WXPR The Extra

WXPR The Extra

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  • WXPR News: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
    A crow in Vilas County has tested positive for West Nile virus, The Wisconsin DNR and Conservation Congress hosted a public meeting to discuss CWD in Lincoln County, A state of emergency has been declared in Dane County, Those interested in foraging for wild mushrooms can attend a unique festival in Woodruff this weekend, Notice your car isn’t covered with bugs? That might be tied to sharp drops in flying insect-eating bird populations, Speaker Vos is "shocked" by Governor Walker's refusal to
    5 min
  • WXPR News: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
    A federal loan will improve power transmission in Iron and Vilas counties, Wisconsin River Cruises is leaving Rhinelander at the end of September, and work is progressing toward a 2019 opening of a new national veterans cemetery in Cassian.
    5 min
  • WXPR News: Monday, August 20, 2018
    After three years of work, the Town of Newbold’s new disc golf course opens soon, a group has formed to get Oneida County voters to say no to mining, and the death of a dog in Eagle River highlights the danger of acute water intoxication.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Friday, August 17, 2018
    A Wausau driver might have been texting when a pedestrian was struck and injured, Farmers in Wisconsin might be hemp farming in the future, The U.S. House and Senate differ on SNAP funding in the Farm Bill, Historical societies in Vilas county are working to bring history to the new courthouse, Free Wi-Fi in downtown Stevens Point.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
    A surprise or two as Wisconsin voters go to the polls, USFS, Trout Unlimited and the DNR work to build trout populations near Wabeno, Federal money that has built outdoor recreation like the Ice Age Trail is threatened, A family finds a nest of wasps caused carbon monoxide to fill their home.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
    Two more convictions in the homicide of a Lac du Flambeau man, It's primary election day in Wisconsin, Republicans are split concerning President Trump's tweet about Harley-Davidson, Minocqua will hear more on a pier that has caused a conflict with Oneida county.
    5 min
  • WXPR News: Monday, August 13, 2018
    A DNR warden says they are putting an emphasis on people using helmets and seatbelts on recreational vehicles, A local airport is offering a chance for flyers to ease the hassle of getting on a flight, and a candidate for state Treasurer says that elected office needs to remain.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Friday, August 10, 2018
    Gov. Walker reacts to a controversial ad filmed in Three Lakes, A special meeting was called at Three Lakes Schools to discuss partisanship, The DNR needs more volunteers for "Snapshot Wisconsin.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Thursday, August 9, 2018
    An Eagle River man is charged with child porn and weapons charges, A complaint filed against one candidate in the Oneida County Sheriff's race, Changes to deer farms and where hunters can haul harvested deer.... Northwoods libraries will be offered a new voter registration information tool.
    6 min
  • WXPR News: Wednesday, August 8, 2018
    Eight tons of trash picked up in the National Forest, The City of Rhinelander moves forward on upgrading Stevens St., Minocqua says not so fast to an ATV trail on Blue Lake Road, U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir campaigns in Rhinelander.
    6 min

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