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 how to win at gift giving. And Civic Media reporters look at how the Hemp industry will deal with upcoming changes.

Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick is a fun look at the afterlife. Savanna Tomei-Olson explains how a collection of extensive health data in Wisconsin could disappear soon. And our Musical segment features Doctors In Recital.

NEWisco Weekend was a part of the Civic Media radio network and aired Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup.

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 look at past holiday traditions. Commentator Amanda Nimmer ruminates on the Mandela Effect. JoAnn Krulatz tells us about a new historic marker honoring a Wisco Governor.

Lisa returns to help WGBW’s Connie Fellman share a special nonprofit that creates Special Spaces for very sick children.

Pete Schwaba poses the question of what would you change if you could with the Classic Movie Pick of the week, and Frank Hermans brings Christmas cheer to the musical segment!

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 Krulatz tells us about a deer donation program…and later looks at the state’s Christmas tree.

Is it the turkey making you sleepy, or are you still feeling the effects of the time change? Maddie Schaffer answers that question. Savanna Tomei Olson shares info on a sale in Madison worth Billions. Pete Schwaba takes us on a journey for the Classic Movie Pick of the Week. And the cover story recounts five local heroes honored by the Red Cross.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with 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 over I-41.

And the Opening feature from Teri Barr features a man who has adopted an entire community in Jamaica.

We have feature stories: From Isabella Nieto on the ACLU taking on Marathon County’s adoption of an ICE program. From Jo Ann Krulatz on adopting winter weather techniques and tricks. From Connie Fellman on the Ladies of Lambeau who work with Foster kids in NEWisco. And Melissa Kaye brings us an Awesome story about a pet pigeon.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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 JoAnn Krulatz, Data Centers from Savanna Tomei Olson, and Red Eleven Labs in Madison from Parker Olsen, all dealing with AI and Technology.

The issue also contains stories on proposed caps for utilities from Savanna Tomei Olson and a Veterans’ Day Protest from Melissa Kaye. The issue is rounded out with our commentator Amanda Nimmer’s take on a useless but much-desired item and Pete Schwaba’s AI focused Classic Movie pick of the week.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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 money for Old Glory Honor Flights for Vets.

Jimmie Kaska brings us a sports story on a big deal for the Greater Green Bay Area. Savanna Tomei Olson has a story on some Veterans Day related bills in front of the state legislature and Connie Fellman recounts how the Packers tie into veterans assistance.

Jo Ann Krulatz looks at Operation Green Light. Pete Schwaba takes us to basic training with the classic cinema pick of the week, and Amanda Nimmer encourages Veterans to use the benefits available to them. And our musical segment is from Operation Song. 

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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 roads in Wisconsin, dam safety, the end of daylight saving time, and changes coming to Social Security in 2026. Amanda Nimmer has great advice on getting through the time change with kids and pets, and Pete Schwaba brings us the classic cinema pick of the week and the musical guest, Strategic.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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 candy trick-or-treaters collect…Must. Be. Shared. With. The. Parents. Then we have a spooky poem to round things out.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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 you when you encounter a service animal in the wild. There are additional stories on Breast Cancer Awareness, White Cane Day and an Equal Rights Amendment in Wisconsin. Plus, of course, Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick of the week. 

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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 the Farmer Angel Network. Melissa Kaye shares how Wisconsin dominates in the cranberry industry. Amanda Nimmer has ideas for helping the farmers and having fun, too. We look at lithium-ion batteries as we wrap up Fire Prevention Week. Pete Schwaba has a musical classic movie pick, and speaking of music, Wagon Roots shares tunes.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 am on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.