Southwestern

Announcements

Experience The Great River Folk Fest 2019

WPR is a proud sponsor of the 44th annual Great River Folk Fest, taking place Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23-25, at La Crosse's Riverside Park.

Festivities kick off Friday evening at 7 p.m...Read more

NPR World Café Host Talia Schlanger Steps Down This Fall

Talia Schlanger, host of NPR’s World Café, has announced she’s stepping down from her show-hosting role this fall. World Café producing station WXPN, Philadelphia, told the...Read more

Thank You, Michael Sigman!

Wisconsin Public Radio Association (WPRA) Board member Michael Sigman, La Crosse, was recently honored for his commitment to representing southwest and, in an...Read more

Tune In To The Big River Radio Wave's New Summer Show

Tune in for an all-new performance of the Big River Radio Wave variety show on the air Labor Day weekend. This performance was recorded in front of a live audience at the Big River...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:

DRIFTLESS AREA...Read more

Connect With Our Aging And Caregiver Resources

The Southwest Regional bureau is currently exploring ways to create greater awareness of the challenges for our growing aging population, along with making connections to regional resources to...Read more

Southwestern News

New Initiative Covers Startup Costs For Child Care Providers In Wisconsin

August 19, 2019 - 5:15am

As more Wisconsin communities struggle with a lack of child care options, a new initiative with state funding hopes to make it easier for people to become certified providers.

Enduring Families Project Highlights Black Settlers In La Crosse

August 15, 2019 - 12:00pm

Enduring Families Project performers at Riverside Park

The Enduring Families Project is exposing more people to the history of African Americans living in the La Crosse area.

BNSF Railway, Local First Responders Practice Response To Train Derailment On Mississippi River

August 12, 2019 - 10:30am

First responders deploy boom on Mississippi river

BNSF Railway hosted the recent training for around 50 first responders, emergency managers and railway personnel to practice responding to a train derailment on the Mississippi River.

DNR Investigating Frac Sand Mine Spill In Jackson County

August 6, 2019 - 3:35pm

The DNR is investigating a spill from a Jackson County frac sand mine owned by Wisconsin Proppants. Water and sediment from the mine turned a nearby creek a bright tan color although no fish kills have been reported.

Shows

Newsmakers

Newsmakers, August 15, 2019

Thursday, August 15, 2019, 10:00am

Enduring Families Project; Pierre Radisson Book- We're talking history this week with performers from La Crosse's Enduring Families Project, which uses performance art to educate people about important African-Americans in the Coulee Region's history. We also talk with the author of the book "Bush Runner" about the life of Pierre-Esprit Radisson who explored Wisconsin and Minnesota during the 1600s.

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Newsmakers

Enduring Families Project

Denise Christy, Torrence Chester and Darrell Ferguson

Thursday, August 15, 2019, 10:00am

Enduring Families Project- We talk about the performance art group that's teaching the history of prominent La Crosse area African-American residents to people in the La Crosse area.

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Newsmakers

Bush Runner

Thursday, August 15, 2019, 10:00am

Bush Runner- We talk with Mark Bourrie, the author of the book "Bush Runner: The Adventures Of Pierre-Esprit Radisson" about the life of Pierre Radisson who explored parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota in the 1600s.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, August 8, 2019

Tim Murphy and State Sen. Patrick Testin

Thursday, August 8, 2019, 10:00am

CBD Legality- With a proliferation of CBD products available in Wisconsin in recent months, our guests talk about the legality and medical effectiveness of CBD products.

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