Wisconsin News, Study Recommends Milwaukee’s Famous Domes Be Tore Down, What Went Wrong For Boeing

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Milwaukee Mitchell Park Domes
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Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes are a popular attraction, but a new study recommends that they be torn down and replaced with a new building. We learn more about the state of the building and talk about options. We also catch up on what’s happening with Boeing’s 737 Max Jet. And, we take a look at this week’s top state news.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup – March 22, 2019

    Wisconsin’s Assembly Speaker is refusing to testify in a court case regarding gerrymandering in the state. We find out more about the lawsuit and look at two new endeavors for former governor Scott Walker. We also hear about a project to clean contaminants from one of Superior’s major harbors.

  • What Should Be Done About Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes?

    A new study is recommending that Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park domes be torn down and replaced with a new building that would also house the city’s public museum. Our guest reacts to the proposal and discusses why he says the crumbling facility is worth saving in some form.

  • What Went Wrong With Boeing’s 737 Max Jet

    In the wake of two crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max 8 aircraft that killed more than 300 people, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have set the first hearing to discuss what went wrong. We get the latest on the story form a reporter who covers transportation.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • John Gurda Guest
  • Lori Aratani Guest