NEWisco Weekend

It’s a week of Thanksgiving at NEWisco Weekend. You can feel grateful anytime and it’s good for you! This week we bring you stories on a NEWisco woman who finds gratitude in little things every day; Holiday Scams, a huge donation to area food pantries, Child care costs in the state, a local physician who travels to teach doctors in underdeveloped countries, a closer look at Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay, And music that sets the listener up for gratitude. Plus commentary on the best Thanksgiving foods from Amanda Nimmer!

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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 and X to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

This week’s issue opens the cover on libraries and reading books! The Appleton Public Library is shutting down its temporary location this month to make a move back to its renovated building.

Teri Barr gives us stories about books making a comeback and a musician who loves books so much…she bought the store! Amanda Nimmer wonders about reading certain books in public. Melissa Kaye has a fun poem to share; Konrad Krueger brings us a look at Lovely Cigars in Green Bay; Brittney Merlot gets us ready for the upcoming winter weather. And, 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 on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend focuses on Veterans’ Day, which is Monday. Our cover story features a man who cooked for the finest military minds in our nation. Teri Barr has features on the Ben Jackson Foundation and music to heal veterans. We have features on H.O.O.A.H. and its work on suicide awareness for veterans and a group that makes quilts for veterans. We’ll explore a D-Day recollection. How you can help meteorologists, and how to recenter after a stressful week, all in the Veterans Day issue of NEWisco Weekend.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

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 skin, and falling back with the time change. Our truth booth features US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sharing a very real story on fatherhood. Amanda Nimmer gives us simple tips to make a difference every day. And Pete Schwaba has our 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 on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

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! Of course Pete Schwaba brings us a masterpiece in the 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 on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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, Instagram, and X to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

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. Plus our regular features of the classic cinema pick of the week and the truth booth. All in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

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 to offer more people access to food in the community. We have that story.  

Amanda Nimmer looks at guilty pleasures in music. A songwriter tells us why he does what he does in the Truth Booth. Melissa Kaye reminds us of the importance of health screenings. And Todd Michaels introduces all of NEWisco to Jesse Strong…Civic Media’s newest social media and marketing powerhouse. Brittney Merlot talks with a Fox Valley man who has been volunteering in hurricanes for 40 years. Pete Schwaba has his classic cinema pick of the week. And of course, the music issue wouldn’t be complete without a music segment from Teri Barr, featuring Green Bay based musician, Bob Balsley.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

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 breast cancer. Amanda Nimmer has suggestions on how to get out of a mental funk. And Pete Schwaba has his 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 on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

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 “light.” against darkness.  We also have stories for you on finding the light every day with a counselor from Bellin Heath, the recent AARP Wisconsin Political Poll, Foster the Village, sports fusion, and a mini-moon in the night sky.

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.

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 has the science behind the color change, we have stories on Green Bay’s Botanical Gardens and scammers are using fall employment needs as a way to collect personal information.

Konrad Krueger gets us psyched up for a fall staple – Football! Amanda Nimmer has an issue with Pumpkin Spice season. Pete Schwaba has an action comedy for his classic cinema pick of the week.  In our Truth Booth, We meet David who is proud of his efforts to quit smoking.

Todd Michaels curates a weekend playlist for us. 

NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 WISS. 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.