Experts Support CWD Eradication Efforts (Madison) A panel of U-W health and wildlife experts say they're ready to help the state fight the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state's deer herd. Gil Halsted has details. running time 2:05 10/15/02 – Governments Look to Drop Newspaper Ads (Undated) When government puts out a bid, enacts a new law or holds a hearing it can't be secret. Officials legally have to tell everyone. You've probably seen the pages of fine print detailing what government's up to in your local newspaper, or paper of record as it's officially called. Some local governments who buy these newspaper ads say they're an unnecessary expense in the computer age. Shamane Mills reports. running time 2:01 10/14/02 – Unique Ethanol Plant Uses Corn (Undated) A first of its kind ethanol power plant could be up and running in central Wisconsin by next summer. Promoters say the plan is to use corn grown on local farms to produce enough electricity for almost 40,000 homes. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:25 10/14/02 – Killer Virus Affects Mississippi Fish (LaCrosse) A virus that can kill fish has been found in 3 areas on the Mississippi River. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:31 10/14/02 – Stem Cell Symposium Held (Fond Du Lac) Scientists, scholars and theologians will meet this week to discuss the ethics surrounding the use of stem cells. They'll put the research "under a microscope" at a symposium in Fond Du Lac. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:31 10/14/02 – Ban on Judicial Campaign Contributions Applauded (Undated) Wisconsin campaign finance reformers are heartened by an event in North Carolina. That state passed a law prohibiting any private money in judicial elections. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:31 10/12/02 – Lawmaker Says Supermax Violations Continue (Boscobel) The Supermax prison in Boscobel has yet to make all of the court-ordered changes. A state representative who toured the extra secure facility this week says that could put the state in violation of a federal court settlement. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:25 10/12/02 – Gaylord Nelson Warns About Overpopulation (Baltimore, MD) Former Wisconsin Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson is warning about the environmental consequences of continued population growth. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:32 10/12/02 – Milwaukee Zoo Hit Hard by West Nile (Milwaukee) Animal health experts are gathering in Milwaukee, where the county zoo has had the one of the highest number of exotic bird deaths from West Nile virus. One veterinarian says he's surprised by the extent and quick spread of the mosquito-borne disease. Shamane Mills reports. running time 2:32 10/12/02 – Congressional Representatives Defend Iraq Vote (Washington, DC) Democratic members of the U-S House of Representatives from Wisconsin did not oppose military action against Iraq in this week's vote, even though they voted against the White House resolution. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 2:32 10/11/02 – Ease of Absentee Ballot Voting Upsets Clerk (Statewide) Those who want to vote but can't, or won't, go to polls are frustrating some municipal officials. And at least one is advocating for a change in law that allows anyone to use an absentee ballot without giving a reason. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:48 10/11/02 – Ad Touts Anti-War Sentiment (Statewide) An Ashland peace group is protesting a possible first strike against Iraq, and they will use a full-page newspaper ad to make their stand. Mike Simonson reports that the effort has people talking. running time 1:30 10/11/02 – School Voucher Case Goes to High Court (Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court may go on trial in front of the U. S. Supreme Court. The case stems from controversy over school vouchers in the state. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:29 10/11/02 – Postal Customers Asked to Go to the Curb (Superior) The U.S. Postal Service is hoping customers in northwestern Wisconsin will go along with a plan to end door-to-door delivery, and agree to curbside mailboxes instead. Maria Macioce reports on the latest cost-cutting move by Postal Service. running time 1:30 10/10/02 – Meat Processors Scale Back Because of CWD (Statewide) The Department of Natural Resources is continuing its effort to reassure hunters that most venison harvested in the state is safe to eat. But some meat processors in the state say the fear of Chronic Wasting Disease means they'll be butchering fewer deer this year. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:30 10/10/02 – Lawmakers Release CWD Funds (Statewide) The state has released another $2 million for the Department of Natural Resources to combat Chronic Wasting Disease. The Joint Finance Committee approved the money, but not without some harsh words for the Department. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:55 10/09/02 – Protestors Stake Out Sen. Kohl's Office (Statewide) Anti-war activists staged sit-ins at U.S. Senator Herb Kohl's offices across the state today. In Madison they vowed to stay put until the senator states he will vote no to war with Iraq. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:01 10/09/02 – Cuts in Domestic Abuse Prevention Grants (Statewide) Women's advocates say cutbacks in county government could have a devastating effect on their programs. