Wisconsin Headlines, Six Police Officers Charged In Death Of Freddie Gray

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Big stories around the state this week featured an update on a new Milwaukee sports arena, changes to the state Supreme Court and debate over the gray wolf population. We discuss these topics in an extended edition of our Wisconsin News Roundup. We also report on today’s ruling that Freddie Gray’s death was a homicide and that all six police officers involved in his arrest have been charged.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup For May 5, 2015

    WPR’s assistant news director joins us to talk about the latest on the Joint Finance Committee meetings. Then, in an extended edition of our Wisconsin News Roundup, WPR reporter Danielle Kaeding joins us to discuss the debate on gray wolf populations in northern Wisconsin.

  • Freddie Gray's Death Ruled A Homicide

    The prosecutor in the Freddie Gray case ruled today that his death was a homicide. Arrest warrants for six Baltimore police officers have been issued. We get details and ask what the decision means to protestors who have demanded an end to police brutality.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Matt Oleson Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Noah Ovshinsky Guest
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Rashad Robinson Guest

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