Trevor Hook is a producer for WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.”
Trevor Hook
Latest Posts
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New funding aims to bolster Milwaukee program helping youth victims of violence
Project Ujima aims to help youth violence victims recover and thrive. The medical director of the program tells WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the goal is to help patients heal outside of a hospital.
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Research suggests women farmers may improve local economies
New data suggests more women farmers might lead to more business creation and a drop in poverty rates. Two women farmers in Wisconsin share their experiences.
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‘Simply Folk’ host celebrates Public Radio Music Day with suggestions for Wisconsin listeners
Today is Public Radio Music Day — a day for showcasing the role of public radio in amplifying music for communities throughout Wisconsin. WPR’s Sile Shigley shares some of her favorite tracks at the moment.
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Clinical psychologist, researcher holds event to shed light on issues fathers face
Clinical psychologist and researcher Alvin Thomas works to shed light on the issues fathers face and to combat harmful stereotypes around Black fathers. He recently co-chaired an event aiming to bring resources and information to dads in need.
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Viroqua artist wins award for preserving, teaching traditional arts
Martha Buche is of Potawatomi descent. Her journey to reconnect with her heritage through traditional arts — and to teach those arts to others — has earned her an award for her work.
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Wisconsin could meet new EPA lead pipe rule within 10 years with adequate funding, according to DNR official
A new final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency requires all lead lines to be removed within a decade. An official with the DNR says it’s possible. But a Milwaukee activist says more education is needed.
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Wisconsin technical colleges plan to hand out 200 more dental credentials each year
Enrollment in the state’s technical school system has steadily declined over the past decade. But the president of the Wisconsin Technical College System said the system is on the road to recovery.
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Manitowoc church celebrates refurbished 105-year-old pipe organ
The First German Lutheran Church in Manitowoc spent two years planning to restore its pipe organ to mark the 150th anniversary of the building of its church.
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Swimmer Jim Dreyer keeps sights on crossing Lake Michigan despite setbacks
Ultra-marathon swimmer Jim Dreyer was recently forced to abandon his fourth attempt to cross Lake Michigan by himself. He tells WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” he’s not done trying to cross the world’s fifth largest lake.
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DNR specialists stress safety ahead of opening of archery deer hunting season
Tomorrow is the start of the archery deer hunting season, stretching until January. Two DNR staffers tell us what to expect this season and how to stay safe.