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Enjoy Live Music At The Pump House Regional Arts Center

WPR is a proud sponsor of The Pump House Regional Arts Center's 2019-20 performance season, with a number of upcoming concerts at its downtown location in La Crosse.

First, it's a tribute...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

NPR's "World Cafe" Program Welcomes New Host

Raina Douris takes over this month, October 21, as host of NPR's “World Café,” heard weekdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. on La Crosse’s 88.9. She succeeds Talia Schlanger who announced this summer that...Read more

Regional Manager John Gaddo Announces Retirement

John Gaddo, Wisconsin Public Radio’s southwest regional manager, is stepping down from his duties at the end of September. Based in La Crosse, Gaddo (pictured) is retiring after 13 years of...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:

HEIDER CENTER...Read more

Southwestern News

Gov. Tony Evers Urges Action On Water Quality

October 18, 2019 - 11:00am

Drinking fountain

Gov. Tony Evers has endorsed the recommendatinos made by the Speakers Task Force on Water Quality.

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.

Craft Beer Makers Predict Future Growth In Southwestern Wisconsin

October 18, 2019 - 6:10am

Hand holding a pint of beer in the middle of beer making tanks

Two craft brewers from La Crosse say they're doing well but are hoping to expand in the future.

Experts Say There's No Farm Crisis, But Plenty Of Challenges

October 18, 2019 - 5:45am

A man with crossed arms listens intently to the panel speakers.

A new report from the Federal Reserve says harvests in large areas of the Midwest — including Wisconsin — will be much smaller this year.

Shows

Craft Breweries

Phil Humphries and Joe Katchever

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 10:00am

Craft Breweries- We talk with two local craft brewers, one with a 20 year history in La Crosse, the other that opened one year ago, about their experiences in the craft beer industrry.

Newsmakers, October 17, 2019

World's largest six pack (Old Style) in La Crosse

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 10:00am

Beer History; Craft Breweries- We talk with the author of a coffee table book on Wisconsin's rich brewing history about some well known and lesser known stories about beer making in the La Crosse area. We also talk with the owners of two La Crosse craft brewers about the poularity of craft beer making.

Beer History

book cover: The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 10:00am

Beer History- We talk with author Doug Hoverson about his book on Wisconsin's rich beer making history "The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous."

Newsmakers, October 10, 2019

Rebecca Schwarz, Maggie Xiong, Thomas Harris and Pat Lunney

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 10:00am

Creating a Healthier Multicultural Community- We look at a different way to come at diversity and inclusion in the La Crosse area led by white people.

Newsmakers, October 3, 2019

Peter Fletcher, Adam Lorentz and Dustin Hundt

Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10:00am

Transportation and Workforce- Our guests talk about the challenges of getting people a way to work.

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WHHI-HD3 (FM) 91.3-3 - Highland, Platteville

WHLA (FM) 90.3 - La Crosse

WLSU (FM) 88.9 & WHLA-HD3 (FM) 90.3-3 - La Crosse

WSSW (FM) 89.1 - Platteville

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Phone Number: 608-785-8380 or 888-520-2078

Email: Dawn Jewell, Outreach & Office Coordinator

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The Dang-Its present Tinsel & Twang: A Merry-cana Christmas

December 7, 2019 - 7:30am

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