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:30 10/09/02 – Ladysmith Returning to Normal (Ladysmith) A month after a tornado devastated part of the northern Wisconsin community of Ladysmith, progress is being made there. But as Mike Simonson reports, the winter months loom as another challenge. running time 1:27 10/09/02 – Court to Determine Who Pays for Cleanup (Madison) Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls went before the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday). At issue are 11 sites the company contaminated, which made the Superfund list for bad environmental problems. The company has already cleaned them up. At issue is who has to pay for that cleanup -- Johnson Controls or its insurance company. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:30 10/08/02 – McCallum, Doyle Court Business (Statewide) Gubernatorial candidates Scott McCallum and James Doyle spent part of the day trying to win over some of Wisconsin's most powerful business leaders. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:46 10/08/02 – Deadbeat Dad Can't Have More Kids (Madison) The nation's highest court has refused to hear a case involving a Wisconsin father of nine who didn't pay child support. So a lower court ruling stands. It would put David Oakley in prison if he has more kids he can't afford. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:40 10/08/02 – Peace Activists Rally Against War (Madison) A coalition of Peace groups in Madison will hold a series of teach-in's, sit in's and rallys this week to mark the first anniversary of the U-S war in Afghanistan. At a news conference in the state capitol organizers also spoke out against plans for a U-S war on Iraq. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:33 10/08/02 – Great Lakes Governors Races Competitve (Statewide) Wisconsin isn't the only Midwest state with a competitive race for governor this year. Political analysts say that come January, there may be as many as five new governors in the Great Lakes region. That amount of change could affect environmental policy. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:37 10/08/02 – Calls Flood Congressional Offices About Iraq (Statewide) People in Wisconsin are calling their members of Congress about a possible war in Iraq. Most people who call, write, or email are opposed to war. But that might not reflect the general population of Wisconsin. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:34 10/07/02 – Groups Want More Money for Mississippi (LaCrosse) Citizen and environmental groups are battling for Mississippi River project funding. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:25 10/07/02 – ESL Grants Train More Teachers (Undated) Some Wisconsin Colleges and Universities are getting federal money to expand "English as a Second Language" programs. The grants will help certify more teachers as "ESL" instructors. As Patty Murray reports the money is tied to the "No Child Left Behind" Act. running time 1:34 10/07/02 – Survey: Milk Producers Have Hope (Eau Claire) Even though farm milk prices remain low, a new survey of the state's dairy farmers reveals the stagnant industry may be on its way out of a rut. Mary Jo Wagner reports. running time 1:28 10/07/02 – Artist Brings Work to the Streets (Madison) The saying goes, art is in the eye of the beholder. Many people choose to view art in galleries or museums. But in Madison, at least one artist is offering his work on the street. Joe Hardtke has more in a story provided courtesty of WORT radio. running time 4:56 10/05/02 – Ed Thompson Gives Up On Debate Bid (Undated) Libertarian Party candidate Ed Thompson has given up his bid to get added to tonight's gubernatorial debate. The state elections board today dismissed Thompson's complaint about the debate line up. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:15 10/05/02 – Domestic Abuse Prevention Grants Lost (Madison) Still reeling from the suprise loss of a million dollar grant, domestic violence advocates Friday rallied on the Dane County courthouse steps in Madison. The grant funds prosecution of domestic violence perpetrators. The district attorneys office found out yesterday it had lost the money. Frederica Freyberg reports running time 1:55 10/05/02 – Doyle Outlines Budget Plan (Madison) Even as the candidates for governor head into a major statewide debate they continue the battle of the budget before the press. Democrat Jim Doyle today held news conferences to detail his plans to balance the budget. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:15 10/04/02 – Air Show Funds Missing (Madison) There's apparently cash missing from an air show in Eau Claire this summer. The bad news affects non-profit organizations that volunteered to help. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:21 10/04/02 – Ethics Board Wants More Money (Madison) The one year anniversary of the abolition of the partisan caucuses at the state capitol is coming up. They were shut down in a settlement with the State Ethics Board after allegations surfaced of lawmakers campaigning on state time. Now the Ethics Board is looking for ways to put more teeth in its policing role. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:43 10/04/02 – Tribes Look for Unity (Undated) Six Wisconsin Chippewa tribes are forming a federation to work together on issues ranging from health care funding to treaty rights. