People in Barron are thrilled to learn a 13-year-old girl from the community is safe with her family. We discuss how Jayme Closs’ story affects people in her hometown where people have operated on edge since the violent crimes in October. Governor Tony Evers rounds out week one in office, marking a change in Wisconsin politics. We also talk about how our state addresses students with dyslexia.
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Barron Reacts To Missing Girl’s Escape To Safety
People in Barron are thrilled to learn a 13-year-old girl from the community is safe with her family. Jayme Closs escaped the man accused of kidnapping her after murdering her parents. A WPR reporter explains what he’s learned in Barron, where people have operated on edge since the violent crimes in October.
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State Capitol Report: Recapping The First Week Of The Evers Administration
We’re one week into a new era of Wisconsin state politics, and already things are heating up. Among other things, Governor Tony Evers announced he’s seeking to change the state’s stance on a federal lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act. We look at what that change could look like, and the legality of the move. We also look at new legal challenges to legislation passed in last month’s lame-duck session of the legislature.
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Dyslexic Students In Wisconsin Could Receive More Support
Unlike those across the country, Wisconsin’s schools don’t get much guidance from the state on how to help dyslexic students. We learn about the condition, and hear how expected legislation could help schools better assist students that live with it.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Kealey Bultena Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Laurel White Guest
- Tammy Tillotson Guest
- Bob Kulp Guest
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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