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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Lake Superior shipping season starts early as Soo Locks begin to open
The biggest of the Soo Locks has opened ahead of schedule this year, signaling the start of Lake Superior’s shipping season.
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Why do Madison’s buildings all seem shorter than the Capitol?
You asked, so we found out why it seems like Wisconsin’s Capitol is visible from anywhere in Madison.
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LGTBQ+ groups meet Trump’s attempts to ban gender-affirming health care with lawsuits, community building
National advocacy group PFLAG sued President Donald Trump, temporarily blocking an executive order that would ban gender-affirming health care for people under 19 from moving forward.
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How new tariffs on Mexico and Canada affect Wisconsin industries
President Trump implemented new 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico and increased tariffs on imports from China. Wisconsin businesses are figuring out how to adjust.
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A new dental professional degree is coming to Wisconsin
Amid dental professional shortages in rural Wisconsin counties, the state authorized licensing and practice of dental therapy. One technical college is set to be the first in the state to offer a degree program for it.
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A new children’s book celebrates legacy of late Wisconsin civil rights leader Vel Phillips
“Valiant Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality” hopes to be an inspiration for people of all ages.
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Readers — and characters — get lost in Christina Clancy’s ‘The Snowbirds’
New novel “The Snowbirds” by Madison author Christina Clancy is about finding oneself in the desert. Literally.
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Head of Wisconsin banking group hoping for fewer regulations under Trump
President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association shares her take on what the industry is facing amid nationwide economic uncertainty.
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A Wisconsin couple wanted to adopt. As foster parents, their goal was to keep 4 siblings together.
The Benniers felt all the challenges of new parenthood at once, multiplied by four. Their kids’ biological mother is present in everyone’s lives. Hardships are all around — but so is love.
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Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? Try urban sketching
Urban Sketchers is a global organization that encourages people to sketch their surroundings with groups of people.
