Inside the den: DNR researchers track Wisconsin’s black bears
It is estimated there are 24-thousand black bears roaming Wisconsin. The population is expanding, and bears have even been spotted ...
The goose pond: Finding healing in presence
Sometimes, an ordinary experience surprises us — turning the mundane into something extraordinary. Writer Crystal Chan felt this on a ...
Meet the Janesville microphone maker capturing kicks and goals around the world
Waves are everywhere: they make up light, color and heat. In a very literal sense, waves connect us all. And ...
Capturing the wonders of Wisconsin’s night sky with astrophotographer Rick Wayne
Photographers tend to spend a lot of time with their subjects. For astrophotographer Rick Wayne of Madison, his subject for ...
My promise to August: Reflections on living in the moment
Wellness books and self-care social media accounts often stress the importance of "living in the moment." But, what if you're ...
The official city bird of Eau Claire: Making the case for the crow
No matter where we live in Wisconsin, we share our community with birds. Writer Ron Davis of Eau Claire has ...
‘Lessons Learned’: Reminiscing on childhood adventures of fishing with friends
It’s hard to forget those first tastes of independence as a child, when you embark on adventures with your friends ...
These Wisconsin volunteers are opening up their homes to wild animals
At four weeks old, a trio of raccoons are just starting to open their squinty eyes. The kits were born ...
The Wisconsin e-Pilgrims: Finding community during the eclipse
It’s been a few weeks since the solar eclipse captivated many of us. Some Wisconsinites, like WPR’s Norman Gilliland, traveled ...
Choose your own journalism adventure: Teaching media literacy with ‘Headlines and High Water’
We live in a time when fake news permeates social media feeds and partisan coverage blasts through some cable news ...
‘Nothing is impossible’: Madison’s Samantha Green driven by change and camping dreams
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...
Icy driveways and stranded drivers: Your valentine has been delayed in transit
There’s an old saying about the United States Postal Service: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night ...
Preserving a memory: A meditation on home and memorial benches
When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, how do we choose to preserve the memory of that person? Radio ...
‘Mark’ing a tradition, 40-years and counting
Mark Hendrickson, Mark Hanson and Mark Johnson are best friends. The three Marks are like any group of friends - ...
Come opening day: A hunter’s reflection from the woods
Deer hunters across the state are gearing up for another gun season opener, with hopes of getting that big buck. ...