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$7M in rental assistance available for those in 3 counties as public housing eviction ban set to expire July 25
MILWAUKEE — Nearly 4,000 evictions have been filed in Wisconsin since a state moratorium expired, and a July 25 deadline could have many more seeking help. One Milwaukee property manager filed evictions, but said he hopes they can be avoided. “We always tell people, ‘We’re here to help,'” said Sam Stair with S2 Real Estate. Stair manages more than 500 Milwaukee apartments. “A lot of duplexes,” said Stair. “Some single-family.” Forty of them are facing eviction. “A lot of people […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 3:15 AM |
‘It’s not over yet:’ 39 years later, family of man killed by Milwaukee police continues call for justice
MILWAUKEE — The death of George Floyd has sparked pain across the U.S. For one Milwaukee family, it is a pain they know from nearly four decades ago. Video from protests in 1981 is eerily similar to what has been seen on the streets in 2020. The men involved experiencing almost identical deaths. The family of Ernest Lacy would tell you time doesn’t always heal. “For him to lose his life, I don’t feel like I got justice,” said Cecil […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 3:05 AM |
Sheriff: 80-year-old allegedly attacked, robbed at California grocery store; suspects sought
LANCASTER, Calif. – Authorities Thursday circulated photos a suspect and possible accomplice in the alleged assault of an 80-year-old man in the bathroom of a Lancaster grocery store. The assault occurred about 8:30 a.m. at the grocery store in the 1000 block of East Avenue J, near 10th Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lancaster Station. Investigators believe the victim was assaulted and robbed by a Black man between 20 and 25 years old, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 2:48 AM |
‘Our babies are dying:’ 3 murders on 1 city block as 2020 homicides surge
MILWAUKEE — COVID-19 may be killing more than just those who are sick. In Milwaukee, some say the fallout from the pandemic is helping fuel a surge in homicides. Through July 6, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office had logged 93 homicides in the county — 89 in the city of Milwaukee. That includes officer-involved shootings and ‘justifiable’ homicides, such as those committed in self-defense. Milwaukee Police Department maintains its own list of homicides in accordance with FBI crime reporting […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 2:04 AM |
Mayor of South Korean capital found dead after 7-hour search
SEOUL, South Korea — The missing mayor of South Korea’s capital, reportedly embroiled in sexual harassment allegations, was found dead early Friday, more than half a day after giving his daughter a will-like message and then leaving home, police said. Police said they located Park Won-soon’s body near a traditional restaurant in wooded hills in northern Seoul, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him. There were no signs of foul play and no suicide note […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 1:50 AM |
Biden pledges New Deal-like economic agenda to counter President Trump
DUNMORE, Pa. — Democrat Joe Biden turned his campaign against President Donald Trump toward the economy Thursday, introducing a New Deal-like economic agenda while drawing a sharp contrast with a billionaire incumbent he said has abandoned working-class Americans amid cascading crises. The former vice president presented details of a comprehensive agenda that he touted as the most aggressive government investment in the U.S. economy since World War II. He also accused President Trump of ignoring the coronavirus pandemic and the climate […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 1:28 AM |
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
ROME — A small study strengthens the evidence that a pregnant woman infected with the coronavirus might be able to spread it to her fetus. Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk. Women shouldn’t panic. This doesn’t mean there’s viable virus in those places and “it’s too […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 12:45 AM |
Caught on camera: Marquette University police investigating armed robbery near 16th and Wells
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Qdoba restaurant on June 30. Police said the suspect entered the Qdoba near 16th and Wells just before 9 p.m. that day. The suspect pulled out a silver and black handgun and demanded cash from an employee. The suspect is described as a male, 20-30 years old, African-American and was wearing a dark-colored sweater with paint on it and black jeans. The suspect was […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 12:37 AM |
New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy, Christian Yelich a fan: ‘I think it’s great’
MILWAUKEE — Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other forms of tiebreakers. Major League Baseball will start each extra inning in this abbreviated, 60-game season by putting a runner on second base. The rule has been used since 2018 in the minor leagues, where it created more action and settled games sooner. “It’s like ‘arena baseball,’” said Scott Thorman, who managed the Kansas City […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 12:33 AM |
Packers in search of game day employees, to hold job fair July 15 at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are continuing to prepare for the upcoming season, and the organization is seeking new team members to be part of the gameday staff, with a walk-in job fair on Wednesday, July 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. Gameday employees are sought for the guest services and security departments to assist at all Packers home games and events. Applicants must be at least 16 years old for guest services positions and security positions. On-site […]
POSTED JULY 10, 2020 12:14 AM |
The Bobber
Tomah: Reinvented and Rejuvenated
In the heart of Monroe County, the city of Tomah rises up among the surrounding cranberry bogs. Located at the intersection of I-90 and I-94, it is the perfect place to stop off or stay awhile. And thanks to recent initiatives to provide funding and resources to local business owners, downtown Tomah has undergone a […]
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POSTED JUNE 24, 2020 4:36 PM |
4 Wisconsin Land Trust Days Events
Gathering Waters is Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts and exists to strengthen over 50 land trusts throughout the state through outreach, education and communications. With a mission rooted in helping land trusts, landowners, and communities protect the places that make Wisconsin special, their promotion of Wisconsin Land Trust Days became an integral part of their […]
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POSTED JUNE 09, 2020 4:57 PM |
Bayside in Door County: Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor
Door County is perhaps Wisconsin’s most touted and adored vacation destination – and it’s not without good reason. The shops, the shoreline, the sunsets… there’s a whole lot to love. Our crew gets giddy every time we get word of a new Door County episode, and there might be some minor squabbling over who gets […]
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POSTED JUNE 02, 2020 2:52 PM |
Strengthening Your Mind-Body-Spirit Connection To Find Life Balance
Have you ever felt as though you are surviving through your daily life instead of living it? Do you find yourself yearning for balance in your life? Becoming aware of the mind-body-spirit connection is our most powerful tool in fostering life balance. It is through this connection we find strength, love, inner peace, courage, wellness […]
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POSTED MAY 29, 2020 7:10 PM |
Partners in Recovery
The current health pandemic affecting our communities across Wisconsin has presented even greater health risks to those with substance use disorders. We were fighting an epidemic before the pandemic, one of substance use disorders taking many lives. Being in isolation, with boredom, loneliness and fear, many people have turned to alcohol and other substances to […]
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POSTED MAY 29, 2020 5:30 PM |
Enjoy the Serenity of the Northwoods at Wild Eagle Lodge
Take a step back to reset and relax at Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Wild Eagle Lodge is nestled along the beautiful shores of the Eagle River chain of 28 lakes, the largest chain of freshwater lakes in the World. Situated between Duck and Lynx Lake with the best recreational water frontage available […]
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POSTED MAY 29, 2020 2:43 PM |
Sunscreen: Always a Hot Topic
With summer fast approaching, we need to protect ourselves from the powerful yet desired sun. The sun’s rays are so strong that they can permeate clouds as well as both car and home windows. Every day we need to wear SPF (Sun Protection Factor) because we may not always see the sun…but the sun always […]
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POSTED MAY 28, 2020 8:05 PM |
8 Ways to Get to Know West Bend
The lively and historic city of West Bend is located just 30 minutes north of Milwaukee on a westward bend of the Milwaukee River. Here, you’ll find cosmopolitan amenities and small-town charm rolled into one exciting place. From local music festivals to an acclaimed art museum and incredible food, this city is bursting with a […]
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POSTED MAY 26, 2020 3:22 PM |
Benefits of Yoga
Benefits Yoga has become increasingly popular over the years and for good reason. Many believe that you must be flexible to do yoga or that yoga is “just stretching”, but those are huge misconceptions. Yoga is so much more and the benefits are numerous. Some benefits include, increased strength, improved balance, lower blood pressure, stress […]
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POSTED MAY 26, 2020 2:10 PM |
10 Historical Highlights at Old World Wisconsin
For centuries, people left old worlds for a new life in Wisconsin. They faced unfamiliar landscapes and languages, learned to establish farms and communities, and blended the old with the new. Tucked within the depths of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in the town of Eagle lies Old World Wisconsin. In a setting largely unchanged […]
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POSTED MAY 19, 2020 8:39 PM |
How Can I Upgrade My Estate Plan to Avoid Probate?
