More Carole's Positively Milwaukee: The Good News Stories

Viewer Feedback on Difficult Story

Viewer Feedback on Difficult Story

Anyone who works in Customer Service will tell you the same thing. People are quick to criticize, but slow to praise. It's the same in television news. The critics are loud, but often the voices of support... Read more »

"More Local News Soon"

"More Local News Soon"

Are you one of those who gets home too late for the early news and fall asleep before the late news? Well starting September 1 you will have a new option. TODAY'S TMJ4 is launching an expanded one hour... Read more »

"I've Fallen and I Can Get Up"

My day began pretty rough. I got up worked out, took a shower, stepped out of the shower only to take a tumble on the tile. My first reaction was to laugh. But then I thought, wow maybe I broke a my... Read more »

 Real Men  Wear Pink

Real Men Wear Pink

One of my favorite positive stories this week involves a 12 year old boy. He has been working in memory of his mom who recently lost her fight with breast cancer. Matthew Katzke is a 6th grader at... Read more »

Another Embarassing Theft, Another Positive Side

Another Embarassing Theft, Another Positive Side

Wow!! Just when you thought, it was an isolated case of a loserdom, we get a repeat. Yes, just last week we told you about the brazen crook that walked right into the Zablocki VA Medical Center on April... Read more »

Positive Side to an Embarrassing Theft

Positive Side to an Embarrassing Theft

How nice to have a positive story to report after a looser stole a television from the nursing home of the Zablocki VA Medical Center. The guy walked in and rolled out the 52 inch flat screen television... Read more »

Springtime?

Springtime?

Spring is here. Not so fast. It's not even May and you know what that means in Wisconsin. Yes, John Malan says next week, the temperatures will take a dive and we could, COULD see some frost, even snow... Read more »

Reduce Your Chance Of Cancer

Reduce Your Chance Of Cancer

More reasons to keep eating your veggies. You may keep cancer at bay. This story comes from Web site, positivenews.net "US studies show how fruits... Read more »

Top Ten Ways to Cope with $4 a Gallon Gas

Top Ten Ways to Cope with $4 a Gallon Gas

10. Take leisurely walks along Lake Michigan. 9. Spend hours in your local library. 8. Double the time you spend in Milwaukee County Parks. 7. Plan to attend all free days at Zoos, Museums, and Festivals. 6.... Read more »

Pledge of Peace/Atonement Lutheran Church and School

Pledge of Peace/Atonement Lutheran Church and School

It's a church with humanity and spirit. And its members are working to make Milwaukee better. Hopefully you got a chance to see this week's Positively Milwaukee. We highlighted the beginning of a major... Read more »

See You Opening Day

See You Opening Day

Are you heading out to Miller Park for opening day? Well, I hope I get to see you. Mike and I will be anchoring the 4, 4:30, 5 and 6 pm news from there. So, if you happen to be out enjoying the game... Read more »

Church Destroyed but Prayers Answered

Church Destroyed but Prayers Answered

One of the best things about the news business is that your workday can change in a moment. Today when we all came in to work, we were about to go into the afternoon meeting when we got word of an explosion... Read more »

Good for a Laugh

Thanks to Judy Woodall who gave us all a good laugh with this jib jab video featuring Mike Jacobs, John Malan, and yours truly. Check it out. http://www.jibjab.com/sendables/view/H7JZ2lkwqts1uIJyStBjcfcO (Click... Read more »

UWM Students to Fight Crime

UWM Students to Fight Crime

If you are like thousands of Americans, you are angry at the crime problems facing the nation. And the latest target appears to be campuses. We've reported on a rash of robberies UWM and Marquette lately.... Read more »

Snowstorm Memory Fun and Poignant

Snowstorm Memory Fun and Poignant

This is one of my favorite pictures of last week's spring snowstorm. It comes from Brandon and Connor Novack in Belgium, Wisconsin. Now of course part of me loves this picture for its promotion of Channel... Read more »

Help a Grafton Teen Win

Help a Grafton Teen Win

How would you like to help a local teen win a 5 thousand dollar scholarship and help promote higher education. Well all vote for Lauren Moroder, a finalist in the ACT Poster Scholarship Contest. The... Read more »

"Let It Snow, Let It Snow"...

