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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 4, 2019

Max Armstrong talks about the unemployment rate, shutdown impact on farmers, a death-row inmate and Mohammad Ali's estate.

January 4, 2019

Some economic reports are in limbo, the monthly employment reports will be released this morning. Analysts belive the unemploymnet rate fell to 3.6% in December. 

The partial government shutdown is hurting farmers, leaving crucial loan and aid payments in limbo. It's adding levels on uncertainty no one wants.

A female death-row inmate in Indiana will NOT be executed, due to mental disability.

Mohammad Ali's estate was sold near Berrien Springs, Mich.

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