Everyone’s heard the stories of celebrities who died without a proper estate plan in place. It’s been a hot topic in the last few years with Prince and Aretha Franklin serving as unfortunate faces of the phenomenon. However, it’s not just freewheeling entertainers.
POSTED JULY 06, 2020 12:00 PM |
‘Bye Bye Love’ Rocker Ric Ocasek Cuts Wife Out of Will
“Late Cars’ singer Ric Ocasek cut his estranged, supermodel wife out of his will, claiming that she ‘abandoned’ him, the now-public document reveals.
POSTED JUNE 29, 2020 12:00 PM |
Do You Have a Plan to Protect Your Farm’s Future?
Planning for your farm’s future has never been more urgent. With one-third of United States farmers older than age 65, it’s estimated that 70% of farmland will change hands in the next 15 years.
POSTED JUNE 22, 2020 12:00 PM |
When Can Parent Legally Make an End-Of-Life Decision?
Friday at Erie County Medical Center, 21-year-old Damaire Gordon’s heart stopped beating. However, he died nearly two weeks before, at least according to doctors.
POSTED JUNE 15, 2020 12:00 PM |
Blended Families Need More Thoughtful Estate Plans
When the first spouse dies, the surviving spouse may not remain as close with his or her stepchildren. Small irritations which were overlooked during the lifetime of the spouse who died, may become outright disputes.
POSTED JUNE 08, 2020 12:00 PM |
How a Charitable Remainder Trust Works
A charitable remainder trust can be used to help accomplish numerous financial planning objectives. However, complex legal requirements must be met to secure many of the benefits a CRT offers.
POSTED JUNE 04, 2020 12:00 PM |
What Estate Planning Documents Do You Need for Protection?
Why not give yourself and your loved ones a little peace of mind?
POSTED APRIL 06, 2020 1:00 AM |
When Will the VA Process My Vietnam “Blue Water” Disability Benefits?
Veterans Affairs officials are confident they’ll be able to start processing ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans disability claims at the start of next year, but also acknowledged a tight timeline ahead for the training and technology work to get the department ready for those cases.
POSTED MARCH 29, 2020 12:00 PM |
As a Trust Beneficiary, Am I Required to Pay Taxes?
Beneficiaries of a trust typically pay taxes on the distributions they receive from the trust's income, rather than the trust itself paying the tax. However, such beneficiaries are not subject to taxes on distributions from the trust's principal.
POSTED MARCH 22, 2020 12:00 PM |
What Mistake Did Hollywood Director John Singleton Make with his Estate?
John Singleton was widely hailed as an innovative director, after bursting onto the Hollywood scene in 1991 with his revolutionary movie, Boyz n the Hood. However, he did not match his brilliance in filmmaking with an ability to take care of his loved ones with good estate planning.
POSTED MARCH 15, 2020 12:00 PM |
Miss Northerner
Here’s What It’s Like Living Up North as a 20-Something
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POSTED JULY 08, 2020 1:18 PM |
Copper Falls & Brownstone Falls
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POSTED JUNE 25, 2020 9:03 PM |
Northwest Wisconsin Waterfall Tour
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POSTED JUNE 25, 2020 9:02 PM |
Upson Falls
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POSTED JUNE 24, 2020 4:02 PM |
Gile Falls
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POSTED JUNE 17, 2020 9:10 PM |
A Refreshing Summertime Drink with BUBBL’R
 Today I’ve teamed up with BUBBL’R to share this delicious and super easy summertime drink recipe! BUBBL’R is an antioxidant sparkling water brand based out of Madison, Wisconsin.
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POSTED JUNE 10, 2020 3:27 PM |
Summit Peak | Porcupine Mountains, Michigan
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POSTED JUNE 08, 2020 1:26 PM |
Prairie Dells Scenic Area
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POSTED JUNE 03, 2020 2:00 PM |
Grandfather Falls
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POSTED JUNE 01, 2020 3:15 PM |
The Ultimate Wisconsin Waterfall Map
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POSTED MAY 29, 2020 2:49 PM |
Wisconsin DNR Weekly News
Bonus Spring Turkey Harvest Authorizations On Sale March 16
- Spring turkey bonus harvest authorizations go on sale March 16.Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Jeff Engel Outdoors - - MADISON, Wis. - Starting March 16 Spring turkey bonus harvest authorizations go on sale for each of the seven spring turkey hunting zones. - - Hunters are encouraged to check the Department of Natural Resources' turkey zone map and spring turkey bonus harvest authorization availability to see if harvest authorizations are available for the time period and turkey zone in which they want to hunt. There are 113,412 spring turkey bonus harvest authorizations for sale in all seven management zones.
POSTED MARCH 10, 2020 1:16 PM |
Passionate About Deer Hunting? The DNR Wants To Hear From You
- At CDAC meetings participants will review the 2019 deer season results and develop recommendations for the 2020 deer season.Photo credit: Contributed by Jerry Davis - - MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin's hunting heritage runs deep. If you're passionate about deer hunting and management in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites hunters, farmers, foresters and anyone interested in deer management in Wisconsin to the upcoming first-round of County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meetings across the state March 30 through April 6. - - Every county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). Councils give the people of Wisconsin greater input into local deer management. These meetings are important for shaping the 2020 deer hunting seasons and annual antlerless harvest quotas.
POSTED MARCH 10, 2020 1:16 PM |
Get Ready For "Earth Day At 50" With The Spring Issue Of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
- A variety of field trips from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin are highlighted in the Spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.Photo credit: DNR - - MADISON, Wis. - As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day approaches in April, the latest issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources gets a head start on the celebration with expanded coverage of "Earth Day at 50." - - The DNR magazine takes an in-depth look at the 1970s environmental era and the defining event started by Wisconsin's own Gaylord Nelson, former governor and U.S. senator. Coverage is highlighted by a conversation with Nelson's daughter, Tia Nelson, who is passionate about continuing her father's work on behalf of the environment. Readers also can learn how to help to keep the Earth Day legacy alive through events such as Work*Play*Earth Day and other opportunities.
POSTED MARCH 10, 2020 1:16 PM |
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Terrorism, workplace violence among possible motives in California mass shooting, FBI says
San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan identified one dead suspect as Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, the other as Tashfeen Malik, 27, his wife or fiancee.
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2015 7:30 AM |
Q&A about dead suspects in California mass shooting
Co-workers told the Los Angeles Times that Syed Rizwan Farook was a devout Muslim but didn't talk about religion at work.
