Wisconsin Life

Family separation can be extremely traumatic, especially for children. At Camp To Belong-Wisconsin in Plymouth, brothers and sisters who have been separated by the foster care system have an opportunity to spend time together once again. Siblings in the foster care system are separated for different and painful reasons. While each situation is unique, the

As groups of siblings sit around a large campfire, they begin to share stories while eating a few snacks. They’re starting to make memories that will have to last them until they can see each other again. And for some of them, that could be for a whole year. This is Camp To Belong-Wisconsin. It’s

Jim Fiste of Cedarburg has been running for five days straight. He has 17 hours left and a goal of 250 miles. With a mop of grey and white hair and full beard, he looks younger than his 77 years. “Let’s see here, I have so many hours… what kind of pace do I need

Wisconsin Public Radio lost a dear colleague and friend to cancer over the weekend. Glen Moberg covered central Wisconsin for WPR for 15 years. As a reporter and talk show host of WPR’s “Route 51,” Glen’s love for his community was apparent on the airwaves and off. Rob Mentzer is WPR’s current reporter based in

We recently received a question from a listener, Cassie. She asked, “Who do we contact about getting a barn quilt in Shawano County?”

You should first know that Shawano County is the self-proclaimed Barn Quilt Capital of Wisconsin. In this northeastern county, you’ll find more than about 350 barns with brightly colored, geometric quilt squares painted on the side.

Mike Valley is perched in his fishing boat, taking in the scene around him. It’s idyllic -- birds are chirping and small waves gently brush up against the side of the boat. It’s mid-July and one of the hottest days of the year. Valley is a third generation fisherman from Prairie du Chien and owner

In the system of checks and balances, the third branch is key. Made up of the supreme, appellate, circuit and municipal courts — the judicial branch — interprets the laws. But how are those interpreters, or justices, put on the bench?

Wisconsin resident Helen Leong wanted to know, so she wrote into WPR's WHYsconsin to ask: "Why are Supreme Court justices elected in a popular vote?"

At Stevens Point, the Wisconsin River fans out into a flowage, with branches and channels and swirls and broad, still expanses. On the map, the flowage looks a little like a low, gnarled tree. Each August for the last 18 years, it’s been the site of PaddleQuest, a fantasy kayak race that is part scavenger

From drag queens to food trucks to high heel races, Madison is introducing a new Pride celebration this year in the form of the OutReach MAGIC Festival on Sunday, Aug. 18. Sami Schalk — who says she identifies as a fat, black, queer, cisgender, non-disabled woman — is the festival’s organizer. For her, making the switch

Dreaming can help some people get through incredibly difficult times. Tandalaya Taylor of Madison talks about how daydreaming helped her overcome a major health crisis and appreciate everyday life. == You want to know what I love? I love travelling, great earrings, and purses. I mean, who wouldn't love to shop every day, all day,