Wisconsin News Roundup, Red-Light Deaths In Wisconsin, How To Waste Less Food

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Produce waste in a warehouse
In this Aug. 29, 2018, photo, at the Waste Management facility in North Brooklyn, tons of leftover food sits piled up before being processed into “bio-slurry,” in New York. The “bio-slurry” can be turned into methane gas at a nearby wastewater treatment plant. (AP Photo/Stephen Groves)

Reporters from around the state update us on stories they’re covering. Then learn about the rise in traffic deaths related to people running red lights. And we discuss what people can do to cut down on the massive amount of food that’s wasted worldwide.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup – September 6, 2019

    Enbridge Energy is seeking to survey properties as it considers rerouting one of its oil pipelines in northern Wisconsin. We find out how residents are reacting. We also find out about breathalyzer kiosks being used by some counties, and hear how Coon Valley is dealing with the prospect of future flooding.

  • New Report Finds Red Light Running Deaths Hits Ten-Year High In Wisconsin

    A new report from AAA-Wisconsin finds that accidents and deaths associated with cars running red lights is at a ten-year high in the state. We talk to a representative from AAA-Wisconsin about the report and how motorists and pedestrians can stay safe on and near the roads.

  • How To Reduce The Amount Of Global Food Waste

    The United Nations says about a third of all food produced on Earth goes to waste. And it’s not just an ethical problem, but an environmental one. We take a look at the scope of the issue and a plan to reduce food waste.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Hope Kirwan Guest
  • Nick Jarmusz Guest
  • Craig Hanson Guest

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