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Building Trust: The Impact of Race

How do news headlines, pictures and language that identifies race, ethnicity or religion affect how we understand the news and the people in the news? What is the responsibility of media and law...Read more

The Grand Theater's 10X10 - The Rad Trads

WPR is proud to support The Grand Theater's 10X10 Series, putting You on the stage with emerging artists from around the country. Join us October 5th at 8 p.m. for an evening of Indie Rock,...Read more

Central Wisconsin Jazz Ensemble

"Ellington: Far East Suite- New Orleans Suite"

WPR is proud to sponsor the Central Wisconsin Jazz Ensemble performing two of Duke Ellington's most lauded...Read more

Birds in Art 2018

Wisconsin Public Radio is a proud media sponsor of Birds in Art 2018, at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau. This year’s 43 annual Birds in Art features all new, avian-inspired artwork...Read more

Central Wisconsin Book Festival 2018

Wisconsin Public Radio is a proud media sponsor of the second annual Central...Read more

Submit a Public Service Announcement to Air on WPR

If your nonprofit organization has an event let WPR know about it! We can then pass the information along to other North Central Wisconsinites through our airwaves.

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Central News

Foxconn Signs Deal To Jointly Develop Wisconsin Ginseng

September 18, 2018 - 3:50pm

Foxconn has signed an agreement to jointly develop Wisconsin's ginseng industry and grow its newly-established Wisconsin-based brand.

After Storms, Reedsburg Community Donates En Masse To Help Flood Victims

September 17, 2018 - 4:05pm

Joan Hollendyke straightens donated cleaning supplies

Late last month heavy rains and floods damaged around 320 homes in Reedsburg. As the waters receded, donations of clothes, food and cleaning supplies flooded into the First Presbyterian Church.

UW-Stevens Point Considering Eliminating Up To 70 Positions To Balance Budget

September 12, 2018 - 7:10am

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point may have to eliminate up to 70 full-time positions after another year of declining enrollment.

Immigration Is Top Political Issue For Some Of Central Wisconsin's Hmong Residents

September 6, 2018 - 6:00am

As the election approaches, members of central Wisconsin’s Hmong community are becoming increasingly vocal about the issue of immigration and the risk some face of deportation to their ancestral homeland of Laos.

Shows

Route 51

Route 51, August 30, 2018

Thursday, August 30, 2018, 10:00am

The Impact Of Climate Change On North Central Wisconsin

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Route 51

Route 51, August 23, 2018

Thursday, August 23, 2018, 10:00am

U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy

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Route 51

Route 51, August 16, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 2018, 9:36am

Birds of Prey Marge Gibson, Executive Director of REGI, Raptor Education Group Incorporated, an Antigo based nonprofit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured birds and public wildlife education. Gibson...

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