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The Extra is WXPR’s daily news podcast. Get the news you need to stay informed about your local community.... more
FAQs about WXPR The Extra:How many episodes does WXPR The Extra have?The podcast currently has 1,554 episodes available.
July 21, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Tuesday, July 21, 2020Tuesday headlines from WXPR include: Let's Go Fishing has canceled its 2020 season Forest County has reported a fourth COVID-19 death The Pioneer Park Historical Complex is opening a new fundraising option New pickleball courts are now open in Rhinelander Several people from the Northwoods will have representation on a new broadband task force...more6minPlay
July 20, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Monday, July 20, 2020In Monday's WXPR news: The water at Crescent Spring near Rhinelander remains unsafe to drink, according to recent PFAS tests Rhinelander's Northwood Golf Club is off to a good start for 2020 It's been ten years since smoking was banned indoors in Wisconsin, and data shows the law's effectiveness A council is hoping tourism businesses join a website to display services to Oneida County...more6minPlay
July 15, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Wednesday, July 15, 2020In Wednesday WXPR news: The Iron County District Attorney is facing questions about his residency and possible criminal actions The debate over mask-wearing came to the Rhinelander Common Council this week The League of Women Voters is out with a local election guide Many small colleges in Wisconsin are canceling their athletic seasons for the upcoming year...more6minPlay
July 14, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Tuesday, July 14, 2020In Tuesday headlines: Oneida County may consider pushing to repeal the federal Citizens United ruling Rhinelander hopes to start seeking a permanent City Administrator Tourism numbers are down in the Rhinelander area without the Hodag Country Festival The Vilas County Sheriff's Office has a new app to help report crime...more6minPlay
July 13, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Monday, July 13, 2020In Monday's WXPR news: Police aren't sure whether several burglaries and thefts in Lincoln County are connected One man died in a Minocqua parking lot in a one-car crash Rhinelander now has an ordinance prohibiting leaving pets in hot cars Two lost canoeists on the Tomahawk River were found safely Scammers remain active during the COVID-19 pandemic...more6minPlay
July 09, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Thursday, July 9, 2020In Thursday's news: An additional, free food giveaway is taking place at the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry Langlade County has recorded its first COVID-19 death U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is pushing for additional federal money to help businesses and individuals We preview this week's The Stream, which examines the rise and fall of Evinrude outboard boat motors...more4minPlay
July 08, 2020WXPR News: Wednesday, July 8, 2020YMCA of the Northwoods plans to expand services and buildings Cranberry Fest in Eagle River called off for this year Central Wisconsin State Fair canceled Survey seeks to track populations of chimney swifts...more6minPlay
July 07, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Tuesday, July 7, 2020In Tuesday's WXPR news: Eagle River has canceled this fall's Cranberry Fest A Lac du Flambeau man is being honored nationally for his traditional birchbark canoe-building Oneida County is offering ways for children to be involved with 4-H during the pandemic The Hodag M.A.S.H. Blood Drive returns to Rhinelander next week...more6minPlay
July 06, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Monday, July 6, 2020In Monday's WXPR news: The name of the man killed in Saturday's motorcycle crash in Sugar Camp was released The Minocqua Farmers Market is doing several things differently due to COVID-19 A bog fire in Pine Lake proved especially hard to reach The main building of a Land O'Lakes landmark burned down A Vilas County business is rebuilding after a fire...more5minPlay
July 03, 2020WXPR News: Friday, July 3, 2020Volunteers work boat landings to stop the spread of invasive species Minocqua man sent to prison for child sexual assault Task force formed on missing and murdered indigenous women Simple steps can cut your cooling bill...more5minPlay
FAQs about WXPR The Extra:How many episodes does WXPR The Extra have?The podcast currently has 1,554 episodes available.