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DPI hears more testimony on race-based logos

July 29, 2010 By

The DPI hears testimony on rules relating to enforcement of the new law cracking down on offensive race-based monikers.

Barbara Munson is with the Wisconsin Indian Education Association. She questions the use of the terms “Chief” and “Chieftains,” saying the State Department of Public Instruction should consider those two terms as unambiguously race-based nicknames, along with Indians, Braves, Redmen and tribal names. “Because they are, throughout the nation, used specifically only to designate American Indian people.” [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics & Government

Small wrestlers draw big crowd

July 29, 2010 By

What some saw a controversial act at the Rock County 4H Fair packed the grandstand Wednesday. Organizers at the fair say they booked “micro-wrestlers” as a way to bring new demographics to the fair. It looks like their plan worked. “Micro-wrestlers” entertained fairgoers with standard wrestling moves. They smashed their way through clipboards, cue sticks, and a garbage can. “I don’t see where it’s exploiting us,” said a wrestler who goes by the name Pit Bull. “We’re agreeing to get out here and do he job. I know people have a problem with us calling ourselves midgets, but that’s what we are.” The entertainment act received a lot of attention as some questioned whether it was appropriate for the fair. Those in attendance seemed to enjoy the show.

AUDIO: Microwresting at the Fair (:60)

 Beth Wheelock, WCLO

Filed Under: Children & Families, Human Interest

Deady force incident in Dane County

July 29, 2010 By

Another use of deadly force by Dane County deputies. It followed a domestic disturbance call on Stoughton’s south side about 7:30 PM Wednesday. A a woman called 911 asking that her drunk husband be removed from their home. Deputies say the man came out of his garage carrying a shotgun. They fired non-lethal rounds at him and he opened fire, prompting the deadly response. Med-flight doctors pronounced the man dead at the scene. His name hasn’t been released. None of the deputies were hurt, but two of them were involved in other recent shootings. There was a similar standoff last week in McFarland, and before that, a traffic stop near Stoughton, in which the driver committed suicide.

Robin Colbert, WIBA

Filed Under: Crime & Courts

Second national distracted driving summit set

July 29, 2010 By

Officials are hoping to build on the momentum sparked by the first summit last fall, and explore the challenges that lie ahead. That’s according to US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who is once again bringing together leading transportation officials, safety advocates, law enforcement, industry representatives, researchers, and victims affected by distraction-related crashes. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Transportation

Federal bill takes on interstate stalking

July 29, 2010 By

Although Wisconsin has a strong anti-stalking law advocates says federal legislation will pick up where state laws fall short. Tony Gibart, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Policy Coordinator, says it’s important to have a strong federal system in place as technology allow perpetrators to victimize across state lines.

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Filed Under: Crime & Courts, Politics & Government
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