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Oct. 23, "Baby Business 3: No Small Matter"

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor "Baby Business 3: No Small Matter," a film screening and discussion presented by United Way of Marathon County. Over the past eight years, Marathon...Read more

Oct. 22, The Moanin' Frogs

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts, presenting the Moanin’ Frogs, a saxophone sextet, Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 p.m. The Moanin’ Frogs explore a wide...Read more

Sept. 7 - Dec. 1, Birds in Art

Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, presenting their 44th annual "Birds in Art" exhibition, Sept. 7 - Dec.1. The exhibition includes more than 100 bird-...Read more

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Central News

Evers Sets New 7th Congressional District Special Election Date

October 18, 2019 - 1:20pm

A planned special election in the 7th Congressional District will be pushed back to Tuesday, May 12.

Complaint: Wausau Cemetery Shooter Rigged Apartment With Explosives, Cut Gas Line

October 18, 2019 - 10:30am

Flowers at the entrance to Wausau's Pine Grove Cemetery

The man police say killed a 52-year-old woman and wounded two others in a Wausau cemetery appeared in court Friday afternoon.

University Of Wisconsin 2-Year Enrollment Declined 49 Percent Since 2010

October 18, 2019 - 8:10am

Van Hise Hall, home of University of Wisconsin System offices.

Enrollment at Unviersity of Wisconsin System's two-year campuses declined by 49 percent between 2010 and 2019, according to newly released data from the UW. In the last year alone, some two-year campuses saw declines of as much as 58 percent.

Born Of Grief, JoJo's Jungle Playground Will Be A Place For All Children

October 14, 2019 - 6:15am

Josiah Hoerter, left, gets a hug from his brother Isaiah

Josiah Hoerter died in 2015. His parents have spent the last four years working to create an all-inclusive playground in Wausau in his memory.

Shows

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Oct. 17, "No Small Matter"

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes University of Wisconsin-Madison pediatrician Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, Marathon County Director of Special Education Kelly Kapitz and early childhood advocate and educator Rachel Gianinni to talk about the dramatic effect of early childhood education.

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Oct. 10, A Spirited Look At Central Wisconsin

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes Brian Cummins of Great Northern Distilling, Plover, Sara Brish of the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and beverage consultant Zach Strenger of Copper & Pines Cocktail Company, Stevens Point, to discuss central and northern Wisconsin’s thirst for premium, limited-edition spirits and the impact the craft spirit industry is having on our local economy.

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Oct. 3, The Power And Legacy Of Country Music

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 12:05pm

Shereen Siewert welcomes musicians Art Stevenson and Jerry Schmitt along with WYTE radio morning show host Larry “Big Red” Wnorowski for an exploration of country music, from its earliest roots to its enduring popularity.

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Sept. 26, Skilled Labor Shortage

Thursday, September 26, 2019, 10:00am

Like much of the nation, Wisconsin’s job market is booming, but businesses are continuing to grapple with a shortage of skilled labor.

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Sept. 19, Recruiting And Retaining Diverse Students

Marc Young, Shereen Siewert, and Dr. Sam Dinga

Thursday, September 19, 2019, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Sam Dinga and Marc Young, two key players at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who are working to recruit and retain a diverse student body at area campuses.

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