"Let It Snow, Let It Snow"...

I'm sure by now your really getting psyched up for our spring snowstorm. Today our winter storm watch was upgraded to a winter storm warning..yipeeee!!!! Some spots could see a foot of snow. Wow!!! It's... Read more »

Winter Storm Watch in Spring?!!!!

Winter Storm Watch in Spring?!!!!

Happy Spring!!! Not so fast. The national weather service has just issued a winter storm watch for late Thursday night. Which by now you probably are aware is the first day of spring. I guess it's a fitting... Read more »

Atlanta Tornado Hits Close to home

Atlanta Tornado Hits Close to home

I have been saying prayers of thanks this week after seeing the pictures of devastation and destruction in Atlanta. You see my sister Janice is Physician who lives in suburban Atlanta. I happened to... Read more »

POSITIVELY OOPS!!!

POSITIVELY OOPS!!!

"Don't look back." That can be advice good for life and even for live TV. I remember when I first began television news I would anguish over every little mistake no matter how small. It did not take me... Read more »

"A Baby Who Can Read!!!"

All I can say is I am very impressed. Click on the link and you will see something amazing. a 17 month old child who can read words. Even cursive writing. The funniest part of this video is when the child... Read more »

I Choked On "Live at 5"

I Choked On "Live at 5"

Ok, some days are better than others when it comes to live TV. Yesterday on the 5:00 news I was reading a story about the Bowling Congress possibly moving, and took a breath of air..and nothing came out... Read more »

A Cheer for Daylight Saving Time

A Cheer for Daylight Saving Time

Lets here it for Daylight Saving Time! The good news, we have more hours of daylight. The bad news, it usually takes a little time to adjust. I got plenty of sleep last night and woke up a little groggy.... Read more »

Our Gift from Nancy Chandler

Our Gift from Nancy Chandler

I recently reconnected with an old friend you all know. Nancy Chandler recently went public about her bout with breast cancer. Many of you remember Nancy a former anchor here at Todays TMJ4. Nancy... Read more »

Do I Need Therapy After Crying Over Favre?

Do I Need Therapy After Crying Over Favre?

Ok, don't laugh. But watching Brett Favre say goodbye today reduced me to tears. I watched todays press conference while working out. I had to take a break to compose myself. I kept thinking what is... Read more »

Helping Veterans Recover

I was out at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center this week. I was thrilled to hear some of the talent that will be featured at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The local stage show... Read more »

My Husband Does his Civic Duty

As we get ready for another round of snow, I have to give a shout out to my own husband. These past few weeks, we have done numerous reports about a request from city officials. They want us to make... Read more »

Mike Jacobs Revealed (Ladies Don't Get Jealous!)

On this cold winter day, story that will make you feel good. It happens to involve one of the nicest guys I've ever worked with. My co-worker Mike Jacobs. You see, the past couple of nights... Read more »

Drama Before "Live at 10:00"

Sometimes, it's just not easy being on live TV. Case in point. I recently had about 15 minutes before the start of the 10:00 pm news. As always, right before the news, I went in to check my hair and... Read more »

Thank You Green Bay Packers

With the Packers in the post season, it's great to see Wisconsin united under a positive story. It's one that brings families, friends, neighbors and towns together. The Packers success has brought sparkle... Read more »

Shining New Year Example

What a way to begin a New Year! This weekend I met two wonderful men who are truly Positively Milwaukee. Jim McCormack of Diversified Insurance Services of Waukesha, and John McNally, an Attorney of McNally... Read more »

Positively Milwaukee Special

I hope you get the chance to check out my Positively Milwaukee Special . It will air in place of the 5 pm news on Christmas day. I have chosen just a few of the inspirational and interesting people... Read more »

Serious Mistake

If you think you had a bad day..imagine this poor family. This came down on the Associate Press wires earlier today, and I could not help but feel bad for all involved. Carole German clinic mixed... Read more »

And You Are.....

