Trevor Hook is a producer for WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.”
Trevor Hook
Latest Posts
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DNR specialists stress safety ahead of opening of archery deer hunting season
Tomorrow is the start of the archery deer hunting season, stretching until January. Two DNR staffers tell us what to expect this season and how to stay safe.
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New documentary premieres, sheds light on famous 1982 Milwaukee Brewers season
More than 40 years after the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers made their only appearance in the World Series, the new film “Just a Bit Outside” gives a deep dive into the highs and lows of that team.
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New research finds ties between higher PFAS levels and eating caught fish, microwaved popcorn
A new study from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health analyzed blood samples from more than 600 adults to determine exposure to PFAS or “forever chemical” exposure.
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Head of UW-Milwaukee’s faculty senate: Layoffs of tenured faculty were financially necessary
“We live in a capitalist society where, when there is not demand for certain work, businesses lay people off,” said the head of UW-Milwaukee’s faculty senate after a decision to lay off more than 30 tenured faculty members.
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Hear from the chocolatier whose dessert won Wisconsin State Fair’s best of show
Last fall marked a decade since Fazio’s Chocolate opened outside Milwaukee. Their treat to mark the milestone called “Decade of Decadence” took top honors at this year’s state fair.
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Actor Calahan Skogman’s debut novel seeks to convey small-town Wisconsin
Seymour-native actor and writer Calahan Skogman recently released his debut novel “Blue Graffiti,” set in the fictional town of Johnston, Wisconsin.
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New UMOS CEO stresses seasonal farmworker safety, impact of new protections
UMOS recently confirmed that long-time employee Jose Martinez will become the organization’s next permanent president and CEO. He joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to discuss its programs and the impact they have on farmworker families.
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Grant helps Milwaukee nonprofit improve education, access around halal food
A Milwaukee resettlement agency helps Muslim immigrants and refugees find food that meets Muslim dietary guidelines. New funding will help them expand their cultural food programs.
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Political scientist reacts to newly-set Wisconsin congressional races
Yesterday, a slew of primaries statewide set the stage for November’s Congressional races. A political scientist from UW-La Crosse makes sense of some of the key results.
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Bipartisan bills in Congress would regulate social media use for minors
Recently passed bills would further regulate social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The head of a research team looking into the relationships between social media and teenagers explains research around the issue.