Clik here to view.
State Capitol Report: Ongoing Budget Process, Task Force On Foster Care
In this edition of the State Capitol Report, Speaker Robin Vos joins us to discuss the ongoing state budget process and a task force that will look at issues in Wisconsin’s foster care system.
View ArticleClik here to view.
State Capitol Report: Frac Sand Legislation, Ongoing Budget Process
Join us for the State Capitol Report as we talk with a state senator about a package of bills intended to increase oversight of the frac sand industry. We also continue our discussion about the state...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vinehout Looks To Address Constituent Concerns With Frac Sand Bills
State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout is the sponsor of a package of bills that would increase oversight of frac sand mines in Wisconsin.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Great Lakes Advocates Rally In Support Of Federal Cleanup Funding
Great Lakes advocates across the Midwest held events in more than 60 cities Monday, as a budget battle nears in Congress. It was part of a publicity effort called "All Hands On Deck."
View ArticleClik here to view.
Exploring Wisconsin's Authors
Many writers - from Laura Ingalls Wilder to Aldo Leopold to Thornton Wilder and more - have called Wisconsin home over time and provided enjoyment for many through novels, essays, plays and poems. Join...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tribal Leader Optimistic A New Fishing Agreement Can Be Reached This Year
Negotiations are ongoing between the state and two tribes over how they will jointly manage fish harvests in Lake Superior. The state and tribes are harvesting under an extension of a ten-year...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Researchers Are Using New Technologies To Unlock Antibiotics From Fungi
New pharmaceuticals might be developed from one of the oldest sources – fungi.
View ArticleThe Man Who Made The World Believe In UFOs
We learn about the astronomer who kicked off America's fascination with UFOs after his "close encounter" in 1947. His story inspired science fiction movies, countless alleged sightings, hoaxes, and a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
West Nile Virus Detected Earlier This Year In Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been recording cases of West Nile virus a bit earlier this year. The disease has been reported in 19 counties so far.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Researchers: 'Risk Map' Helps Predict Wolf Attacks On Wisconsin Livestock
UW-Madison researchers say a "risk map" is doing well at predicting where wolves might attack livestock in Wisconsin.
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Can Be Learned From Eau Claire About Attracting Young People,...
What’s behind Eau Claire’s ‘cultural renaissance?’ That’s a question explored in a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel piece looking at how the city has embraced arts and technology
View ArticleClik here to view.
Big Changes Coming For The Auto Industry
Tesla is ramping up production of their electric cars, Volvo is moving away from combustion engines, and France will stop selling end all sales of gasoline and diesel-powered by 2040. We'll look at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One Year Later: Flood Recovery Ongoing In Northern Wisconsin
In this hour, we look back on the July 11th storm. Next Tuesday marks one year since heavy rains washed out major highways in northern Wisconsin, claimed several lives and caused more than $35 million...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Exploring America’s Relationships With Grocery Stores
Every year, almost 38,000 grocery stores in the country contribute over $650 billion in sales. Our guest explains the evolution of supermarkets, the relationship we share with them and how they reflect...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Using Traditional Knowledge To Grow Rice In Wisconsin
A new project to test growing rice in Wisconsin is using the agricultural knowledge of Hmong residents.
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Does Research Show Us About Preventing Wolf Attacks On Livestock?
Six years ago, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers created a map to help pinpoint where wolf attacks on livestock might occur based on verified reports of past incidents.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Is Eau Claire Drawing Young, Creative People? (Hint: It's Not Just Bon Iver)
The new city-of-the-moment for Wisconsin’s trendy millennials isn’t Madison or Milwaukee. Instead, all data points to Eau Claire, a city experiencing a "cultural renaissance" of sorts.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bayfield County, DNR In Settlement Talks Over CAFO Ordinance
Bayfield County officials say they’ve begun formal settlement talks with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over an ordinance that would go beyond state standards for large farms known as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Biologist Taps Into Opportunity For Wisconsin-Grown Rice
Michael Schläppi, an associate professor of biology at Marquette University, is working with groups and communities in Wisconsin to produce rice in Wisconsin and create a market for it.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Communities, Businesses Continue To Rebuild 1 Year After Northwestern...
One year ago Tuesday, heavy rains flooded northern Wisconsin, leaving behind a wide band of devastation. The storm claimed several lives, washed out dozens of roads and caused $26 million in damage to...
View Article
