The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public informational hearing August 15 on the proposed bulk sampling activity and the preapplication notice to mine at Gogebic Taconite's potential mining project near Mellen, Wisconsin.

The hearing will take place in the Hurley High School Auditorium beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15th and continue until 8:00 p.m. WPR will provide live coverage of the hearing on 91.3-FM KUWS and 90.9-FM WUWS. There will also be a web stream available at wpr.org so that people outside the coverage area of KUWS and WUWS can listen.

With the addition of Central Time to the Ideas Network schedule from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, some popular regional programs now start at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

People of Color with Henry Banks now airs at 6:00 on Thursday evening instead of 5:00.

Final Edition is broadcast on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. followed by Radio Superior at 6:30 p.m..

If you would like a copy of our new schedule please send an e-mail to Regional Manager John Munson.

Mike Simonson's latest documentary, Forever Ace tells the story of America's "Ace of Aces." You can download a copy of the audio and see maps, photos, and a copy of the script here.

The documentary has recently been given a National Headliners Award (First Place) by the Press Club of Atlantic City. A full list of awards can be downloaded here