After a recent measles outbreak in the state, officials explain efforts to keep the disease from spreading. Then, we look at options to protect waters from invasive carp. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. And, we learn about how the Mitchell Park Domes, a Milwaukee landmark, are being restored.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin counties brace for measles epidemic
At least nine confirmed cases of measles hit Wisconsin recently in Oconto County. Health officials from nearby counties explain how they are working to stop an epidemic.
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Protecting Wisconsin waters from invasive carp
We talk with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about preventing invasive carp from entering Wisconsin’s Great Lakes via a choke point in Illinois. Then, an environmental educator describes how they are involving youth in testing for invasive carp in the Wisconsin River.
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Wisconsin Life
We meet Sedella Yancey, a young musician in Madison, who describes her approach to music.
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Plan to restore Mitchell Park Domes approved
After nearly a decade of debate, Milwaukee County signed off on a deal that would send $30 million to repair and redevelop the Mitchell Park Domes. We speak with the leader of the Milwaukee Domes Alliance.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tammi Boers Guest
- Melissa Geach Guest
- Amy Kretlow Guest
- Wade Strickland Guest
- Amy Workman Guest
- Christa Beall Diefenbach Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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