Wisconsin 101: Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
On the western coast of Lake Michigan sits the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a place known for its deep connection ...
The most secret home on Earth: Kimberly’s Pao Lor for ‘Home Is Here’
How do you define home if you’ve grown up in multiple places? It’s a question Pao Lor of Kimberly has ...
‘My portrait is priceless’: The view from the Wisconsin cabin
Many of us have that special spot in our homes where we feel at peace. Maybe it’s when you park ...
Taking on an accent: Green Bay’s Carina Abrego-Koch for ‘Home Is Here’
How do you travel halfway around the world and still feel connected to home? For WPR’s Carina Abrego-Koch of Green ...
‘Penguins, Bears and Tattoos, Oh My!’: The meaning behind one Wisconsinite’s tattoos
Tattoos can tell the story of a person's life. They feature aesthetic beauty, inside jokes or family memories. Some of ...
Video dating provides journalist a unique travel experience
When you take a risk in life, you've got to prepare for the unexpected. Milwaukee journalist Tom Kertscher recalls how ...
‘That is how you turn hate into love’: Appleton’s Jesús Gregorio Smith for ‘Home Is Here’
What's one of the best ways to combat hate? For Jesús Gregorio Smith of Appleton, it's to push back with ...
‘Shifting gears for 50 years’: Friends recreate bike ride to support cancer research
Two Wisconsin teens in search of adventure in July 1973 rode their 10-speed bikes from Antigo, Wisconsin through Minnesota, to ...
Fields of dreams: Remembering the neighborhood baseball diamonds
There are so many activities that define summertime as a kid. Maybe it's running through a sprinkler. Trips to the ...
‘Traumatized curls’: Green Bay’s Miriam Brabham for ‘Home Is Here’
Feeling like you're different from your peers can have a big impact on your self-acceptance. But as Miriam Brabham of ...
‘Not the biggest, but the very best’: Larryfest showcases bluegrass and roots music in rural Vernon County
Summer calendars in Wisconsin seem to overflow with music festivals. One of the longest-running gatherings is Larryfest, which has been ...
‘My little corner of the universe’: Café owner Patrick Downey of Madison’s The Victory
Patrick Downey opened The Victory in Madison, Wisconsin, at 2710 Atwood Ave., in August of 2010 after he and his ...
‘Home is where I am safe’: Appleton’s Mai Lo Lee for ‘Home Is Here’
Home means different things to different people. Home can be the house you grew up in, a quiet spot in ...
Wrapping up Concerts on The Square with “Home to Madison,” just off Highway 51
Picture this: you're sitting on a blanket on the Capitol Lawn in Madison. It's a warm summer evening, and you're ...
Felicia’s Donation Closet furnishes homes for survivors of domestic abuse in Dane County
On a windy Saturday morning in Dane, Wisconsin, Felicia Diny and her mom are combing through items stored on the ...