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  • WXPR News: Monday, October 21, 2019
    A program coming to Nicolet College will train people to help in medical emergencies People with trouble paying their heating bills can get help The large number of deer in the state may be altering the makeup of the forest Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments over "lame-duck" laws in December
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Friday, October 18, 2019
    Chronic conditions lead to more older adults falling, according to a new report, The DNR is warning hunters to be on the lookout for websites selling worthless licenses, A Pine Lake first responder is honored, Legislation is helping people with prescriptions.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Thursday, October 17, 2019
    Gov. Evers talks water in an exclusive interview with Ben Meyer of WXPR, A somber memorial service in Wausau for shooting victims, Private school enrollments continue to climb, Work begins on an historic facility in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
    4 min
  • WXPR News: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
    An agreeement between health providers affects hospitals in Wausau and Park Falls, A boy in Eland escapes and his father is arrested for alleged abuse, Vice-President Pence's trip to Wisconsin is postponed due to the situation with Turkey, Wisconsin's air quality has improved.
    5 min
  • WXPR News: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
    Three stories were working on: A fourth CWD-infected deer is found in southern Oneida county and, the Oneida County Board rejects a resolution to prohibit mining in the county. The Hodag belongs to Rhinelander, right? Rhinelander's common council wants to make sure. The aftermath of more violence at Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake juvenile facility in Lincoln county.
    5 min
  • WXPR News: Friday, October 11, 2019
    WPS reports a strong year for peregrine falcon chicks, New polling finds support for caregivers, A local advocate says there are many myths about mental illness, Senator Tammy Baldwin comments on the Ukraine situation and President Trump.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Thursday, October 10, 2019
    This week marks the anniversary of the Peshtigo fire, where 1,200 people lost their lives, Lincoln county man faces federal prison time for illegal gun possession, A Wausau doctor is given federal prison time for illegal fentanyl prescriptions, Culverts move water but often are too small and hurt wildlife and damage roads.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
    A Wisconsin gun group says it will fight a Baraboo law to put cameras in gun shops, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says failing farms are a crisis, A course is set for Three Lakes to provide help for caregivers, The National Guard is asked to speed up the investigation into PFAS at Truax Field. Snow is in the forecast for the weekend.
    5 min
  • WXPR News: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
    The identities of the Wausau shooting victims are released, Boulder Junction is named a telecommuter location, Housing sales are lagging even though there are buyers waiting, Beloit will get another Amazon center.
    5 min

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