1. A death investigation at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee. An accident this morning at the company's plant near 39th and Lincoln led to the death of one of its workers. A Palermo's spokesperson says the tragic accident will be fully investigated. She tells us they're working with OSHA right now to gather facts and piece together what happened. No details are being released yet. Employees were sent home for the day. Palermo's is also offering counseling and support services to its team.

2. Interest Rates are dropping! The Federal Reserve announced just moments ago a quarter of a percent rate cut to its benchmark interest rate. The rate cut can also lower costs for car loans and credit cards. Right now, the credit card interest rates are still near a record 20 percent. There are mixed views on the idea of additional rate cuts in 2025. Some economists anticipate one or two additional rate cuts by the end of the year, with cuts coming in October and December.

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Chief Operating Officer for the Milwaukee Brewers Marti Wronski talks about how the Milwaukee Brewers announced individual postseason tickets will go on sale next week Tuesday, September 23rd at 10 am. What is the magic number? When can you get merch?

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Director of Public Affairs James Burnett and Chief Deputy Brian Barkow talk about how they’re rolling out a new safety feature in squad cars called the HAAS Alert System. How does the system work? How will this improve safety for both officers and civilians?

1. Her side of the story. The former CDC director, who was fired by RFK Junior, says public health in the U.S. is in a tenuous position. Susan Monarez just testified (is testifying) before the Senate HELP Committee. She walked Senators on the panel through the reasons she was let go after only weeks on the job. Monarez says she wouldn't pre-approve vaccine recommendations without scientific evidence. She also said she wouldn't agree to firing top CDC officials without concrete reasons. At today's hearing, Monarez was also asked about what she fears, if the forthcoming vaccine recommendations, aren't based on science. She said she believes “preventable” diseases will return.

2. Interest Rates are dropping! The Federal Reserve announced just moments ago a quarter of a percent rate cut to its benchmark interest rate. The rate cut can also lower costs for car loans and credit cards. Right now, the credit card interest rates are still near a record 20 percent. There are mixed views on the idea of additional rate cuts in 2025. Some economists anticipate one or two additional rate cuts by the end of the year, with cuts coming in October and December.

3. Costco is recalling bottles of store brand Prosecco because the bottles could shatter, without warning, and even when left unopened. The retailer is warning members who bought the Kirkland sparkling wine between April 25th and August 26th in 11 states that the product poses a glass explosion risk. Costco says it's sending letters to affected customers. It says customers should wrap any unopened bottles in paper towels and place them in a plastic bag before disposing of them to avoid any risk from shattering glass. Members can claim a full refund by bringing the warning letter, not the bottle, to their nearest location. The affected bottles were sold in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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ESPN Wisconsin Jason Wilde talks about Jayden Reed’s surgery, the importance of getting back on a regular schedule with Sunday games, and the latest on Christian Watson’s injury.

1. Today the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in months. In fact, we're now less than an hour away from the announcement. The rate cut, anticipated to be about a quarter of a percent, will make borrowing cheaper. The Fed is likely cutting rates because the jobs market has slowed. Today's rate decision will be announced at 1pm. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has a press conference set for 1:30pm.

2. The Milwaukee Brewers announce individual postseason tickets go on sale next week Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. Magic number of 7 to clinch the division: Any combination of Brewers wins and Cubs losses totaling 7 locks up the NL Central. Any combination of Brewers wins and Phillies losses totaling 8 and the Brewers lock up the top seed in the National League. The top two seeds in the National League automatically advance to the NLDS and avoid the Wild Card Round. The Brewers are 0-4 in Wild Card rounds since 2019.

3. JD Power is out with its annual rankings for the country's best airports. Milwaukee Mitchell International slides into sixth place, among "medium" airports. Taking the number one spot and for the fourth year in a row, is the Indianapolis airport. That's something Mitchell Airport has been trying to do more, add local flare. You now have the Summerfest store, the Miller Brewery store, and Barons Beer Garden. Central Standard is opening a crafthouse at the airport soon. The MIAD art wall is all local, so maybe we see Mitchell move up in the rankings next year. Having that new international terminal in 2027 should help too.

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We wrap up addressing the letter read by Pat Murphy from Bob Uecker, that wasn't actually written by Bob Uecker.