WFHR and WIRI News

WRPS Superintendent Ron Rasmussen 27.01.2026 21:05 ↓

Supt. Rasmussen talks about Wisconsin Rapids Public School District’s first e-learning day because of the cold weather, registration for next school year, and the district going to referendum. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Ron Rasmussen

Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher 26.01.2026 21:14 ↓

Mayor Zacher talks about decisions made at the Common Council Meeting on January 20th regarding WW&LC's solar power project and ATV/UTVs being approved on shared roads. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Matt Zacher

Perspective – Sen. Patrick Testin 24th Sen. District 20.01.2026 23:06 ↓

Sen. Testin discusses legislation to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products and a bill to ban Wisconsin telecom providers from using foreign-adversary-linked equipment. We also discuss ICE activity in surrounding states. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Patrick Testin

Perspective – Rep. Scott Krug 72nd Assembly District 19.01.2026 21:36 ↓

Rep. Krug discusses school districts going to referendums, WisEye shutting down over lack of funding, the difference between federal law enforcement and local law enforcement, increases to grant levels for Veteran Service Offices, and datacenter legislation. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Scott Krug

Matt Zakowski Assumption Catholic Schools 13.01.2026 20:21 ↓

Director of Advancement/Alumni Relations, Matt Zakowski discusses Catholic Schools Week January 25-31. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Matt Zakowski

Lance Pliml, Wood County Board Chair 12.01.2026 21:53 ↓

Updates on the increase to death certificate and cremation fees, how opioid settlement funds are disbursed in the county , future plans for Edgewater Haven Nursing Facility, explanation of how county board committees function, and a winter recreation update . Guests: Melissa Kaye , Lance Pliml