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WPR Welcomes Peter Bryant as Program Director for the NPR News and Classical Music Network

A career path that led from Kentucky to Pennsylvania and back to Kentucky took a turn toward the Midwest, bringing Peter Bryant to Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) as Program Director for the NPR News and Classical Music Network; a new position for both Bryant and WPR.

Bryant has extensive...

Support the Arts in Our Community!

Wisconsin Public Radio supports several arts and performance series throughout the greater La Crosse area -- we encourage you to support events presented by our community partners: The Pump House Regional Arts Center, UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts, UW-La Crosse Campus Activities Board...

Southwestern News

Wisconsin's Geologic Story Told In Its Many Rock Formations

October 15, 2013 - 1:14pm

Wisconsin’s geologic history is imprinted on the land. Geologic formations such as Devil's Lake, the Baraboo Hills, and Pier Natural Bridge Park are remnants of a history that extends back millions of years. John Muir, the Scottish-born but Wisconsin-raised naturalist and author, known as the “Father of the National Parks,”...

Community Devastated By Flooding Rallies Around Its Apples

October 3, 2013 - 11:57am

Five years after devastating floods washed through the small town of Gays Mills, the community continues to celebrate its unique economy and culture. This year marked the 55th Gays Mills Apple Festival. Apples have been an important crop in Wisconsin for far longer than 55 years. The fruit came to...

Pizza Lures Diners To Wisconsin Farms

September 24, 2013 - 8:50am

Today, we bring you the story of two things you don’t often experience together: Farming and pizza. Wisconsin Public Radio's Breann Schossow tells us how the two have combined to create a scenic and tasty meal.

Facing Budget Shortfalls, La Crosse May Close Library

September 23, 2013 - 1:00am

The city of La Crosse’s Library Board may close one of its three branches due to budget shortfalls -- an option many struggling libraries are considering. Nikole Hale and her six children live within walking distance of the South Community Library in La Crosse, and the family goes up to...

Dane, La Crosse Counties May Soon Expand Forensic Pathology Partnership

September 20, 2013 - 12:09pm

Dane County and La Crosse County, which share staff needed for death investigations, may soon expand their partnership. A nationwide shortage of forensic pathologists and tight budgets for local governments is prompting partnerships such as the one in southwest Wisconsin. Two years ago, Dane County switched from an elected coroner...

Welcome To Southwest Regional Office Of WPR

September 4, 2013 - 2:45pm

Welcome to the Southwest Regional Office of Wisconsin Public Radio. We invite your questions and comments about membership, programming and other regional broadcast-related matters; our office can also guide you through making major financial gifts or corporate support/underwriting contributions to WPR; and we're home to WPR's award-winning La Crosse News...

Studio Contact Information

September 4, 2013 - 2:07pm

Before contacting the La Crosse office, check here for our latest updates: WPR's Newsmakers , the La Crosse News Bureau's award-winning weekly regional talk show, explores topics and issues of interest to our tri-state listeners in western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeastern Iowa. Join us at our NEW TIME, Thursdays...

Contact WPR Southwest Regional Office

September 4, 2013 - 2:07pm

WPR SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICES - STAFF AND CONTACT LINKS Offices and studios are located in Whitney Center on the UW-La Crosse campus: Directions and area maps can be found here Mailing address: Wisconsin Public Radio WLSU/WHLA/WHHI/WSSW c/o UW-La Crosse 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 (Voice) 608-785-8380 (toll free)...

Regional Programs Information

September 4, 2013 - 2:07pm

Highlights of regional current affairs programming: WPR's Newsmakers is the WPR-La Crosse News Bureau's locally-produced weekly news and current affairs talk show. These hour-long discussions go "behind the scenes" to explore stories of regional interest through in-depth interviews and occasional features. NEXT TIME... efforts to ensure telecommunications companies keep and...

WPR News On La Crosse Station

September 4, 2013 - 2:07pm

WPR MORNING NEWS on 88.9 WLSU-FM/HD1, La Crosse's NPR news and music station from WPR: Weekdays during Morning Edition (4-9 a.m.), Wisconsin Public Radio teams up with NPR to cover the day's regional and world news. Special reports and extended interviews produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau are occasionally...

Shows

Newsmakers, October 10, 2013

Project PROVEN; Circles of Support

Project PROVEN

Circles of Support

Newsmakers, October 3, 2013

Medical Centers and the Affordable Care Act

Medical Centers and the Affordable Care Act: Part 1

Medical Centers and the Affordable Care Act: Part 2

Newsmakers, September 26, 2013

La Crosse's Brewing Heritage; Growing Hops in Wisconsin

La Crosse's Brewing Heritage

Growing Hops in Wisconsin

Celebrating Wisconsin's Apple Harvest

After one of the worst harvests on record last year, Wisconsin apple lovers are enjoying a bumper crop in 2013. Joy Cardin's guest apple grower discusses why this year's bunch has rebounded so well, why you should visit a Wisconsin apple orchard this fall, and invites you to share your favorite...