NEWisco Weekend

We celebrate Labor Day weekend and going back to school in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend. Our cover story from Teri Barr explores the history of labor in Wisconsin where you’ll learn how Wisconsin paved the way for some labor rights with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek. We have an in-depth […]

Guests: Amy Pechacek, Ryan Compton, Shawndell Marks, Tom Strickland

Sat Aug 30, 2025

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This week on NEWisco Weekend we take a look at aging well, fighting isolation and loneliness as we get older, and even Pickleball! Our Cover Story focuses on an effort that seeks to provide human connection, a listening ear, and a simple way to support our fellow humans. It’s called the Community Living Room. Learn […]

Guests: Emerson Lehmann, Horace Greene, Karen Iverson Riggers, Lynn McLaughlin

Sat Aug 23, 2025

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This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at thrifting! We have a story with AbleLight Thrift Shops and an update on the opening of Green Bay’s new location. Keeping safety in mind when hitting the garage sales. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot looks at climate change and heavy rains. Commentator Amanda Nimmer turns us on […]

Guests: Katerina Hartigan, Kaylin Kole, Laura Choronzy, Michelle Reinen

Sat Aug 16, 2025

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This week on NEWisco Weekend, we are frolicking in summer fun, from adopting a small animal at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society to going to the beach to flying high or visiting the mustard museum, we’re covering it all! Join Lisa Hale, Teri Barr, Brittney Merlot, Melissa Kaye, Pete Schwaba, and Amanda Nimmer for Summer […]

Guests: Amanda Nimmer, Brittney Merlot, Lisa Hale, Melissa Kaye, Pete Schwaba, Teri Barr

Sat Aug 2, 2025

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This week on NEWisco Weekend, we’re looking at the small but mighty Bee! Our cover story features Wayne Steigleman of A Frame Acres and the Brown County Beekeepers Association. We have fun features all about bees, including a musical commentary. The musical guest, courtesy of Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, is the Piatt Family. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic […]

Sat Jul 26, 2025

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07-19-2025 This week on NEWisco Weekend, our issue deals with plastics! Did you know that July is Plastics-Free month? It is. We’ve got features and commentary on Recycling. Our cover story features Jordan Hiller, the recycling and solid waste program coordinator for Outagamie County. The musical guest is 7000Apart with part of an interview from Nite Lite […]

Sat Jul 19, 2025

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It’s the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and NEWisco Weekend is in the spirit of things! What’s more American than rock n roll? Teri Barr delivers a Wisconsin connection to the history of Rock N Roll. We have stories and commentary on fireworks safety, PTSD, and Pets and fireworks. The BoDeans recently appeared on Nite […]

Guests: Jackie Anderson, Kurt Neumann, Nick Craig

Sat Jul 5, 2025

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This issue of NEWisco Weekend is a look at Pride and the importance of representation and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ Community. Our cover story features a frank conversation with TeaJay Hobbs and Greyson Seizert on being a part of the community and creating safe spaces for all. We have stories on Pride in Green Bay, […]

Guests: Eric Genrich, Greyson Siezert, Kat and the Hurricane, TJ Hobbs

Sat Jun 28, 2025

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This week is a “Best of” NEWisco Weekend. We revisit great stories on virtual vacations, kayaking, weather scams, craft fairs, junk fees, men’s health month and our musical guest is the Gentlemen Grifters. The hazy, lazy days of summer are here, and this week we take a look back at where we’ve been so far. […]

Sat Jun 21, 2025

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This week is Flag Week, and Flag Day is this weekend. So in honor of the Grand Old Flag NEWisco Weekend is talking about flags. The American Flag and a Green Bay business that is considered the expert on all things flags make up the cover story. We talk pirate flags, traffic flags, waterfront red […]

Guests: John Berg, Michelle Schmid-Schultz, Stacey Stewart

Sat Jun 14, 2025

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