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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. He discussed safety during the gun deer season, what you should do if you hit a deer with your car, and the one-on-one program for deputies' use of patrol vehicles. and drunken driving during the holidays.  Host: Bob Nelson.

Ashley Kolber is the Emergency Department Administrative Supervisor at SSM Health's Ripon Community Hospital. She discussed National Rural Health Day and the importance of preparedness for a rural hospital. National Rural Health Day is Thursday, November 19th.  Host: 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.

Emmett Durtschi is the Superintendent of the Berlin Area School District. He discussed school funding, how the district is monitoring measles cases, the Fall musical, and more.  Host: Bob Nelson.

Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller (MILLER) talked about measles. There are currently 5 cases in Green Lake County and an outbreak in southwest Wisconsin. Mueller discussed the importance of measles vaccination. Host: Bob Nelson.

Ripon Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien and Betsy Heffernan of Alliance Laundry Systems discussed a playground equipment project for Barlow Park. The City and Alliance are partnering on replacing older playground equipment with new laundry-themed equipment. Alliance has pledged $100,000 toward the equipment. Host: 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.

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.

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.

Michelle Reinen is the Administrator for the State Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. She discussed a postcard scam targeting veterans and older adults, a Walmart Settlement Refund that scammers are exploiting, and Winter Heating Moratorium scams.  Host: 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.

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.

Bob Amsden organizes the Ripon Rotary Holiday Fruit Sale. He discussed the variety of fruit that is sold and the youth-related causes the Rotary supports with the sale's proceeds. Host: 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.

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 Make My Move talent attraction program which aims to get 32 workers from out of state to move to Fond du Lac County for jobs. He also discussed a health insurance employer benefit program for Envision members.  Host: 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.

Ripon Schools Superintendent Ron Rivard talked about the operational referendum they are putting before voters on Tuesday. They are asking for a total of $7.25 million over six years: $550,000 in the first year and $1.35 million annually over the next five years. The referendum is considered tax neutral. Host: 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. Guests: Bob Nelson

Elizabeth Fitzgibbon is an independent candidate for the 6th Congressional District in Wisconsin. She discussed the family law case that ultimately sparked her desire to run for Congress. She also discussed an initiative she has launched which will continue no matter how the election goes.  Host: Bob Nelson.

Laura Nakielski is the Community Health Manager for SSM Health Hospitals in Ripon, Waupun and Fond du Lac. Laura discussed a $10,000 community health gift Ripon Community Hospital gave to the Green Lake County Health Department and how it is being used.  Host: 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.

Ripon City Administrator Adam Sonntag talked about their financial planning and some of the big items on their Capital Improvement Plan. He also discussed the tax rate for the city's proposed 2027 budget and gave an update on the Houston Street project.  Host: 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.