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Sept. 14, The Tannahill Weavers

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor Three Lakes Center for the Arts, presenting traditional Scottish music by The Tannahill Weavers, September 14 at 8 p.m. One of Scotland’s premier...Read more

Sept. 26-28, Project North Festival

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor the Project North Festival, a weekend of music, interactive art, and environmental education in downtown Rhinelander. Featuring independent musical...Read more

Sept. 7-8, Wausau Festival of Arts

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor the 55th annual Wausau Festival of Arts, Sept. 7-8 in downtown Wausau. The Wausau Festival of Arts is part of Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend, and will...Read more

July 11 - Sept. 28, "Painting The Figure Now"

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, presenting “Painting the Figure Now," an exhibition running from...Read more

August 23, Old Time Radio Drama Live!

Aug. 22-24, 10th Annual Bluegrass In The Pines Festival

Central News

New Initiative Covers Startup Costs For Child Care Providers In Wisconsin

August 19, 2019 - 5:15am

As more Wisconsin communities struggle with a lack of child care options, a new initiative with state funding hopes to make it easier for people to become certified providers.

Hunter Finds Wisconsin Fugitive Hiding In Makeshift Bunker

August 15, 2019 - 4:35pm

A Wisconsin fugitive is in custody after a hunter discovered him hiding in a makeshift bunker in the woods.

Former Landowner: Oneida County Forestry Director 'Swindled' Me Out Of Property

August 8, 2019 - 6:10am

Logging road in Oneida County at the end of Hildebrand Lake Drive

A 40-acre parcel of Northwoods forest became the subject of family feuds, a lawsuit and recommended public corruption charges against Oneida County Forestry Director John Bilogan.

Retailer, Legal Expert Say Legal Clarity Needed For Wisconsin's CBD Industry

August 8, 2019 - 5:20am

As state and federal officials create regulations for CBD products, some Wisconsin retailers are navigating increased risk in the new market.

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Route 51

Aug. 15, The CBD Trend

Packages of CBD muscle and joint relief cream on display

Thursday, August 15, 2019, 10:00am

Cannabadiol , the non-psychoactive compound derived from hemp plants now grown legally in central and northern Wisconsin, is surging in popularity as CBD oils and other products are offered everywhere from boutique shops to convenience stores. Shereen Siewert welcomes Wausau Wellness Center co-owner Bonnie Hastings and Marathon County Alcohol and Other Drugs Partnership Coordinator Melissa Moore for a discussion on the uses, efficacy and legal issues surrounding CBD.

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Route 51

Aug. 8, Bringing Broadband To Rural Wisconsin

Thursday, August 8, 2019, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes Steve Bauder, director of engineering for the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board; Phil Hejtmanek, who served on the Joint Committee on Rural Broadband; and Stacey Johnson, executive director of the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation to discuss ongoing efforts to improve broadband access in our area, especially in rural areas.

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Route 51

Aug. 1, Climate Change And Health Risks

Thursday, August 1, 2019, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Research Scientist Gina LaLiberte, Open Medicine Institute’s Dr. Andreas Kogelnik, and Howard Young Foundation President Erin Biertzer to explore the indirect threats posed by climate change in central and northern Wisconsin.

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Route 51

July 25, Justice At Risk

Thursday, July 25, 2019, 10:00am

“Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Marathon County Circuit Court Judge Michael Moran, Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon, and Ashland attorney Blake Gross for a look at how low pay for state public defenders is causing gridlock on the entire Wisconsin court system.

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Why Are Wisconsin's Rural Taverns Disappearing?

Map of taverns closed/open in Marshfield, Wis.

Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 3:15pm

Numbers from the Tavern League of Wisconsin show the state has lost thousands of taverns since the 1990s. We talk to a researcher from UW-Eau Claire who took a closer...

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