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State News Roundup - October 4, 2019

October 4, 2019 - 4:00pm

Police vehicles at scene of shooting near Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau

A shooting in a Wausau cemetery on Thursday left one person dead and others injured. We find out what we know so far about the incident. We also hear about the addition of an international customs facility at the Sheboygan airport. Plus, the renaming of a causeway in Racine.

State Regulators: Proposed Superior Natural Gas Plant Would Have Negative Effects On Groundwater

October 4, 2019 - 4:40pm

Wisconsin regulators say a proposed $700 million natural gas power plant in Superior would have significant negative effects on groundwater quantity at its preferred site on the Nemadji River.

Convention Host Cities Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game

October 4, 2019 - 2:20pm

Landing the Democratic National Convention for next summer was a major coup for Milwaukee. But according to other host cities, Milwaukee will have to play the "long game" to achieve true economic success.

16 Charges In Meth Distribution Operation In Central Wisconsin

October 4, 2019 - 10:40am

Authorities say 16 people have been charged in a methamphetamine distribution operation in central Wisconsin.

Extremely Wet Fall Challenging Farmers Waiting For A Window To Spread Manure

October 4, 2019 - 8:25am

Extremely wet weather has put much of Wisconsin at high risk for manure runoff over the next few days. Record-setting rains and saturated soils are making it difficult for some farmers who have been waiting for a safe window to spread on fields.

Wisconsin Communities Look To Education To Improve Health

October 4, 2019 - 6:05am

With more research showing health is tied to where a person lives and how much education they have, some Wisconsin schools are enlisting the help of local businesses and community groups to help kids learn and hopefully improve health outcomes.

UW Study: Electric Pulses Hidden By Hats Could Help Reverse Balding

October 4, 2019 - 5:30am

For as long as people have been experiencing hair loss, products have been lining the shelves to reverse the loss.

Why We Shouldn't Compare The Current Impeachment Inquiry To Past Cases

October 3, 2019 - 4:30pm

A political scientist and historian argues the past is only that: the past. We discuss their argument that past cases of impeachment (or near impeachment) may not be helpful for predicting what will happen in the current scenario.

Why Are Primary Elections Different From State To State?

October 3, 2019 - 3:00pm

In the lead up to the 2020 election, some states will hold caucuses while others will have different types of primary elections. We talk about why the primary process feels so random, and how it affects who the country ultimately sees on the presidential ballot.

Madison Utility Station Fires Caused By Faulty Part, Company Says

October 3, 2019 - 1:05pm

The fires at two Madison Gas and Electric substations were caused by a malfunctioning part, according to a press release from American Transmission Company, the company who operates the equipment that went haywire on July 19. Inspectors knew there was a problem and had scheduled to take the equipment out...

Milwaukee Police Chief Touts Successes As Reappointment Looms

October 3, 2019 - 12:45pm

While Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales is waiting to find out if he will be reappointed to his position when his contract expires at the end of the year, he's touting a decline in homicides and non-fatal shootings.

Racine To Rename Part Of Christopher Columbus Causeway

October 3, 2019 - 12:30pm

The city of Racine is renaming a causeway over the Root River that had been named for Christopher Columbus. City council members voted 11 to 4 Monday night to change the name to the Kipi Kawi Causeway.

Man Sent To Prison For Life For Killing Milwaukee Officer

October 3, 2019 - 12:10pm

A judge has sentenced a man who killed a Milwaukee police officer to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Latino Leaders In Western Wisconsin See Support Group As Vital For Immigrants

October 3, 2019 - 11:00am

Two of the state's most powerful Latino residents from Eau Claire say having a local support group is vital for immigrants.

Wausau Police: 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Pine Grove Cemetery Shooting

October 3, 2019 - 10:45am

Police in Wausau have arrested a suspect in a Thursday morning shooting that left one dead and two injured.

Fourth Person Arrested In THC Vape Manufacturing Case

October 3, 2019 - 8:20am

Authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection with a black market THC vape manufacturing business in Wisconsin.

Gang Violence And Social Media

October 3, 2019 - 7:30am

Photo of an iPhone with social media apps

Nearly 33,000 violent street gangs, motorcycle gangs and prison gangs are active in the U.S. Research shows that their behaviors are evolving because of social media. Our guest explains what this technology can reveal about gang violence and how it can be used by law enforcement to prevent it.

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State News Roundup - October 4, 2019

State Regulators: Proposed Superior Natural Gas Plant Would Have Negative Effects On Groundwater

Convention Host Cities Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game

16 Charges In Meth Distribution Operation In Central Wisconsin

Extremely Wet Fall Challenging Farmers Waiting For A Window To Spread Manure

Wisconsin Communities Look To Education To Improve Health

UW Study: Electric Pulses Hidden By Hats Could Help Reverse Balding

Why We Shouldn't Compare The Current Impeachment Inquiry To Past Cases

Why Are Primary Elections Different From State To State?

Madison Utility Station Fires Caused By Faulty Part, Company Says

Milwaukee Police Chief Touts Successes As Reappointment Looms

Racine To Rename Part Of Christopher Columbus Causeway

Man Sent To Prison For Life For Killing Milwaukee Officer

Latino Leaders In Western Wisconsin See Support Group As Vital For Immigrants

Wausau Police: 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Pine Grove Cemetery Shooting

Fourth Person Arrested In THC Vape Manufacturing Case

Gang Violence And Social Media

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