WI: Arts & Culture
'Art Against the Odds' shines light on artists in WI justice system
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collab…
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
MADISON, Wis. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …
Population Diversity Could Influence Regional Dialect in WI
MADISON, Wis. -- As Wisconsin's population becomes more diverse, changes are expected in the coming years to better assist residents from other parts …
2019 Farm Aid in WI Highlights Family Farmers' Struggles
EAST TROY, Wis. — Farm Aid is coming to Wisconsin next week to promote family farming. The music festival backed by Neil Young, Willie Nelson …
Dinner Illuminates African Roots in American Cooking
MADISON, Wis. – There's a connection between African cooking and the United States. Devon Hamilton, associate policy director with the …
Wisconsin Leads the Nation in Organic Farming
SPRING VALLEY, Wis. - In addition to leading the nation in the number of organic dairy and beef farms, Wisconsin is second in total number of organic …
Annual Spring Powwow Coming This Weekend
MADISON, Wis. - "A Native American cultural experience that highlights the lifestyle of Wisconsin's 11 tribal nations," is how Emily Nelis describes …
UW-Madison is Second-Largest Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers
MADISON, Wis. - Throughout the history of the Peace Corps, started in 1961 by President Kennedy, UW-Madison has been one of the nation's leading …
Wisconsinites Invited to AARP Spelling Bee
MADISON, Wis. – If you're 50 or older and fancy yourself a good speller, you're invited to the AARP 17th Annual National Spelling Bee in …
Facebook and Google Under Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Facebook is making its latest in a string of efforts to regain the trust of members concerned about the security of personal …
What’s in a Word? Movie Opens to Controversy in WI this Week
Madison, WI – The movie "Tropic Thunder" opens in Wisconsin this week, a movie that features a main character described as "retarded." …