Shop local: Book recommendations for the holidays
This holiday season it's more important than ever to shop local. If you've got any bookworms on your holiday shopping list, there are a number of local book stores to choose from.
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Newshounds Now Update: Lemurs, a happy chimp and penguins at Soldier Field
On this week's edition of the Newshounds Now Update, Lola and Lui share stories about a happy chimp, penguins at Soldier Field and an in-shape K-9.
Backstage with Bruno: A look at Beyond the Ingenue: Trailblazers
First staged in 2018, Beyond the Ingenue is back. In this rendition, Wisconsin-based composers have worked with local performers to create musical theater pieces about the women that inspire them.
Lisa Briggs answers your plant questions
Lisa Briggs of the Bruce Company answers your plant and garden questions live on the air.
Businesses struggle to stay afloat during pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis drags on, restaurant owners are worried about the survival of their businesses. Many are trying to get as creative as possible to extend outdoor dining and create other measures to keep patrons safe and keep them coming in the door.
Donna shares tips for cooking a smaller Thanksgiving dinner
For the last 29 years, nutritionist Donna Weihofen has shared her favorite Thanksgiving recipes. This year, she shares tips on how to plan for a smaller Thanksgiving as the coronavirus pandemic carries on.
Consumer Reports: Traveling safely during the holidays
Public health officials say staying home is the best way to protect yourself from the coronavirus, but if you have to travel, Consumer Reports has some tips to keep you safe.
Donna's Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving is just a couple days away. Donna has the perfect recipe for oven roasted turkey.
Donna shares turkey tips for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just a couple days away, Donna has some helpful tips for preparing your turkey for the big day.
Donna's Apple Cranberry Streusel Pie
This is the perfect combination of apples and cranberries in a pie with a sweet streusel topping.
Thousands of UW employees ask for urgent call to action
If you get the Wisconsin State Journal Sunday mornings, you saw a large open letter signed by thousands of UW Health employees. This is what it looks like, urging Wisconsin families to get through the pandemic. Dr. Ann Sheehy explains.
Wil Loper recommends the best things to watch this week
Wil Loper recommends the best things to watch this week: Netflix's "Hillbilly Elegy" and "Christmas on the Square,"Amazon Prime's "Small Axe: Mangrove," Shudder's "Leap of Faith" and Hulu's "Animaniacs."
Local restaurants brace for slower service
As the temperature drops, so do the number of people eating out at local restaurants. With tighter COVID restrictions in place now, 1/3 of restaurant owners say they may not be in business in 6 months.
What can public health officials do now?
It’s become routine now…wear a mask, practice social distancing, avoid large gatherings and wash your hands. Unfortunately it seems that not everyone is listening.
Astra Zeneca is the third company to release results about a COVID-19 vaccine
The Astra Zeneca trial, now the third company to release results from late stage trials that are at least 90% effective. This one, being done in part at UW Health.
Flannel Fest 2020 goes virtual
Musicians including both local and national acts are performing online this year for Flannel Fest. In its seventh year, the Americana music festival goes virtual, but still needs your help raising money for the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund.
Newshounds Now Update: Curious pandas, a cranky sea lion and a baby rhino
Lola and Lui dug up the best animal stories of the week for the latest edition of the Newshounds Now Update.
Backstage with Bruno: Capital City Theater presents 'Daddy Long Legs'
The Capital City Theater wants you to know that they're still alive. Like most arts organizations, they're dealing with the pandemic and trying to do the best they can.
Dr. Zorba answers your coronavirus questions
Dr. Zorba Paster answers your coronavirus questions live from his clinic in Oregon.
Vaccine news gives hope as US quickly hits another deadly milestone
Dr. Zorba Paster joins Live at Four to explain what some of the latest COVID-19 headlines mean for the fight against the ongoing pandemic.
Breaking down the study of phenology
As the seasons change, plants and animals in Wisconsin have to adapt. The study of how plants and animals so precisely adapt to seasonal changes is called phenology. In the 1930s, Aldo Leopold began keeping detailed phenology records. Now, the Aldo Leopold Foundation continues to keep those records.
Consumer Reports: What is in canned pumpkin?
Many fall recipes for pumpkin bread, muffins, cookies and pie depend on canned pumpkin. It might sound like a silly question, but do you really know what's in that can? Consumer Reports lifts the lid to reveal what's really in your can of supermarket pumpkin.
New book shares history of African American soldiers who represented Wisconsin in Civil War
It's a little known fact that hundreds of African American soldiers represented Wisconsin in the Civil War. If these individuals are mentioned at all in the history books, it's usually only briefly.
Angie Horkan shares 2 beef and squash recipes
More time at home means more time to learn some new recipes. Angie Horkan from the Wisconsin Beef Council shares two beef and squash recipes perfect for the fall weather.