Maybe it's me. But I have never been over picky about my name. I know who I am. I know how to say my name. If you do not..that's ok with me. It just doesn't get to me that much. I have been called Carolyn,... Read more »

Please Leave a Message

I did it again. Left a long rambling message on a voice mail. This was to a college professor who had inquired about a speaking engagement. All I can say is she may have a change of heart after hearing... Read more »

Wisconsin Weather Advantage

As we watch the fierce wildfires raging in California, those of us in the Midwest can only imagine the horror. With more than a half million people evacuated and more than 1 billion dollars in damage,... Read more »

Halloween Memories

I am always amazed every year around this time. So many people in our area really are festive. They go all out for Halloween. The houses that we will be featuring on Live at Ten for the next two weeks... Read more »

From Prison to Ministry

Tonight I met a man named Lawton who had served time in prison, had been in gangs, involved in selling drugs, and was a former pimp. But today he mentors others about the importance faith, education,... Read more »

Fall Is Finally Here

I know many people do not share my fondness of fall. Some even curse it calling it a prelude to winter. But I must admit, I am delighted fall temperatures are finally here. The past couple of weeks of... Read more »

Thanks for your Congratulations Calls

Many of you called to congratulate me on my Emmy nomination for Positively Milwaukee. That is nice of you. I am honored. Awards are nice, but the people I meet every week are the real winners when... Read more »

"Simple Pleasures"

Life is just a series of small joys. And they happen everyday. Whether it's a child who draws you a beautiful picture, or a friend giving you a hug, it's the small moments that have the most magic.... Read more »

Melodie Wilson "A Source of Inspiration"

As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I was honored to be a part of this year's Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure." Every year I meet amazing men and women who share poignant stories on dealing with cancer. Former... Read more »

"Race for the Cure"

It's been a busy week, and only now have I had time to reflect on the success of the Komen Race for the Cure. I was honored to be a chairman of this years race. 10,500 people showed up to help fight breast... Read more »

9/19/07 "The Price of Freedom"

It's a show we all should see. A documentary on the toll of war. It's a collection of interviews on HBO that are not easy to watch. But we should force ourselves. I'm talking about "Alive Day." The show... Read more »

9/14/07 "My Fall Pledge"

It's that time of the year..the air is getting cooler, mornings are more crisp and the sky has a special blue. I don't know why, but I have always loved fall. For some it's the birth of the football season,... Read more »

9/12/07 "Leave Britney Alone"

I know it's become a sport. Britney bashing has reached a peak after her performance at VMA. Once again, I have to say to all. Leave her alone. She's only 25 years old. Yes, she needs to get it together.... Read more »

9/11/07 "May We Never Forget"

It's hard to believe it's been six years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. September 11th changed our lives forever. It changed our nation. Some even say there are two timetables in this... Read more »

9/08/07 "Thanks for the Memories"

Ahhh...the beauty of youth!!! The Waukesha North High School's Pom Pom Squad graced our studios tonight. The teens are so young, fresh, excited. They have an energy and enthusiasm that is contagious.... Read more »

9/06/07 "Sale of Dignity"

I was out at the St. Vincent de Paul Store on 2320 West Lincoln tonight. We will be airing a positively on the thrift shop in a few weeks. One thing really struck me were the many bargains in the shop.... Read more »

8/31/07 "One Woman's Best Friend"

Am I alone? Just what did Leona Helmsley's grandkids have to do to get less inheritance than her dog? I understand loving your pet. But to just to cut off your flesh and blood seems a tad bit extreme.... Read more »

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