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How Politics And Celebrity Fandom Intersect In Our Culture

September 17, 2019 - 4:00pm

Elizabeth Warren being videotaped speaking

Our guest argues America's democracy is looking more and more like the way we view celebrities in pop culture. We discuss the impacts of the situation we find ourselves in.

Historic Stevens Point Theater Renovation Project Gets Lifeline With City Contribution

September 17, 2019 - 3:25pm

A historic theater in downtown Stevens Point may have been saved from the wrecking ball after the city voted to contribute up to $250,000 to renovation plans.

Carthage College Cutting Tuition 30 Percent

September 17, 2019 - 2:40pm

Carthage College in Kenosha is planning to lower its tuition 30 by percent for the 2020-21 academic year.

Wisconsin DNR Updating Lake Superior Fisheries Plan

September 17, 2019 - 9:30am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is holding public hearings on a draft management plan for Lake Superior fisheries. The draft is the most significant update to the plan in 30 years.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Announces Congressional Bid

September 17, 2019 - 8:45am

Wisconsin state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is running for Congress.

Senator Ron Johnson Discusses Russia, China And Other National News

September 17, 2019 - 7:15am

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson joins us for a conversation about the economy, next year’s elections, foreign policy goals with Russia and China, and other national news.

Dairy Groups Applaud Legislation To Crack Down On Dairy, Meat Alternatives In Wisconsin

September 17, 2019 - 5:35am

The Republican-sponsored bills would create stricter standards for what products can use dairy and meat terms on their labels.

Lawyer: Former NICU Nurse To Plead Guilty To Hurting Babies At Madison Hospital

September 17, 2019 - 5:20am

A defense attorney says a former Wisconsin nurse is prepared to plead guilty to abusing infants in a Madison hospital's intensive care unit.

'Just Talk': In Wausau, Technology Program Helps Parents Boost Babies' Language Skills

September 17, 2019 - 5:00am

In Wausau, a nonprofit program is using technology to help encourage parents to talk with their babies. Babies wear a language tracker that gives parents data on all the words they hear. The hope is that spreading the word about talk will have long-term benefits to families.

Trump Administration Repealing Obama-Era Clean Water Rules

September 16, 2019 - 4:30pm

The Trump administration is repealing rules that expanded the number of wetlands and waterways protected by the Clean Water Act. We talk with an environmental law expert about the impact of the change and the many reversals of Obama-era environmental laws.

What It's Like To Stand Beside A 300-Year-Old Tree

September 16, 2019 - 4:20pm

At an upcoming event, the public will be able to visit the state's biggest bur oak tree. We talk to the farm owner looking after the tree about what makes it special and why they considered it important enough to share with people.

Kenosha Brothers Charged For Making, Selling THC Cartridges

September 16, 2019 - 4:30pm

Charges were filed today against two Kenosha County brothers who were arrested last week for allegedly manufacturing thousands of THC vaping cartridges.

Enbridge To Hold Oil Spill Response Exercise On Wisconsin River

September 16, 2019 - 3:55pm

Canadian energy firm Enbridge Inc. will hold an emergency response exercise this Thursday on the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Rapids. The drill is one of four major exercises the company is required to complete as part of a $177 million settlement following the company's largest inland oil spill on Michigan's...

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How Politics And Celebrity Fandom Intersect In Our Culture

Historic Stevens Point Theater Renovation Project Gets Lifeline With City Contribution

Carthage College Cutting Tuition 30 Percent

Wisconsin DNR Updating Lake Superior Fisheries Plan

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Announces Congressional Bid

Senator Ron Johnson Discusses Russia, China And Other National News

Dairy Groups Applaud Legislation To Crack Down On Dairy, Meat Alternatives In Wisconsin

Lawyer: Former NICU Nurse To Plead Guilty To Hurting Babies At Madison Hospital

'Just Talk': In Wausau, Technology Program Helps Parents Boost Babies' Language Skills

Trump Administration Repealing Obama-Era Clean Water Rules

What It's Like To Stand Beside A 300-Year-Old Tree

Kenosha Brothers Charged For Making, Selling THC Cartridges

Enbridge To Hold Oil Spill Response Exercise On Wisconsin River

DeVos Stops In Milwaukee To Stump $5B Plan For School Choice

Minnesota Company With Pollution Violations Crosses State Border Into Wisconsin

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