Spanning The State

During the holiday season some traditions never grow old, like seeing your favorite play or musical like the Nutcracker or a Christmas Carol. However, if your job is to review the arts, can watching and critiquing these shows year after becoming repetitive? What fresh insight can you give on something you’ve seen every year? Arts and Books Editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jim Higgins joi...

On Monday, a Dane county judge struck down, ACT 10, a landmark state law that protected union rights for public employees in the state. Now these unions and public employees are trying to find a way forward as the verdict is facing an appeal from republican leaders. President and General Counsel for Law Forward joins Spanning the State to explain what happens next, the difference between yesterday...

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spinning the State: Milwaukee - Walker’s Point shelter gets funds to remain open. Brookfield - Brookfield knife sharpener invited to Japan Greendale - Albino deer spotted.

Brian closes out the holiday week with another solo show. We hear from Debbie Lazaga who gives us an update on some "mating habits" for Wisconsin deer and how it's affecting our travel. Brian then speaks to Tom Burns owner of "The Green Bay House" the ultimate location for tailgating for a Packer game that gives back. Also, some holiday gifts may include a sticker deal to American National Parks....

Today on Spinning the State: Peshtigo - Peshtigo Water Committee decides natural fluoride is enough. Caledonia - The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.

Kyle Vetter co-founder of West Bend’s Tap Room talks to Brian about the tragic cancer diagnosis of his wife and fellow co-founder Stephanie Vetter. He shares information about their 1840 Brewery Fundraiser to help support his wife and family through their journey to recovery. If you are interested in donated text “Beer” to the WTMJ hotline at 855-616-1620 for the link.

Tom Burns owner of “The Green Bay House” a home near Lambeau field. Burns tells Brian about how the home went from an AirBNB to a worldwide tailgate destination but that’s not it. He also informs Brian of their Instagram presence, how their home helps support veterans and families, and their Ultimate Tailgate and Raffle event.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spinning the State: Oconomowoc - Leather Rich fights DNR lawsuit. Casco - Well water tested in Kewaunee County. Milwaukee - Smuckers issues recall at Wisconsin Walmarts.

CEO of Nationwide Trophy Recycling and Total Awards & Promotions Inc. in Madison, Janet L. Gray joins Brian to talk about their business collecting old trophies people no longer want. She explains why it it’s so hard for people to throw out their awards, why they can’t take etched trophies, some of the prestigious trophies they’ve collected, and how you can volunteer your services.

Captain of Fire Prevention West Bend Fire Department, Kenny Asselin joins Spanning the State to talk about holiday fires and how to prevent them. He explains why we see so many oven fires on Thanksgiving, why house fires increase in December, how to safely cook and dry fry your turkeys and more.

Pabst Theater Chief, Kevin Sloan joins Brian in-studio to discuss his 14-year career as the head chef for the local venue. Sloan shares what it it’s like to prepare food for some of the biggest names in Entertainment, some of the weirdest requests from guests, how he and his staff prep their menus, and what it’s like overseeing five different theaters.

Today on Spanning the State, Brian Noonan is riding solo once again. Today he speaks to Brittany Shoenick about illegal lockouts and how landlords are using the illegal practice against their tenants. Brian welcomes Dr. Peter Geiss and Mary Reich of Lake Area Free Clinic for Giving Tuesday to share how they are helping provide healthcare to low-income and uninsured patients. Later Brian speaks to...

Today on Spinning the State: Pacific - Rural broadband project near Portage. Baraboo - Baraboo taxi service may be cut. Juneau - Robotic litter boxes big business.

Executive Director Mary Reich and Dr. Peter Reich of Lake Area Free Clinic in Oconomowoc. They speak to Brian about they Milestone of 100,000 patient visits. Today they share more about the work they do to provide health care for low-income uninsured Waukesha County Residents. They talk about how they help residents who make less than 200,000, the 18 years Dr. Geiss has been treating patients at t...

Greta Sheuer the Smurf collector isn’t the only Guinness World Record Holding Wisconsinite. Steve Roppel currently holds the world record for… Gravy Guzzling. He joins Brian on Spanning the State to tell us more on why he chose this record, his comeback to take the title back, and other world records he has broken.

Attorney with Legal Action Wisconsin, Brittany Schoenick joins Spanning the State to about Legal Lockouts in Milwaukee county. The practice of illegal lookouts is illegal in Wisconsin, and landlords across the county have been taking advantage of it. Shoenick tells us more about what this practice is, how to tenants can protect themselves, and more.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spinning the State: Green Bay - Packers Foundation awards 1.5 million. Wisconsin - New Wisconsin themed hotel coming to Dells. Franklin - SnowGlobe Holiday Festival.

This might come as a surprise to a lot of us, but the amount of income that Wisconsinites pay in taxes has been steadily declining, and is now at its lowest rate, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum. The report measured Wisconsin’s “tax burden,” an expression that encapsulates the ratio of state and local taxes a person pays relative to their income. Mark Sommerha...

Scott LoMurray, CEO of Sources of Strength joins Brian to talk about how their program has helped Wisconsin teens deal with their mental health issues. He shares how the program was created, how they got other teens involved to encourage participation, what’s behind the proven research that their program works, and how their curriculum has also helped curve suicide risk.

The State of Wisconsin is one of the states in the country when it comes to funding for Special Education. Currently, many schools have to find the money on their own to offer the proper educational services. The question now is if there is more funding, will it benefit not only the special ed programs but all students. Alan Borsuk, Senior Fellow in law and Public Policy at Marquette Law School jo...

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spinning the State: Green Bay - Music from The Last Waltz to be played 11/26 Ripon - Ripon College receives the largest donation ever. Williams Bay - World’s largest glass Christmas tree on display in Williams Bay.