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Host Melissa Kaye chats with Port Edwards District Administrator and Ed Heuer Elementary School Principal James Bena about the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Guest: James Bena

Discussion about the $2.5 billion surplus in the state and the importance of returning that to tax payers. This episode also covers data center issues as well as concerns surrounding Flock cameras.

Guest: Scott Krug

Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker shares the September updates from his department. We cover everything from the fair to Flock cameras.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Shawn Becker

Wisconsin Rapids Public School District back-to-school conversation with Ron Rasmussen, Bill Oswald, Taylor Mancl, and German Olivares.

Guests: Bill Oswald, German Olivares, Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen, Taylor Mancl

Wood County August update with Board Chair Lance Pliml. The discussion centers on long-term county employees, ongoing projects and more.

Guests: Lance Pliml, Melissa Kaye

Senator Patrick Testin discusses corn, campaigns, and compromise with host Melissa Kaye. Data center discussions continue across the state.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher discusses data centers, moratoriums, and the new predictive mobility system to help first responders.

Guests: Matt Zacher, Melissa Kaye