Metro Crash, Airport Usage Soars, and Supreme Court Money Flies into Wisconsin
We’re saying goodbye to February with a Friday news roundup! This week, the team is talking about transportation in its many forms. Executive producer Hayley Sperling is on the Metro beat, giving details on an east side bus crash and the latest on contract negotiations between Metro workers and the city. Meanwhile, newsletter editor Rob Thomas digs into why the Dane County Regional Airport had a near-record-breaking year in 2024. Finally, host Bianca Martin has the details on the money flying into our state’s Supreme Court race.
Mentioned on the show:
Services impacted as Madison Metro workers decline overtime, cite ongoing contract negotiations [Channel 3000]
The Mayor's (Ambitious) Plan For Addressing Madison's Housing Crisis [City Cast Madison]
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