News from Wisconsin’s Driftless Area; Weather Guys update

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Ice flows along the Mississippi River near Chain of Rocks Bridge Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Madison County, Ill. The region has been plunged into the deep freeze with brutally cold temperatures and more snow in the forecast. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ice flows along the Mississippi River near Chain of Rocks Bridge Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Madison County, Ill. The region has been plunged into the deep freeze with brutally cold temperatures and more snow in the forecast. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo

First we cover news from communities along the Mississippi River. Then, the top weather events from last year, plus the difference between “partly cloudy” and “partly sunny.”

Featured in this Episode

  • Big River magazine: Record-setting canoers, story of Mississippi River ferry boats

    We talk about people, places and history of the upper Mississippi River with the editor and publisher of Big River magazine. This issue covers a record setting canoe paddle, the history of ferries and news from rivertowns.

  • Weather update: Looking back on the top weather events of 2023

    In 2023, Wisconsinites experienced a wet winter, a late-season snow storm and a drought. Weather Guy Steve Ackerman is back to go over the biggest weather events from last year. Plus, he’ll talk about cloud coverage, wind and more.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Reggie McLeod Guest
  • Steve Ackerman Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Producer
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director

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