"And the police just came in here with riot gear and they

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"And the police just came in here with riot gear and they started just going at the crowd:" UW students have reconstructed their solidarity encampment - after they clashed with a wave of police early this morning

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 1, 2024:* We check in on the Gaza solidarity encampment at UW-Madison - after today's violent clash with law enforcement,* Hear from a professor who was on the front lines and detained by police,* Get the latest on today's active shooter threat in Mt. Horeb,* Share more insight into life as a music therapist,* Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,* Tell the true story of the first Mifflin Street Block Party,* And much more.

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