Milwaukee police chief, Guardian Caps, Manitowoc church organ restored

Milwaukee’s police chief talks about reducing violent crime, as well as concerns around youth involvement in crime. Then we discuss the effectiveness of additional foam padding around football helmets. And two members of a Manitowoc church celebrate the restoration of a century-old pipe organ.

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Despite decline in homicides, concern remains around youth involvement in Milwaukee crime

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Milwaukee police are seeing a troubling trend of people under the age of 18 becoming increasingly involved as perpetrators and victims of crime. Chief Jeffrey Norman joins us to share his concerns and his department’s efforts to reduce violent crime.
Wisconsin researchers on concussion prevention

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As fans tune in to NFL games this year, they may notice players wearing new equipment to protect their heads: Guardian Caps. We talk to an expert on traumatic brain injuries about this change and other recent methods of preventing brain injuries in contact sports. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin researcher who developed a new type of foam that could make helmets more effective than ever before.
Wisconsin Life

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We hear a story about about a Milwaukee writer who cheers for the home team and their main rival.
Manitowoc Church debuts refurbished pipe organ

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Last week, the First German Lutheran Church in Manitowoc held a service celebrating the restoration of the church’s 105-year-old pipe organ. This was a part of marking the 150th anniversary of the church’s construction. Two members of the church tell us what this restored instrument means to them.