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2015 7:25 AM |
Hunt for California attackers: "They were on a mission"
At least two heavily armed attackers opened fire on a banquet at a social services center for the disabled Wednesday, killing 14 people and seriously wounding more than a dozen others in a precision assault that looked "as if they…
POSTED DECEMBER 02, 2015 9:00 PM |
3 killed, 9 wounded, suspect arrested in attack at Colorado Planned Parenthood
A gunman burst into a Planned Parenthood clinic and opened fire, launching several gunbattles and an hourslong standoff with police as patients and staff took cover under furniture and inside locked rooms.
POSTED NOVEMBER 28, 2015 6:30 AM |
Mr. Brews Taphouse eases strain on wallet
POSTED NOVEMBER 18, 2015 11:27 PM |
Yeah, I Ate That: Peaches 'n' Cream Hot Dog at The Wiener Shop
Attention must be paid, deference must be shown to the weird and wonderful dogs served at the Gilman St. spot.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 02, 2015 8:15 AM |
Chat about the German thriller 'Phoenix' with Cap Times film critic Rob Thomas
The talk will take place after the Tuesday, Sept. 1 evening screening of the film at Sundance Cinemas.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 01, 2015 2:15 PM |
Coming Attractions: PHOX, Drive-By Truckers, Deerhunter
Indie-folk group PHOX and alt-country group Drive-By Truckers are among recently announced acts coming to Madison.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 01, 2015 12:00 PM |
Bingeworthy: Netflix's addictive 'Narcos' trafficks in familiar themes
Netflix’s “Narcos” follows the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, whose Medellin cartel at one point controlled the bulk of the global cocaine trade in the 1980s.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 01, 2015 9:00 AM |
'Diary of a Teenage Girl' is a frank and funny tale of growing up
This is not an exercise in style, but a refreshingly honest film, both funny and sad, about growing up female in all its messy complexity and wonder.
POSTED AUGUST 31, 2015 10:00 AM |
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Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Business Expo set for Oct. 15
Local businesses will showcase their goods and services at the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Business Expo next week.
POSTED OCTOBER 09, 2019 6:00 AM |
Photos of Oregon Homecoming Festivities
Last week, the Oregon School District celebrated its annual homecoming events.
POSTED OCTOBER 09, 2019 6:00 AM |
Annual Oregon in Motion set for Oct. 4
To help energize your body before the Oregon High School homecoming game, walk laps around the track with the Oregon Area Wellness Coalition.
POSTED OCTOBER 02, 2019 6:00 AM |
The annual Oregon Area Fire and EMS breakfast returns Oct. 6
Stop, drop and have some pancakes with local EMS and firefighters.
POSTED OCTOBER 02, 2019 6:02 AM |
St. John’s Smorgasbord set for Oct. 3
For more than half a century, St. John’s church has hosted a turkey Smorgasbord to support community organizations.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 6:00 AM |
OHS grad Cruz wants to advocate for walkability, affordability as village planner
Five years ago, Elise Cruz found herself in a boardroom presenting to the mayor of Ashland, the city manager and a room of lawyers to save an 1,800 foot, historic ore dock threatened to be torn down by Canadian National…
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 6:00 AM |
Oregon firefighters tackle a controlled burn on Sept. 7
Oregon Fire Department completed a controlled burn exercise on Saturday, Sept. 7.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 6:00 AM |
OHS student a National Merit semifinalist
Oregon High School senior Nora McGinty is a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
Discover Oregon Scavenger Hunt set for Sept. 21
Update: The Discover Oregon Scavenger Hunt is delayed due to weather. The event is rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 6:00 AM |
Oregon School District test scores above state averages in 2018-19
Oregon School District students performed better than students statewide on the Wisconsin Forward Exam last year.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 6:00 AM |
2019 Novel Coronavirus
Responder Stories
Responder Stories
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Hospitalization Forecasts
COVID-19 Forecasts: New Hospitalizations
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Previous Hospitalization Forecasts
Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new hospitalizations.
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Forecasts of Total Deaths
CDC works with partners to bring together weekly forecasts for COVID-19 deaths in one place. These forecasts have been developed independently and shared publicly. It is important to bring these forecasts together to help understand how they compare with each other and how much uncertainty there is about what may happen in the upcoming four weeks.
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Previous Forecasts of Total Deaths
Previous COVID-19 Forecasts
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
COVID-19 By the Numbers
COVID-19 By the Numbers
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Testing Data in the U.S.
Testing in the U.S.
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Guidance for healthcare professionals who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials.
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Staffing Resources
Staffing Resources
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
Meat and Poultry Processing Facility Assessment Toolkit
Tools and resources for occupational safety and health professionals and state and local public health officials assessing meat and poultry processing facilities.
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 4:00 AM |
WPT BLOG
What We Watch: Sigrid Peterson
Sigrid Peterson, online content editor for Wisconsin Public Television, manages much of the content that livens up WPT’s web presence. Read on for some of Sig’s top public TV picks! What are some of your favorite public TV shows? I’m part of our Online & Digital unit, and consequently I love the programs we call “digital … Continue reading What We Watch: Sigrid Peterson →
POSTED AUGUST 20, 2019 7:52 PM |
Tune In: American Experience: Woodstock – Three Days That Defined A Generation
Fifty years after half a million young people journeyed to a dairy farm in upstate New York for a concert, a new American Experience film, Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation examines the tumultuous decade that led to the historic musical festival – and the stories behind the cultural event that became the defining … Continue reading Tune In: American Experience: Woodstock – Three Days That Defined A Generation →
POSTED AUGUST 06, 2019 9:50 PM |
REMEMBERING TONI MORRISON
Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, a literary giant whose work transcended race and time, has died at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Wisconsin Public Television has shared many reflections on Morrison and her work over the years. Read on to find more. The author of many critically acclaimed novels, Morrison received the Pulitzer … Continue reading REMEMBERING TONI MORRISON →
POSTED AUGUST 06, 2019 5:16 PM |
Quilt Expo 2019: Sept. 5-7 in Madison, Wisconsin
Tickets are now on sale for the ultimate quilting adventure! Join us Sept. 5-7 in Madison for the 15th annual Quilt Expo, presented by Wisconsin Public Television and Nancy Zieman Productions. Did you know that more than 20,000 quilting and sewing enthusiasts gather in Madison, Wisconsin each year for the Wisconsin Public Television Quilt Expo? Quilt … Continue reading Quilt Expo 2019: Sept. 5-7 in Madison, Wisconsin →
POSTED JULY 24, 2019 2:03 PM |
Friends of WPT Board: Meet Masood Akhtar
Elected to the Board of the Friends of Wisconsin Public Television just a few months ago, Masood Akhtar, of Middleton, is adding service to WPT to his already impressive list of activities. Read on to learn more about this community activist and the experience he hopes to bring to the Board! A scientist who has … Continue reading Friends of WPT Board: Meet Masood Akhtar →
POSTED JULY 18, 2019 1:00 PM |
Q&A: Thomas Allen Harris, Family Pictures USA
We know our family history through the images we retain: albums, videos, memories. What kind of story do these images tell when we look at the bigger picture? Premiering Aug. 12 and 13 on PBS, the three-part series Family Pictures USA explores American communities through the lens of family photo albums, unearthing rich personal stories … Continue reading Q&A: Thomas Allen Harris, Family Pictures USA →
POSTED JULY 12, 2019 11:36 PM |
Meet Molly of Denali!
The newest PBS Kids star debuts Monday, July 15 – and she’s already breaking new ground. Molly of Denali follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl who lives in an Alaskan village. The animated series premieres 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 15 on Wisconsin Public Television, as well as on the PBS … Continue reading Meet Molly of Denali! →
POSTED JULY 10, 2019 10:00 PM |
Look to the stars: Summer of Space is here!
