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Announcements

Talented Interns Made Big Contributions this Semester

Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have been spending their fall semester learning about public radio at WPR's Eau Claire office.

Rachel Clepper (pictured left), of...Read more

Al Ross Narrates at Red Cedar Symphony Fall Concerts

The Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra, celebrating classical music in northwestern Wisconsin since 1983, began its fall concert season on Saturday, Nov. 3 with the theme of "Classic Tales." The...Read more

"Wisconsin Water From the Air" Preview in Eau Claire

Wisconsin Public Radio partnering with Wisconsin Public Television brought a premiere screening of the all-new WPT special: "...Read more

Western News

Jennie-O Recalling 91K Pounds Of Ground Turkey Due To Possible Salmonella Outbreak

November 16, 2018 - 11:10am

The Jennie-O Turkey Store in Barron is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of ground turkey product due to an outbreak of salmonella-related sicknesses in 35 states.

FBI Examining More Video In Search For Jayme Closs

November 14, 2018 - 11:45am

The FBI is examining additional surveillance video taken from an expanded area around the Wisconsin home where a couple was shot and killed and their daughter was apparently abducted.

Funerals Scheduled For Girl Scouts, Mother Struck And Killed

November 7, 2018 - 1:00pm

Funeral arrangements are set for three Girl Scouts and a mother who were killed in a hit-and-run in rural northwestern Wisconsin.

3 Girl Scouts, Mother Killed In Crash Identified

November 5, 2018 - 10:30am

Authorities have identified the three Girl Scouts and a parent killed after they were struck by a pickup truck along a rural Wisconsin highway.

Shows

Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, November 15, 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018, 10:00am

Bluegrass, Symphony, Local Authors and Rock Concert- A member of the bluegrass quintet Monroe Crossing looks ahead to a performance in Hudson with host Al Ross on Spectrum West. The program also previewed upcoming shows from the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Chippewa Valley Local Authors, and a re-creation of the classic rock group The Band performing in Eau Claire.

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The West Side with Rich Kremer

The West Side, November 12, 2018

Monday, November 12, 2018, 10:00am

Outdoor Guys- A preview of the nine-day gun deer hunting season was featured on The West Side.

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The West Side with Rich Kremer

West Central Deer Hunters Being Asked To Sample For CWD

Monday, November 12, 2018, 10:00am

Deer hunters in five counties that touch Eau Claire County are being asked to voluntarily sample their deer this fall after a deer was discovered with chronic wasting disease in southwestern Eau Claire County late last winter.

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Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, November 8, 2018

Thursday, November 8, 2018, 10:00am

Fiddlers, Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Author- Kevin Henderson, a member of the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc performing Saturday in Polk County joins host Al Ross on Spectrum West . The program also previews a singer from the Stand in the Light Memory Choir of Eau Claire, the music director for the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra and a Hudson writer.

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The West Side with Rich Kremer

The West Side, November 5, 2018

Monday, November 5, 2018, 10:00am

Candidate Debates - Candidates running for the 29 th district seat of the Wisconsin State Senate were featured on The West Side, which aired at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5...