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Wisconsin Weekend: Spooktacular Attractions

October 25, 2019 - 6:30am

Our guest details a variety of Halloween-themed events and destinations around the state. Hear which activities are best for kids and which haunted stops are for those who want to experience the fear factor.

Flu Season Could Hit Wisconsin Early

October 25, 2019 - 5:55am

Influenza season could be making its way to Wisconsin earlier than planned.

Wisconsin Dairy Economists Say 2020 Will Be 'Restorative' Year For Industry

October 25, 2019 - 5:55am

After several months of declining milk production, Wisconsin dairy farmers rebounded slightly in September.

The Case Against Inconsistent And Extended Work Schedules

October 24, 2019 - 4:00pm

We discuss the impacts of Americans' work schedules -- and how our guest says increasingly extended and unpredictable hours are causing social breakdowns.

Brendan Dassey's Lawyers Send Open Letter To Governor Evers Asking For Clemency

October 24, 2019 - 3:45pm

The legal team for Brendan Dassey released an open letter to Governor Tony Evers today, asking him to consider pardoning Dassey and commuting his sentence. We talk with Dassey's lawyer and a wrongful convictions podcast host who interviewed Dassey himself.

UW-Madison Students Of Color Form Coalition To Fight For Equity For Marginalized Students

October 24, 2019 - 5:40pm

Prompted by a controversial homecoming video, a group of students of color at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has formed the Student Inclusion Coalition to fight for "equity, inclusion and cultural humility across campus."

'My Mom Could Still Be Here': Activists Demand Support For Gun Control

October 24, 2019 - 5:25pm

Gov. Tony Evers wants lawmakers to take his gun control bills seriously, and on Thursday, he relied on activists to convince them.

Legislator: Wisconsin Should Unlock Funding For Those With Contaminated Wells

October 24, 2019 - 4:30pm

State Rep. Katrina Shankland said she wants Wisconsin to make funds available to families dealing with contaminated drinking water.

GOP Leader: Legislature 'Playing Goalie' With Democratic Gov. Tony Evers

October 24, 2019 - 3:25pm

A top Republican legislative leader said a chilly relationship between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the state Legislature means few bills are likely to make it to the governor's desk this fall.

3 More People Arrested In THC Vape Cartridge Operation

October 24, 2019 - 2:45pm

Three more people have been charged in connection to the illegal THC vaping cartridge operation in Kenosha County.

Wisconsin Republicans Pursue Truth-In-Labeling Bills

October 24, 2019 - 2:10pm

Wisconsin Republicans are pursuing changes in state law to ban labeling food as meat, milk or dairy if they don't contain those products.

WisContext: How To Smell A CAFO

October 24, 2019 - 12:20pm

Russ Hanson is determined to live a better retirement than his in-laws did. For him that means steering clear of the odors that can accompany large livestock farms. Hanson has lived most of his adult life in rural southeast Minnesota, but he recently retired to the family farmland of his...

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Wisconsin Weekend: Spooktacular Attractions

Flu Season Could Hit Wisconsin Early

Wisconsin Dairy Economists Say 2020 Will Be 'Restorative' Year For Industry

The Case Against Inconsistent And Extended Work Schedules

Brendan Dassey's Lawyers Send Open Letter To Governor Evers Asking For Clemency

UW-Madison Students Of Color Form Coalition To Fight For Equity For Marginalized Students

'My Mom Could Still Be Here': Activists Demand Support For Gun Control

Legislator: Wisconsin Should Unlock Funding For Those With Contaminated Wells

GOP Leader: Legislature 'Playing Goalie' With Democratic Gov. Tony Evers

3 More People Arrested In THC Vape Cartridge Operation

Wisconsin Republicans Pursue Truth-In-Labeling Bills

WisContext: How To Smell A CAFO

Wisconsin Delegation Seeks Info From Vermont On F-35s

Game Preview: UW Badgers Vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

Ski Hill Expansion, Mountain Biking Could Come To Rib Mountain

Harvest Struggles Across Wisconsin Could Impact Supply Of Livestock Feed

Mother, 2 Sons Plead Not Guilty In Wisconsin Vaping Operation

Poll: Most Wisconsin Voters Believe CWD Isn't Increasing

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