WI: Arts & Culture
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." …