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Central News

'Where time can stand still': Why most Wisconsin summer camps stay open for decades

July 1, 2022 - 4:00am

People sail at Birch Trail Camp in Minong

Stephanie Sticka was reading a report for work and learned 73 percent of Wisconsin summer camps reported being in business for more than 50 years. Sticka, a former camp-goer herself, wondered what gives these camps such longevity. She asked WPR’s WHYsconsin to find out more.

Supply chain, labor woes hit Wisconsin's school cafeterias

June 27, 2022 - 3:15pm

A Wisconsin Chili Lunch prepared at the Drummond Area School District

School food service programs have been dealing with shortages, last-minute substitutions and the challenges of getting meals to remote learners during the pandemic.

Peregrine falcon nesting program helped fuel raptors' return to Wisconsin

June 21, 2022 - 5:55am

Researchers hold peregrine falcon chicks Dream, left, and Scrunchie after applying leg-bands to them.

Wisconsin's population of peregrine falcons has reached a healthy level, with dozens of nesting pairs around the state. Most rely on human-made nests placed high atop structures like bridges, tall buildings and power plants.

Tornado rips through central Wisconsin, causing damage, power outages

June 16, 2022 - 11:30am

Harry Myer wasn't home when a tornado swept through his 34-acre rural property

At least one tornado ripped across central Wisconsin Wednesday, cutting power and damaging structures in the Tomah area. No injuries or casualties have been reported.

Shows

Route 51

July 8, Financial Planning In Challenging Times

Friday, July 8, 2022, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes financial advisor Kevin McKinley for a discussion about personal finance best practices in a challenging economy, from investing in the stock market to planning for retirement and more.

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The West Side

July 1, Unidentified Flying Objects/Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

An unexplained object seen in a video still from the U.S. Dept. of Defense

Friday, July 1, 2022, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes UFO historian, writer and educator Mark O’Connell, along with Chad Lewis, an Eau Claire-based author who researches the paranormal and has spent years documenting UFO and alien encounters in Wisconsin.

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Route 51

June 17, Camping 101 (Encore)

Friday, June 4, 2021, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes Tina Glynn, owner of Wilderness Empowerment and camping instructor with the Wisconsin Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, and Sara Pearson, northeast district parks supervisor with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, to share best practices for camping, from etiquette to outdoor cooking tips and more.

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