In 1883 Milwaukee was home to one of the tallest buildings in the nation until it became one of history’s big mysteries. We learn the details of the destructive fire that left the Newhall House hotel in shambles and more than seventy people dead. We also learn more about a new state suicide prevention task force.
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The Mystery Of The Forgotten Milwaukee Fire
One January night in 1883 Milwaukee’s Newhall House hotel, one of the tallest buildings in the nation at the time, was set on fire. We talk to the author of a new book about his attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the fire and trace its history.
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State Assembly Speaker Vos Announces New Suicide Prevention Task Force
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced Wednesday the creation of a new suicide prevention task force. We learn more about the goals of the group and look at current prevention efforts underway in Wisconsin.
If you or a loved one are in need of help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). En Español, 1-888-628-9454. For those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, help is at 1-800-799-4889. Or, text the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Other resources are available at #BeThe1To.
You can also find Wisconsin suicide prevention resources at www.preventsuicidewi.org
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Matthew Prigge Guest
- Leah Rolando Guest
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