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Meet New La Crosse Regional Manager Ezra Wall

WPR is pleased to welcome Ezra Wall as its new La Crosse regional manager. Over the past 12 years, Ezra helped create and develop Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s (MPB) talk programming network...Read more

Experience A Show At The La Crosse Community Theatre

WPR is a proud sponsor of the La Crosse Community Theatre's 2019-20 performance season, including upcoming productions over the next couple of months.

First it's "Elf The Musical" on stage...Read more

WPR Presents Holiday Programming

Throughout the holiday season, Wisconsin Public Radio is your home for seasonal music and entertainment in the southwestern region. View WPR's...Read more

WPR’s 88.9 Also Available On 90.3-HD3

WPR has expanded and improved its coverage of the NPR News and Music service for listeners in the greater La Crosse area. In addition to 88.9 (WLSU), heard on standard FM radios, NPR news,...Read more

Connect With Our Aging And Caregiver Resources

One in six Wisconsin residents is 65 or older. By 2040, that's expected to grow to one in four. Not surprisingly, this growing segment of our population is creating new challenges for families,...Read more

WPR Supports Community Arts And Activities

WPR is proud to support our area's arts and cultural partners! Organizations with current and upcoming events are listed below:

HISTORIC...Read more

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, December 12, 2019

Thursday, December 12, 2019, 10:00am

2020 US Census- We talk with members of area complete count committees charged with helping ensure an accurate census count locally, and a Census Bureau official about the count of American citizens that happens once every 10 years.

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2020 Rose Parade Caregivers

Thursday, December 5, 2019, 10:00am

2020 Rose Parade Caregivers- A Hillsboro couple is being honored for their work as caregivers. They were chosen to ride on a float dedicated to caregivers during the 2020 Rose Parade.

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Newsmakers, December 5, 2019

A caregiver helps an elderly man get dressed

Thursday, December 5, 2019, 10:00am

2020 Rose Parade Caregivers; Statewide Caregiving Task Force- We talk with a Hillsboro couple who will ride on a float dedicated to caregivers during the 2020 Rose Parade and talk about the work of a statewide task force on caregiving put together by Gov.Tony Evers.

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Statewide Caregiver Task Force

Thursday, December 5, 2019, 10:00am

Statewide Caregiving Task Force- We discuss the work of a statewide task force on caregiving formed by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers with the group's co-chair and that the lone member from southwest Wisconsin.

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Newsmakers, November 30, 2019

Jodi Widuch, Chris Hardie and Marianne Torkelson

Saturday, November 30, 2019, 5:00am

Child Care Shortage- In this encore of a September 2019 show, a lack of stable child care is often cited as a reason people struggle to maintain a job. That's caught the attention of many employers in the Coulee Region who are working to find a solution.

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Meet New La Crosse Regional Manager Ezra Wall

Experience A Show At The La Crosse Community Theatre

WPR Presents Holiday Programming

WPR’s 88.9 Also Available On 90.3-HD3

Connect With Our Aging And Caregiver Resources

WPR Supports Community Arts And Activities

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Wisconsin Bill Would Require DNR To Notify Counties Of Water Quality Violations

UW-La Crosse Student Who Reported Professor For Sexual Harassment Speaks Out

Local Committees Working To Ensure Accurate US Census Count In 2020

Environmental Groups Sue Wisconsin PSC Over Approval Of Transmission Line

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2020 Rose Parade Caregivers

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Statewide Caregiver Task Force

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