Avery Lea Rogers is a producer for WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” Formerly a producer for “St. Louis on the Air” at St. Louis Public Radio, Avery graduated with a Master’s degree in Sound Art from University of the Arts London. Avery’s work in journalism has garnered several awards including a 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and their sound art has been exhibited overseas in both London, England and Shanghai, China. Avery is also an avid musician, but above all, she is a dog mom.
Avery Lea Rogers
Latest Posts
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Marathon County forensic pathologist could expand autopsy capacity in northern Wisconsin
What it takes to be a medical examiner in Wisconsin amid chronic staffing shortages in an ever-changing field.
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US Army veteran says equine therapy center in Wisconsin saved his life
Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire offers equine therapy to veterans — for free. One man who served in the U.S. Army for 29 years says the center saved his life.
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There’s a plan in Wisconsin to plant 100M trees before 2030. Here’s how you can help.
Achieving Wisconsin’s goal of planting 100 million trees before 2030 is lofty and requires statewide collaboration, Wisconsin’s chief state forester said.
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Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve, UW-Madison professor says
A UW-Madison professor says we’re still seeing the ripple effects of last year’s wildfires — specifically in how states handle changing air quality regulations.
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Female pirate history in focus at Wisconsin Maritime Museum
The “Great Women of the Great Lakes and Beyond” series at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc focuses on female pirates this month, with a talk from a UW-Oshkosh history professor.
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Milwaukee’s annual cybersecurity summit encourages industry newcomers and more workforce training
Corporate leaders in Wisconsin gather at the fifth annual Milwaukee Cybersecurity Summit to learn about industry trends and share strategies on keeping up with the quickly evolving needs in cybersecurity.
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Wisconsin mortgage specialist says another cut to interest rates could keep economic momentum
A Wisconsin banker and mortgage specialist said she expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this year, a move that will gradually build on economic momentum heading into 2025.
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Wisconsin author’s debut novel recounts recession-era life for young women in Door County
The first book by Wisconsin author Sally Collins explores the complications and joys of early adulthood through the perspective of a 20-year-old woman in a small, fictional town in Door County.
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Nearly 900 Wisconsin folk tunes part of the National Recording Registry in Library of Congress
The Wisconsin Folk Song Collection comprises the work of scholars, musicians and Wisconsinites pre- and post-World War II who helped record and archive this part of our state’s history, such as Helene Stratman-Thomas and Sydney Robertson Cowell.
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Although PFAS in Dane County lakes are a concern, you can still enjoy the waters
Foam that sits on top of lakes in Dane County has high concentrations of toxic chemicals known as PFAS — moreso than anywhere else in the state. People should avoid the foam, but PFAS pose a higher, long-term threat to the environment and animals than to your health after a weekend spent paddleboarding.
