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VIDEO: Ask A Kid: What Do You Want For Christmas?
Do you remember that one Christmas gift you really, really wanted? Was it those popular Furbies that are now making a comeback? Or before that, a Cabbage Patch doll? What do kids have on their wish lists these days? We asked a bunch of kids from the Bloomer Elementary School’s kindergarten classes what they were…
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8 Must-See Winter Celestial Events in Wisconsin—Starting January 3
From January to mid-March, there will be eight celestial events taking place in the skies above Wisconsin. Here’s some helpful information about each one.
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9 Fun, Affordable Winter Weekend Getaways In Wisconsin
From snowshoeing through state parks to brewery tours and cooking classes, winter is the perfect time for a weekend getaway in the Badger State
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12 Experiences to Add to Your Wisconsin Winter Bucket List
We’ve compiled a list of 12 amazing places in Wisconsin to have chilly fun and enjoy the season.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Woman Shares Her Painful Miscarriage Message
Losing a pregnancy can affect a woman and her family for many years. Decades after Cheryl Janey miscarried and had a stillbirth, the 66-year-old is sharing her story in hopes other women can avoid such trauma. Earlier this month, a Wisconsin judge reaffirmed her ruling from earlier this year that state law permits consensual medical…
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Wisconsin celebrity news roundup from 2023
From soccer stars to acclaimed actors, here are some of the celebrities from Wisconsin who made news in 2023.
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Former Wisconsin basketball player Walt McGrory dies at 24 after battling bone cancer
Walt McGrory, a guard for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team from 2017-21, has died after a battle with bone cancer. He was 24.
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VIDEO: Do You Know What Hydroponics is?
Do you know what HYDROPONICS is? It’s an eco-friendly way to grow food with less water and space. Plants aren’t grown in soil, but get nutrients from circulating water. Students in a western Wisconsin high school are becoming passionate about this modern method of farming and are thinking about sustainability and reducing their environmental footprint…
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How Wisconsin students are growing their own lunches—and careers
High school junior Jillian Bresina carefully pours white powder into a beaker, then mixes it, like some sort of chemistry experiment. But Jillian isn’t in science class. She’s in the Bloomer High School shop, where she’s taking a horticulture class. Bloomer High School in western Wisconsin is the proud owner of four Flex Farms. Flex…
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Sexism is driving Wisconsin women away from STEM majors
Despite making up more than half of the total University of Wisconsin student body, only a quarter of current College of Engineering students are female and just 15% are people of color. The result? Inherent sexism. What can be done?
