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...

This week, the whole crew is going back in time for NEWisco Weekend. 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...

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’...

Adoption is the buzzword for this week’s 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 a...

This week's issue of NEWisco Weekend is a potpourri of AI, Useless Stuff, and Using Less Stuff! The Cover Story is a talk with UW Oshkosh Chancellor Manohar Singh. 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...

Veterans Day is just days away and this week’s NEWisco Weekend is all about Veterans and Veterans Day. 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 d...

The cover story in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Movember and Men’s Health Awareness month. 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...

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. Th...

NEWisco Weekend, this week is going to the dogs… 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 a...

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we celebrate National Farmer’s Day. 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...

October is World Mental Health Month NEWisco Weekend celebrates with an issue that tackles finding your joy and addiction recovery . Teri Barr sits down with “joy expert” Kira Sabin to find out how to ditch your negative thoughts, and why it’s so important to take time to protect your mental health. Commentator Amanda Nimmer examines how women were often labeled as hysterical in the 1800s. Pete Sc...

This issue of NEWisco Weekend tackles the topic of food waste. Our lead correspondent, Teri Barr, opens the issue with a great interview about the Too Good To Go app. Lisa Hale has an interview on the Hope Fridge in Menasha. The Hope Fridge is now returning to Oshkosh! Attend the Grand Opening on October 2nd outside Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh. We have a great story from Civ...

This week's issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Self Care, Fall and the different awareness days in September. Lead correspondent Teri Barr talks with Gary Albrecht , a man who is running all over the state for cancer awareness. We have serious stories on NICU nurses and National Energy Week . Pete Schwaba honors Robert Redford in the Classic Cinema Pick of the Week. We play a round of miniature...

This issue of NEWisco Weekend focuses on heroes. They come in all shapes, sizes, modes, and methods. You can be your own hero; you can look up to someone who helps in disasters, one who gives blood in honor of a cancer patient. We have heroes who sing. Heroes who work for safety in their own neighborhoods…in other words, the people who do it every day to make things better in this issue of NEWisco...

We celebrate Labor Day weekend and going back to school in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend. Our cover story from Teri Barr explores the history of labor in Wisconsin where you'll learn how Wisconsin paved the way for some labor rights with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek . We have an in-depth story on Strike Funds and how they’ve helped union workers throu...

This week on NEWisco Weekend we take a look at aging well, fighting isolation and loneliness as we get older, and even Pickleball! Our Cover Story focuses on an effort that seeks to provide human connection, a listening ear, and a simple way to support our fellow humans. It’s called the Community Living Room . Learn how this unique idea is now popping up all over our area – we ask the founders, Ly...

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at thrifting! We have a story with AbleLight Thrift Shops and an update on the opening of Green Bay’s new location. Keeping safety in mind when hitting the garage sales. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot looks at climate change and heavy rains. Commentator Amanda Nimmer turns us on to Facebook Marketplace. Teri Barr has the cover story with thrifting e...

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we are frolicking in summer fun, from adopting a small animal at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society to going to the beach to flying high or visiting the mustard museum, we’re covering it all! Join Lisa Hale, Teri Barr, Brittney Merlot, Melissa Kaye, Pete Schwaba, and Amanda Nimmer for Summer fun this weekend. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and...

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we’re looking at the small but mighty Bee! Our cover story features  Wayne Steigleman  of  A Frame Acres  and the  Brown County Beekeepers  Association. We have fun features all about bees, including a musical commentary. The musical guest, courtesy of  Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba , is the Piatt Family. NEWisco Weekend is a part of t...

07-19-2025 This week on NEWisco Weekend, our issue deals with plastics! Did you know that July is Plastics-Free month? It is. We’ve got features and commentary on Recycling. Our cover  story features Jordan Hiller , the recycling and solid waste program coordinator for  Outagamie County . The musical guest is 7000Apart with part of an interview from Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. And of co...

It’s the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and NEWisco Weekend is in the spirit of things! What’s more American than rock n roll? Teri Barr delivers a Wisconsin connection to the history of Rock N Roll. We have stories and commentary on fireworks safety, PTSD, and Pets and fireworks. The BoDeans recently appeared on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, and we’ve got their music for you. Finally, our cover s...

This issue of NEWisco Weekend is a look at Pride and the importance of representation and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ Community. Our cover story features a frank conversation with TeaJay Hobbs and Greyson Seizert on being a part of the community and creating safe spaces for all. We have stories on Pride in Green Bay, LGBTQ+ bills in the Wisconsin legislature, a look at the history of Pride with Amand...

This week is a “Best of” NEWisco Weekend. We revisit great stories on virtual vacations, kayaking, weather scams, craft fairs, junk fees, men’s health month and our musical guest is the Gentlemen Grifters. The hazy, lazy days of summer are here, and this week we take a look back at where we’ve been so far. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Su...

This week is Flag Week, and Flag Day is this weekend. So in honor of the Grand Old Flag NEWisco Weekend is talking about flags. The American Flag and a Green Bay business that is considered the expert on all things flags make up the cover story. We talk pirate flags, traffic flags, waterfront red flags, history , and more on this week’s NEWisco Weekend.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic...

This week’s issue is all about summer safety. The cover story comes from Melissa Kaye. She interviews the parents of a young man who died from an allergic reaction. Now they are working to require all first responders to carry epi-pens. We have stories on sports and summer safety, avoiding burns, what to do when the bugs bite, how to take cover in a storm, the music of Cody James . And of course o...