As we near the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969, PBS brings viewers the Summer of Space: a celestial programming spectacle sure to excite any space enthusiast. Read on for details of special broadcasts, online exclusives and more! ONLINE SPECIAL CONTENT PBS Digital Studios on Facebook: Stellar | Trailer … Continue reading Look to the stars: Summer of Space is here! →
POSTED JUNE 25, 2019 8:49 PM |
What We Watch: Mouna Algahaithi
Mouna Algahaithi, WPT’s new education engagement specialist, started at the station as an education and community engagement intern in May of 2018. She’s been full-time since last January, working on WPT Education programs such as implementing Ready to Learn curricula around the state as well as bigger events such as Get Up and Go. Read on … Continue reading What We Watch: Mouna Algahaithi →
POSTED JUNE 21, 2019 1:41 PM |
What We Watch: Deb Piper
Deb Piper, producer and manager of remote production, has worked in public broadcasting for 30 years – almost all of it right here at Wisconsin Public Television. She’s particularly proud of the miles our crews have traveled throughout the state, capturing music in intriguing venues. One of them includes beautiful Madeline Island in Lake Superior, … Continue reading What We Watch: Deb Piper →
POSTED JUNE 06, 2019 3:46 PM |
News
New $3 million endowment will enable UW Odyssey Project to continue to combat inequities
The endowment will help ensure Odyssey’s future while it continues to seek support for current program needs, such as technology access during the pandemic.
POSTED JULY 09, 2020 11:33 AM |
Chancellor announces new action against racism
In a message to campus, Chancellor Blank shares how UW–Madison is responding to calls for greater equity and inclusion.
POSTED JULY 08, 2020 9:51 PM |
Public Health Madison & Dane County releases new orders requiring face coverings
Effective on Monday, everyone age 5 and older will be required to wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, could be present.
POSTED JULY 08, 2020 2:58 PM |
Chancellor Blank statement on new ICE rule
Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement on Tuesday, July 7. New guidance on Monday, July 6 from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement creates confusion and uncertainty for international students at UW-Madison and around the country at a time when they need our support and encouragement. The […]
POSTED JULY 07, 2020 8:05 PM |
COVID-19 testing: Know before you go
With public demand for COVID-19 diagnostic testing increasing significantly, it is important that patients and the community understand where to seek testing, depending on whether one is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or not.
POSTED JULY 07, 2020 3:20 PM |
Badger Talks: Overcoming our sense of loss
Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, is known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. On this edition of Badger Talks, he discusses how to deal with the loss we feel at this point in the pandemic.
POSTED JULY 07, 2020 2:39 PM |
Gradual reopening includes select facilities
After being closed since March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, some University of Wisconsin–Madison facilities are reopening on a limited basis, with new safety requirements such as masking and physical distancing.
POSTED JULY 07, 2020 1:00 PM |
Coughing visualization illustrates the benefits of wearing a good mask
A research team made a video of a modified mannequin whose mouth releases a puff of air containing fog, in order to see how well masks contain the fog and visualize results from testing different mask styles.
POSTED JULY 06, 2020 8:23 PM |
Study aims to help with “quarantine 15” weight management
Many people are eating more and exercising less since the pandemic began. Those who are interested can go to Partner2Lose.com to fill out an online screening form and see if they qualify.
POSTED JULY 03, 2020 6:18 PM |
Peering under galactic dust, study reveals radiation at center of Milky Way
Our view of the galaxy’s dense and active center is blocked by immense clouds of dust, but telescopic data has set researchers on a path to better understanding the Milky Way's energy.
POSTED JULY 03, 2020 6:00 PM |
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Tuesday July 21, 2020: Wisconsin Cup Series 3 v 3
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Tuesday July 21, 2020: Wisconsin Cup Series 3 v 3
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Wednesday July 22, 2020: Fleming Power Skating Camp
Date: Wednesday July 22, 2020
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Local Fishing Report June 29, 2020
Well gang, we're almost half way through summer...and things really picked up in the last stretch. The bite has finally stabilized and it is time to fish Around the area most water temps are in the mid to high 70's. Weed growth and baitfish populations are at about average for this time of year.
If you're a newbie or casual fisherman....keep it simple. Get some leeches or small suckers and fish them on a slip sinker or lindy rig. Just keep the line tight and put your boat around the deep edges of some visible weeds. You will catch fish.
If you're looking to cast some lures...try a lipless crankbait. Just cast it at any weeds you see, and reel it in as fast as you can.
Panfish Looking for action? Small panfish can be caught in shallow water using a small hook, bobber and live bait, especially around docks or swim platforms. The better sized fish are being caught out of the deeper water (12-18 or 20-32 FOW) by anglers drifting and fishing vertically. If you're on a deep school, but not catching keepers, get your bait down a little deeper. Electronics are your friend when targeting suspended panfish, but nothing helps more than a steady breeze for a natural drift. I've been consistently finding good panfish action about 12-15 foot down over deeper water or on weed edges/sand grass at its deepest on long mainlake points.
Largemouth bass have moved into more traditional summer patterns. Look for them in inside weed edges in 4-6 FOW and the outside edges in 8-15 FOW. These fish can be caught on a variety of tackle, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, texas rigged plastics, wacky worms, jigworms, jig and chunks, skirted grubs and tubes. Piers are holding fish and the slop has been pretty good, especially in the mid-day and late afternoons. If you just want to catch fish, keep it simple...leeches, chubs or small suckers on a lindy or slip sinker rig along a deep weed edge is an easy way to put some fish in the boat on just about any area lake.
Smallmouth bass fishing was fairly good this past week. Fish are using rocky points and bars especially early and later in the day. Watch for current, it pulls them in to feed, but most of the fish are holding on the deep side of breaks or suspending off mainlake structure, coming in briefly to forage. Skirted grubs, twister tails, tubes, wacky worms, lipless crankbaits, jerkbaits or floating rapalas are your best tackle options, but live bait like leeches and small suckers has been working for the people doing slow controlled trolling in the deep sandgrass in 18-25 feet.
Walleye fishing has been red hot the last week or so. Fish continue to be caught along outside weed edges or off deeper flats with sandgrass. Slip bobbers or split shot rigs with live bait or suckers, backtrolled on lindy or a slip-sinker rig has been producing, but the pre-dawn and post-dusk hour has been delivering the larger fish. Fishing over the tops of weed clumps near breaklines with floating rapala minnows or rip jigging has been producing as well, especially early and late in the day. Most fish are being caught along weededges in 12-18 FOW, but I've been catching them as shallow a 7' and as deep as 25'.
Pike fishing has been about average with lots of smaller pike being reported. Active fish are using the shallow weedflats to feed on th huge schools pf small baitfish, including the recent bloom of juvenile panfish. Fish with inline spinners, lipless crankbaits, small bucktails or buzzbaits tight to scattered weedclumps in 4-8 FOW. Larger pike were harder to come by according to most reports, but if you want to chase them, try the weedline in 12-18 feet of water and fish with suckers or large shiners on a slip sinker rig, or rip some deep grass with a jig and reaper, spoon or jerkbait.
Musky: target suspended fish out over deeper on smaller lipless crankbaits, gliders and bucktails. A few fish have been caught off the weedline on larger swimbaits. Anglers continue to report lots and lots of lazy follows this season. 12-15 FOW seems to be the magic depth and weeds on the end of points have been the hotspots for action over the past 8-10 days.
