WRPN News

The WRPN Tuesday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Joe Venhuizen is the Vice President of Membership and Resource Development for Envision Greater Fond du Lac. He discussed their POP 101 program, which shows newcomers to politics the ropes on running for office. He also discussed a new webpage for their website that will highlight their advocacy efforts. 

Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

The WRPN Monday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Adam Sonntag is the Ripon City Administrator. He discussed the city’s 2026 Energy Plan, a comprehensive rewrite of the City’s zoning code, and a major grant the city is receiving to replace the Pacific Street Bridge.

Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

The WRPN Friday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Matt Vande Kolk is the Chief Deputy for the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Matt discussed their participation in recent events, such as the County Fair, a First Responder Community Event, and Cops at Culvers.

He also discussed an Emergency Management Disaster Drill and reminded listeners to watch out for kids and school buses now that school is starting up again. 

Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

Dr. Nathan Smith is a new board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care in Fond du Lac. He talked a little bit about his background and the differences in symptoms men and women can experience while suffering a heart attack. Smith joined SSM Health in July.

Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

The WRPN Thursday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Ashton Zeien is Ripon’s Parks and Recreation Director. She discussed the Grand Opening for Selfridge Park and a Cops and Bobbers fishing event for kids that will follow at the park this Saturday.

Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

The WRPN Wednesday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.