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What To Know About The Capital One Data Breach

July 30, 2019 - 3:45pm

A data breach at Capital One is affecting over 100 million Americans, with things like social security numbers and credit card applications exposed to a hacker. We get the details, and find out how the company is handling the situation.

What's Happening With Wisconsin's Foxconn Deal?

July 30, 2019 - 4:30pm

State for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Foxconn campus in the Village of Mount Pleasant.

In 2017, the state of Wisconsin and Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group signed a multibillion dollar agreement to build an LCD plan in Mount Pleasant. Since then, a lot has shifted in the agreement. We'll talk to an expert about where the deal stands today.

Are We Seeing Constitutional Failure?

July 30, 2019 - 4:00pm

According to a recent opinion piece, what's happening with President Trump and Congress at this time is revealing flaws in the U.S. Constitution. Our guest political scientist explains this view and looks at the prospect of constitutional failure.

Sales Tax Not Taking A Holiday This Year

July 30, 2019 - 12:40pm

Gov. Tony Evers says data did not back former Gov. Scott Walker's back-to-school sales tax holiday.

Milwaukee Authorities Say 14 Deaths Since Friday Are Likely Overdoses

July 30, 2019 - 7:00am

Milwaukee authorities have responded to 14 deaths since Friday that appeared to be overdoses. Three people died Sunday in the span of one hour. An official from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office joins the program to discuss the cases and broader trends with dangerous substances.

AG Barr Directs Federal Government To Reinstate Death Penalty

July 29, 2019 - 4:30pm

Attorney General William Barr directed the federal government to reinstate the death penalty and schedule five executions of death row inmates for the end of the year. We'll talk to an expert about the change in policy and the potential legal challenges to the move.

The Benefits Of Yellowjackets

July 29, 2019 - 4:15pm

Yellowjackets numbers peak between August through October. While getting stung by these wasps can be painful - and even problematic - they do offer environmental benefits. We talk to an entymologist about the role they play and tips for management.

Exploring The State Of Shark Management, Conservation

July 29, 2019 - 3:45pm

Close-up of a Great White Shark Of The Coast Of California

Sharks around the world face a variety of threats including overfishing, finning and ending up as bycatch. We talk with a researcher about the role of these predators in the ecosystem and what the future of management and conservation looks like.

Interest Rate Cut Could Be Coming From The Fed, But What Does It Mean For You?

July 29, 2019 - 3:30pm

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008. We hear what such a move could mean for the economy, and for your money.

Exact Sciences Expanding Through $2.8B Deal

July 29, 2019 - 2:05pm

Cancer diagnostic companies Exact Sciences and Genomic Health are combining in a $2.8 billion deal.

Evers Ups Ante On Lead Abatement With New Health Department Position

July 29, 2019 - 1:40pm

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he will continue his commitment to improving water quality across the state, despite GOP lawmakers removing $40 million from the state budget that would have begun replacing lead service lines.

5 Dead After Shootings At 2 Chippewa County Homes

July 29, 2019 - 12:50pm

The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office says five people are dead after shootings at two homes in the Village of Lake Hallie and Town of Lafayette.

14 Die From Suspected Overdoses In Milwaukee Over Weekend

July 29, 2019 - 10:15am

Milwaukee authorities are responding to more than a dozen probable drug overdoses in Milwaukee County that occurred over the weekend.

Wheelchair-Using Lawmaker Not Allowed To Join Meetings By Phone

July 29, 2019 - 8:40am

Leadership of the Wisconsin Assembly will not allow a paralyzed lawmaker who is in a wheelchair to phone into committee meetings.

After Falling Short Of Goals, DMV Wait Times Improve At Service Centers

July 29, 2019 - 6:00am

After DMV service center wait times repeatedly fell short of state goals last year, Governor Tony Evers pledged to make speedier service a priority. We discuss with a Department of Transportation official how the agency is working to help customers faster and where challenges remain.

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What To Know About The Capital One Data Breach

What's Happening With Wisconsin's Foxconn Deal?

Are We Seeing Constitutional Failure?

Sales Tax Not Taking A Holiday This Year

Milwaukee Authorities Say 14 Deaths Since Friday Are Likely Overdoses

AG Barr Directs Federal Government To Reinstate Death Penalty

The Benefits Of Yellowjackets

Exploring The State Of Shark Management, Conservation

Interest Rate Cut Could Be Coming From The Fed, But What Does It Mean For You?

Exact Sciences Expanding Through $2.8B Deal

Evers Ups Ante On Lead Abatement With New Health Department Position

5 Dead After Shootings At 2 Chippewa County Homes

14 Die From Suspected Overdoses In Milwaukee Over Weekend

Wheelchair-Using Lawmaker Not Allowed To Join Meetings By Phone

After Falling Short Of Goals, DMV Wait Times Improve At Service Centers

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