If you've got specific questions: Feel free to email me.
Good Luck, and stay safe and healthy.
Cheers,
CT
POSTED JUNE 30, 2020 1:57 AM |
Fishing Report 6-19-2020
Hey gang.
Fishing has been fairly inconsistent the last couple of weeks. Everything seems a little "off" for this time of year. Going back in the logs doesn't really have anything comparable (In June, anyway), and my logs go back a fair amount of time, covering a range of conditions. I've been out for at least a few hours most days this week, and I've had successful trips, but without fail I'm catching the bulk of my fish before 9am. I was surprised that the stable weather didn't make fishing very consistent, but that really hasn't been my experience.
That's not to say you can't catch fish, you should just plan on working a little harder for them. Fishing is always a game of averages, and right now. it isbest to play the percentages in your favor. Fish in lower light time periods, focus on protected or shady areas during the middle part of the day.
Water temps are in the Mid 70's. Weeds are quickly starting to come in. Fish were biting light, but beyond that it was hard to pattern them.
Reminder: Golden Lake's Launch will close on Monday. They will repairing the parking lot, and as I understand it, there will be no parking available at the launch for at least a week.
Around the area...Panfish, especially bluegills are finishing the spawn on many local lakes. Look for active fish along the inside edges of weedlines at the end of sand or gravel points. Most of the nests in the shallow areas have been cleaned off with so many people out on the lakes, but if you look for bedding fish in the 8-12 or 15-17 FOW range, you'll catch the bigger ones, and you'll still find fish on the beds. Crappies were a hot bite this week while weather was stable especially over the deeper attractors/brushpiles. Fish them vertical with plastics or tail hooked minnows.
Largemouth bass are still schooled up and chasing bait on the weedy flats with scattered cover, so expect to catch lots of smaller fish in groups with some dead time between little flurries of action. Weeds=fish right now, and with the limited number of weeds around, you can find schools of fish in or near the weeds you find. If you find some fish, work them hard. That's how you'll likely to find the best success. The old maxim: Don't leave fish to find fish is very true right now.
The unstable weather on the way will likely jump start then crush bass activity for a few days, but if you can find some fish...presentations made slow and very tight to cover (like flipping or texas rigged plastics for example) will still catch fish. I've been trying to downsize to account for the tougher bite, it hasn't always worked, but it has given me the opportunity to find some fish.
If the wind is laying down, one of my better guiding tricks for these conditions has always been to twitch a size 9 or 11 floating rapala minnow, pop-r or pop-x around shallow structure/cover. After the weekend, if we get some sunny days look for some quality fish around rock bars or points where wacky, skirted grubs or tubes will really shine. Consider getting off the bank and look for fish on mid depth flat areas. That said, don't ignore the slop and docks during the middle parts of the day, especially the mid-afternoon bite from about 2-4pm.
Smallmouth could be a tough bite until conditions stabilize mid next week. You'll be doing some hunting, so I'd throw spinnerbaits and grubs for smallmouth but a crawfish pattern crankbait bounced through the sand and rock transition areas in 8-15 FOW might just be what "Dr Chris" ordered. (Yes, I'm actually a Doctor.) Don't over look a finesse wacky rig or even live bait, especially if you can find some fish out deep.
Northern Pike are less effected by the weather than most other gamefish species. If the bite is tough, throw spinnerbaits, buzzbaits or lipless crankbaits around shallow patches of weeds for some action. Bigger fish can be taken on slip sinker rigs tipped with larger bait. Buzzbaits will trigger some action fish, or consider a jerkbait like a rouge or husky jerk. Pulling steel spinner harnesses along the outside weed edges is sure to turn on soon, but I haven't spent any time doing it yet.
Walleye: Biting on live bait and smaller plastics, but the bite has been very tough and patterning fish nearly impossible. Rip jig weeds in 8-12 FOW if you can find them, or sandgrass flats in 18-22 FOW. Live bait options: leeches, shiners or nightcrawlers are probably better on a slip sinker/lindy rig, otherwise I'd stay finesse with slip bobbers or small jigs for the weekend and the early part of the week, but if things pick up...it is primetime for floating or countdown minnow baits. Let the fish have the bait for an extra second right now before you crack them.
Musky has been the story of lazy follows. Fish are active, but catching them has been tougher. Look for musky fishing to really pick up after this next front goes through. Most of the fish I have been hearing about have been sub 40" fish.
POSTED JUNE 19, 2020 3:35 PM |
Fishing Report June 5, 2020
Hey gang,
As we head into the annual free fishing weekend , you're going to find a range of conditions around the area.
Water temps are in the mid to high 70's on most lakes, water clarity has been surprisingly good despite some very high water and the heavy rains we've had. What does vary lake to lake the most is weed growth.
I have no explanation for this. Some lakes have some really developed standing weeds this season, others, even ones where there's usually some solid growth, just aren't there yet. In practical terms this means it can be hard to pin down fish on the lakes with scattered weeds, as they are using different areas.
As for fishing, it is what you would expect for early June.
After that warm weather, the panfish (bluegills anyway) have started to move up onto their beds. Sandy or pea gravel areas in the shallows will all have some panfish, but typically the better keepers come from areas where nests can be in 8-12 FOW. Lots of approaches will work, but when fishing for spawning gills remember there's always lots of smaller fish in the area. Small plastics tipped with waxworms, or a leaf worm. helgramite, on panfish leech on a small red or gold hook with a split shot or slip sinker really can get the job done, but don't be afraid to bust out the slip bobbers for deeper panfish.
People are still catching some nice crappies, but consistent numbers have been hard to produce. A few crappies are being caught over deeper water near mainlake structure, and you may still find a few spawning crappies are in shallow bays near weeds, wood laydowns or reeds. Minnows, hooked through the tail on a small hook (#8 or #10), waxworms and plastics have all been taking fish.
A handful of bass are still spawning, but not many. Topwaters and crankbaits are catching fish over open water areas, especially if you can find some isolated standing weed patches on the mid-depth flats in 6-12 feet of water. Early mornings have been tough, but there has been an amazing bite mid mornings. On the sunny afternoons, the fish have been tighter to cover in 3-8 feet of water and fishing around the docks and in the slop has been picking up a bit, especially late in the afternoon. Overall fish are shallower than you'd think they should be. Plastics: Texas rigged lizards, tube jigs skirted grubs, and wacky worms are all catching fish, as always, if the bite is tough, try a jigworm. Live bait (shiners >suckers) or leeches on slip sinker rigs are catching a few fish for anglers making solid drifts over productive areas.
Chasing smallmouth this weekend? Minnowbaits, like size 11 or 13 floating rapalas are actually a great way to catch these fish. Keep it simple, black and silver or chartruese and white are the best. If it warms up this weekend and the early part of next week, look for them on sand/rock transition areas and target them with tubes, skirted grubs or twister tail grubs.
Walleye are still using shallow weeds and weed edges in 6-12 feet. Slip Bobbers, jigging with live bait or drifting with lindy rigs have been productive, especially when using small suckers or leeches for bait. In the evening, a few anglers are still catching fish by working rapala minnow baits over isolated weed clumps on mainlake points and humps, but this bite also dropped off with the weather changes this past week.
Northern Pike fishing was slow, but steady. The best way to catch pike is a small sucker or medium to large shiner on a slip sinker rig with a flourocarbon leader. Drift along the deeper edges of the weeds you can find in 12-18 feet. Up shallow- Lipless crankbaits, buzzbaits and spinner baits are still producing.
