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The WFHR Friday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports for the region, WI. 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 WFHR Thursday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports for the region, WI. 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 WFHR Wednesday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports for the region, WI. 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 WFHR Tuesday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports for the region, WI. 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.

Senator Patrick Testin outlines recent legislative achievements in Wisconsin. With the session ending, discussions on the state’s $2.5 billion surplus hint at potential rebates and educational funding boosts. As political landscapes shift with upcoming elections, Wisconsin braces for new leadership. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Patrick Testin

The WFHR Monday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports for the region, WI. 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.

Mayor Matt Zacher of Wisconsin Rapids discusses the city’s new cooperative initiative to hire additional firefighter paramedics, budgetary issues, and the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Matt Zacher

The WFHR Friday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports for the region, WI. 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 Zakowski from Assumption Catholic Schools talks about the upcoming Run the Rapids 5K event supporting child abuse prevention. He gives an update on school happenings at Our Lady Queen of Heaven School and St. Vincent de Paul School. The high school sports teams are thriving, with notable achievements in basketball and wrestling. Spring break, CPR training, and prom are also on the horizon for...

Port Edwards School District is buzzing with activity. James Bena, District Administrator and Principal of Ed Hoyer Elementary, highlights the Do Good Wisconsin Cereal Box Challenge, where students donated over a thousand cereal boxes to a local food pantry, complete with a domino video entry. March Book Madness brings literary excitement akin to a basketball tournament, while math whizzes shine i...

Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker discusses cryptocurrency scams in the area over the past 3 years and legislative efforts to curb them. Reflecting on a past tragedy, he honors Deputy Michael Shannon, emphasizing interdepartmental training’s evolution. Uplifting notes include the introduction of a new School Resource Officer at Auburndale School and creative community engagement with a K-9 bi...

Rep. Scott Krug discusses the controversial approval of the Rome solar project by the PSC, despite local opposition. We talk about Assembly Bill 493 to restore local control over renewable projects, housing issues, and tackling PFAS contamination. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Scott Krug