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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 1,555 episodes available.
April 23, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Thursday, April 23, 2020Thursday's WXPR news includes: Minocqua has put up opposition to the state's Safer at Home extension Rhinelander is conditionally opening its dog park again The 2020 Oneida County Fair has been cancelled Five members of the Wisconsin National Guard have shown COVID-19 symptoms High winds are causing young owls to fall out of nests...more4minPlay
April 22, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Wednesday, April 22, 2020Wednesday's WXPR news includes: A crash has killed one person in Langlade County The Rhinelander Common Council has new leadership after this month's elections Wausau's new mayor has been sworn in There are different guidelines for debt collectors during the COVID-19 pandemic...more5minPlay
April 21, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Tuesday, April 21, 2020In Tuesday's WXPR news: Oneida County Lakes and Rivers has reservations about propsed exploratory mining drilling in the eastern part of the county Some small businesses are struggling to get access to increase federal funding to stay afloat Gov. Tony Evers has outlined his plans to gradually reopen Wisconsin's economy We speak with the daughter of the founder of Earth Day as the celebration prepares for its 50th year...more6minPlay
April 20, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Monday, April 20, 2020Monday's WXPR news includes: Investigators found the bodies of two missing men in a crashed SUV in Lincoln County over the weekend A driver led police on two high-speed chases through four counties in the area People protest the Safer at Home order in Mosinee The Wisconsin Hospital Association has a new tool for people to track COVID-19 availability and supplies Golf courses will open under the amended Safer at Home order...more6minPlay
April 16, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Thursday, April 16, 2020Today's WXPR news includes: An advocate for getting big money out of politics is happy with voting results from this week Telecommunicators are honored this week Thursday is the last day for the public to offer fish and game opinions to the Conservation Congress this year Grocers statewide want special recognition during the pandemic...more6minPlay
April 15, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Wednesday, April 15, 2020In WXPR headlines: It's "possible" COVID-19 lingers longer in the Northwoods than other areas, scientists say The Northwoods United Way is handing out grants to organizations in need in the area The Rhinelander Community Foundation is donating to a local group supporting healthcare workers Recent snow may have confused migrating birds, but you can help them stay fed...more5minPlay
April 14, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Tuesday, April 14, 2020Tuesday's WXPR news includes: Ascension is opening a special COVID-19 respiratory care facility in Rhinelander Judge Jill Karofsky and former Vice President Joe Biden were successful in statewide elections Women, Infants, and Children benefits are still available during the pandemic Wisconsin health officials say the coronavirus curve is flattening, but it's not smashed yet...more7minPlay
April 13, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Monday, April 13, 2020On this Monday: Aspirus is closing several clinics to redeploy staff in case of a coronavirus surge The state is warning about scams during the virus pandemic The Northland Pines School District is preparing for the possibility that school won't return this year A church in Merrill celebrated Easter in a creative way on Sunday...more5minPlay
April 10, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Friday, April 6, 2020In Friday's news: The virus has halted the opening of recreation sites on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Golf course owners and lawmakers want permission for courses to open Oneida County wants people to make and donate their own face masks The state has made it easier to veterans in need to get assistance...more6minPlay
April 09, 2020WXPR's Midday Newscast: Thursday, April 9, 2020In Thursday's WXPR news: The Milwaukee Elections Commission wants an investigation into missing absentee ballots Vilas County is helping answer questions about COVID-19 while protecting privacy Marshfield Clinic is telling some workers to stay home Elections in less than a month could be held in-person again, unless something changes...more5minPlay
FAQs about WXPR The Extra:How many episodes does WXPR The Extra have?The podcast currently has 1,555 episodes available.