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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “InterCHANGE,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
Week-ends
By Kevin Fischer
Saturday, Aug 23 2008, 09:47 AM
A look back at the people and events that made news the past week.
Week-ends is a regular weekly feature of This Just In...
HEROES OF THE WEEK
This 8-year old
Homes For Our Troops
Mary Johns
Everybody knows Michael Phelps, but don't forget Dara Torres
VILLAINS OF THE WEEK
Alexander Nava
Patrick Kelly
Muggers in New York
Graffiti globetrotters
Gamblin' Grandma
Mayor of Clayton, California
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
"I think that the relationship between people that are great is they have a common thread of knowing how to beat their competitors and they know how to constantly be in shape and in top form. If that's the case, I'd know everything about how to beat Michael. He'd also know everything to beat me. We'd have to tie."
Former Olympian Mark Spitz, on Michael Phelps.
"A massive building expansion by Milwaukee Public Schools has saddled the district with tens of millions of dollars worth of vacant or severely underused school additions."
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
"When you build a school, you're building it for over 100 years. If we would have put up shanties and put up temporary buildings . . . that would have been very shortsighted."
MPS Superintendent William Andrekopoulos, who gave his support after the building program was underway.
“I’m not interested in a power grab. I’m interested in MPS performance. But confidence is not high right now.”
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he is seeking private funds for an outside audit of Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at restoring shaken public confidence in the district.
"The bottom line is we have to be aggressive with this when you already have a number of exposed examples where there is serious problems with these voter registration drives. Who knows how many more unreported problems [there are]?"
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker indicating he is not satisfied in his answers from the Milwaukee Election Commission on voter registration problems in the city. Walker asked the commission to review every voter registration card after it intercepted hundreds of incomplete and some potentially fraudulent cards submitted by workers. Several dozen workers face referral to the Milwaukee County DA for suspected fraud.
"Every card that comes in here we scrutinize."
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Susan Edman responding to Walker.
"It sets up Milwaukee to become a 'tax island' and unfairly places the sole burden of street repaving on residents when so many others benefit including commercial, non-profit and manufacturing properties and absentee landlords."
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after vetoing a proposed $20 vehicle registration fee in the city.
"I think the Common Council did the right thing today. I thought it was very statesman-like. I appreciate their willingness to come here in August and vote on something that is a national security issue."
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, commenting on the Milwaukee Common Council's vote during a special meeting Tuesday to send 36 officers to help provide security for the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
"I have decided that in this time of budget deficits for the state, I don't think it is right to accept a full-time salary for what should be a part-time job."
81st Assembly District candidate Tim Kiefer announcing his proposed 50% salary cut. Kiefer is running against Waunakee Village President John Laubmeier, Madison restaurant owner Peng Her, former lobbyist Eric Englund, state Senate legislative aide Justin Sargent and former NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin Executive Director Kelda Helen Roys. Since no Republican is running for the seat, the winner of the Sept. 9 partisan primary will get the job.
OUTRAGE OF THE WEEK
It's not exactly a news bulletin, but we certainly got more evidence this week:
MPS is a failure.
MOST UNDER-REPORTED STORY OF THE WEEK
About the story that whites will become a minority by 2050...
MOST OVER-HYPED STORY OF THE WEEK
Just who will Obama pick as his VP? It doesn't matter. Obama is still the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate, a huge tax and spender, and given his record and stances on abortion, the most dangerous candidate to ever run for President. Besides, he chose a lightweight with a capital "L."
STRANGEST, MOST UNUSUAL STORY OF THE WEEK
Wisconsin couple each win lottery.
You stab your estranged husband's pet lizards, you will pay.
Government screwing up? NO WAY!
Government screwing up? NO WAY, PART TWO.
Record fish caught with Barbie doll pole.
REMEMBER: Your suggestions/nominations for any of these categories every week are welcome, especially for HEROES OF THE WEEK. If you know of anyone in the community deserving of recognition, please e-mail me.
