by Raymond Neupert | Jun 29, 2023
Be safe and sane with your 4th of July fireworks this weekend. Department of Natural Resources wildfire prevention specialist Catherine Koele says you should take simple steps to keep yourself and the environment safe. “Concrete or gravel areas, have a water...
by WRN Contributor | May 23, 2023
Get your vehicle or trail pass before visiting one of Wisconsin’s many outdoor recreation areas. Wisconsin has 50 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state bike trails. If you’re headed to one this weekend, you’ll need a daily or annual admission...
by Bob Hague | May 16, 2023
Wisconsin ATV and UTV operators are urged to ride safe this season. Jake Holsclaw is Off-highway Vehicle Administrator with the Department of Natural Resources. “First and foremost, we just want people to remember that, hey, these are like any recreational vehicle and...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 18, 2023
Ripon’s historic Little White Schoolhouse was successfully moved to a new location on Monday – though not without controversy. Republican Party of Fond du Lac County Chairman Timothy Bachleitner said a more appropriate location could have been found. “It’s...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 19, 2023
There are new fish consumption advisories being posted for the Yahara chain near Madison, and some lakes in Central Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources is recommending people limit the amount of fish they eat from the Yahara chain of lakes, Lake Wausau, and...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 6, 2021
If you’re looking for a special gift this holiday season, why not get your loved ones Something Special From Wisconsin? That’s the state program that helps you find locally made and grown products. Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes says it’s a great...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 2, 2020
If you didn’t get that gift you wanted on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, don’t worry. Madison College marketing professor Steve Noll says that waiting for sales on something you want may be a lost cause when it comes to hot items. “The general rule...
by Bob Hague | Nov 25, 2020
Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Sara Meaney is leaving the Evers Administration. Governor Tony Evers appointed Meaney in December 2018, among the first appointments announced to the Democratic governor’s cabinet. Along with Department of Health Services...
by Bob Hague | Sep 15, 2020
The latest piece of Wisconsin’s coronavirus stimulus money is going to the state’s tourism industry. Governor Tony Evers and Tourism Secretary-designee Sara Meaney announced that $8-million in grants will be provided to tourism boards and tourism managers...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2020
Wisconsinites will be requited to quarantine, if they travel to Chicago for the foreseeable future. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday that Wisconsin will be added to the city’s quarantine list “later this week,” noting concerns about the...
by Raymond Neupert | Jun 30, 2020
A UW-Madison research team is working to help make it safer to be outside with a program to find and identify ticks. It’s called The Tick App and researcher Bieneke Bron says they want to prevent the spread of tick borne illnesses like Lyme Disease. There are...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 10, 2020
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says the coronavirus has impacted the Alice in Dairyland program. Acting Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says, “We do have to change the process this year.” Romanski says the Stay Home, Stay Safe orders mean the final selection process...
by Raymond Neupert | Mar 13, 2020
The annual UW-Stevens Point Trivia Contest has been put on hold thanks to COVID-19, and it’s just one more ripple that could hurt the local economy. Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza (WE-zah) says this is going to have a significant impact on Portage County...
by Bob Hague | Jan 21, 2020
A reminder for safe snowmobiling. Captain April Dombrowski, DNR Recreational Safety Section Chief, says smart, sober operation is the lesson of International Snowmobile Safety Week. “It’s really about practicing that zero alcohol,” she said....
by Bob Hague | Dec 26, 2019
The year is ending with many of Governor Tony Evers’ picks for his administration still not confirmed by the state Senate. All were tapped to serve by the Democratic Governor a year ago, but several have yet to be confirmed. “We have to get these people...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 16, 2019
If you’re still looking for holiday gifts this season, why not find Something Special from Wisconsin? It’s a program sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture that showcases Wisconsin made products. Alice in Dairyland Abigail Martin says it’s...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 28, 2019
You’re not going to escape it – there is at least a chance of snow for just about everyone in the state over the next few days. The National Weather Service says you should enjoy the nice holiday weather today because Friday, Saturday and Sunday figure to include...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 20, 2019
While most people have updated their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at home, a Wisconsin Public Service spokesperson says you should also check your hunting shack as well. Spokesperson Matt Cullen tells WXPR Radio to be safe, check the detectors at the shack....
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 1, 2019
Milwaukee city leaders seem to making a serious push to host the G-7 Summit next year. The effort comes after President Trump was pressured into not hosting the event at one of his own resorts. Mayor Tom Barrett has sent a letter to the White House promoting the...
by Bob Hague | Aug 20, 2019
A widely reviled landmark on the University of Wisconsin campus is going away. “Nails’ Tales,” a pile of footballs in roughly the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, has graced the south plaza near Camp Randall Stadium and the UW Fieldhouse for 14 years....