Rural communities are in decline. We talk with an environmentalist about how these communities can be revitalized through using clean energy technology locally.

Mayflies are the world’s oldest winged insect and may have lots to tell scientists about the environment. We talk about mayflies plus cover insect activity in the fall.

The number of police officers in Wisconsin this year are at an all-time low since the Wisconsin Department of Justice started keeping track in 2008. We talk with Appleton’s police chief-elect about the importance of recruitment, training and diversity for Wisconsin’s police departments.

Former Madison Police Chief David Couper has a legacy as one of Wisconsin’s most influential cops. But not much is known about the man behind the badge. We talk with the author of a book about Couper’s life.

Neck pain can be affected by a person’s body weight and the amount of physical activity they get, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy. We talk about neck pain treatment and prevention.

Do you wish the growing season was longer? We talk with a horticulturist and award winning author about how to extend your growing season by using protective covers to create controlled spaces for vegetables to survive and thrive.

We take a look at efforts to attract more women to aviation with the keynote speakers of the upcoming Women In Aviation Day planned in Wausau.

A vegan lifestyle can help you feel better physically and mentally - it can also protect against lifestyle disease. We talk with a mother and daughter team about their new plant-based cookbook.

Tardigrades are microscopic animals often referred to as “water bears” because of their resemblance to the much larger, furry mammals. They’re one of the animals being studied at the Water and Life Interface Institute. We talk with some scientists who are part of the team.

Wood turtles, golden-winged warblers and mussels are a few of the at-risk species that call Wisconsin home. We talk about a bill that aims to address wildlife conservation on the national level.