Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.
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Why speeding penalties are significantly lower in Wisconsin than neighboring states
If a Wisconsin State Patrol officer catches a driver going 25+ mph over the speed limit, that person is hit with a citation. In Illinois, that’s a crime and could include jail time.
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These Wisconsin vets started a BBQ business in their basement. Now, they’re national.
Three years ago, Marine veteran Greg Fischer and current Navy reservist Ben Kreple launched Burn Pit BBQ from the basement of Fischer’s home in Racine, thanks to a grant from the Veteran Business Outreach Center. “We started with just six boxes of our first products, and then went up to a couple pallets,” Fischer told…
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Former reporter leaves local news to share the stories you don’t see on TV
I could tell Jamie Perez was special the moment she walked into the WISC’s newsroom. It wasn’t her size (less than 5 feet) or the way she dressed (cute, yet comfy.) It wasn’t her long list of solid story pitches, or her ability to shoot, write, edit, and report every story entirely on her own. It…
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3 ways to make new friends at any age
“Wanna be friends?” Ahhhh…things were so easy when lifelong friendships were launched with one simple question on the playground. While making friends as an adult can appear daunting, it’s easier than you think! Especially thanks to new technology. First, if you’re looking for new friends, you’re not alone. Half of all Americans have three or…
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The do’s & don’ts of cheese pairing, from a Wisconsin expert
The only official rule of cheese pairing is that there are no rules. Your taste buds are your best guide, and even the most unlikely pairings will delight some cheese lovers. That said, we consulted Wisconsin Cheese expert Jeanette Hurt for some basic guidelines to help when indecision strikes. DO- Start small. Hurt recommends beginning…
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How Shaka Smart turned Marquette into a basketball powerhouse in two short years
Head Coach Shaka Smart is about to begin his third season leading Marquette and 15th overall, and the 44-year-old Madison native has already netted an impressive scorecard of his own. Smart owns an overall record of 291-155 (.652) and has guided nine teams to the NCAA tournament. At VCU, he posted a record of 163-56…
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Wisconsin’s best bakery you’ve (probably) never heard of
Here in Wisconsin, bread is among our main food groups: it’s a great vessel for beer-cheese dip AND a tasty bed for brats! While bakeries like Stella’s in Madison get a lot of hype for their hot and buttery bread (deservedly so!), a small shop you probably haven’t heard of is the Capital City’s best-kept…
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Think house calls are a thing of the past? These UW alumni are bringing them back.
Fed up with long waits, scheduling headaches, and hurried visits at doctors offices–UW alumnus Sal Braico and Pete Johnson looked to the past to solve a current problem. “The existing healthcare system is broken,” Braico told alumni magazine On Wisconsin. “We wanted to find a different answer by leveraging smart tech.” Combining their backgrounds in…
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Homelessness is becoming an increasingly rural problem in Wisconsin: What’s the fix?
Taylor County, a rural area west of Wausau with a population of around 20,000, had zero homeless shelters until last year—but one is proving to be not that much better. The 17-bed Taylor House, which opened last spring in Medford, is often full. Why? The number of people who experience homelessness in rural areas is…
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As Seen on TV: 5 Wisconsin startups featured on Shark Tank
Word on the street: Mr. Wonderful really is more wonderful than he appears on ABC’s long-running “Shark Tank.” At least that’s what the founders of Milwaukee-based American Ghost Walks said after their recent stint on the show, where entrepreneurs pitch their business to a panel of ultra-rich venture capitalists. MORE: What’s it like to be…
