First, the Department of Corrections Secretary joins us to discuss how COVID-19 cases are being handled in prison facilities. Then, a WPR reporter explains what researchers hope to learn in an ongoing groundwater study in southwestern Wisconsin.
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State Corrections Head Discusses COVID-19 In Prisons
The State Department of Corrections has more than 230 active positive cases of COVID-19 across its facilities. We talk to Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr about how the department is managing the virus’ spread. We also check-in on plans to close youth prisons in the state.
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More Than 75% Of Wells Tested In Southwestern Wisconsin Contaminated With Feces
An ongoing groundwater study in southwestern Wisconsin recently found that 76% of wells tested there were contaminated with human or animal feces. We talk to the WPR reporter who’s been following the story.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Kevin Carr Guest
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
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