Natalie Gross

Washington, D.C.

Morning Show Co-Host and Engagement Specialist at WNWC-FM (Madison, WI)

Articles

17 Wisconsin school districts awarded tech ed grants

Apr 3, 2024 | wkow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) - Seventeen Wisconsin school districts are splitting more than $495,000 in technical education equipment grants. Gov. Tony Evers announced the grants Wednesday as part of a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Fast Forward Program. His office says they will help nearly 3,000 students across the state.
17 Wisconsin school districts awarded tech ed grants

Apr 2, 2024 | wrex.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — Seventeen Wisconsin school districts are splitting more than $495,000 in technical education equipment grants. Gov. Tony Evers announced the grants Wednesday as part of a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Fast Forward Program. His office says they will help nearly 3,000 students across the state.
Summerfest lineup announced

Mar 21, 2024 | wkow.com | Natalie Gross

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKOW) - Summerfest has announced its full list of headliners for this year's music festival in Milwaukee. More than 600 artists will perform at the 75-acre permanent festival park - a one-of-a-kind environment that fans look forward to every summer, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. President and CEO Sarah Pancheri said in a news release. "Our 2024 lineup embodies the essence of what makes Summerfest so special," said Pancheri.
Actor Danny Trejo to speak at UW-Madison

Mar 20, 2024 | wkow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) - Award-winning actor and entrepreneur Danny Trejo is speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Wednesday night. He's a familiar face from movies such as "Desperado," "Machete" and "Spy Kids," as well as countless TV shows. But his visit has less to do with his on-screen career and more to do with how the actor changed his destiny after early struggles with addiction and imprisonment.
Actor Danny Trejo to speak at UW-Madison

Mar 19, 2024 | waow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — Award-winning actor and entrepreneur Danny Trejo is speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Wednesday night. He's a familiar face from movies such as "Desperado," "Machete" and "Spy Kids," as well as countless TV shows. But his visit has less to do with his on-screen career and more to do with how the actor changed his destiny after early struggles with addiction and imprisonment.
A travel agent's tips for last-minute spring break travel plans

Mar 18, 2024 | wkow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) - "Some beach, somewhere." If the lyrics of that Blake Shelton song sum up your current mood, you might be wondering if you can still get there in time for spring break, which starts next week for the Madison Metropolitan School District and other schools in the area. A local travel agent offers some encouraging insight, saying yes, it's still possible to get in a beach vacation this month - but you may have to manage your expectations first.
A travel agent's tips for last-minute spring break travel plans

Mar 17, 2024 | wxow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — "Some beach, somewhere." If the lyrics of that Blake Shelton song sum up your current mood, you might be wondering if you can still get there in time for spring break, which starts next week for the Madison Metropolitan School District and other schools in the area. A local travel agent offers some encouraging insight, saying yes, it's still possible to get in a beach vacation this month — but you may have to manage your expectations first.
President Joe Biden visits Milwaukee

Mar 13, 2024 | wkow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) - Ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Milwaukee Wednesday, his administration announced more than $39 million in federal funds will be making their way to Wisconsin. The grant money is through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity program aimed at reconnecting communities cut off by transportation infrastructure.
Administration announces $39.56 million for WI ahead of Biden's Milwaukee visit

Mar 13, 2024 | wkow.com | Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) - Ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Milwaukee Wednesday, his administration announced more than $39 million in federal funds will be making their way to Wisconsin. The grant money is through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity program aimed at reconnecting communities cut off by transportation infrastructure.
Wisconsin hospitals struggle with healthcare workforce shortages

Mar 10, 2024 | wkow.com | Rebecca Ribley |Natalie Gross

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Hospital Association released its annual workforce report Monday, showing healthcare workforce vacancies remain a challenge for Wisconsin hospitals and health systems. In the months after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, vacancy rates skyrocketed across the healthcare industry. Four years later, the workforce hasn't fully recovered. The report listed the state's nursing vacancy at 10%, showing lagging growth for what's needed to meet demand.

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