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In Wake Of Orlando Shooting, Political Commentator Stresses Unity

June 13, 2016 - 1:00pm

After this weekend’s mass shooting at an Orlando, Florida, nightclub, there’s been plenty of talk in the media and over the watercooler about how to prevent such events from happening in the future. While issues like gun control and mental health will be discussed, one political commentator says it’s time...

Here Comes The Bride: Weddings In Early Wisconsin

June 13, 2016 - 9:55am

In the above image, Eunice Lamers, of Theresa, Wisconsin, leaves for her wedding to Don Dehn in 1949.

June has historically been the most popular month for weddings. It’s a tradition that goes back centuries and is tied to the name of the month itself. June comes from Juno,...

Breakfast Pasta Frittata

June 11, 2016 - 8:00am

Preheat the broiler. In a nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and cook and crumble with a fork until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a small bowl. Add the bell pepper to the...

Contest Looks To Redesign Milwaukee's City Flag

June 10, 2016 - 3:15pm

A design contest is underway to come up with a new flag for the city of Milwaukee, and the winner will be announced next week. A local designer and contest organizer weighs in Milwaukee's current city flag, which one prominent design expert described as a "hot mess," and explains why...

Study: Media Disproportionately Links Mental Illness To Violence Like Mass Shootings

June 9, 2016 - 4:05pm

The media distorts the link between people with mental illness and violence, increasing the stigmatization that those who have mental disorders are likely to be dangerous, according to a new study. "The research evidence shows that most people with serious mental illness, which is a category that includes conditions like...

A Guide To Summer Festivals Around Wisconsin

June 9, 2016 - 3:30pm

Summer means it is officially festival season. From local fairs to 11-day musical festivals like Summerfest, there will be plenty of places to spend time with family and friends. Our guest gives us a guide of the best festivals to go to over the next few months.

New Book Explores How Seeds Shaped Life On Earth

June 9, 2016 - 3:15pm

Most gardens are in full bloom this time of year and the seeds used to help put fresh fruits and vegetables on the plates of gardens around the world are the direct consequence of a plant kingdom transformation hundreds of millions of years ago, according to a prominent conservation biologist...

Wisconsin Historian Is On A Mission To See, Photograph State's Historical Markers, Sites

June 8, 2016 - 3:35pm

If there’s a historical marker on the side of the road near a Wisconsin community, chances are Melinda Roberts has seen it. Five years ago, the De Pere resident set out to achieve an ambitious goal: to visit and photograph each and every official state historical marker in Wisconsin. Roberts...

Journalist Offers Tips For Being A Supportive Co-worker During Ramadan

June 7, 2016 - 4:05pm

The holy month of Ramadan begins this week for Muslims around the world. Each day is marked with fasting from dawn until after sundown, with adherents abstaining from both food and drink throughout the day. However, people who are fasting are still required to attend work and school, meaning potentially...

Fasting At The Office: How To Support Coworkers During Ramadan

June 7, 2016 - 4:00pm

Many Muslims recently began fasting for the holy month of Ramadan, and our guest gives tips on how employers and coworkers can support their fasting colleagues during the Islamic month dedicated to fasting, prayer and reflection.

Movies With More Diverse Casts Perform Better At The Box Office

June 7, 2016 - 3:30pm

Movie companies have cited audience preference for the lack of diversity in Hollywood movies, but research shows that might not be the case. We talk to a guest who co-authored a study that found that movies with have African American actors in lead roles actually perform better at the box...

How To Stop Separation Anxiety In A Dog

June 7, 2016 - 11:00am

We’ve all seen the pictures on social media of a guilty-looking dog who destroyed a door or couch after being left alone. The pictures are funny until it happens to you. But, these pets might be bored or suffering from separation anxiety (SA), the fear of being left alone that...

What To Consider Before Buying A Musical Instrument For A Child

June 7, 2016 - 8:00am

When a child says he or she wants to learn to play a musical instrument, it’s important for parents to keep their emotions in check, according to a New York Times financial columnist. Ron Lieber , who writes the "Your Money" column and is the author of "The Opposite of...

Activists Decry "Me Before You" Film For Representation Of People With Disabilities

June 6, 2016 - 4:30pm

Warner Brothers and MGM's new film "Me Before You" follows the story of quirky Louisa, who is hired by a wealthy English family to care for their son Will, who is quadriplegic following an accident. Marketed it as a tear-jerker romance, many people who advocate for disability rights found the...

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In Wake Of Orlando Shooting, Political Commentator Stresses Unity

Here Comes The Bride: Weddings In Early Wisconsin

Breakfast Pasta Frittata

Contest Looks To Redesign Milwaukee's City Flag

Study: Media Disproportionately Links Mental Illness To Violence Like Mass Shootings

A Guide To Summer Festivals Around Wisconsin

New Book Explores How Seeds Shaped Life On Earth

Wisconsin Historian Is On A Mission To See, Photograph State's Historical Markers, Sites

Journalist Offers Tips For Being A Supportive Co-worker During Ramadan

Fasting At The Office: How To Support Coworkers During Ramadan

Movies With More Diverse Casts Perform Better At The Box Office

How To Stop Separation Anxiety In A Dog

What To Consider Before Buying A Musical Instrument For A Child

Activists Decry "Me Before You" Film For Representation Of People With Disabilities

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