There were conflicting reports following the boiler explosion at UW-Whitewater's power plant near Esker Dining Hall last Wednesday.

Initial reports said that there was a danger of asbestos inhalation at the Wisconsin University's dining hall and that "asbestos could contaminate the nearby residence halls because it can travel up to 75 feet and winds were blowing in the direction of buildings at the time of the explosion."

However, a later report stated that "It is unlikely that much asbestos got out of the building."

What exactly are the folk of Esker supposed to believe?

Apparently, "all of the windows in the power plan are closed off, and there is no longer any threat of contamination."

Hmm... doesn't fill you with confidence, does it?

Crews working to remove asbestos...