NEWisco Weekend

This week, we look at the ways NEWiscso “Makes a Difference”. The cover story features Sam Floyd with Operation Coffee and how it makes a difference with veterans one cup at a time. Stories on making a difference through events and deeds, the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Shelter’s new facility, the Dillon Family Foundation, dry […]

Guests: Erik Kjelland, Pam Baranczyk, Pete Buttigieg, Sam Floyd

Sat Nov 2, 2024

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Halloween is the theme for this issue of NEWisco Weekend. A couple of paranormal investigators from our Haunted State are the cover story. We have feature stories on the business of Halloween, its weather, credit repair scammers, the new basketball coach at UW-Green Bay, spooky Karaoke in Wisconsin Rapids and our Amanda Nimmer says Nope! […]

Guests: Doug Gottlieb, Jason Mansmith, Michelle Reinen

Sat Oct 26, 2024

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Our issue this week takes a positive spin on the joy and hopefulness you can find in everyday things. Bob Hornacek and Paul’s Pantry are our Cover Story. We have stories on the Veteran Art Institute, the Cranberry Harvest, finding joy in pets, Music from Diandra Marie, and a business with JOY in its name. […]

Guests: Bob Hornacek, Diandra Marie

Sat Oct 19, 2024

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This week’s issue celebrates music! Governor Tony Evers proclaims October 2024 as “Arts and Humanities” month in Wisconsin! Lead Correspondent Teri Barr shares what one organization is doing to increase support and awareness for creatives across our state.  A presidential candidate brings the campaign to NEWisco. The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry has changed residency requirements […]

Sat Oct 12, 2024

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This weekend we focus on mental health as part of World Mental Health Day. Teri Barr has an important look at treating your mental health like physical health and brings us a musical guest who addresses mental health in song. We have stories on Bellin’s Children and Adolescent Center, the Sweet Lair, phishing scams and […]

Guests: Bri Lutz, Jackie Bradley

Sat Oct 5, 2024

46:18

This edition dives into the “darkness” in the months ahead with a positive slant. Our Cover Story has a conversation with Brain Center in Green Bay on things to do to keep your brain fit. Amanda Nimmer gives us a “taste” of the best soups in NEWisco! A Wisconsin singer-songwriter describes music – as a […]

Guests: Pam Baranczyk, Shekinah King

Sat Sep 28, 2024

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This week on NEWisco Weekend: The leaves are starting to change, and the Theme is Autumn. Our Cover Story is from Teri Barr, as she catches up with a writer who’s really honed in on the beauty of Autumn in Wisconsin. Our musical feature is Shari Sarazin who puts Autumn’s beauty into song. Brittney Merlot […]

Guest: Shari Sarazin

Sat Sep 21, 2024

46:18

This week on NEWisco Weekend: It’s National Preparedness Month! We have stories on preparing your family in case of weather or a disaster, being prepared as a hunter, food safety, and Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin. Then Amanda Nimmer prepares us for the illogical. Our Cover Story focuses on the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse […]

Sat Sep 14, 2024

45:30

This week: The Cover Story focuses on School Nutrition and feeding kids in the smaller school Districts. Our truth booth answers the question “what can YOU do for educators in your area?”  Amanda Nimmer reflects on memories of school lunch. Teri Barr has a story on the history of schools in Wisconsin. Konrad Krueger explores […]

Sat Sep 7, 2024

45:30

As the NEWisco crew takes a break this Labor Day weekend to get ready for the change in seasons, it’s been brought to our attention that now both WISS and WGBW have the show that we never properly introduced ourselves to WGBW. So hello. We’re NEWisco Weekend. This week we return to the inaugural episode […]

Sat Aug 31, 2024

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