Wisconsin News Roundup, The Fall Bird Migration, Problems With Police Recruitment Effort

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As the winter months approach, the populations of birds in the state shifts. We learn about Wisconsin birds and their migration patterns. We also get our weekly Wisconsin news roundup, and talk about police departments facing a shortage of recruits.

Featured in this Show

  • Fall Bird Migration Is Kicking Into High Gear

    We’ll talk to a bird expert from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about exactly what birds can be seen in our state in the next month as they find their way south.

  • State News Roundup For September 23, 2016

    For the first time under a new state law, state agencies this week submitted their budget requests, including places where budgets could be cut, to Governor Walker. A news editor joins us for a look at this story and others from across Wisconsin this week.

  • Police Departments In Wisconsin And Around The Country See Drop In Recruits

    Some police departments in Wisconsin and around the country are reporting a shortage of recruits. We talk to our guest about the reasons behind the shortage, and getting young people to join the force amid increased scrutiny of law enforcement.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Ryan Brady Guest
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • Jim Palmer Guest

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