Superior’s mayor shares why the city is considering purchasing the private utility it’s relied on for over a generation. Then we learn about a new domestic violence initiative in Vernon County. And we hear from non-profit partners addressing diaper needs in the Fox Cities area.
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Superior mayor shares utility company concerns, bridge update
During a recent Public Works Committee meeting in Superior, members discussed concerns with its private utility company Superior Water Light and Power. Mayor Jim Paine explains the potential purchase of the utility and shares an update on the Blatnik Bridge replacement project.
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Rural Wisconsin domestic violence prevention
Leaders in Vernon County will present the success of their new domestic violence initiative at an international policing conference. We talk to the program manager and county sheriff about how the partnership works in their community.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about a business owner that’s part of a series airing this month on women in southern Wisconsin, in partnership with Midwest Mujeres.
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Diaper bank merger aims to greater serve Wisconsin’s Fox Valley
Last month, United Way Fox Cities and Appleton-based nonprofit Jake’s Network of Hope joined forces to create the Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank. We learn how the bank aims to address rising diaper insecurity in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jim Paine Guest
- Roy Torgerson Guest
- Susan Townsley Guest
- Scott Sawinski Guest
- Renae Verstegen Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
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