NEWisco Weekend

This week’s NEWisco Weekend is its last issue for the time being. So, our theme this week is finding closure. The cover story is an interview with Sheryl Dingman of the Fox Cities Victim Crime Response Team. Teri Barr brings us a major holiday tradition with a NEWisco Connection: Maury Laws. Amanda Nimmer tells us […]

Guests: Kim Shefchik, Sheryl Dingman, Chris Peot, Paul Peot, Amy Yanzer, Paul Yanzer, Sheri Johnson

Sat Dec 13, 2025

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This week, the whole crew is going back in time for NEWisco Weekend. We fired up the time machine for the Cover Story, when Lisa Hale takes us back to look at and listen to the music, news, and movies of the first half of the 20th Century. Teri Barr visits Old World Wisconsin to […]

Guests: Todd Coppernoll, Frank Hermans, Connie Fellman, Betsy Gasper

Sat Dec 6, 2025

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This issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at some of our favorite segments on Thanksgiving, music, and Red Cross Heroes. Teri Barr brings us a feast for our ears. Commentator Amanda Nimmer rhapsodizes on Thanksgiving Food. We have stories from Connie Fellman on how much work goes into a Marching band performance. Jo Ann […]

Guests: Megan Sweeney, Danielle Scherer

Sat Nov 29, 2025

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Adoption is the buzzword for this week’s NEWisco Weekend. We talk about adoption of all types, from our Commentary from Amanda Nimmer on chosen family to Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema pick of the week, a comedy about adopting a baby. Our Cover story delves into Oshkosh’s Adoption of a plan to put a pedestrian bridge […]

Guests: Christy Policy, Shannon Seymer-Tabaska, James Rabe, Hannah Schwarz, Craig Baumann

Sat Nov 22, 2025

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This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is a potpourri of AI, Useless Stuff, and Using Less Stuff! The Cover Story is a talk with UW Oshkosh Chancellor Manohar Singh. Teri Barr opens up the issue with a look at AI and how it can help you declutter. Then we have stories on AI Scams from […]

Guests: Chelsea Chandler, Michelle Reinen, Manohar Singh, Corey Singletary, Jill Sexton, Maria Beltran, Darren Madison, Samarth Shah, Tanisq Jawahar

Sat Nov 15, 2025

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Veterans Day is just days away and this week’s NEWisco Weekend is all about Veterans and Veterans Day. Teri Barr brings us the cover story; an interview about a Marinette man who is partially responsible for the Veterans Day holiday. The opening feature from Lisa Hale is on a group of teens who are raising […]

Guests: Tod Pritchard, Stephanie Hauser, Maureen McCarville, Jim Gingras

Sat Nov 8, 2025

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The cover story in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Movember and Men’s Health Awareness month. Lisa Hale interviews Dr. Andrew Maes on the importance of the yearly exam for men and how taking the time for men’s good health is the manly thing to do. We have stories on the rustic […]

Guests: Tom Tiffany, Dr. Andrew Maes, Uriah Monday, Sam Osborn, Dennis Schaefer

Sat Nov 1, 2025

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Gigantic Pumpkins are a thing in our state. And on this week’s NEWisco Weekend, our cover story features a Markesan farmer, Mike Schmit, who grows the giant gourds. We have stories on Halloween Safety, Menopause legislation, and Deer Crashes. Pete Schwaba brings us a classic movie pick, and our commentator, Amanda Nimmer, explains how the […]

Guests: Robyn Vining, Lt. Meghan Cash, Mike Schmit

Sat Oct 25, 2025

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NEWisco Weekend, this week is going to the dogs… Well, not just the dogs…all working animals. Our Cover Story features Ross from Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services. We have stories on Service animals and the law, legislation in Madison on emotional service animals. Radio for Pets is our musical guest. Amanda Nimmer has advice for […]

Guests: Denise Jess, Radio for Pets, Courtney Van Auken, Irene Strohbeen, Dr. Cecilia Stroede

Sat Oct 18, 2025

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This week on NEWisco Weekend, we celebrate National Farmer’s Day. Our Cover Story will focus on the way federal changes are impacting food pantries that rely on local farmers for things like dairy and fresh produce. Lisa Hale speaks with Oshkosh Area Community Pantry’s Executive Director, Ryan Rasmussen. Teri Barr has a great feature on […]

Guests: Ryan Rasmussen, Dorothy Harms, Brenda Statz, Tim Heiman, Holly Herline, Wagon Roots

Sat Oct 11, 2025

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