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:21 10/04/02 – Greer Needs Conservative Cash (Madison) A Republican candidate hoping to unseat Representative Tammy Baldwin is still holding out for money from the national Republican party. And some speculate that racism may be why Ron Greer hasn't gotten campaign funding. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:17 10/04/02 – Crop Walk Controversy (Madison) Catholic churches in western and central Wisconsin will be sitting out this year's "CROP" walk. The La Crosse Diocese has decided to cut its long ties with the hunger fund-raiser. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:40 10/03/02 – McCallum Says Doyle Will Bust State Budget (Madison) Governor Scott McCallum is turning up the heat in his bid to keep his job. McCallum released calculations he says show Jim Doyle would double the state budget deficit. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:13 10/03/02 – Crunch Time At Food Pantries (Madison) Food pantries around the state are serving more people. Some of those looking for help have been laid off because of the recent economic downturn. Adding to the problem is donations drop off in warmer weather. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:33 10/03/02 – McCallum Urged to Reconsider Mine Buyout (Milwaukee) A state wide newspaper editorial urges Governor Scott Mccallum to reconsider a buy-out plan for the Crandon mine. The Governor dropped the idea two weeks ago, but the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says the plan is worth another look. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:44 10/03/02 – Doctors Urge Caution About Breast Exam Study (Madison) A new study suggests self-exams for detecting breast cancer may be a waste of time. However, doctors say women shouldn't abandon the practice. Melba Lara has more. running time 1:06 10/03/02 – Candidates Snub Voter Survey (Madison) Voters say the main reason they don't vote is that they don't know enough about people running for office. But for the price of a stamp, candidates can share their views on all of the big election issues. Yet many political hopefuls prefer to keep voters in the dark. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:25 10/02/02 – Conservatives Lose One Round in Student Fee Case (Madison) A court fight over where college student fees go ends in a ruling against the conservatives who sued.Shamane Mills reports on a case which went all the way to the U-S Supreme court and trickled down to lower courts for clarification. running time 1:31 10/02/02 – Report: Too Many WI Domestic Violence Victims Killed (Madison) The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence has released the personal stories of homicide victims. With its first annual Homicide Report, the coalition hopes to bring the horror home and build awareness. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:13 10/02/02 – Dock Workers Strike Could Boost Great Lakes (Undated) Great Lakes port directors are following developments closely in the lock-out of dock workers on the West Coast. Mike Simonson reports. running time 1:21 10/02/02 – CD Buyers Get Refunds from Class Action Lawsuit (Green Bay) An anti-trust suit in the music industry has been settled. Distributors and some retailers were accused of keeping compact disc prices artificially high. Wisconsin consumers will be among those in line for reimbursement. But as Patty Murray reports, music lovers shouldn't expect a big "pay day." running time 1:32 10/02/02 – Bird Population Hurt by West Niles Virus (LaCrosse) Wisconsin wildlife experts say they still have a lot to learn about west Nile virus and its effect on bird populations. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:33 10/01/02 – Author Criticizes Bush Policy on Iraq (Madison) A Pullitzer-prize winning journalist told a Wisconsin audience Monday night the Bush administration is taking away many liberties that were once considered fundamental. He doesn't believe those actions are necessary to deal with the threat of terrorism. Benson Gardner has more. running time 2:27 10/01/02 – Hearing at Capitol on Iraq (Madison) This week, the Senate will debate the President's plan for invading Iraq. Today, Wisconsin residents spoke out on the issue. Shamane Mills reports. running time 2:37 10/01/02 – Emission Deal with WE Energies (Madison) The Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin’s largest power company have signed a voluntary deal to cut emissions of three pollutants. But environmentalists say there are holes in the plan. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:53 10/01/02 – Great Lakes Water Export Still a Danger (Superior) An environmental group claims Great Lakes water won’t be protected from being sold and shipped to other parts of the world. Mike Simonson reports on proposed regulations for a new law passed by Canada’s Parliament. running time 1:13 10/01/02 – Denial Hurts Women with Heart Disease (Monroe) Most women who may have a heart attack don't know they are at risk. Doctors in Wisconsin hope to change that. Melba Lara has more. running time 1:30 The State Capitol Report for October 2002 October 17, 2002 -- Chvala Steps Down As Majority Leader October 16, 2002 -- Caucus Investigation Nabs Top Senate Democrat If you have comments about Wisconsin Public Radio News,
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