Musky fishing has been slow but there's been lots of fish up shallow in the mornings. Anglers continue to report lots of lazy follows, so figure eights are an absolute necessity.
Note: If you're a novice and want to catch some fish this weekend, pick up a couple of lipless crankbaits (either rattletraps or rattling rapalas) and cast them around (but not into) any standing weeds you see. Cast it past the edges of the shallow weeds you see, and then as soon as the bait hits the water, reel quickly. I won't promise you a big one, but there will be some action.
Good luck.
POSTED JUNE 05, 2020 12:47 PM |
2020 Memorial Weekend Preview
Headed out for the Holiday weekend?
Casual fisherman? Here's a tip to put a couple gamefish in the boat this weekend: A lipless crankbait. Go to your local bait and tackle shop and ask for a lipless crankbait. In the old days, this was a Bill Lewis Rattletrap but they come in a rainbow of shapes and colors today. But one or two, and just cast and retrieve it over shallow flat areas. Rule 1 of the lipless crank: as fast as you can reel.
Keep the net handy as you'll have a shot at a mixed bag of bass, walleye and pike depending on where you're fishing.
Conditions around the area: Right now most lakes are in the high 50's to low 60's. Weed growth is way behind. Water remains high on most lakes and local rivers after the heavy rains, so make sure to check at the launches about possible slow-no-wake conditions.
Bluegills Current areas and sandy or gravel areas will hold the most fish. Smaller gills are shallow, but if you're looking for nice gills, try 8-12 feet of water. Regardless of depth, focus on sand/gravel areas for the best success. Leeches on a split shot rig are the best way to chase larger pannies, but Waxworms, redworms and plastics are taking fish.
Crappie fishing has been hit or miss. People are catching some nice crappies, but consistent numbers of keepers have been hard to produce. A few crappies are being caught over deeper water near mainlake structure, and you may still find a few spawning crappies are in shallow bays near weeds, wood laydowns or reeds. Minnows, hooked through the tail on a small hook (#8 or #10), waxworms and plastics have all been taking fish.
Largemouth Bass are in the pre-spawn period. Buzzbaits and Lipless Crankbaits are catching fish over open water areas, especially weed patches on the mid-depth flats in 6-12 feet of water. Fish have been hard to pattern though, and you should be ready to be flexible. Lots of fish are schooled up, but with weeds in limited supply, and baitfish schools hard to pin down this season, you might have to actually cover some water to find fish consistently. If the topwater/crankbait bite is off downsize your plastics presentations. I caught a bunch of fish on an old school floating worm this week, but covering water with a grub or small ringworm filled in some gaps. The fish are active, but can be mighty spooky under these conditions, so be ready to make long casts. Plastics: Texas rigged lizards, tubes, skirted grubs, and wacky worms are all catching fish, but as always, if the bite is tough, try a jigworm. Browns and pumpkins have been outproducing greens and watermelons for me. Live bait on slip sinker rigs are catching a few fish for anglers making solid drifts over productive areas, but try to keep your leader a bit longer to keep you bait higher in the water column.
Smallmouth Bass fishing was getting good before the rain. Minnowbaits, like size 11 or 13 floating rapalas are actually a great way to catch these fish. Keep it simple, black and silver or chartruese and white are the best. Look for them early and late on sand/rock transition areas and target them with tubes, skirted grubs or twister tail grubs. You can't go wrong with a lipless crankbait to find fish right now.
Walleye fishing has been off and on ith the weather. With limited weeds, fish are hard to pin down. Slip Bobbers, jigging with live bait or drifting with lindy rigs have been productive, especially when using small suckers or leeches for bait. In the evening, a few anglers are still catching fish by working rapala minnow baits over any isolated weed clumps on mainlake points and humps they can find.
Northern Pike fishing was slow, but steady. The best way to catch pike is a small sucker or medium to large shiner on a slip sinker rig with a flourocarbon leader. Drift along the deeper edges of the weeds you can find in 12-18 feet Up shallow- Lipless crankbaits, buzzbaits and spinner baits are still producing.
Musky fishing has been pretty slow with the sunny days. Anglers continue to report lots of lazy follows, so figure eights are an absolute necessity, and having a sucker out on a quick strike rig is always a good idea. Topwater and jerkbaits are still catching some fish, but with weeds hard to come by, plan on covering some water.
POSTED MAY 21, 2020 12:22 PM |
2020 "Fishing Opener" Preview
Here's what to expect when you hit the water for the opener, which is less exciting than normal thanks to the new C+R bass season.
1.) Water temps in the low to mid fifties. Some isolated bays and boat channels may be approaching 60 degreesk. Nighttime temperatures will dictate most of what happens for the next run. The mix of cold rain and cool nights is keeping things from really getting going.
2.) Limited new growth of weeds, and not too many piers are in but more than normal for this time of year. Social distancing has more people on the lakes in boats.
3.) I'd focus my efforts in the warmer parts of the day. You may need to make some adjustments throughout the weekend as conditions change.
4.) Live bait, fished slowly is going to be a great way to kick off the season. I'd fish for pike or bass. Muskie are just finishing their spawn, and may be a bit spooky,
5.) Local lakes are open, but the rivers will get active again with the rain we just had.
Panfish: Staging on weed flats and in marshy areas. Look for the warmest shallow water in the afternoons. Plastics tipped with waxworms, or small tail hooked minnows are catching fish, but they are running small. Strike zone is small, so make sure to make accurate casts if fishing for shallow, visible fish. (Best Local Options: Okauchee, Pine, Kessus, Nag, Lower Nashotah, Fowler, Middle Geneessee, Moose, Garvin and Golden)
Bass: Pre-Pre spawn. Look for small groups of fish to be cruising in the shallow water and look for bigger fish around the ends of points. Some of the early warming bays and channels may have some early bucks up in the shallow water, but I'd expect to see more schooling activity. Grubs, tubes and wacky are your best bets, but a jigworm or a swim jig might be the key approach. Don't overlook a lipless crankbait either. (Okauchee, Silver, Golden, Nag, Oconomowoc, Lac Labelle, Kessus, Pewaukee, Beaver)
Action will come in spurts, but look for warmer water and any green weeds you can find. If the sun is out, rocks can pull in fish later in the day as they absorb heat. Large fish can be caught on suspending jerkbaits or slow rolled spinnerbait on the deep edges of points near spawning coves. If you're seeing bigger fish in the shallows, jig and pig in a black/blue, black/red or rootbeer pattern will produce. If you can find some fish out deep, a texas rigged lizard can land you the biggest bass of the season right now.
Northern: Lots of fish on the flats. Live bait, buzzbaits or lipless crankbaits will produce the most fish. Probably your best option for early fishing this weekend if you're looking for steady action. Big fish will be one breakline deeper than where the active, smaller fish are. Chrome or reflective lipless crankbaits will get your line stretched for sure as will a slip sinker rig with a jumbo shiner or small sucker.(Moose, Kessus, Nag, Emily, Okauchee, Pretty, Golden)
Walleye: Lots of fish on the 6-12 foot deep flat areas. Especially around, but out of the current, and in any shallow standing weeds you can find. Jigging the channel edges or points, lindy rigging and drifting or slow death trolling are good options. #11 or #13 floating rapalas will pull up any bigger fish you come across. (Oconomowoc, Lac Labelle, Pine, Fox, Nag and North)
Musky: Live baiting with suckers, small bucktails and jerkbaits are your best options for the opener. As I said, some fish are still roaming the shallows finishing the spawn, and you may seem them paired up in shallow water (Lac Labelle, Pewaukee, Okauchee, Oconomowoc, Garvin, Fowler and North)
Reminder that there was no trout stockings this year, so the usual opening weekend rush on Lower Genessee, Ottawa and Fowler may not be as pronounced.
