Media
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Northern Wisconsin improv turns local legends into live comedy
Lost in the Woods Improv describes itself as seven local folks making fresh comedy as Wisconsin’s northernmost improv ensemble.
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How a Wisconsin minor league baseball announcer called over 3K consecutive games
Chris Mehring joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to share what he’s done to keep his streak going and how he’s fueled by his passion for minor league baseball.
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The problem with journalism and how to fix it, according to a Wisconsin professor
Wisconsinites have a problem with today’s media — but they can help journalists fix it, according to a Marquette journalism professor.
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WPR director: How shutdown of Corporation for Public Broadcasting could affect operations
WPR will no longer receive federal funding after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down.
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Wisconsin’s small newspapers endure by fostering community connections
As smaller newspapers struggle to stay open, some local Wisconsin publishers are finding success through the trust they build in their communities.
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Wisconsin public media outlets react as federal funding cut heads to president’s desk
The Senate passed the funding cut Thursday morning, and the House of Representatives gave its final approval in a 216-213 vote early Friday, sending it to the president’s desk.
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LGBTQ+ podcast, ‘The Gaily Show,’ comes from a small Wisconsin town
The town of Barronett probably doesn’t have the most noticeable LGBTQ+ population, but it might be punching above its weight in giving voice to that community thanks to podcast producer Jim Pounds and his work, including “The Gaily Show.”
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Wisconsin’s viral ‘dog bus’ carts canines to and from playtime at the park
K9 Konvoy owner Hope Mehlberg picks up her furry customers from their homes, and takes packs of more than 20 at a time to go run themselves ragged for two hours.
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Citing budget concerns, WPR lays off staff, cuts programs
Amid ongoing budget shortages and facing potential federal funding cuts, Wisconsin Public Radio has notified at least 15 staff members that they will be laid off.
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Wisconsin public media organizations react to congressional vote to cut funding
All but one Republican voted for the funding cut. Every Democrat voted against it. The bill now heads to the Senate, which has until July 18 to vote on it.
