Kestrel Aircraft Bankruptcy, Jake Patterson Out Of Wisconsin, Who Should Take Daily Aspirin

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Jake Patterson appears for a hearing at the Barron County Justice Center, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Barron, Wis. Patterson pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs, killing her parents and holding her captive in a remote cabin for three months. Star Tribune via AP, Pool/Renee Jones Schneider

We consider the case of Kestrel Aircraft, which promised to create 600 jobs in Superior before going bankrupt last fall. We also learn how and why the justice system moves prisoners out of state. Plus, should you be taking aspirin for heart health? A doctor weighs in.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin Officials Seek Funds After Aircraft Company Files Bankruptcy

    Superior officials are trying to recover funds the city awarded an aircraft company before it failed to bring 600 jobs to the area. A WPR reporter explains the bankruptcy proceedings and how this deal compares to Foxconn.

  • Report: Jayme Closs' Kidnapper Moved To New Mexico Prison

    Wisconsin authorities moved Jayme Closs’ kidnapper to an out-of-state prison and won’t say where he is being kept over security concerns. We talk with a Green Bay Press-Gazette reporter about public access to inmate records and how she traced Closs’ kidnapper to New Mexico.

  • Who Should And Shouldn't Be Taking Aspirin

    Millions of people take an aspirin every day in an effort to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease, but recent studies have called the low-dose aspirin regimen into question. We talk with a doctor about all things aspirin, including who should, and shouldn’t, be taking a daily aspirin.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Haley BeMiller Guest
  • Dr. Steve Kopecky Guest

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