Good Luck, Stay Safe and I'll see you out there.
POSTED APRIL 30, 2020 2:09 PM |
Fishing Report 4-22-2020
Hey gang, it is still cold out there but some fish are biting.
Early spring conditions continue on the local lakes. Early warming, protected bays with dark sand or rock bottoms, or areas with current continue to give up some fish, especially in the late afternoons during the warmer parts of the day. Windy conditions have limited the days and areas people are fishing some.
Crappies and Bluegills can get active in the usual early spots. Look for them in shallow, protected areas with a north bank. Dark bottom areas with green weeds are especially good right now, but sandy areas near reeds will also produce. Small minnows, tail hooked, and suspended under a bobber is the best way to catch crappies, but if the bite is tough, don't overlook waxworms on an icefishing jig or a small red #10 hook as an option for both species.
Bay 5, Stumpy and Icehouse Bays, The Crane's Nest and the Channel on Okauchee are always areas that turn on early, as are Garvin (North end) Kessus, Golden, Pine (Both Ends) Moose, Fowler, Lac Labelle and the boat channels on Nagawicka.
Walleyes continue to bite on the Rock River in Jefferson. The walleye spawning runs are done for the most part, but fish are still being taken from shellbeds, rockpiles and in the channel swings. Jig and minnow, or jig and plastics (including ringworms) have been the best baits this year. While the walleyes have done their ritual, whitebass fishing has not been happening the way we'd expect. If we get some warm stable weather, things should turn on quickly.
There are a fair number of people out making use of the new catch and release season for bass. Although I haven't heard anything consistent about smallmouth, anglers putting in the time are getting slow but steady largemouth action working shallow areas with green weeds (especially flats outside of spawning areas) or around wood laydowns. Jig and chunk, or flipping a beaver or creature can put some fish in the boat. If you're finding fish, a texas rigged lizard can really get them going early in the season. If you're chasing a big one right now, use the biggest shiners you can find under a slip bobber around the ends of major points.
POSTED APRIL 22, 2020 5:20 PM |
Musky Mikes Tuesday Night Big Bass League: Covid Protocol
COVID-19 UPDATE:
We ARE still having the Tuesday Night Bass Tournament starting May 5th, 2020, however there will be a few changes to keep our social distancing during this time. We are still having it held at the Hide Away, but they are closed. We will start 6pm and end at 9pm last boat must be docked. As far as Boat number assignments we will not be having you draw them, it will be done at random hat draw and it will be assigned to you prior to live well check. During live well checks you will be asked to exit your boat if we need to get on to see the live well. At 9pm if you do not have a fish please DO NOT RETURN. With that being said you will not be able to get off the boat until your boat number is called for weigh in’s, only 1 person off the boat at a time, you will return to your boat until winnings are called. We will announce the winners and at that time you will come get your winnings. Musky Mikes wants to be able to continue the Tournament during this time, so please lets work together and make this happen.
POSTED APRIL 22, 2020 12:52 PM |
Fishing Report 4-5-2020 (Quarantine Edition #1)
Well, here we are.
Let's ignore the situation we're in and focus on the fishing close to home.
The water is cold.
First off, bass season (in the form of the new Catch and Release) season is open. But how does one catch bass this early in the year?
Well here are my top 3 approaches:
1.) Live bait. Although it can be hard to get with store closing and such, large shiners will produce, especially in water adjacent to structure in 22-30 FOW. On days where the sun is shining, look for early prespawn fish around the ends of long points outside of areas where bass will spawn.
2.) Jerkbait. We usually miss the jerkbait bite here, but cold water fishing with a suspended jerkbait is a real gem. I like Rouges personally, but this is a legacy of having fished down on Bull Shoals a great deal.
3.) Float and Fly. Always good for a few bites.
Now for the report: Crappies are starting to show up in the usual spring locations. Look for patches of weeds or laydowns close to deeper water. Small tail hooked minnow underneath a slip bobber is the best all around approach, but don't overlook a small #10 sized red hook with a waxworm or spike when the bite is tough. if you're out and find an active school, small tube or hair jigs can really go to town on them.
Its still a bit early for bluegills, but as the water warms over the next 10 days to two weeks, start to look for them in current areas. As the water gets into the low 50's, fish will start to gravitate towards north banks and areas of current. You can get right in a hurry if you find the right school and can make a subtle (ie quiet) presentation and not spook them.
Rock River walleye run is winding down, but the white bass are starting to run.
Back with more as I am out more often.
Stay safe.
POSTED APRIL 05, 2020 12:57 PM |
Fishing Regulation Changes
There's changes on the Horizon, many of which will effect fishing in the local area:
New Fishing Regulations Effective April 1, 2020 MADISON, Wis. - A suite of updated statewide, regional and local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations will go into effect on April 1, 2020, to provide good fishing opportunities for the public and help fulfill management goals.
Statewide and Regional Fishing Regulation Changes
A continuous catch-and-release season for bass at all times of the year outside the harvest season will apply statewide, except where refuges or closed areas are in effect. This season will apply to inland, outlying and boundary waters, and no bass may be harvested during the catch-and-release bass season. Waters with a current continuous bass harvest season will not see any changes. The daily bag limit for cisco and whitefish will change from 25 pounds and one fish to 10 fish in total. This change will improve consistency in harvest limits among anglers and reduce pressure on inland cisco and whitefish populations. The closing date of the muskellunge fishing season will be Dec. 31 on open water in the Northern Zone north of US Highway 10, including Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters and outlying waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay north of Waldo Boulevard in Manitowoc. Open water is considered to include any conditions that do not allow ice to be used as a platform for fishing.
On the Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters, the musky season will open on June 1 and the minimum length limit for musky will be 50 inches. For lake sturgeon fishing on Lake Superior, the minimum length limit will be 60 inches and only one sturgeon may be harvested per year. On the Lake Winnebago System, the daily bag limit for walleye and sauger will decrease to three in total, with only one being a sauger. No size limit will apply. The Winnebago System includes Lakes Buttes des Morts, Winneconne, Poygan, Winnebago and all their tributaries from their mouths upstream to the first dam. This includes the Fox River from Lake Winnebago upstream to the dam above Princeton and all its tributaries from their mouths upstream to the first dam and the Wolf River from its mouth upstream to the dam in the city of Shawano and all its tributaries from their mouths upstream to the first dam including Cincoe lake, Partridge Crop lake and Partridge lake in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties. In water bodies of Shawano and Waupaca counties, excluding the Winnebago system and in Lake Koshkonong, the Rock River, the Crawfish River and their tributaries, the daily bag limit will also be three walleye, but with a minimum length limit of 18 inches. For the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and connected water bodies, including Trude Lake, the Bear River, the Flambeau River upstream of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage at Murray's Landing, the Little Turtle River, and the Manitowish River upstream of the Flambeau River to the Rest Lake Dam, including Benson, Sturgeon and Vance lakes, the regulation for walleye will be a minimum length limit of 12 inches with only one fish over 15 inches allowed for harvest, and a daily bag limit of three Mississippi River Fishing Regulation Changes Effective April 1 In Pools 3 through 8 of the Mississippi River, the daily bag limit for walleye and sauger will be four in total, with a 15-inch minimum length limit for walleye and none for sauger, and only one walleye or sauger over 20 inches allowed for harvest. In Pools 9 through 12, the daily bag limit for walleye and sauger will be six, with a 15-inch minimum length limit for walleye and none for sauger, a protected slot limit of 20 to 27 inches for walleye and only one walleye over 27 inches allowed for harvest.
