About this episode

The episode covers a rally addressing prison overcrowding and various local news stories.

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 16, 2026: We head to a rally outside Wisconsin Department of Corrections headquarters, Learn the history behind "No Turn On Red" signs and the different ways municipalities use them, Explain why a pair of media outlets are suing the state's Department of Administration, Check in with the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project ahead of a big anniversary, Take stock of Forward Madison FC's standing, And much more.

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