This is your WRJN Daily News Roundup for 99.9 FM and 1400 AM in Racine and 98.1 FM in Kenosha.
Smoke will linger today with an air quality advisory through noon and possibly longer near the lake.
Conditions should slowly improve as winds push smoke out west to east.
Some activities, events and locations were shut down yesterday, so check ahead before heading out.
We'll get the latest on the weather coming up in the forecast.
We're working on learning more about a police chase in Mount Pleasant that ended in a crash involving a squad car and a city bus.
It happened near 21st in Green Bay Road at just before four yesterday afternoon.
Initial reports are that one person was tased and taken into custody.
Salmonorama continues with big crowds and big prizes on the line.
A Racine angler is currently near the top with a lake trout catch of over 25 pounds.
The competition end of things wraps up Sunday.
The festival also features live music, food, and events throughout the weekend.
Racine is considering moving away from parking meters to an app and kiosk system.
Leaders say it would cut maintenance costs, but would come with new fees.
Some are raising concerns about access.
There's a vote next week.
And a free hazardous waste drop-off event is happening tomorrow in Racine.
It runs from 8 to 1 at the drop-off site on 21st Street.
The event is open to people in Racine and nearby communities, including Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Sturtevant.
And that's news on WRJN.
I'm Stuart J. Waddles, news at the top and bottom of the hour, or anytime at WRJN.com.
Whenever we do have poor air quality, that could lead to an exacerbation or flare-ups for people with chronic lung diseases or coronary artery diseases or certain other chronic diseases.
and that can land them in the hospital and then under my care.
And if the air quality is poor, it would be a good idea to stay inside or minimize your time outside.
Wisconsin is still under an air quality advisory at least until later today.
Forecasters say possible thunderstorms could bring a brief respite, but more smoke is expected to return over the weekend.
A major investment in clean energy could bring more than 600 jobs to Madison.
Rialta Fusion plans to build its headquarters and research facility at the former Oscar Meyer plant.
State and local leaders are offering up to 55 million dollars in incentives to land the project.
The company says it chose Wisconsin after a nationwide search.
Rialta is a fusion power company, built on research, done at UW Madison.
Work on the site could begin before the end of the year.
The Appleton Common Council is set to decide whether to implement a list of rules for automated license plate readers.
If passed, any companies that work with the police department would give a detailed list of what data is collected and stored.
Police would also have to give a detailed annual report about the license plate readers.
This comes after Mayor Jake Woodford announced in May the city would stop using the cameras amid public concerns about privacy and who uses the data.
The Wapaka Police Department is warning residents about organized panhandling rings that use young children to solicit money.
Officers said they were called to a business Monday after reports of adults asking for money while accompanied by a small child.
Police say people often stand near store parking lots or along roadways and hold signs asking for help with food, rent, or medical bills, many cases involving groups traveling from city to city rather than local people in crisis.
Authorities caution that some signs include QR codes for Venmo or other online payment platforms which can carry a risk of phishing.
Investigators from the Marathon County Sheriff's Office are still looking for leads following the theft of 20 head of cattle valued at $50,000.
Deputies recalled July 8th to Kingdom Haven Farm after owners said the animals were discovered missing the morning before.
Investigators say there were no signs of forced entry at the gates, fences, or cattle barn.
The case remains active, with officials saying they plan to canvas the area for possible surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses.
Emergency dispatchers in Dane County are getting help from Artificial Intelligence.
The Public Safety Communications Department said it'll soon be adding AI dispatchers to the force in order to assist with non-emergency 911 calls.
Officials explained the system will transfer non-emergencies to a different line and the virtual assistant will handle calls such as noise complaints and animal control inquiries.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Brewer baseball is back.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports the Brewers back in action tonight at Amfam field against the Florida Marlins Jacob Mizorowski still being rested won't start until next week lefty Kyle Harrison on the 15 day IL with a sore elbow Brandon Woodruff is on the 60 day IL so that means that Logan Henderson will be on the mound tonight for the crew NBA in Miami
The Heat welcomed their new player, Yannis Santeta-Cupo, to Florida.
I'm excited.
I've been with the Bugs for 13 years.
I love what I've felt so far.
I think people are so welcoming, so nice to me.
I hope he stays that way.
I'm so driven.
All this stuff is nice.
We can talk about it all day long, but I just love playing basketball.
Yanis will now wear the number 7 jersey.
Team President Pat Riley telling reporters the heat wanted Yanis last February but couldn't work out a deal before the trade deadline.
With sports, I'm Mike Clemens.
I'm meteorologist Mace Michaels.
Hazy sunshine, hot and humid, smoky with isolated storms and a high in the upper 80s in muggy.
For tonight, turning partly cloudy, warm and muggy again, lows in the mid 70s.
Storms still possible Saturday, dry and sunny Sunday.
That's your WRJN Daily News Roundup from Civic Media.
Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your podcasts.
Find more news at WRJN.com.