For panfish in Pools 3 through 9, the daily bag limit for white and yellow bass will be reduced to 10 of each with no size limit, while the daily bag limit for sunfish, crappies and yellow perch will be reduced to 15 of each with no size limit.
The daily bag limit for shovelnose sturgeon in Pools 3 through 9 has been reduced to three, with no size limit.
The regulation for northern pike in Pools 3 through 9 will be a daily bag limit of three with only one over 30 inches.
For channel and flathead catfish in Pools 3 through 9, the daily bag limit will be 10 combined with only one catfish over 30 inches. Local Fishing Regulation Changes The refuge for the Mink River downstream to the river's mouth at Rowley Bay in Door County will change to March 1 to June 15. Between these dates, the fishing season will be closed in the refuge. Fishing in the Fox River refuge below the DePere Dam in Brown County will be prohibited from March 1 to May 31.
POSTED FEBRUARY 26, 2020 12:55 PM |
Fishing Report 8-24-19
Fishing is going strong overall, but patterning fish remains inconsistent from day to day. Once you're on a solid bite, stick with it.
Conditions around the area are typical for the end of August. After this batch of stable, but cooler weather, weed growth is at summer peak and water temps are hovering in the low to mid 70's.
Panfish have really slowed down over the last ten days. Crappie and bluegill continue to bite along weedlines or suspended out over deep water. Plastics tipped with live bait, tail hooked minnows and leafworms fished vertically or with slip bobbers will produce, but you may have to put in a little time to find the keeping size fish. Evenings, especially both sides of dusk, have been better, as is typical for this time of year. If you're out with the kids and just need to catch some for "action" purposes, visually look for schools around the docks and fish for them with bobbers and small live bait.
Largemouth continue to run late summer patterns. On the sunny days, look for them around docks or slop, or out deep on the weed edges. Topwater bite has been excellent, especially early in the morning. There's a batch of fish using weed clumps in mid-depth (6-12 FOW) water that will bite all day, but you have to fish very tight to cover, and very methodically. This has been the best pattern in terms of consistency over the last couple of weeks, and it is working great for people who put in the time.
Smallmouth fishing has been spotty like it has been most of the season. I'm not saying you can't catch fish, but you'll need to be ready to make some changes on the fly to stay on an active bite. If you can find some active fish, you can do well, but making that connection can be a tough nut to crack consistently. Look for them around the edges of the rock bars or sand/rock transition areas early, but by mid-morning the fish will be deeper than you think they should be. Jigworms, grubs, minnowbaits, tubes (watermelon red especially) and small white crankbaits.
Walleye fishing dropped off a bit as many people started pulling out the musky gear. Some fish are coming out of 18-25 FOW, but finding some fish in the weeds early and late in the day is your best bet. I'd jig tight to weed edges with the biggest leaches you can find, or lindy rig with small suckers. If you're out close to dark, you may be able to trigger some fish casting minnowbaits like rapalas, rouges or thundersticks over weed clumps adjacent to deeper water or at the ends of points. The cooler temps have pulled some fish shallower.
Pike fishing has been steady and i probably your best bet for action fishing right now. Lots of undersized fish are being caught in the shallow and mid-depth areas. I'd consider moving out deeper and using live bait on a slip sinker rig, trying to connect with active fish in 18-22 or 22-25 feet of water. There is action early in the day on buzzbaits fished over shallow flats, and throwing reapers at deeper patches of weeds in the evenings (very common late summer patterns).
Musky: Still Early, but lots of people are out doing it. Most anglers are reporting some lazy follows but most of the fish are mid-30's to low 40 inch fish. Great time to start fishing rising gliders. and burning blades around weed edges. I think we're still a week or two out from the start of the good part of the year, but shops are getting suckers in, so get out if you can.
Cheers,
CT
POSTED AUGUST 24, 2019 12:50 PM |
Fromagination
Featured Cheesemonger: Greg Upward
"We were all teaching ourselves, you know...flying by the seats of our pants and learning to do it as you were doing it," he said. "It was much different than it is now."
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POSTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 7:01 PM |
Crave Brothers: Stay in the Groove
George now manages that cheese production facility, which now employs about 45 employees. Crave Brothers employs nearly the same amount of people across the road at the milk production facility. He is still up every day at about 5:00 a.m.
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POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 5:13 PM |
Willi Lehner: It’s All About the Milk
So what truly excites Lehner now when it comes to making cheese is a particular source of all great cheese - milk - particularly raw cow milk from cows feeding on clean pasture grasses.
"When I can get really exceptional milk...I drop everything," Lehner said. "That inspires me."
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POSTED AUGUST 02, 2019 11:49 PM |
Featured Cheesemonger: Stuart Mammel
One thing that makes him an attentive cheesemonger is his attitude towards people who may not have as much to spend as an affluent, worldly traveler.
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POSTED AUGUST 02, 2019 6:56 PM |
Brenda Jensen: A Passion for Sheep & Cheese
Brenda Jensen lives in the rolling hills of western Wisconsin near Westby, where she, her husband, three employees, a dog and occasional visiting grandchildren share the landscape with 700 dairy sheep. Those “girls” – the ones who are not producing lambs or currently dry – are milked twice a day and that milk produces award-winning […]
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POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 11:42 PM |
Featured Cheesemonger: Shannon Berry
Shannon Berry has been at Fromagination almost three years, now its Floor & Kitchen Manager. She traveled to the West Coast, East Coast, and back to Wisconsin before becoming a cheesemonger, and settling into training other cheesemongers to showcase the Badger State’s most famous product. “I work here because I like food, I like people […]
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POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 3:36 PM |
Marieke: Eat Cheese and Keep the Cows Happy
This month’s featured cheese maker is Marieke Peterman of Holland’s Family Cheese, the business name for a very successful Wisconsin cheese brand and her namesake, Marieke Gouda. The busy staff and many visitors at the small complex she has established in Thorp, Wisconsin, 45 minutes east of Eau Claire, show the results of a very […]
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POSTED APRIL 29, 2019 7:06 PM |
Featured Cheesemonger: Jeff Peterson
Jeff is a Fromagination cheesemonger as well as purchasing and inventory manager. He has extensive background in farming, food and cheesemaking. He has deep knowledge and passion about all things cheese, meats and companions. After working for a cheese making company in Milwaukee, Jeff started working at Fromagination cutting cheese in the back of the […]
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POSTED APRIL 19, 2019 3:45 PM |
Fromagination Spring Cheese Classes
After the huge success of our Winter Cheese Classes, we have put together a brand new series of classes based around the theme of Spring. Starting May 9th for 10 weeks, our new Spring Cheese Classes will take you on a culinary journey around the world, where you will learn all about the various cheese […]
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POSTED APRIL 04, 2019 6:49 PM |
Featured Cheesemonger: Kristi O’Brien
Fromagination’s Matriarch Kristi is one of Fromagination’s most seasoned cheesemongers, and its matriarch. We sat down with her and asked her to tell us a little more about herself. How long have you worked at Fromagination? I have worked for Fromagination for a number of years, not since the inception but shortly thereafter. I have […]
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POSTED MARCH 27, 2019 10:11 PM |
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