William Casey Crump on PFAS-based food advisories in Stella

Health

William Casey Crump on PFAS-based food advisories in Stella

Stella Town Board Chairperson William Casey Crump discusses the state of Wisconsin's "Do Not Eat" consumption advisories for fish in the Moen Lake Chain and guidance for deer harvested near the area.

October 28, 2025

Mature leafless trees stand above a snow-covered lawn, with a concrete sidewalk leading toward a parking lot with multiple vehicles parked in front of a multi-story masonry building with a central structure topped by a pillar-supported pediment.
Mature leafless trees stand above a snow-covered lawn, with a concrete sidewalk leading toward a parking lot with multiple vehicles parked in front of a multi-story masonry building with a central structure topped by a pillar-supported pediment.

Courts

State Building Commission votes to proceed with Evers plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s prison system

A sweeping plan put forth by Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to overhaul the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns are not being addressed.

October 28, 2025

A stack of six newspapers titled Pulaski News with a P logo int he upper left corner sit on a counter top next to a candy jar containing lip balm and a revolving stand with empty hooks.
A stack of six newspapers titled Pulaski News with a P logo int he upper left corner sit on a counter top next to a candy jar containing lip balm and a revolving stand with empty hooks.

Education

Meet the high school students keeping Pulaski from becoming a news desert

Pulaski News is a fixture of one community in northeast Wisconsin, a tool to prepare high school students for the workforce and the last official source keeping residents informed about hyperlocal happenings.

October 27, 2025 • Northeast Region

An empty parking lot with leaves and branches on its asphalt surface sits in front of a building with a glass-walled entrance and large window at one corner covered by a decal with an illustration of a woman standing at the center of rays of light, with multiple trees behind it in the background.
An empty parking lot with leaves and branches on its asphalt surface sits in front of a building with a glass-walled entrance and large window at one corner covered by a decal with an illustration of a woman standing at the center of rays of light, with multiple trees behind it in the background.

Health

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes offering abortions after pause related to federal funding

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed scheduling abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to cuts affecting federal Medicaid funding in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October.

October 27, 2025

Zac Schultz and Rebecca Mnookin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.
Zac Schultz and Rebecca Mnookin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Rep. Glenn Grothman, US Rep. Mark Pocan, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin

Here's what guests on the Oct. 24, 2025 episode said about the ongoing federal government shutdown and a new program at UW-Madison focused on promoting civil dialogue.

October 27, 2025

The northern Wisconsin town of Stella demands action on PFAS
The northern Wisconsin town of Stella demands action on PFAS

Environment

The northern Wisconsin town of Stella demands action on PFAS

Residents of a rural lake community in Oneida County are advised to limit consumption of fish and deer due to PFAS contamination and are seeking support — as well as more information — from the state.

October 24, 2025 • Northern Region

A still image shows Glenn Grothman seated in a room with green walls, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Manitowoc,' 'U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman' and '(R) 6th Congressional District.'
A still image shows Glenn Grothman seated in a room with green walls, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Manitowoc,' 'U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman' and '(R) 6th Congressional District.'

Politics

US Rep. Glenn Grothman on 2025 government shutdown politics

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-6th Congressional District, discusses the ongoing 2025 federal government shutdown, timelines and terms of continuing resolutions, and the political stance of Republicans.

October 24, 2025

A still image shows Mark Pocan seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan' and '(D) 2nd Congressional District.'
A still image shows Mark Pocan seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan' and '(D) 2nd Congressional District.'

Politics

US Rep. Mark Pocan on 2025 government shutdown politics

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-2nd Congressional District, discusses the ongoing 2025 federal government shutdown, timelines and terms of continuing resolutions, and the political stance of Democrats.

October 24, 2025

A still image shows Jennifer Mnookin seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin' and 'UW-Madison.'
A still image shows Jennifer Mnookin seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin' and 'UW-Madison.'

Education

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on civil discourse at UW-Madison

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin discusses the launch and goals of the Wisconsin Exchange, a program seeking to support civil dialogue at the university amid free speech controversies on campus.

October 24, 2025

Multiple students sit in rolling chairs and use tools to practice dental work on the teeth of mannequins with open moths, in a room with multiple rows of desks with computer monitors, water bottles and other items sitting on their surfaces.
Multiple students sit in rolling chairs and use tools to practice dental work on the teeth of mannequins with open moths, in a room with multiple rows of desks with computer monitors, water bottles and other items sitting on their surfaces.

Education

Wisconsin tech colleges look to ease dental worker shortage

A $20 million funding boost from the Wisconsin Legislature is allowing technical colleges to expand oral health training programs as the state faces a shortage of dental workers.

October 23, 2025