Western

Announcements

High School Ice Fishing Teams on "Wisconsin Life"

Did you know some western Wisconsin high schools have ice fishing teams?

Taylor Pomasl is a senior journalism major at UW-Eau Claire who served as an intern in Wisconsin Public Radio'...Read more

"The West Side" Explores Black Experiences

Host Rich Kremer welcomed three guests to the Feb. 4 episode of ...Read more

Michael Perry TV Special Gets Preview Screening

Wisconsin Public Radio is pleased to partner with Wisconsin Public Television and the ...Read more

Wausau's Glen Moberg Announces Retirement

Glen Moberg (pictured), Wisconsin Public Radio's award-winning, Wausau-based reporter and "Route 51" host, has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 1, 2019, due to serious health issues. As a...Read more

Western News

Experts: Relationship-Building Before A Disaster Key To A Good Response

February 19, 2019 - 9:05am

Those who respond to tragic events in northwestern Wisconsin say building relationships before an emergency occurs is the key to a successful response.

Recognizing The Signs Of Human Trafficking

February 12, 2019 - 11:25am

Human trafficking prevention advocates say there are warning signs that parents and even strangers can look for that will help save human trafficking victims.

Wisconsin Woman Crowned 2019 American Honey Queen

February 12, 2019 - 5:50am

A Wisconsin woman has been chosen as the next American Honey Queen, representing the American Beekeeping Federation.

Satellite Foxconn Facilities Still Planned For 2 Wisconsin Cities

February 1, 2019 - 5:50am

Despite reports Wednesday that Foxconn Technology Group would be abandoning plans to manufacture LCD televisions at its southeastern Wisconsin plant, the technology company's plans to open two "innovation centers" in the state remain on course.

Shows

The West Side with Rich Kremer

The West Side, February 18, 2019

Monday, February 18, 2019, 10:00am

Dealing with Tragedy- Recent tragedies in western Wisconsin and how local communities respond was discussed on The West Side .

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Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, February 14, 2019

Thursday, February 14, 2019, 10:00am

Comedian, Theater season, Jazz Concert- Comedian Paula Poundstone, who is appearing next week at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie, joined host Al Ross on Spectrum West. Cleghorn author Nickolas Butler was featured on the show, which also included a preview of the St. Croix Festival Theater season in St. Croix Falls, and looked ahead to next week’s Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra concert.

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The West Side with Rich Kremer

The West Side, February 14, 2019

Monday, February 11, 2019, 10:00am

Human Trafficking- Human trafficking in western Wisconsin was discussed on The West Side.

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Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, February 7, 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019, 10:00am

The Voice Star, Author, Symphony and Book- Barron native Chris Kroeze stopped by the studio to talk about life after The Voice with host Al Ross on Spectrum West . A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire political scientist and author, a symphony performance in Rice Lake and a new compilation of newspaper columns from a Dunn County reporter were also be featured during the show.

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The West Side with Rich Kremer

The West Side, February 4, 2019

Monday, February 4, 2019, 10:00am

Black Experiences in Western Wisconsin- Black leaders in the Chippewa Valley will discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Black History Month events in Eau Claire and what it’s like to be black in western Wisconsin on The West Side .

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