WPR Music, Arts & Culture

01/10/2025

At Dig & Save, people can shop for clothes and household items mostly by the pound. But as Wisconsin Life finds, Dig & Save’s shoppers say there’s so much more to the place than just the hot deals.

Ever wonder where your donated stuff goes if it doesn’t sell? If you donated it to a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Dane County, it might end up at a place called Dig & Save Outlet Store in Madison, Wisconsin. At Dig & Save, people can shop for...

01/10/2025

Jobs in the legal cannabis industry have more than tripled from 2017 to 2022. Despite Wisconsin restrictions on cannabis, UW-Stevens Point Professor Brian Barringer says this program meets growing industry demand.

01/10/2025

John Freiburger, a Wisconsin registered home inspector who specializes in evaluating older structures, visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss how to winterize your home for maximum comfort and efficiency.

01/09/2025

As President Jimmy Carter's life and legacy is celebrated and remembered today, we wanted to share this recording from Sept. 14, 1975, of Carter appearing on WLSU's Newsmakers, where he answered questions from a panel of La Crosse area reporters. This was just over a year before Carter was elected the 39th president of the U.S.
https://www.wpr.org/shows/newsmakers/newsmakers-july-3-2014

01/09/2025

This morning -- Thursday, Jan. 9 -- the State Funeral Service for Pres. Jimmy Carter will take place at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. WPR will broadcast NPR's Live Special Coverage beginning at 8:30 a.m. Then at 7 p.m. tune in for "The Life And Legacy Of Former President Jimmy Carter" from NPR hosts Ari Shapiro and Linda Wertheimer. https://bit.ly/40lcis6

01/08/2025

On Thursday, Jan. 9 the State Funeral Service for Pres. Jimmy Carter will take place at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. WPR will broadcast NPR's Live Special Coverage beginning at 8:30 a.m., then at 7 p.m. tune in for "The Life And Legacy Of Former President Jimmy Carter" from NPR hosts Ari Shapiro and Linda Wertheimer. https://bit.ly/40lcis6

01/08/2025

Elvis’ passion for karate played out on the streets of Madison in the late 1970s, just before he played his final show in Wisconsin at the Dane County Coliseum.

In honor of what would have been Elvis' 90th birthday, Wisconsin Life goes back to that fateful moment in Wisconsin music history.

Throughout his career, Elvis Presley mastered so many talents. He was a musician, actor, dancer and — of course — martial artist. Elvis’ passion for karate played out on the streets of Madison in the late 1970s, just before he played his final show in Wisconsin at the Dane County...

01/08/2025

Just over 1,400 donors have contributed a total of $243,460 to an emergency recovery fund, a spokesperson for the United Way of Dane County said.

Donations have been pouring in during the weeks since a shooter opened fire at Madison's Abundant Life Christian School, leaving three people dead.

01/07/2025

UW-Madison researchers used data collected from more than 11,000 youth over four years to discover a new way of thinking about childhood trauma and mental illness.

01/07/2025

The death of a homeless man in Wausau’s Marathon Park has reignited debates over homelessness. Advocates call for “housing first” solutions, while police push for stricter enforcement.

The death of a homeless man in Wausau’s Marathon Park has reignited debates over homelessness. Advocates call for “housing first” solutions, while police push for stricter enforcement.

01/06/2025

The ketchup giant Heinz recently awarded grants to restaurants nationwide in an effort to strengthen Black culinary traditions. The sandwich shop House of Hoagies in Menasha was one of three Wisconsin winners.

01/06/2025

Two new studies suggest prime-age men are leaving the workforce in Wisconsin at elevated rates because they feel disrespected by traditional employers and employment.

01/06/2025

The new, 70,000-square-foot facility in Marshfield will let the Weinbrenner Shoe Company add 35 new jobs to its 150 workers there.

A $14.5 million new factory will allow Weinbrenner Shoe Company to expand its operations in central Wisconsin.

01/05/2025

The Never Say Never Playland will go up in Delavan’s Yadon Park in June, paid for by a combination of donations and public funds. The labor will come from a “community build” — 2,000 volunteers between June 2 and 8.

In 2015, Dusti Grenus just wanted some accessible swings in her local playground. Then she decided to "go all the way."

01/05/2025

The head of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge says climate change and funding are some of their biggest threats to the refuge.

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge celebrated 100 years of operation in 2024.

01/05/2025

The Walker’s Point Youth and Family Shelter helps runaway and homeless children and also provides emergency shelter for pregnant youth and teens with children.

The executive director of the shelter said the organization learned in October it did not receive an annual $200,000 grant from the federal government.

Walker's Point Youth and Family Shelter is an emergency shelter for youth ages 11 to 17. It's also the only shelter in southeast Wisconsin that serves pregnant youth and youth that have a child.

01/05/2025

The Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin told “Wisconsin Today” that the state has more total bowling centers than any other in the country.

But research has found the number of bowling alleys in the United States has decreased 32 percent since 2005.

The bowling industry is seeing consolidation and shrinking nationwide. Wisconsin alleys are trying to offer more to survive.